ShouldKnowBetter Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I passed my test just over a week ago and promptly (some would say foolishly) went and placed a deposit on a new bike. Went to pick it up this afternoon from the dealership and was a bag of nerves getting on and setting off. However, as soon as I got going I became much more relaxed as this really is a smooth and easy ride. Much easier than the training school bike I learned and did my test on. Glad to say I made it back in one piece and I'm over the moon with the bike. Thanks to everyone on here for the valuable advice and guidance, and without further ado, here is it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShouldKnowBetter Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Should add the spec...Bonneville T100 Black (jet black)Heated gripsCentre stand (freebie from the dealer)Engine protectorsFork protectors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningtofly Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Lovely bike - wish you lots of happy miles on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goat Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Lovely congratulations. I have to admit I’m a bit jealous.... of your lovely empty garage, mines packed to the rafters with all sorts of unnecessary stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goat Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Lovely congratulations. I have to admit I’m a bit jealous.... of your lovely empty garage, mines packed to the rafters with all sorts of unnecessary stuff! I'm just jealous you've both got garages. Posh bast*rds lording it over us scum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Well done sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beansie Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Lovely congratulations. I have to admit I’m a bit jealous.... of your lovely empty garage, mines packed to the rafters with all sorts of unnecessary stuff! I'm just jealous you've both got garages. Posh bast*rds lording it over us scum Bloody right .. look at that ... his and hers pink scooters ... how the other half live hey?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Nice. You might be tempted to swap it after 500 miles as others have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShouldKnowBetter Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Lovely congratulations. I have to admit I’m a bit jealous.... of your lovely empty garage, mines packed to the rafters with all sorts of unnecessary stuff! I spent hours this weekend tidying up the garage and chucking stuff out to make room! Even put down an old rug that the missus was chucking out to keep the bike cosy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Lovely congratulations. I have to admit I’m a bit jealous.... of your lovely empty garage, mines packed to the rafters with all sorts of unnecessary stuff! I'm just jealous you've both got garages. Posh bast*rds lording it over us scum Double garage with electric doors thankyou very much lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Nice. You might be tempted to swap it after 500 miles as others have done. In ray of sunshine mode this evening Mike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Sweet!......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Lovely congratulations. I have to admit I’m a bit jealous.... of your lovely empty garage, mines packed to the rafters with all sorts of unnecessary stuff! I spent hours this weekend tidying up the garage and chucking stuff out to make room! Even put down an old rug that the missus was chucking out to keep the bike cosy No shame here. Mine have greenhouse heaters and duvets keeping them cosy. I will admit to a small amount of shame over the duvets for 9T but the multicoloured psychedelic kitten duvet covers were a 1/4 of the cost of the next cheapest thing. For good reason it turns out- they’re awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Lovely congratulations. I have to admit I’m a bit jealous.... of your lovely empty garage, mines packed to the rafters with all sorts of unnecessary stuff! I spent hours this weekend tidying up the garage and chucking stuff out to make room! Even put down an old rug that the missus was chucking out to keep the bike cosy No shame here. Mine have greenhouse heaters and duvets keeping them cosy. I will admit to a small amount of shame over the duvets for 9T but the multicoloured psychedelic kitten duvet covers were a 1/4 of the cost of the next cheapest thing. For good reason it turns out- they’re awful. Kitten duvet??Is that a duvet stuffed with kittens? What tog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 4X Kingsize 10.5 tog. Not yet stuffed with kittens, I haven’t got over my dislike of foxes so they’ll do for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Nice. You might be tempted to swap it after 500 miles as others have done. In ray of sunshine mode this evening Mike? Just banter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Nice! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 That looks superb. Love the purple paint job and stabilisers.The big black thing in the foreground ain't too shabby either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VroomOnTheRoad Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 so cool, enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabethf Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Lovely congratulations. I have to admit I’m a bit jealous.... of your lovely empty garage, mines packed to the rafters with all sorts of unnecessary stuff! I'm just jealous you've both got garages. Posh bast*rds lording it over us scum Double garage with electric doors thankyou very much lol That bike even has it's own carpet! Beautiful bike might i add!Im off to pick my first big bike up (hopefully today) and I'm quite nervous about the setting off! Like you though I'll feel ok once I get moving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Lovely bike.but, I have to say every time I see one of these Brand new "old style" bikes from Triumph it does take me back to the mid 1990s and an interview in "Motorcycle International" with John Bloor, when the Triumph factory was still making a huge loss and they only had 10 models. Bloor was asked about the historical bikes from Meriden/Coventry and if there were any plans to resurrect them and he was unequivocal; No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithers Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Well done you, a great bike to own. I've been very fortunate in that I was able to buy a brand new bike after years of getting 2nd hand ones. I know the feeling you're getting by bringing it home for the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 yes that is one fantastic feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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