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Discussion in 'Bonneville' started by Rob, Apr 30, 2012.

  1. Andy-K2

    Andy-K2 Knowledge is power for which I have neither!

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    Hello from Crete, bloody hot here although I have a beer in an iced glass. Looks like your getting the practice to do my bike Nick. Keep up the good work fella :)
     
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  2. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    The big question is:
    Which way do the gaiter breather holes face ?
     
  3. Andy-K2

    Andy-K2 Knowledge is power for which I have neither!

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    Pray tell, he will need to know:)
     
  4. Rudeboy

    Rudeboy Senior Member

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    I read in this original triumph guide that i mooched off the net they faces out in the pictures here goes might be of use to others also
     

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  5. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Whichever way they ended up!! I wasn't going to fart arse around with them anymore! I think mine face in toward the wheel
     
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  6. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    That is exactly how I fitted mine with those very instructions.
    It did however spark quite a few variations from forum members all with very valid reasons.
     
  7. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Turn them through 90 degrees every 1,000 miles. lol
     
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  8. Rudeboy

    Rudeboy Senior Member

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    I guess best not say anything about mounting knee pads on the tank at this point as loking at the pics I see most of you chaps got them on
     
  9. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Not me!
     
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  10. Rudeboy

    Rudeboy Senior Member

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    Well I managed to get them on didnt take too long really cut them down the back so you cant see the split and superglued them back together quite easy really :D

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  11. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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  12. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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  13. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    Wow that's lovely. Get yr polishing rags ready
     
  14. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Nice bike Ken.
    I totally agree with you changing the seat back to original.
    In my opinion the K&Q seats do not suit the Bonnies.
    They may be comfier for touring, but the look is wrong.
    The OEM seats are bloody hard though, so be prepared.
     
  15. Rudeboy

    Rudeboy Senior Member

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    Nice Looking bike you have there Ken if you dont ride two up you might like the cafe racer seat style like i have
     
  16. guitaristuk

    guitaristuk New Member

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    Well here it is - my first Bonneville, I traded in a 2010 Street Triple for this beauty, after seeing it in a local bike shop with only 1300 on the clock, and I must say I have no regrets. The triple was a great bike but I don't regret the swap!

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  17. guitaristuk

    guitaristuk New Member

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    Ha - Yeah thanks! The weather has been amazing so all that blue sky and sea does help set off the tank
     
  18. Rudeboy

    Rudeboy Senior Member

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    Looks ace was wondering is the rear brake setup modified in some way or do all the new machines have it mounted upwards my 2010 SE is underneath
     
  19. guitaristuk

    guitaristuk New Member

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    Yes you're right, it is modified to move the calliper to the top of the disc. It was done before I bought it but happy with it as it tidys things up a bit and adds a bit of ground clearance if you need it! I think it's a motone customs bracket...
     
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  20. Rudeboy

    Rudeboy Senior Member

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    Cool mod ive never seen it done untill I seen your machine good skills
     
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