Change Time

I want to try and keep the clocks standard.
However, I may have secured a rev counter kit, so I can now look at single clock bikes as well.

 

OK, having hopefully sourced a Tacho kit (not the Old El Paso version either) I have picked up a Newchurch from Bulldogs.
I had a few more pennies than my original estimate to spend, so I went for a 2015 one with just under 5000 miles on the clock.

 

I paid a bit over the odds, but that was balanced out by using my local dealer who I rate.
It was up at £6,195, I paid £5,900 and they're delivering it next week.
Looks like I'll have some work to do in the garage over winter now .

They did have a Street Cup I was tempted by, having ridden one a little while ago when they serviced my bike.
But I've got all the bells and whistles on my Speed and wanted something a bit more basic without the ABS, TCS and loads of other TLA's, so went for the Newchurch.

 

It has the TEC piggyback shocks with a height adjuster, so saves me having to buy them.

 

I looked round and it looks to be around the right sort of price range going by what's available currently.
There are cheap bikes around, e.g. there's one not from me being sold by a scooter shop, 2010 SE with 1500 miles on, for £4,999. Compared to other Bonnies it seemed a bit cheap and I know they have been advertising it for at least 6 months, which makes you wonder.

This bike was supplied and serviced by Bulldogs, so I've no worries about the mileage or history on this one and it's still in pretty much showroom condition.

I did wonder about the TEC's as they seem to be very cheap for what they are. I'll see how the ride is first then decide what to do.

Got a few things to do with it over the winter.
Probably remove the Arrow 2:1 system and putting the OE downpipes back on with some TOR silencers as I prefer the twin pipe look.
Upgrade the front brake
Move the ignition switch
Fit fork gaiters
Front mudguard extender
Possibly fit the single seat and rack
Change the brake reservoir
Maybe put some smaller indicators on it.
Locking fuel cap
Remove the clean air crap
I'm also thinking of fitting the metal tank badges off the SE edition over the painted logo on this one.

 

It's all the things I wanted to do to the other half's Bonnie but not allowed to

 

If that's the case, I'll probably go for some longer Hagon shocks.

 

No problem.
I won't be riding the bike until the Spring, but may get a set of Hagons in the meantime anyway.
They made a world of difference to the other half's Bonnie when I fitted them.

 

Will do

Bulldogs are delivering the bike this afternoon