FOR SALE 2005 Triumph T100 Bonneville Really nice Bonnie and last of the carburettor models. A lot of time and money has been spent on this bike and it’s had a complete overhaul. Wheels – de-chromed properly and powdercoated black rims and hubs. New stainless steel spokes and good Michelin tyres Forks – Progressive springs and Honda CBF brake upgrade added (very popular mod) so bike actually stops now Lighting – black headlight fitted with black brackets to get rid of the ugly standard Triumph brackets and fitted with really nice Motogadget indicators. Rear frame welded and matching indicators fitted all with the correct relays. Front light fitted with mesh grille and rear light replaced with retro unit. Handlebars replaced with Renthal tapered bars and risers and fitted with Renthal light grey race grips. Clutch perch replaced with 06 onwards to allow for aftermarket levers (fitted). Rizoma bar end mirror fitted (slight scratch to edge). Koso electronic speedo fitted to clean up bar area. Frame – frame removed and powdercoated red with shortened rear tail loop (Down&Out) welded and alterations for indicators. Oil cooler removed and oil in frame front frame rails fitted for cleaner look. Shortened seat fitted and re-upholstered (Down&Out). Ignition switch has been relocated to the side frame rail and bash plate fitted between frame rails. Engine removed and stripped and painted PJ textured black, fully serviced and then rebuilt. Bike was then taken to Bob Farnham after 600 miles from the rebuild and the 790 barrel and pistons were removed and replaced with 865 barrel and pistons. The heads were gas flowed and the air box modded along with re-jetting the carburettor (as only Bob can) and this then leaves you with a Bonnie with 74bhp at the rear wheel and 44 lbft torque and the Dyno sheets to prove it. Bodywork – all panels removed and front shortened mudguard painted to match engine, rear mudguard in polished aluminium with flexible numberplate. Tank painted in matt black with red stripe and very subtle Triumph badges fitted. Side panels were removed and replaced with sleeker panels (Down&Out) Exhaust – original exhaust removed and replaced with TEC 2-1 pipe with baffles removed and this was set up and dyno’ed at the same time as the barrel change. Rear suspension has been changed to Kawasaki ZRX twin shocks with raise the rear slightly and make a big difference to the handling. New battery has been fitted and Optimate lead attached. There are lots of little stainless steel bits and anodised fittings but there are also a couple weathered original fixings which seems to be standard for Triumph. This is one of the best Bonnevilles out there and has the added attraction of being the last year of the carburettor bikes. Unlike most of the Bonnies for sale this has been properly customised and not just fitted with lots of bolt on parts from the catalogue. It is very quick and sounds like it should, will leave most of these bolt on bikes for dead. Bike will have a fresh MOT and has done 1400 miles since it’s rebuild and 800 miles since the engine tune. Looking for £5,500.00, will add some more pictures later. Looking for a Speed Twin
The brutal truth? It is not and never was a T100. The single clock is an obvious giveaway but the 2005 T100 was also an 865 to begin with. As far as mods go, the further you remove it from stock the smaller your market of prospective buyers ....... and the smaller the price. I own a pretty stock 2005 T100 in fair condition and reckon it worth maybe £2k less than you are asking ......when the weather picks up. Sorry if this is hard to take but I am trying to be objective not hurtful.
Maybe you should do some research before you post. This is the last of carburetored 790cc Bonnevilles and it clearly says in the advert the clocks have been changed to a KOSO electronic speedo. This is not being sold as a stock Triumph
As above ^^, and 2005 was not the last year of the carb Bonnevilles they were still available to 2007/8. Mine is a 2007 790 carbed bike.
I am not offended, this bike will not attract someone who wants a standard Bonneville. It was a 790 originally and the speedo has been replaced so it would be better if you corrected the incorrect facts rather than try and correct the facts you have incorrect.
Dozers Dad. All points relatively constructive, thank you, but I am aware that this is an extremely niche bike. I have only posted this bike for sale on here twice and not really pushed it anywhere but have decided to finally sell this and my Buell.
Seriously PH, have you looked around and seen what kind of Bonneville £5K+ can get you ? If you're serious about selling I think you need to drop your price considerably. Just trying to be practical here.
I'm wondering, after all those modifications to make a fairly unique bike, you might regret selling it later. It obviously has a lot of value to you, and with the power and handling upgrades, surely there is not a world of difference between that and a speed twin? Alternatively, spend a little bit less on a faster bike, and have both.
I have had a swap about and will end up with a KTM 1190 Adventure, Street Triple RS and the Desert Sled which covers all bases for me. Tour, track and 'going out for a paper' bike.
I think that when this whole bad business is over, there are going to be a whole lot less people having cash to spend on anything. All bikes are individual - we buy what we like, and then change what we don't like. I bought a Sprint GT year before last, and I'm quite happy with it and it ticks all the boxes for me. But if I was to sell it, I would have to wait around for someone who wants a 15 year old design (although it is 2016) sports tourer.
