by Randal Birkey | Nov 20, 2015 | Art-Photos, Cafe Racer, Modification-Installation, News, Randy's Garage
Here’s a digital painting of my 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black, after a lot of customizing. ← Wauseon Vintage Flat Tracker Bonneville Reborn Launch Party - Chicago →...
by Randal Birkey | Apr 27, 2015 | Modification-Installation, Randy's Garage
It is especially fulfilling to meet people through this blog, and one of those joys has been to meet my fellow Bonneville rider, Jorge. We met at the Full Moon Restaurant little over a year ago and have been on several events or rides together since then, including...
by Randal Birkey | Apr 15, 2015 | D9 Bonneville Brackets, Modification-Installation, News, Randy's Garage
D9 Bonneville Brackets Installation for the 2012 Thruxton It’s always a good day when you come home from work and see a package from D9 Bonneville Brackets waiting for you on the porch! I had ordered a lay flat ignition relocation bracket in black, and 2 black...
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 27, 2014 | Modification-Installation, Randy's Garage
Regular followers of this blog know that I have already written about replacing the airbox on a standard 2008 Triumph Bonneville using the British Customs Airbox Removal Kit ($295 with filters and brace, $189.95 with just the battery box). Now that I have added a 2012...
