Hi Paul, thanks for leaving a comment 🤙🏻 I’m excited to say there will be a very special video coming soon where I reveal my new luggage system on my biggest adventure yet!
Just subscribed. Great video and music. Lovely Bonneville. I've now got the Royal Enfield Classic 350, love it. Look forward to your next adventure on the bike. Thanks 👍
Thanks Peter, glad to have you aboard 🤙🏻 I’ve only heard good things about the RE 350. I’ve looked at some up close fairly recently and the paint schemes are very classy. I’d probably find it quite difficult to choose a colour! I know someone with an RE Bullet Trials and it looks like a pure adventure machine!
Think I saw you, came up and then back down that hill on an RE Interceptor 650, recognise your bike, looked great ! Nice review, looking for a 900cc next and torn between Street Twin, Bonneville or Z900RS.
Greta video. Got my t100 last June and dreaming of a long trip home to Ireland from Stockholm…. I got the Kappa Rambler panniers. Soft and easy to attach detach. Also the Merlin Victory Textile jacket is fine for the summer. Ride and sons Arrow jacket for the winter or rainy weather
Nice relaxed video. I just bought a used T100. Can't wait for spring. What kind of crash bars are those on your bike? I should probably stick some crash bars on my bike until I am comfortable with it.
Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🤙🏻 Interesting question. I was quite lucky because my T100 had them fitted when I bought it. Although I know Triumph sell them online as do Motone plus some other sites. I’m not quite sure if they are stainless or chrome but they look the part and offer that extra bit of safety! I’m considering a rear rack next 🙂
Hi Alex, thanks for leaving a comment 🤙🏻 Yeah I was was lucky enough to spend a couple of months throughout Asia whilst on my travels. Really miss it actually! Thailand is still one of the nicest countries I’ve ever visited and has an amazing bike culture. Have you been?
@@surfingsteven1624 I haven't been, but I now consider you to be a Badass™ if you've ridden there. I've been living in Japan for quite a while, but only started riding a couple of years ago.
Hi Rapirnie, thanks for commenting 👍🏻 I have indeed and that’s looking like the best option for me at the moment I think. I’ve seen some good looking setups out there which are waterproof as well. That said, I’ve messaged someone on eBay today re a wax cotton set but not sure if wax cotton will be high maintenance in terms of cleaning and waxing etc. I don’t think they have locks either 🤔
Great video love the bonneville Can I ask do you know the history of your bonneville?the higher than average milage is interesting on a bike that looks like new I was wondering if the miles had been racked up on summer tours ? Surely it's not been an all year round machine Anyhow keep up the good work friend
Hi Ian, thanks for you comment. That’s a great question 🙂. All I know is that the first owner used the bike regularly and did around 4.5-5 thousand miles per year. My guess is it was primarily a summer riding bike and did longer journeys. The bike didn’t come with a luggage system or rear rack etc so I don’t think it was used for touring purposes. The good condition comes down to the first owner I think. They always had it serviced by Triumph and one other point is the build quality. I think Triumph make bikes with good materials, Paints, chrome etc that last better than other brands which helps them keep that new look after a good clean despite age and mileage. Glad your enjoying the videos! 🤙🏻
@@surfingsteven1624 makes sense Steven anyhow great bike for sure I ride a 2021 t120 I bought new You were wise to buy one with a triumph history for sure
@@IanClarke-bi3se oh nice! The T120 is a bike I must try someday. I can’t wait to see what the extra power is like and how it lives with cruising on motorways vs the T100. Happy riding :)
@@surfingsteven1624 I've ridden a 900 street twin very nice The t120 has got a lot of grunt the 6th gear is useful on the motorway for sure I ride with my wife as pillion she's about my weight say 13 stone ish but the bikes performance is the same Have to say I ride a small 250 day to day the bonneville sunny days only I'd like a t100 or street twin to replace the 250 Can't seem to see anything like yours on auto trader but will keep looking
@@IanClarke-bi3se that’s interesting. Some good bikes on Auto Trader but I found mine on eBay. The 865cc T100 is also worth a look. Some very nice 2014 models out there, low mileage which have the nice chrome headlight!
