Newbie Intro

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by CruseR, Mar 14, 2025.

  1. CruseR

    CruseR New Member

    Mar 14, 2025
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    A hello from me.
    Living just outside Portsmouth Hampshire UK.
    Own and ride a 2003 Bonnie T100 after many years of Jap bikes finally got my T100 end of summer last year, so looking forward to a spring/ summer of great riding.
    Now semi retired after the past 30 years as a Paramedic, 20 of those on a response motorcycle I can finally ride at a nice leisurely pace.
    Spent most of the winter making some changes from the standard look to my spec, not cheap is it :eek:
    Anyways here's to a great summer, and some good advice when I need it.

    A couple of pics, standard as purchased, and current look.

    Cheers Rob.

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  2. Kiwicol

    Kiwicol Member

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    Gidday Rob, welcome to the forum. Lovely shiny bike, very nice.
     
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  3. Markus

    Markus Crème de la Crème
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    Hi here! Welcome to the forum! ;)
    Your bike looks great!
     
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  4. Boothman

    Boothman First Class Member

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  5. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome….. Your bike looks great.
     
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  6. Glenn2926

    Glenn2926 First Class Member
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    Eyup.
     
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  7. joe mc donald

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    @cruiser Yes very shiny. Welcome to the family. Great intro and fab pictures. Yes we are all waiting for the nice weather to get out there and blaze the trails again.
     
  8. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi Rob :cool:
     
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  9. Bikerman

    Bikerman Life's not a dress rehearsal.
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    Greetings from Lincolnshire.
     
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  10. CruseR

    CruseR New Member

    Mar 14, 2025
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    Thanks for the welcome messages chaps.
    Took her out for a spin on this glorius day of sunshine after cleaning, adjusting balancing the carbs having changed main jet after fitting new Norman Hyde pea shooter silencers, obviously did something right :) ran like a dream.
     
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  11. Mrs Visor

    Mrs Visor Elite Member

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    Hi and welcome!
     
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  12. CruseR

    CruseR New Member

    Mar 14, 2025
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    Thx Mrs Visor
     
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  13. Rob the Scott

    Rob the Scott Active Member

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    Forgive my ignorance as I own a Sprint GT and a Trophy SE, what changes did you make to the bike? I love the green color!!
     
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  14. CruseR

    CruseR New Member

    Mar 14, 2025
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    Hi Rob.
    Changes if I can remember them all.

    Moved ignition switch to left frame mount,
    Changed indicators front & back
    Louder horn
    Changed idiot & Instrument backing lighting to LEDs
    Engine guards
    Skid plate
    Duckbill front mudguard
    Billet gear shift peg
    Carb tops
    Oil filler cap
    Carb choke knob
    Rear shorty mudguard with billet LED rear light
    Norman Hyde peashooter exhausts.
    Carb main jet changed for exhaust mod. 115
    Renewed timing chain tensioner spring
    Chain guard replaced
    Adventure tyres
    brighter headlight bulb
    Added retro style spotlight to right engine guard with relay wiring under tank.
    Clutch cable
    HEL Brake lines to carbon look stainless.
    Remounted rear brake caliper.
    YSS rear shocks
    Front fork oil change with TEC progressive springs and pre load adjusters


    Mostly Motone parts.
     
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  15. Baza

    Baza Elite Member

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    Welcome to the forum. Very nice machine.
     
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  16. Pirat6

    Pirat6 New Member

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    Enjoy the Bonnie and the freedom of the road.
     
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