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Thoughts on Published T-120 Bonneville and Thruxton R Test Rides

Thoughts on Published T-120 Bonneville and Thruxton R Test Rides

by Randal Birkey | Mar 8, 2016 | Bonneville Performance, News

After the early test ride report we saw online in Decmber for the 2016 Triumph Street Twin (By Michael Neeves) at http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/first-rides-tests/2015/december/first-ride-triumph-street-twin/, I just saw the first 2 test ride reports online of the...
Taking a Triumph Bonneville 865cc Engine to 1100cc

Taking a Triumph Bonneville 865cc Engine to 1100cc

by Randal Birkey | Dec 27, 2014 | Bonneville Performance, Modification-Installation, Randy's Garage

Taking a Triumph Bonneville 865cc Engine to 1100cc I had over 63,000 miles on my 2008 Bonneville 865cc engine and it needed a valve job. So, instead of doing that only, I decided to send the entire engine to Bill Gately of Bonneville Performance, for a complete engine...
I Visit the Springfield Mile 2

I Visit the Springfield Mile 2

by Randal Birkey | Sep 1, 2014 | After Market Suppliers, Bonneville Performance, News

Labor Day weekend is the traditional time for the 2nd Springfield Mile AMA Pro Flat Track racing event of each season. It is the only venue that hosts 2 races each year, held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds race track. At the generosity of Bill Gately, owner of...
My Mikuni Carbs Don’t Like Ethanol

My Mikuni Carbs Don’t Like Ethanol

by Randal Birkey | Aug 10, 2014 | After Market Suppliers, Bonneville Performance, Maintenance, Modification-Installation

My Mikuni Carbs Don’t Like Ethanol I am really lucky this didn’t happen while I was on the road… I would have been seriously stranded! This morning I rode my Bonnie to the North side of Chicago to visit an Anglican church with some friends. My gas...
Installing the BP Mikuni Carb Kit and Oil Cooler Kit on Ernie’s T-100

Installing the BP Mikuni Carb Kit and Oil Cooler Kit on Ernie’s T-100

by Randal Birkey | Aug 7, 2014 | After Market Suppliers, Bonneville Performance, Modification-Installation

I have previously written about my experience installing the Bonneville Performance Mikuni Carb Kit on my 2008 Bonneville Black. Since then, one Chicago area blog reader named Ervie contacted me because he owns a 2008 T-100, and wanted some advice on doing some of the...
Ride from Motoworks Chicago to the Springfield Mile flat track race

Ride from Motoworks Chicago to the Springfield Mile flat track race

by Randal Birkey | May 2, 2014 | After Market Suppliers, Bonneville Performance, Motorcycle Rides, Racing

Ride from Motoworks Chicago to the Springfield Mile flat track race Attention all Bonneville enthusiasts and owners! Here is an amazing opportunity for you to be exposed to an important aspect of Triumph motorcycle history in the USA, and more specifically in...
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