Not sure the community would appreciate this... but thank upu. This video made me realize I already have a better bike for me at 6'4" and as many touring miles as I do. Maybe one day I'll grab a used bonnie just to habe around... they sure speak to the heart since I grew up riding in the 1970s.
Want to stop wobble? Don't take your hands off of the bars. Seriously. The T120's design takes the mass of the rider's arms and shoulders into account, using them as dampers. There's never any legitimate reason to take both hands off of the grips. Just one hand resting lightly on a grip is all the damping that the design needs. Let's not go identifying problems that don't exist.
@@bike_addict Any bike design can be made ultra stable if the rake and trail are increased enough. Such a bike is miserable to ride. I'll wait for a T120 recall for stability. Bet I'll be waiting for a long time.
@secutores, Chocolate, but I would ask them to send you a sample of colors, they will and then you can match. There is one that matches the stock brown on the t120 black as well.
Thanks for the comment. It's possible, the pegs on the Speedmaster are def a little lower and more forward, I can see it scraping during a good lean...
Great video, do you think would be fine a trip 2up with this seat you got for touring, and the power is enough to take 2 people about 130kg together? And the stock rear suspension would be fine or an upgrade would be necessary, cheers!
I have sump plate under the bike and I wonder where you installed these pegs ? Do you think both can be used at the same time? if there is an install manual , can you share it ? thank you
I am not sure, although I did see a guy with a sump plate and the pegs, it was the OEM one. I had the Motone, and it was too tall. You'd have to check with the company to see for your particular one, ask and see. But def check before you buy. Ride safe.
I have this problem which is more severe than your bike on my 2008 Triumph Speedmaster it a common problem on most bikes but some models are worse than others why a steering damper or at least the provision to fit a factory one isn't standard my bike has fork shrouds so you cant put a clamp on the fork leg
Nice upgrades. I went with the Triumph touring windscreen knowing that it won't completely shield me. It takes a good bit of the wind off of my chest which is a good thing when touring but I still get wind on my shoulders & face which is also good since the screen isn't adjustable. I used to ride FJR's with the adjustable windscreen so one could put wind on or off you depending on the temperature. I went with the Hepco & Becker C-Bow mounting brackets and bags. I have a variety of bags including one's similar to your Givis. The brackets also are very unobtrusive when bags are left off.
Your Vid is very helpful, as currently I am planning on doing a 2 month trip in Canada (shipping T120 from UK) in 2025 and then USA in 2026 and was considering changing to a GT Pro, but now I have seen what is possible for upgrade I am now thinking stick with T120 and just upgrade a few things (will certainly be cheaper than trading in for a GT Pro)
Thanks for your comment. The upgrades do help, although the Tiger is one good bike. I've takne 300-400 mile trips before, but the winds in the mountains are strong, love the Bonneville but for an adventure like that, I dunno, I guess you have to test it out right?
I would strongly disagree. There could be an argument for the traditional colored Bonnies, but the Black... looks boring stock. Triumph made it to do something diffferent, seems like blank canvas to me. and besides it doesn't look like that all the time, but it sure is comfy and enjoyable. Ride safe.
Great video... but what is the windshield you are using later in the video with the Black Moulding around the edge? It's at 6:25 on the video. It does not appear to be either of the windshields you talk about earlier in the video. Is this a different model windshield? And your thoughts about it?
@@paullandry5907The border is on the Triumph Permenent Long Haul screen. On the removable, I chose the tinted one because I have the black model, I think otherwise, I probably would have went with the clear one honestly. I will say that I am not a fan of the national cycle logo on there, and wish it was blank, but again, for the times i use and take off, works. And for the 10 times a summer I used it, the $120 is well worth it. I have owned it now for 3 years. I think it paid for itself, it's a little wobbly though. Just FYI, but hangs in there even at 90 mph
Not sure how everyone's bike is, but mine, after I had the brake's flushed, the lines were sticking out, so I did CAREFULLY loosen the line a bit and titles the lines down, and it doesn't hit. Also played around with shifting the Damper to the right, etc so that it was able to move, but it works great! Did u adjust yours?
While it may not be the best bike to cross country, it can certainly do 300 miles a day easy. I think I have to mention in the next video that my bike doesn't always look like this. I think people assume I ride like this everyday. But most of the time, it's pretty stripped down.
Great video. One question. What is that thingy on top of passenger grab rail in the rear. It looks like you can attach a flag pole. Do you probably have a DIY passanger back rest that goes there? If so, any suggestions of where to get it?
@fabiopunk1661 Yeah, it was happening since new, I ended up switching to new tires, as well as reworked the suspension, not just for this, but for general improvement. I would say factory flaw, it would be nice if Triumph included a damper with the bike, if it's gonna wobble all crazy. Thanks for watching.
The position you describe is not an advantage. You say that you change the position of your legs, your back. It's not good. That means you go numb. For me is beter with legs in front. I like the two clocks, tachometer and speedometer. Are ok. The Speedmaster doesn't have them. Triumph speedmaster is good and I plan to buy one. A good day and "dry asphalt" I say from Romania.
