Featured New Bonnie

I agree, it was based on 2 hours labor I think, actually took less time than that.
I'll say this, the triumph dealer I go to has a good stock of new bikes on the floor. Most motorcycle dealers near me have very little on the floor. I do get treated well at this dealership and the mechanic comes out and talks with me about the bike, I like that.

 

Well here's one of the reasons I rewelded the givi rack to fit the bonneville, I installed a givi top box plate to it and it fits perfectly and still retains the smaller size when the top box is not on it. I don't want the box on all the time, just when I need it to cary things or if my girl is on the bike with me. Now it will give here something to lean against and feel more secure.
This is the Givi top box mounted on my ebike. Now it's super easy to switch back and forth and not have to purchase another top box just for the motorcycle. I think it's about 30 liter so it's a smaller box. I use it to carry my lunch bag and thermos for my daily work commute. A full face helmet will fit inside of it.

 

Last weekend I was riding with a couple of friends and we got caught in a brief ran shower, just enough to trash the bikes, lol.
So my Bonnie got it's first real bath. Up until this point I have just wiped it down but today it was time for a proper bath.
I prefer S100 bike wash. I've used it for years. It works great and it's safe to use on everything. I just spray the whole bike down. It's pretty cool watching the dirt run off without even scrubbing. But I did sponge down the pipes.

I took the saddle bags off before the wash. Thoroughly rinsed it off with just the hose, no pressure washer.

really does a nice job. The alloy wheels look nice again too. After the rinse I blow it all off with a leaf blower and some compressed air and then wipe it down with my favorite ceramic spray.

Bags back on and she looks great again.

 

I do love it brother!

 

Triumph dealer I purchased it from and also who I get my parts from is Triumph Detroit on Van Dyke Ave. They also own several Harley and other motorcycle dealerships. I know the have dealerships in Illinois, not sure where else.
No oil consumption as the bike is just coming up on 2,000 miles.
No leaks of any kind and no drips.
Pretty sure the tank is rubber mounted except for the bolt that attaches it at the rear of the tank. It's a very quiet bike, just the low rumble of the exhaust.
I'm still super happy with it.

 

@RickM46
Be sure to contact madstad and ask about how to measure for the correct windshield height. It actually takes 2 people to do it right. Kinda depends on if you like to look over your windshield or through it. Be patient with them, each windshield is made custom per order and takes some time to make.
Yes I too think the build quality is very high on the new triumphs, love mine, no issues.
At least the weather is holding out for us for a little while here in Michigan so you'll get some break in miles on her. Congrats on your purchase
Mine as she sits today.

 

I only had one bolt head that would not fit inside the flange on the moton guard. It was an easy fix, I just slightly ground off very little material all the way around the bolt flange until it dropped in. It wasn't much material removal at all. Basicly one light pass all the way around the bolt flange. All the bolts fit the bike no problem, just one wouldn't clear the guard flange.
I think I also mentioned that in the video.

 

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Most guys have had no problem installing the givi rack. I have no idea why it was so far off on mine. But my fix worked and I li e the size and strength of the givi rack and I would recommend it.