Hi Matt, thanks! The jacket is a ‘Richa Bonneville Motorcycle Jacket. Purchased used on eBay as a nearly new jacket. RRP around £200 but I bought for £70. Very pleased with it. Solid all round jacket 🤙🏻
Painiers to me just dont look right...spoil the lines of the bike.....I carry what I can get in a back pack. Goes everywhere I go.....carry a 12v pump....spare jumper...few basic tools...ie cable ties fuses...toilet roll bottle of green slime for tubes incase I get a flat tyre. Oh and a small A5 road map...in case I come across a diversion. Still room in my bag.
Thanks Nick. Can you recommend a particular backpack? Once I have the tripod, other equipment and bike chain, it’s a hefty amount of luggage 😅 The green slime is something I’m also interested in, I must look into that!
@@surfingsteven1624 I use what ever back pack I have to hand....would need to give some thought to carrying a heavy chain in it.....I tend not to park my bike out of sight.....I do carry a more lightweight wire rope with a combo lock....not to heavy. I did look into converting my T100s spoked wheels to tubeless....but still looks a bit to heath robinson to me. With good quality branded tyres and tubes flats are very uncommon it seems. I try to be self sufficient much as I can...I carry a small 12 pump....5 CO2 gas cartridge's and a hand double acting mountain bike pump. All take very little room and not much weight.....I have Tyre Pressure Display fitted to warn me or a tyre going down...£20....very accurate and fast acting..... At the end of the day if I am stuffed I have the RAC recovery card.....but I would be disappointed in myself if I ever need to use it. I enjoy your videos Ste.....keep up the good work....wish I had been into bikes at your age....didnt start till I was 63...now 70.....T100 only my second bike...first was a BSA Bantam.
@@nickaxe771 Once again, thanks for the reply. I had a puncture on my first ride out believe it or not on the Honda cb125s last year and I’ve been quite anxious about taking it out ever since. It was only a thorn which some how managed to pierce the tube about 3 miles from home and my dad rescued me 😂 That said, I have a road trip planned for the Honda soon. I’m thinking of making use of the BIG rear rack and loading it up with a small tent, sleeping bag and some supplies for a weekend in the country side. I will most like need a similar kit set up to yours on that trip. Glad you enjoy the channel. Happy riding Nick 👍🏻
@@surfingsteven1624 Did it have chepo tyres Steve.....quality tyre have a good reinforce band that not easy to penetrate....was it a second hand bike....
@@tiffinhappy9744 it’s fairly good. After several hours I was ready for getting off. The most annoying thing for me on long motorway rides is the wind buffeting so I may install a wind shield soon! Thanks 🤙🏻
I recommend the LOMO roll bags with the motone mounts. I run this stuff on long trips and they perform flawlessly.
Awesome, Thanks for the recommendation 👍🏻
Nice video, pick my T100 up tomorrow. Good to see East Yorks again - lived there for many years. Looking to see what you come up with for luggage.
Hi Paul, thanks for leaving a comment 🤙🏻 I’m excited to say there will be a very special video coming soon where I reveal my new luggage system on my biggest adventure yet!
Classic video, my Mum was from Yorkshire and we moved up when I was 8years old. Great place views and people! I deal bike for a tour.
Just subscribed. Great video and music. Lovely Bonneville. I've now got the Royal Enfield Classic 350, love it. Look forward to your next adventure on the bike. Thanks 👍
Thanks Peter, glad to have you aboard 🤙🏻 I’ve only heard good things about the RE 350. I’ve looked at some up close fairly recently and the paint schemes are very classy. I’d probably find it quite difficult to choose a colour! I know someone with an RE Bullet Trials and it looks like a pure adventure machine!
