Bonneville Rumblings, Comfort Seat, Centre stand, Quadlock and Camping.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- Hello, more rumblings about the Triumph.
I take delivery of a new comfort seat that isn't exactly as described.
The Triumph genuine centre stand is now on the bike and I have a general chat about a few other changes that I have made in advance of my little Camping trip.
I know I'm too old, and not bendy anymore but I've got to see it through now, I've come too far to not go through with it.
You never know.
It might even be fun?
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feel free to share your memories, stories and anecdotes ( and pictures) to shottostravels@gmail.com
most importantly
Ride Safe👍
it's too important not to!
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Thank you, lovely bike, enjoy the outdoors.
Thanks for commenting
Ride safe Mate.👍
Nice one Keith and lovely to see your pooch, hope you manage to get away take care 👍
Thanks Mark.
He's my best mate.
He had a haircut the other day for the summer, I pretty much skinned him.
Going today, might be back tomorrow!
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I really like this direct to camera format. Very enjoyable and I hope the camping trip goes well 😀👍
Thanks Chris, let's see how it goes🤔
The jury's out.
Ride safe Mate👍
Great Stuff, another enjoyable view, looking forward to camping updates 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
Thanks Mate, camping updates? Let's see how that pans out!
Ride safe👍
Good video, hope the camping trip is successful, lovely dog
Ha, he is, he's my best mate.
Camping, let's see how that goes!
Ride safe and thanks for commenting 👍
Great video, Keith! Rok straps are the best choice for tie downs. Looking forward to your camping video, ride safe.
Thanks Mate, I think you are right.
Camping in my tender condition, might not last long!
Ride safe👍
Nice video Keith with sound advice! Have fun camping, I'll be watching for the video. Stay safe my friend!
Thanks Wally, let's see how that goes!
Ride safe Mate👍
Great video Keith as always 👍. Looking forward to the next when you are camping 👍👍
Thanks Richard.
Looking forward to a ride out.
Not sure about the camping but daft enough to give it a go.
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@@shottostravels you will have a great time I am sure 😂😂
What a great informative video, the bike is looking good. Good luck with the camping, looking forward to the video....ride safe 👍
Thanks Mate, glad you found something of value, it was just a general rumble.
Good luck with the camping is about right.
I've a feeling I'm going to need it!
Ride safe Mate 👍
I also put a cago net or 2 over the roc straps. Good for fitting temporarily your jacket or gloves when away from bike. Most people won't undo it to steal something. Also comes in handy for items picked up along the way. Never enough straps.
Great idea John.
I agree, we get possessed by all the scroats in society but the vast majority of us are not like that. Most people want to help.
Never enough straps is good advice.
Ride safe and thanks for commenting👍
Loving your channel Keith. You're a very good communicator. I've never had a Triumph, but your videos are very interesting. Enjoy your camping trip. Ride safe.
Hi Graeme, your are very kind. What do you Ride? I'm chuffed you find this you tube malarchy interesting.
Camping trip? I suspect I know the outcome but I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised.
More hope than expectation though😉
Ride safe Mate👍
@@shottostravelsA bit of an adventure! Good weather will make all the difference. I have a V85TT and a Classic 350. You've shown my bikes in your photo section previously. I've some more recent ones to send you. Ride safe
Great stuff mate enjoy the camping living the dream 👌👍
Yeah, tell that to my bad back. Truth is night 2 was much better👍
😂😂😂
Looks like you’re getting the bike set up as you like it 👍
I think your onto something.That's the key isn't it. We're all different.
Ride safe Mate 👍
My wife found the standard seat uncomfortable & I had to agree, so we fitted the king & queen £300. It's better but the Bonneville was sold as a premium bike but if you want premium seat, suspension you have to pay twice!!! My lady also uses a fleece on the seat & it all helps.A secondhand pannier set with fittings & I'm able to go camping without a rack on the back. Enjoy the ride & stay safe. 👍
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I don't doubt that you are correct.
I have heard of this fleece, sheepskin seat cover many times.
Lots of people seem to swear by them, you must be correct.
Thanks again for commenting, ride safe Mate 👍
Glad you got the seat sorted,I find on my Bonneville speed Twin 909 it's gets uncomfortable at about 80 miles without stopping.
Yeah I agree, up to 100 miles is fine. There's loads of bikes like this.
But if you want to go further afield it would become torture eventually.
I thought the fella with the seat was fair,ost people are.
Ride safe Mate👍
Thanks for commenting.
It was lovely to see your triumph and it is a lovely machine. Those rock straps seem to be a very good solution. I might have to look into those myself. It was nice to see Poppy on your channel . I’m very glad to say that she’s back in the garage and hopefully when I’m feeling better, will be able to get another ride out, hope you are keeping well. Keith and I will be looking forward to your next trip out.
Thanks Stephen, They are very good, simple but certainly a step up from a bungee.
I "think" 🤔 I'm looking forward to my camping trip.
Let's see how that goes.
Hope you get fit enough to ride your bikes soon now that summer seems to be arriving.
Take care and thanks for commenting.
