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That black beauty looks great.

You'll probably get used to the scuffed saddlebag pannier and feel comfortable again the more miles you get under your wheels.

IMHO don't do the tail tidy, I'm probably going to insult a lot of my fellow forum members but I think the tail tidy route is becoming a bit cliched and doesn't match the classic look. So I've put my own money where my opinion is and replaced the standard "bobbed" rear mudguard and "cat's eye" taillight that Triumph fitted to my 2018 Street Cup, with the standard rear mudguard and Lucas style taillight from a 2018 T100 to give it a more classic look, and I love the way it looks now; it's also more practical in the wet.

Anyway, your bike your choice.

Enjoy your new ride.

 

It looks great brother. Funny how sometimes we get knocked down a peg and it takes us awhile to get back to where we were and feel comfortable on the bike. That happened to me all the time on dirt bikes, get cocky and over confident and then crash, mess up the bike, get hurt and take time to heal and say oh, I guess I'm not as good as I thought I was. And slowly build my confidence again. Stay safe and enjoy that new ride at your own pace brother.

 

"It's had an impact, I guess". No pun intended, @learningtofly??

Sorry I'm so late (back) to this thread. Catching up after a week and a half on the Sturgis trail and then immediately going back to work. Your bike looks grand! I'm so happy that things worked out well on the motorcycle part of your accident. How is the human part? Are you all healed up? And how are you doing with your other physical challenges? I hope you're feeling good enough to get some miles on your black beauty. BTW, I'm typically a tail tidy advocate but with your bike, I agree with you and with @RevPaul, keep it traditional.

 

Thanks for the update, Tony. I'm happy to hear that your accident injuries are fully healed but am so very sorry to learn there's been no positive progress on the IBD front. I'll continue to pray for you and also send positive vibes across the pond. I am glad that you're able to get out on your new bike some even if it's short rides when you're up to it. Hang in there.

 

I've got a couple of questions about the additions you've made to your T120, namely the saddlebags (or are they panniers?). This may well have been discussed earlier but what make are they? I can't tell from the pic. How do they fit to the bike? And do the shocks have a remote reservoir? The shocks on my Street Twin do have a remote reservoir which restricts the choice of panniers (or are they saddlebags?) and I'm wondering if those ones would fit. Cheers.

 

Hi @learningtofly - first question has got to be why this will be your last bike? Never say never . That said, if this is to be your last and you’re looking to be different, that colour looks great but you’ve got to go for all the panels and not just the tank surely. All IMHO obviously as each to their own

 

I like that color. But I think if I was to do it it would be the tank and both fenders, I dont think I would do the side panels and just leave them black. But to each their own, we all have different taste.

 

I agree, you have loads of time to make a decision on your last bike. I’m 70 and I’ve had seven bikes since I was your age. Of course it is your decision on your bikes, but for me you have loads of time.

 

That is a gorgeous choice of colour, looks to me to be reminiscent of the smoked red colour that BMW used on the R100 RS & RT in the early eighties.

I’d do the tank (with the badge in your photo), the front & rear mudguards and the headlight bowl but keep the side-panels and front mudguard brace standard. I’d keep the standard Lucas style rear light and the standard indicators, but with the Triumph clear lens kit on the indicators.

IMHO you’d then have a classy modern classic with the moody look of the “black” model.

Looking forward to seeing what you do.

 

I'm going to have to disagree with you on one point you made there Paul. Love the colour but not that badge on the red (or is it maroon?) tank in the photo. Why use something that's found on 1000's of other Triumphs? Especially if you're looking for something a bit more unique, which is surely the point of a custom paint job. That particular badge has always looked cheap to me, like an aftermarket stick-on. If you're paying someone many £100's to paint the tank etc then ask them to paint the logo. Google Triumph logos and choose one you like, ask the painter for their ideas or design your own. You know it makes sense

Incidentally, I came across 'Bad Dog Paintwork and Servicing' at the Stafford Show, run by a chap called Jake. The standard of his work is excellent. He actually had a custom-painted Bonneville tank on his stand (it may well have been for a T120) which had a fairly traditional Triumph logo but done in gold leaf and looked fab. The tank was for sale but no, I can't remember how much. Check out his website: baddogpaintwork.com
If you still haven't made your mind up by next April then head on down to the wonderful Bike Shed show in London, where you will see plenty of original ideas you can pinch.