by Randal Birkey | Mar 2, 2014 | Maintenance, Modification-Installation
When I removed my Joker Machine ignition relocation kit yesterday, I noticed when I inspected the wiring harness that some of the wires were cracking, probably from the motion of bending whenever I turned left or right. Instead of ordering a new ignition switch with...
by Randal Birkey | Dec 19, 2013 | Maintenance, Modification-Installation
For some reason (I’m pretty sure it’s my fault), the last chain I replaced did not last very long. I don’t think I kept it lubricated enough over the summer of 2013 when I took a number of longer trips. So, I ordered a new black JPR Performance chain...
by Randal Birkey | Jun 19, 2013 | Maintenance, Race Tech, Tools
One of the regular maintenance items for a Triumph Bonneville is to change the fork oil every 24,000 miles or 4 years. Since I had upgraded my forks with the Race Tech Gold Valve suspension upgrade at around 8,000 miles, my Bonnie was ready for a fork oil change at...
by Randal Birkey | Jan 6, 2013 | After Market Suppliers, Avon Motorcycle Tyres, Maintenance
Avon AM26 Roadrider Rear Tire The 130/80-17 MEZ2 stock Metzeler rear tire I put on my 2008 Bonneville about a year and a half ago was showing signs of serious wear in the center. It had a very distinctive flat spot and I was noticing some slipping during turns. I...
by Randal Birkey | Sep 14, 2012 | Maintenance, Modification-Installation
Re-jetting the Keihin CVK Carburetor As I have shared in earlier posts, I’ve had to learn about re-jetting the stock Keihin CVK (36mm) carburetors used on the 2008 Hinckley Triumph Bonneville because I modified the air intake and exhaust system. To take full...
by Randal Birkey | Sep 4, 2012 | Maintenance, New Bonneville
As part of a 24,000 mile maintenance check up on a Hinckley Bonneville, it is recommended to check and potentially replace brake lines and brake fluid. I decided to replace mine due to my year round riding and the salty grime that is produced on Chicago area roads in...
