When I rode out to Vegas we had a couple of 400+ mile days and yeah the stock Bonnie seat sucks for comfort, but it looks cool! We had a couple of 400+ mile days and you get a sore arse but I'm sure that's any bike after a while. I was getting close to 200 miles on a tank which I don't think was that bad considering we were giving it welly most of the time but its nice to get off and stretch the legs. My lower back did start to ache so I was doing a lot of shifting around but this was my first ever long haul so wasn't sure wot to expect.
I don't like the look but a windshield will deffo help you, change the handlebars to fit you and maybe you can move the pegs or add highway pegs if you end up with crash bars. My buddy was riding a 1700 Yamaha Roadstar and he would pull away effortlessly from me so yeah more power would be nice tho I would get him off the line, ha!
Theres not much you can do as far as the wind tho, on certain long stretches I was getting blown all the over the place and he would ask me over the intercom wtf ya doing as he couldn't feel it!
You commute on your bike daily so I would modify it to fit you then go with a larger bike down the road if you start doing more road trips or give the Bonnie to the Mrs and get her out as well :O)
On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 12:39 PM, Ross Borgida <rborgida@gmail.com> wrote:
I just put on Rizoma low bars which I like a lot. Basically, it comes down to the seat, pegs as my legs get tired and stiff, and wind because the bike is not very heavy. Any recommendations on seats, pegs, and wind? Does better suspension help with touring?
On Friday, July 24, 2015, Tyler K. <blimpie@gmail.com> wrote:
> What comfort issues are you having?
>
> I bought the fugly king and queen seat to test out, and its certainly much better than the stock seat, its just... Fugly. I usually keep my BC slammer on though and deal with standing up and stretching more often. BC slammer is still more comfortable than a stock seat IMO. Changing your bars to fit you more can help as well. I'm 6' and went with some lower bars, which actually helps me keep my back straight since I have to reach a bit more. Stocker bars I found myself slouching after a while and would make my lower back hurt. Bar risers or bars with more pullback might help you though, everyone is different. Bars are cheap and easy to change.
>
> At the same time, changing a bunch of stuff on a bonneville will probably never make it as comfortable as a real touring bike. But you'll get there in style ;-)
>
> I rode a fj09 at the tri city cycle event the other week, and it was pretty nice. It would certainly be in the running along with a tiger if I didn't have a bonneville and was looking for a touring bike. Plenty of power and lots of places to strap on luggage.
>
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> On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 12:11 PM, Sean Donnelly <seandonnelly1@msn.com> wrote:
>>
>> Chat with Bob Tapper for one, he has taken a few multi-week tours on his Bonnie and seems to have it pretty well dialed in
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>> On Jul 24, 2015, at 12:09 PM, Ross Borgida <rborgida@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks for everyone's responses. Another option. If I keep the Bonneville, what can I do to the bike to make it more comfortable for touring? At this point and for the next couple of years, I will be sticking with the Bonnie until I can afford a second bike for touring.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Ross
>>
>> On Friday, July 24, 2015, JEFF WALTERS <jeffswalters@msn.com> wrote:
>> > Martin is absolutely right about the accessories. I was recommending the Thunderbird if you are wanting tostay with Triumph. There are also many Asian brands that offer bikes that are reasonably priced. I believe that Yamaha has a pretty good track record on some of theirs. I myself just prefer the Triumph line and know that the Thunderbird has received many accolades for its design and handling in the cruiser line. It is also very customizable depending on what you need the bike to do. And it still gets respect from the Harley "dark side" crowd. But the ultimate test is to go ride the various bikes and see what speaks to you and what you are comfortable with. Anyway you go, you will be riding and that's what's important!
>> >
>> > ________________________________
>> > Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2015 17:05:36 +0000
>> > From: emrat@googlegroups.com
>> > To: emrat@googlegroups.com
>> > Subject: Re: [emrat:7425] Crazy Question - a bigger bike:)??
>> >
>> > Ross: It was this very dilemma (liking my Triumph Classic but wanting to do more long distance rides) that prompted me to sell my Scrambler in 2013 and get a BMW.
>> >
>> > The main reason I went with a Beemer instead of sticking with a Triumph is that BMWs have been around longer, there are more of them on the market and thus cost is a lot lower (I paid $3700 for my 2002 R1150R.)
>> >
>> > I could have gotten an older Sprint for around the same price but I don't care for fully-faired bikes (just a preference of mine.) Nor do I like "cruisers." "Naked Standard" is pretty much what I wanted and most of the Triumphs that fall into that category are either relatively recent (like the Tiger 800 Bonneville Bob recommended) and therefore still very pricey on the used market, or they are unicorns like the Hinckley Trident, which is almost impossible to find (yes, I've tried!)
>> >
>> > If you're OK with fully faired bikes and you want to stay with Triumph, I think the Sprint is a good choice. I see them on CL all the time.
>> >
>> > You should have no problem selling your Bonnie. Depending on the year and miles, you should be able to get anywhere between $5k - $8k or possibly more. Here's one thing to remember, if it's at all feasible for you, you might want to remove any accessories and sell them separately. Accessories rarely add to the value of a used bike but can often be sold quite easily on the internet. When I sold my Scrambler I removed all the accessories I had put on except the windshield (which was kind of cheap anyway) and the handlebar risers. I ended up making nearly $1000 on the accessories alone.
>> >
>> > Martin
>> >
>> > ________________________________
>> > From: Ross Borgida <rborgida@gmail.com>
>> > To: emrat@googlegroups.com
>> > Sent: Friday, July 24, 2015 10:17 AM
>> > Subject: [emrat:7415] Crazy Question - a bigger bike:)??
>> >
>> > Hi Gang,
>> > Had a great time in Montrose at the Triumph in the Rockies rally last week. Thanks to the Bacas, Erico, and everyone else for making this a great trip.
>> > Crazy question. I love my Bonneville but would love something bigger for touring. I use my bike for commuting to/from work for city riding. I am only interested in street riding. What bike do you recommend?
>> > I would have to get rid of my Bonneville to sell or trade-in for something larger.
>> > Any opinions/recommendations are greatly appreciated.
>> > Thanks,
>> > Ross
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