Going classic - I just got myself an 09 Triumph Bonneville

kcaja1 · January 13th, 2012, 12:03 PM

It's my 40th birthday gift for myself and I'm really happy to be where I am at this point of my life and career. I was really more of a car guy until a year ago when I bought my first US street bike, an 04 Honda 599, sold it after 2 months and bought my current 09 Red Ninjette. I've logged a combined 5000 miles on both bikes as I use my Ninjette to commute most of the days, hot or cold, sunny or rainy. I also have a 50cc scooter I bought 3-4 years ago.
This Triumph reminds of classic looking motorcycles (mostly 125cc or 150cc) in the Philippines where I grew up. I also had two Yamaha Secas back then, a 400 and a 750. I've been riding motored two wheelers since I was 10.
My wife hated me so much when I first bought my Honda 599 last year but now she's very encouraging of my new loved hobby and it also turned out to be very time-saving transportation for me to/from work. I save 1-2 hrs minimum each day of commute time. And to top it off, this bike only costs 1/8 of what I originally planned to buy (a convertible) for my big 40.
This new bike will be an addition to my Ninjette. I'm now thinking of a vanity plate for it. I'm thinking of 'MCQNS' at the moment (Steve McQueen made this Triumph Bonnieville famous, although this is still not my time). I need your input guys!

Photo is the actual bike. It has the installed windshield($350+) , Arrow exhaust($1100+ I think), and the rear handle bar ($200+). And I believe I got it for a freaking deal! The bike is about 300 miles from me and I will have it delivered and will get here in a week or so. Even if I don't like it, I firmly believe I can flip it and still make $500 to $1000 bucks here in DC area. I bought it from a small town dealer far away....

Mountain Dew · January 13th, 2012, 12:11 PM

I am so jealous.

LoneRonin · January 13th, 2012, 12:22 PM

I'd rock that...minus the windshield and sissy bar.

jstrain · January 13th, 2012, 01:03 PM

Awesome! I'm on my 6th Triumph currently. Had a '10 Bonneville very similar to yours. Absolutely loved it, but she got totaled last August. Replaced it with a Thruxton, which is basically the same bike with different handlebars and pegs.

Hopefully you aren't very big into mods. You can easily drop a lot of dollars once you tear into these bikes. Ask me how I know

Alex · January 13th, 2012, 05:19 PM

/moved to the lair

greg737 · January 13th, 2012, 05:37 PM

Triumph Bonneville, that's a whole different world from the EX-250.

I have a friend who rides a newer model of it (2010, I think). He loves it.

csmith12 · January 13th, 2012, 05:45 PM

Dat's be one fine ride! Enjoy.

kcaja1 · February 8th, 2012, 02:35 PM

two toys... I've slowly modding the Bonneville since I'm done modding the Ninja to where I want it to be. I think I'm set for the next few years. I'm now thinking of doing track days starting with a track school hopefully this March.

Slono · February 8th, 2012, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcaja1

two toys... I've slowly modding the Bonneville since I'm done modding the Ninja to where I want it to be. I think I'm set for the next few years. I'm now thinking of doing track days starting with a track school hopefully this March.

The triumph looks amazing!

cuz · February 8th, 2012, 05:54 PM

wow that's a sweet bike man congrats

choneofakind · February 8th, 2012, 06:03 PM

I like it!! Personally, I like the Thruxton better, but they're practically the same bike...

Happy 40th!!

Toly · February 10th, 2012, 02:36 PM

Sweet ride... congrats!

January 13th, 2012, 12:11 PM	#2
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	I am so jealous. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

January 13th, 2012, 01:03 PM	#4
jstrain ninjette.org guru Name: Jeremy Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '04 Aprilia RSV, '10 Bonneville, '10 Ninjette Posts: 359	Awesome! I'm on my 6th Triumph currently. Had a '10 Bonneville very similar to yours. Absolutely loved it, but she got totaled last August. Replaced it with a Thruxton, which is basically the same bike with different handlebars and pegs. Hopefully you aren't very big into mods. You can easily drop a lot of dollars once you tear into these bikes. Ask me how I know __________________________________________________ -Jeremy

January 13th, 2012, 05:19 PM	#5
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/moved to the lair __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

January 13th, 2012, 05:45 PM	#7
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Dat's be one fine ride! Enjoy. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 8th, 2012, 05:54 PM	#10
cuz cuz Name: Israel Location: Houston (me) Galveston Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	wow that's a sweet bike man congrats __________________________________________________ THE GOOD LIFE

January 13th, 2012, 12:22 PM	#3
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	I'd rock that...minus the windshield and sissy bar.

January 13th, 2012, 05:37 PM	#6
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Triumph Bonneville, that's a whole different world from the EX-250. I have a friend who rides a newer model of it (2010, I think). He loves it.

February 8th, 2012, 06:03 PM	#11
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I like it!! Personally, I like the Thruxton better, but they're practically the same bike... Happy 40th!!

February 10th, 2012, 02:36 PM	#12
Toly ninjette.org guru Name: Toly Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): KTM 390 Duke Posts: 428	Sweet ride... congrats!

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