Trumpet T100 = Pipe & Slippers?

[Suntan Sid]

This is my current bike:-

https://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu172/Troodos-Pool-Guy/FZ1/FZ101_zps43c9e239.jpg

It's a 2006 Yamaha FZ1-N, it's in very good nick, it does everything that you'd expect it to do, problem free thrills, it's quite appealing in a modern, angular stylee.
It's a toy, I don't commute on it, it's ridden purely for pleasure!
A few days ago an idea began to form in my, tiny, mind, that being a hankering for one of these:-

https://www.ridermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2014-Triumph-Bonneville-Special-Edition.jpg

A 2014 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black, special edition.

We went to a Triumph dealership today and had a look at all the classic models on offer and I liked this one the best.
Didn't like the alloy wheels on the Bonny, don't like the exhausts on the the scrambler, (would have been tempted otherwise), the rest of the classic range are far to lardy and cruiserish!
They come in at under £8k, new, so part ex the Fazer, (could sell to a BCF'er), some cash on top and I could has me a new bike.
I will book a test ride, couldn't do it today waiting for my licence to come back from, losing it, ahemm!
I've read a few reviews, and watched BCF's very own "Bonneville63" youtube review, although that particular review is not for the T100.
I haven't seen any horrendous reviews, the odd niggle here and there.
I like the look of it, I know the obvious differences between the Trumpet and the Fazer, weight, power, speed etc.
I'm not really bothered about ballistic speeds, razor sharp handling, mpg, or any of that malarkey, a fun bike will do me.
One feature of the T100 is a 19 inch front wheel, which means a slow turn in, dunno how this affects its road manners in the twisties!

What's a, late model, T100 like to live with?
Tell me why I shouldn't buy one?

Alternatively should I just start Ebaying for these:-

https://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/golfstuff/masadvert.jpg

Let the banter commence!
____________________
"Everybody needs money, that's why they call it money!"

[lukamon]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsKFsce5phw everything you need to know: (and some nice exhausts for consideration)
____________________
killa wrote: Im an ass man myself

[stirlinggaz]

Hi,
i've never owned one & only ridden one a few times & as much as i admire triumph for their attempts to get back into the market, the T100 would not be my choice of triumphs, based purely on the amount of work i have done on them.
absolute pigs to work on, silly bolt sizes etc. & the ones i worked on, seemed to have been built to a budget & did not look good after only 2 or 3yrs.

might be an ideal bike for you though, if your the type to not ride it in the rain & mantain it impeccably.
personally dont see the attraction to low powered heavy bikes, but suppose they're nice for a wee run out on, on a sunny sunday afternoon.
belstaffs, flying goggles & white silk scarf, billowing about is optional,
cheers,
GAZ

[recman]

Personally I didn't like the fact that the Bonnie offered me less legroom than my current bike and I reckon the extra reach to the grips compared to mine would become quite problematic on my lower back.

[stevo as b4]

I always liked the 3pot thunderbird sport more than the Bonnie, as it still had wire wheels, some chrome etc, but a useful twin front disc front end, 17" wheels with fat rubber, and over 80bhp.

I'm not sure any of the Bonnies are a better motorcycle than the above, and yeah I'd happily trade an FZ1 against a thunderbird sport, but not so sure for the model you have your eye on?

[andys675]

they're good fun, I've ridden them a fair bit and they can be ridden quickly if desired but they do need some silencers though, make it sound like a motorbike instead of a well controlled fart
____________________
Some people feel the rain, others just get wet.

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

How is it better than the W800?
____________________
"Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent."

Mobylette Type 50 ---> Raleigh Grifter ---> Neval Minsk 125

[beardface]

[Mario_Kempes]

Guy in my building has one. White.

he parks it outside which I always thought was brave but the local ladrones don't seem interested.

It seems tiny. Green Thruxton round the corner looks much nicer.

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

[beardface]

[Islander]

Are you sure you don't mean one of these:

https://www.oldbike.eu/museum/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/3bath_chair.jpg

Accompanied by one of these:

https://www.heritageofscotland.com/pictures/g-hq527a12a9d4483.jpg

And one of these?

https://antiquescientifica.com/hearing_aid_German_silver_ear_trumpet_Tiemann.jpg

But seriously, take one for a test ride and if you like it then go for it.

[Tracey Suntan-King]

Hey Islander, you forgot

https://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/DameCeliamolestrangler/imagejpg1_zps0a3bdd74.jpg


____________________
Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you're probably right

[Islander]

And also...

https://1054236781.n82093.test.prositehosting.co.uk/BA/I/11000/BA11894.JPG

[ScaredyCat]

[fraser2312]

I've got a Bonnie and I'm 24. Your correct in what your saying; it's not quick by bike standards but it is fun to ride. Personally I think they look fantastic which is what drew me to them in the first place and there is an extensive amount of information regarding repairs and mod's available online.

If you do buy one keep some cash aside for new twin shock's and progressive springs upfront, I got both from Hagon for £289 or you can buy TEC twin shock's for £90 I believe. After that you'll be changing the exhaust, new bars, mirrors, seat, wheels, AI removal,...............

[Rogerborg]

Yo, dawg, come hang with the cool kids.

https://i61.tinypic.com/2d8p2c5.jpg
____________________
Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[gavbriggs]

I really don't get new old bikes, why recreate something that's been done and has it's place in history? Surely owning a bike of this nature is about finding a lovingly restored original.

They also look hideous by today's standards and really would be better if they gave them a modern look with slight hints towards historic versions.

[ScaredyCat]

[Polarbear]

[stevo as b4]

I almost want to stop myself saying it, but IMO if it's not a triple then it's not a triumph with any fun involved!

How does these Bonnies and thruxtons etc, compare performance and handling wise to a Thunderbird sport?

[Shaft]

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

[gavbriggs]

I prefer 90's design myself