Not so much of a newbie as a returner!! Nearly 60 year old and now come to my senses and retiring in the early part of next year. Looking to buy a TRIUMPH twin either a 790 or an 860 but must admit I do prefer the carb models. Thought I would join the forum as this is where to find the advice. Would love to hear from any one selling a twin as I have the money waiting but please remember I am a yorkshireman so probably a tight git!!! Joking apart, if you know any one selling a bike please tell them to get in touch. Jeff
Hi and welcome you tight Yorkie git :wink: I'm a tight Lankie old git, the tight bit being from my Yorkie ancestry :wink: Can you refine your wants? The list of twins would cover a Bonnie, a Thruxton, a Speedmaster and an America. They are very different in ride, comfort and handling so if you have not ridden any of them recently do give them a test run.
Hi Jeff and welcome to the forum. I would agree that the carbed models are the best bet :wink: Cheers Steve
Right as to what I am looking for it's either a bonnie or a thruxton, not keen on the cruiser/custom look so just trying to find out what is for sale. Max price is 4k but will be interested in what is offered.
Now if you go the Bonnie route the next question is:- To be or not to be, that is the question, wether it is nobler to ....go for wire or alloys. It makes a difference in ride and handling so you will just have to bite the bullet and test ride both, ...... Its so hard work deciding on the bike for you. Remember the saying,..... a Bonnie is for life......so chose wisely
Send a PM to 'Oppy. He is selling his Bonnie which looks nice. Based in Glossop or thereabouts. (Assuming him to be the same person as on another UK based Triumph forum.)
Hi Jeff and welcome from a fellow yorkie, Yeah go for a carbed,spoked wheel Bonnie - you won't look back
absolutely useless on these things, could you send him a message and ask him to mail me please, going round in circles here!!
Seems that 'Oppy has sold his Bonnie amidst much sadness! :frown: Sorry if I got your hopes up. :frown:
not in areal rush and not very good on a computer either!! I am happy to wait and see what appears but if you hear of any thing just let me know!!
Not a million miles away then!! I lived in Woodthorpe in the mid 70s! 1st house, 1st wife, 1st divorce ... humph!:frown: