by Randal Birkey | Dec 29, 2014 | After Market Suppliers, Dunlop, Harbor Freight Tools, Randy's Garage, Tools
I Try Dunlop Roadsmart II tires As previously noted, I recently purchased a 2012 Triumph Thruxton 900. It had only 137 miles on it and the original Metzeler tires. I noticed right away in riding it that the tires do not grip and handle as well as the Dunlop GT...
by Randal Birkey | Dec 27, 2014 | Bonneville Performance, Modification-Installation, Randy's Garage
Taking the Triumph Bonneville 865cc Engine to an 1100cc Beast! With the help of Bill Gately of Bonneville Performance! 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...
by Randal Birkey | Dec 25, 2014 | Modification-Installation, Traxxion
After attending a Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic in 2009, I decided to upgrade the suspension on my stock 2008 Bonneville to improve my ability to control the Bonnie. Racetech suspension was recommended by the course sponsors, so I did some research and then...
by Randal Birkey | Nov 13, 2014 | British Customs, Cafe Racer, Dunlop, Modification-Installation, News
Well, I’ve gone and done it again… purchased another Bonneville! This time it is a 2012 Triumph Thruxton, black with gold trim, that I found for sale on Chicago CraigsList. The original owner, Bill had purchased it new from Motor Cycle Center in 2012, put...
by Randal Birkey | Sep 6, 2014 | After Market Suppliers, Cree
I’ve been looking for an option to significantly brighten my stock 2008 Triumph Bonneville headlight for some time. I’ve searched on Triumphrat.net...
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...