I completely agree with you. Years ago, I stopped riding when I had sons to raise and now that they are grown and I am comfortably retired, here we are. I was going to buy a Fat Bob but the sales manager was quite dishonest, so I visited a dealer that buys and sells a large amount of used bikes. Keep in mind that I still thought Triumph was long dead, yet when I walked into the store, there sat a black/white 2018 Speedmaster. I sat on the bike, it was comfortable, so I bought it. Now that I have ridden it for a month, I realize that the handlebars and seat I want are from a T120, I hate the rear brake location, and the bike is too heavy, feeling somewhat clumsy. To make matters worse a friend of 50 years, offered to give me a completely rebuilt and professionally modified Honda 750-4, and I thought this Speedmaster would be better, and it isn't. This thing will be decorating my garage, and I will buy a T120 or a Speed Twin. Anyway, many thanks for the video.
Thanks for sharing. I do like the FatBob, for some reason that rectangular light, and the ergonomics speak to me on that bike. But yes, the sales staff at Harley is like visiting an shady used car dealership.
@@bike_addict Thanks for the reply. One's general body position on the Fat Bob weren't typical of a Harley. I was actually more interested in finding an old Harley XR-750, because I don't intend to ride to hell and back, just zip around on a beautiful morning, enjoying my retirement and listen to folks say, "what the hell is that"??
Thanks for writing. I'm sure there are some. I find that for every bike I buy, I end up viewing all the vids about all the stuff I didn't know about beforehand.
I installed the DIYBikely highway pegs on my T120 -- barely fit above the OEM Sump Plate, but it fit -- it's a really tight space to tighten the bolts and took me a few hours overall -- but love the addition and riding with them
Yeah, Triumph does not make it easy to get highway pegs! A couple hours, wow. Now that I think about it, it took me a bit too. Although I also agree, Being tall, they help a lot on longer rides.
I added not only the Givi side cases you have but also a rear rack and Givi top case matching the Givi side cases you have. Triumph and Givi both make a rear rack for the T120 Triumph Bonneville
Purchased a 2023 T120 Bonneville in December…..the classic blue and white color…..Love the Triumph design…..old school look….also have a 2023 Triumph Thruxton RS in black and chrome one year only model….have on order the 2024 Triumph Thruxton FE .. the last year for production…
What is the SKU for the rack and the boxes? Or if you can provide a link to these products that would be great. I’m looking to get the exact same set up. Thank you
That's a great guide for transforming one of the best looking, elegant, and well-designed motorcycles ever done, in the ugliest assembly of c..p you can see in a road. I know, I know, everyone has a different taste. If you like it, happy for you. Personally, if I ever find myself adding hard box panniers, huge windshields, additional footpegs on my T120, the only possible conclusion is that I should have bought a different motorbike.
I would turn my bonnie into a touring bike, and a touring bike (if I owned one) into a classy minimalistic road bike if I had the druthers/cash. Fun part about motorcycles is that they exist outside of people's boring expectations of what they *should* be...with some cleverness, a motorcycle can be whatever the heck you want it to be! And if someone doesn't care for it...oh well, the sun continues to rise and fall over some glorious twisty roads somewhere. :)
Thanks for your comment. Daily use would depend on climate, but you can easily do 200-300 miles a day on it. Not sure if you could do 300 on the highway though, def need a windshield and a comfy seat.
@@bike_addict Thanks for your message, I drive to work every day and sometimes on the highway, so I think it would be wise to have a windshield and a comfortable saddle
Just watched your video (10 Jan 24). I would really like to have those highway pegs! Would you know if they are still available? I’ve tried looking them up but couldn’t find then.
Thanks for watching, they help, here is a link www.amazon.com/Highway-Forward-Foot-Triumph-Bonneville/dp/B0CDSXHBW9/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3LLZMS53O1LVV&keywords=triumph+bonneville+t120+highway+pegs+kit&qid=1704893632&sprefix=triumph+bonneville+t120+highway+pegs+kit%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-3
Here is the classic pegs version www.ebay.com/itm/134847476223?fits=Submodel%3AT120%7CModel%3ABonneville%7CMake%3ATriumph&hash=item1f658931ff:g:HdYAAOSwieRk2R4e&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4Bp0obAzVT5J4s6CsAK0CIBZlomIgAcDyuNFYJ4qgD%2FQBjN9vt1XMHmXfwmrNTnXbvXsa%2FJU39TSBFCevzCRLdvnOk7dl2ThHWk5%2Bmzinoyseq72WSFwrKp8AWpKxf5%2B94NQfl8O0egbIFyC%2B0YKXrgIbxRHyQUPJ8qUs22mR7iJMLXvWOZx%2BzZCRXF%2Fi4ai6YDAjiWoiCxfpLIhJxP6LEmyyUTWpozeQHmvX5pC9LudzJ4XCS4YuVqW5RuzPHOs8RAcVf89j5iMcwgP5IgX4QAUU8xEqvhGbNgl4z4CmWGQ%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4bfyLmeYw