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Morning Keith, fingers crossed for the weather for you mate 🤞definitely the best move with the centre stand, if you want all day comfort look at the Triumph King/Queen seat, you would have the best of both then, standard seat for short rides and a proper touring seat, that was my idea but to be honest the King/Queen stays on all the time 😂 hope you have a cracking time camping, All the best buddy 👍
Your right Mike, I think a King and Queen is the way to go.
Are they really all day comfortable?
I'm sort of looking forward to camping but let's see how that goes.
I'm going to the Lake District because I have heard it never rains there! 🤔
Ride safe Mate👍
@@shottostravels yes they really are that comfortable, the only thing that I noticed was they make you sit back into them, now it’s probably not a problem for you but I fitted Motone up and back risers to mine because I found it a bit of a stretch to the bars but I’m a short arse (5’8”) and usually sit right up to the tank. Shame we don’t live closer I’d let you borrow it for a while to try. Hi De Hi 🤣🤣👍
Great video, lovely looking Bonneville. Looking forward to your camping trip. Where are you going, or is that a secret at the moment? Keep safe and as you say, watch out for those lunatic drivers, and there are many in the UK!! You need eyes in the back of your head!! 😊 👍
Hi Peter, Thankyou.
You may be looking forward to my camping trip more than I am😉
But let's see how that goes.
If the weather is kind it shouldn't be too bad.
The plan is Keswick., because I figured it never rains in the Lake District. Does it?
Ride safe Mate and thanks for supporting my little efforts.
Ride safe👍
Great that mate 😁👍
Thanks Scott, if you want to visit in North Staffs hospital after I've been camping feel free!
See you soon for a catch up👍
@@shottostravels 😂
I think bike manufacturers are taking the mick, surely motorcycle seats should be comfort as standard? Do car manufacturers have optional extra comfort seats (apart from lumber)Looking forward to your camping exploits and hope the weather stays good.
Thanks Mate, can't disagree with any of that.
Let's see how it goes, I have a mixed feelings somewhere between excitement and dread.
Let's see 👍
Thanks for commenting.
Lovely to see you Keith 😊. Great little update and quick Rockstrap review. Happy camping next week ⛺. Hope the weather is kind to everyone. We're off to Gretna Green, then Kos - where apparently it's about 38deg 😅
Thanks for showing my photograph 😊. It's actually Staunton Harold Reservoir, near Melbourne. That's Derby, not Aus lol
Hey Philip, all the very best, I do hope it goes well in Scotland.
Kos sounds wonderful.
We plan to go somewhere in September when the schools go back.
That reservoir isn't far from me but I've not been.
A ride out in the future I think👍
@@shottostravels thanks Keith - much appreciated 😊. Let us know if you're up for meeting at Staunton Harold sometime. It'd be a pleasure to meet you
@PhilipBallGarry Philip, send me an email with your mobile number and I'll drop you a message and pop over, have a look.
Be great to see you, is there a cafe/ tea shop that's a must.👍
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Bike looks fabulous. Personally I wouldn't bother changing the seat I've never found the standard seat an issue. I have to say I would not recommend the TEC pannier rails I bought mine about a year ago and they are rusting quite badly even though my bike is very well looked after. My Son's partner bought the Motone ones at about the same time and they are much better quality.
That's interesting Mate, thanks for sharing.
You may be bang on, only thing will tell.
Ride safe👍
Lovely video (again). How are you finding the handling of the T100? I’m still adjusting from my 2004. Feel it is more nimble and easy but lacks a little of the fun of the old model. Swapping out the front and rear suspension still on the cards for me, you?.
Hi Mate, too early to tell for me, overall I'm loving it. Handling is fine for me but that doesn't mean it couldn't be improved🤔
I do like it, xI can't imagine Zi want much more from a bike despite my rumblings.
Ride safe mate 👍
No traffic noise
Thanks Mate, technology eh?
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Glad you got your money back on the mistaken 'comfort seat'. But trust me the proper one was for me no better than the original, if anything it was worse. good luck Wirth your camping trip.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Mate.
I think I'm going to look out for a King and Queen now.
There's no desperate rush, I am happy to use my airhawk seat cushion if the need arises.
I think I'll give the comfort seat a miss.
Thanks again, ride safe👍
Not sure if it would fit as mine. was a T120 But I kept the Corbin Gunfighter and Lady seat, leather, made in America if you are interested.
@user-om5lm3en4b Hi Mate, I have heard that the Corbin seats are wonderful.
I've never had one,
What year was your T120?
If it was after 2016? It should fit?
Send me a pic to my email and a price?
What do you want for it, and don't rip yourself off!
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If bikes came with "comfort" seats as standard, who on earth would swap it to the "uncomfort" version?? It's just upselling, surely?? Having said that, I got a touring seat for my 350 Classic, intending to get it recovered in leather but ended up selling it and getting the standard seat done instead.. For aesthetic reasons! Yes shallow.. 😊 Oh, rok straps.. Mmm... Not cheap! I like a cargo net myself, useful for stuffing things underneath, like a wet towel that will dry in the intense sunshine..
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Mate.
Upselling? Absolutely it is, but if we were in business would we not do the same.
Never thought of a cargo net but 99% of the time I don't need anything because I have my box.
I thought the standard seat on my Classic was one of the best I'd ever perched my oversized backside on.
Ride safe Mate 👍