Do I Need A New Bonnie Or Not ?

Sounds like you’ve already got the bike you want
The speed twin is definitely more boy racer
It’s your call mate but I would stick with what you’ve got as it sounds like you look after it and are happy with it
Change for change’s sake

 

It’s not a ‘need’ thing......

 

"7000 miles and looks new as I'm constantly polishing it and runs like a dream - no problems what's so ever."

What...U want trouble?

Change the sprockets for something different...

https://www.squaredeals-ltd.co.uk/b...ket-37t40t42t-options-skut2018817-44616-p.asp

 

"Need" ? More like "Want". I guess I'm kind of funny that way. I don't really get "the wants" for a new bike very often. As all may know by now, I ride old stuff. Odd thing I have learned about Triumphs. The older they get, the better I like them. Although I am quite up to date as far as technology, I enjoy riding a completely mechanical machine. When I ride, I leave the technology at home. No need for ride modes, traction control, anti-lock, piped in music [exhaust takes care of that]. The simplicity helps me reconnect. We each get what we want out of riding. It is your money. Spend it where you may. ...J.D.

 

If you fancy a new bike Glen then get one,you can’t take your money with you.

 

Fit one of these and see if your performance needs are met
https://www.squaredeals-ltd.co.uk/t...thruxton-1200-bonneville-t100t120-39301-p.asp

 

If I were you I'd keep my current bike but I'm not you.

 

Re-invent your current bike a little. Suspension, tyres etc?

 

The formula for determining the optimum number of bikes you own is N+1 (Where N = the number you currently have).

Oldfart

 

If it were me, I'd keep the Bonneville, you know it and have looked after it.

Given that the financial difference between a used Bonneville and a new Speed Twin is going to be fairly substantial, then I would also look to buy another used bike to join the Bonneville, as there are many low mileage well looked after bikes available for relatively little money.

Having two different bikes with different characters, in my experience, makes you appreciate each of them more.

 

That formula has got me to thirteen bikes last year!

 

Crikey! Thought I was nuts with three!

Oldfart

 

I've only got 2 bikes, I definitely need a 3rd

 

Modification is a lot of the fun. If you look closer at my old bikes, they are not old. They are "refined" ...J.D.

 

That is the correct way of thinking!!

 

I only ever have one bike at a time now. When I had 2 bikes in the 80's I always favoured one over the other, so the other had to go. Plus the fact I've got no room in the garage for another.

 

I've got my 2005 speed triple which I love and won't get rid of, but if funds permitted I'd get something like a Tiger next to it for two-up touring.

 

It is truly a joy to have the options of what bike to ride. The down side is keeping them all licensed, insured, new tires, repair parts, etc. I own 3, but in all honesty, it is getting to be too much. Be careful what you wish for. ...J.D.