Think I saw you, came up and then back down that hill on an RE Interceptor 650, recognise your bike, looked great ! Nice review, looking for a 900cc next and torn between Street Twin, Bonneville or Z900RS.
Thanks for commenting 🤙🏻 All very nice bikes. I would love a ride on the Z900rs. Looks like an absolute weapon! Let us know what you get 😆
Great video, bike looks fantastic.
Thanks Brian for tuning in 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
Nice set shots! You've got a good eye!
Thanks for commenting, I really appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Greta video. Got my t100 last June and dreaming of a long trip home to Ireland from Stockholm….
I got the Kappa Rambler panniers. Soft and easy to attach detach. Also the Merlin Victory Textile jacket is fine for the summer. Ride and sons Arrow jacket for the winter or rainy weather
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video 👍🏻 Stockholm to Ireland is some road trip, how long will that take?
@@surfingsteven1624 Knowing me - several months
Nice relaxed video. I just bought a used T100. Can't wait for spring. What kind of crash bars are those on your bike? I should probably stick some crash bars on my bike until I am comfortable with it.
Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🤙🏻 Interesting question. I was quite lucky because my T100 had them fitted when I bought it. Although I know Triumph sell them online as do Motone plus some other sites. I’m not quite sure if they are stainless or chrome but they look the part and offer that extra bit of safety! I’m considering a rear rack next 🙂
Enjoyed your video. Nice bike.
Thanks for commenting Anthony, I’m glad you enjoyed the video 👍🏻
Great stuff. Enjoyed the chatty bit, too. Did you used to live in Thailand then?
Hi Alex, thanks for leaving a comment 🤙🏻 Yeah I was was lucky enough to spend a couple of months throughout Asia whilst on my travels. Really miss it actually! Thailand is still one of the nicest countries I’ve ever visited and has an amazing bike culture. Have you been?
@@surfingsteven1624 I haven't been, but I now consider you to be a Badass™ if you've ridden there. I've been living in Japan for quite a while, but only started riding a couple of years ago.
Steven,
Have you considered soft panniers? Fit closer to the bike and some even lock. Cheers!
Hi Rapirnie, thanks for commenting 👍🏻 I have indeed and that’s looking like the best option for me at the moment I think. I’ve seen some good looking setups out there which are waterproof as well. That said, I’ve messaged someone on eBay today re a wax cotton set but not sure if wax cotton will be high maintenance in terms of cleaning and waxing etc. I don’t think they have locks either 🤔
Freddie Dobbs recommends Ride and Sons hot weather gear from XLMoto - lightweight and armoured.
Thanks Jeremy, that’s really helpful 👍🏻 I’ll have a look.
@@surfingsteven1624
It's on his Thruxton last ride video.
Great video love the bonneville
Can I ask do you know the history of your bonneville?the higher than average milage is interesting on a bike that looks like new I was wondering if the miles had been racked up on summer tours ?
Surely it's not been an all year round machine
Anyhow keep up the good work friend
Hi Ian, thanks for you comment. That’s a great question 🙂. All I know is that the first owner used the bike regularly and did around 4.5-5 thousand miles per year. My guess is it was primarily a summer riding bike and did longer journeys. The bike didn’t come with a luggage system or rear rack etc so I don’t think it was used for touring purposes. The good condition comes down to the first owner I think. They always had it serviced by Triumph and one other point is the build quality. I think Triumph make bikes with good materials, Paints, chrome etc that last better than other brands which helps them keep that new look after a good clean despite age and mileage. Glad your enjoying the videos! 🤙🏻
@@surfingsteven1624 makes sense Steven anyhow great bike for sure I ride a 2021 t120 I bought new
You were wise to buy one with a triumph history for sure
@@IanClarke-bi3se oh nice! The T120 is a bike I must try someday. I can’t wait to see what the extra power is like and how it lives with cruising on motorways vs the T100. Happy riding :)
@@surfingsteven1624 I've ridden a 900 street twin very nice
The t120 has got a lot of grunt the 6th gear is useful on the motorway for sure
I ride with my wife as pillion she's about my weight say 13 stone ish but the bikes performance is the same
Have to say I ride a small 250 day to day the bonneville sunny days only I'd like a t100 or street twin to replace the 250
Can't seem to see anything like yours on auto trader but will keep looking
@@IanClarke-bi3se that’s interesting. Some good bikes on Auto Trader but I found mine on eBay. The 865cc T100 is also worth a look. Some very nice 2014 models out there, low mileage which have the nice chrome headlight!
