New member from Kent

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Fingerpuk, Aug 28, 2016.

  1. Fingerpuk

    Fingerpuk New Member

    Aug 15, 2016
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    Hello, I'm new here. I've been lurking for a while and decided to say hi. I'm a Ducati rider normally but have decided to build myself a custom Bonneville. I guess you'll see me in the build section soon :)
     
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  2. Fingerpuk

    Fingerpuk New Member

    Aug 15, 2016
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    Cheers :)

    Right now I don't own the bike, I have about £3.5k to get the donor, I want black engine and wire wheels but otherwise and fairly loose as the tank will get paint along with the front mudguard, and the rest will get ditched. If I have to wait to save another grand I'll do that, but I'd like to have the bike before Christmas so I have enough tome to build it ready for the Spring. Shout if you see anything :)

    First mod will be airbox, filters, and new pipes (I'll need advice on pipes that are legal but minimal). I'll have the paint being done whilst I do that, and then the clips ons, new seat, fender eliminators, new clocks, new light etc will all go on over time. I really can't wait, I've wanted to do this for so long and then I suddenly realised life is short, so what am I waiting for :)
     
  3. Fingerpuk

    Fingerpuk New Member

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    Oh, can you buy British Customs parts in the UK?
     
  4. Havit

    Havit Admin
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    Hi Fingerpuk, Good luck with the build. I have a friend in Essex that builds Choppers . I will ask him if he knows of anywhere that does Triumph custom parts for you. Will also keep an eye out for what your looking for;)
     
  5. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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  6. Modalconfusion

    Modalconfusion Active Member

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    Hi Fingerpuk, looking forward to your photos.
     
  7. Sceptic Al

    Sceptic Al Well-Known Member

    Hi Fingerpuk, sounds like a nice little project you're kicking off, lets have loads of pic's to drool over:)
     
  8. Fingerpuk

    Fingerpuk New Member

    Aug 15, 2016
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    Cheers everyone, this seems like a friendly place :)

    I'm getting my parts list together, it's going to get expensive. I'm hoping import duties don't clobber me. From BC I'll be getting a seat, tail tidy, front and rear turn signals. I need to source a new single clock and bracket, figure out where to put the number plate, and work out the smallest legal exhaust I can get away with. I'll be ordering the parts before I find the bike so they are here ready. I'm looking for a T100 and think I'll blow my budget by £2k. My cheap mod is going to be a really expensive mod!
     
  9. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum and good luck. Sounds like a great project
     
  10. Shamus13

    Shamus13 Well-Known Member

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    Hello & welcome
     
  11. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Once you start modding it's always going to get expensive but will always be worth it!!
     

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