I was going to buy Kreiga saddle bags.Cheaper than the Triumph ones.
Hi Rachel, I decided on the Kreiga 28L saddle bags too and really glad I did. Highly recommend 🤙🏻
Sick bike man. Btw, what’s that jacket?? Really like it
Hi Matt, thanks! The jacket is a ‘Richa Bonneville Motorcycle Jacket. Purchased used on eBay as a nearly new jacket. RRP around £200 but I bought for £70. Very pleased with it. Solid all round jacket 🤙🏻
Kreiga bags plus mountain rails are £350.
Painiers to me just dont look right...spoil the lines of the bike.....I carry what I can get in a back pack.
Goes everywhere I go.....carry a 12v pump....spare jumper...few basic tools...ie cable ties fuses...toilet roll bottle of green slime for tubes incase I get a flat tyre.
Oh and a small A5 road map...in case I come across a diversion.
Still room in my bag.
Thanks Nick. Can you recommend a particular backpack? Once I have the tripod, other equipment and bike chain, it’s a hefty amount of luggage 😅 The green slime is something I’m also interested in, I must look into that!
@@surfingsteven1624 I use what ever back pack I have to hand....would need to give some thought to carrying a heavy chain in it.....I tend not to park my bike out of sight.....I do carry a more lightweight wire rope with a combo lock....not to heavy.
I did look into converting my T100s spoked wheels to tubeless....but still looks a bit to heath robinson to me.
With good quality branded tyres and tubes flats are very uncommon it seems.
I try to be self sufficient much as I can...I carry a small 12 pump....5 CO2 gas cartridge's and a hand double acting mountain bike pump.
All take very little room and not much weight.....I have Tyre Pressure Display fitted to warn me or a tyre going down...£20....very accurate and fast acting.....
At the end of the day if I am stuffed I have the RAC recovery card.....but I would be disappointed in myself if I ever need to use it.
I enjoy your videos Ste.....keep up the good work....wish I had been into bikes at your age....didnt start till I was 63...now 70.....T100 only my second bike...first was a BSA Bantam.
@@nickaxe771 Once again, thanks for the reply. I had a puncture on my first ride out believe it or not on the Honda cb125s last year and I’ve been quite anxious about taking it out ever since. It was only a thorn which some how managed to pierce the tube about 3 miles from home and my dad rescued me 😂
That said, I have a road trip planned for the Honda soon. I’m thinking of making use of the BIG rear rack and loading it up with a small tent, sleeping bag and some supplies for a weekend in the country side. I will most like need a similar kit set up to yours on that trip. Glad you enjoy the channel. Happy riding Nick 👍🏻
Well I think panniers look great, are very practical and can not stand a back pack making me uncomfortable, so I guess it’s horses for courses😊
@@surfingsteven1624 Did it have chepo tyres Steve.....quality tyre have a good reinforce band that not easy to penetrate....was it a second hand bike....
Is it hard on your butt or back on long rides?
@@tiffinhappy9744 it’s fairly good. After several hours I was ready for getting off. The most annoying thing for me on long motorway rides is the wind buffeting so I may install a wind shield soon! Thanks 🤙🏻
@@surfingsteven1624 ok ty