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Hi, Thank you for watching & your comment. Yes, mine is a fuel injected (EFI) 865cc model. It's a 2009, they went over to EFI in 2008, it was the only way Triumph could meet the Euro 3 emissions regulations & still stay air/oil cooled. That situation lasted until 2016'ish when the liquid cooled T100 & T120 (1200cc) models came out. Thanks again & ride safe.

Hi Mike, Thanks for watching and your comment. I am pretty new to this UA-cam lark & it is comments/messages like yours that make it all worth while. Your a proper biker in my opinion. I agree with the link to sanity thing, I have prostrate issues too & when out riding it is the only time I think you can not think about anything else & clear your mind. I will have a look at those buffalo bags for my Bonnie, I have shortlisted the Oxford Heritage ones but will explore the Buffalo ones. Once again thank you & ride safe (for many more years)

Hi, Thanks for watching & your comment. You have to be inventive if your an old paranoid guy like me. Thanks again & ride safe.

Hi, thanks for watching & your comment. I've been using mine now for a few months & find them great. Can get out on the bike when the temperature would have made it very uncomfortable, if not unbearable, before I had them. Thanks again & ride safe.

Hi, thanks for watching. When I plugged mine in for the first time they both showed red & they charged quicker than I expected, but instructions did say they come partially charged. I have had mine & used them for a while now & they have never flashed. They are solid red when charging & go green when charged (takes around hours). Sounds like a faulty connection or battery. Have you tried swapping the lead connectors from one battery to the other, this would indicate whether it is one of the lead connectors at fault, if the same battery flashes then looks like you have a faulty battery. Either way I would defiantly take em back for a replacement. Sorry I can't be of more help. If you get it sorted perhaps you could let me know in case I have an issue down the line. Thanks again & ride safe

@ hey so yeah So it’s definitely the battery, the one that’s solid red, I plugged it in to check if it heats the glove and it’s working fine, but the one that’s flashing red/green it did not turn the gloves on at all so defo a battery issue, so annoying as I had to drive 60 miles round trip to my nearest shop to buy them today 🙄 but oh well hopefully this will help someone in the future 👍🏽

Hi, Thank you for watching and double thank you for the sub. The more comments I get on the subject the more I am convinced, as you say, I had the 650 chassis with the 750 motor. As I said in the video, that engine seemed to be well over engineered, I reckon it would have taken a really heavy rebore & probably been taken well in access of 800cc. Sounds like you had a cracking job whilst at High School, & bikes are obviously in the family blood. Thanks' again & ride safe.

Hi Andrew, Thanks for watching and your comment. Interesting that yours looked the same as I have had comments that it must be a 650 with those side panels etc, but mine was a 750 (measured bore & stroke during engine strip). Anyway, your right they do handle really well & look the business too. As I've mentioned wish I still had it but it was the right thing to do at the time. Thanks again & ride safe.

@@fixtrixgrandpop i was told mine had a 650 body kit on it but it was however a jap import i think.the ones like mine and yours look far better than the seca/maxims

Hello again, You are far more knowledgeable than myself when it comes to the XJ range. I had realised early on that the machine I had had been "modified" in the past, so it probably did have the 750 motor installed prior to my ownership, could account for that mounting breaking off if someone had been a bit energetic when tightening it. I don't think it was the RJC version as the Canadian model would have the MPH speedo as you correctly mentioned. I am convinced that it was a Japanese import. The UK registration document I had upon purchase just stated XJ750 Seca, no suffix at all. That was a hell of a trip you & your wife embarked on, full respect to you both . . . and the XJ of course. I am fully committed to Triumph now & have had My '09 Bonnie for 14 years. If you go back through my Channel content you may find a few more video's that are of interest. All the best & continue to ride safe. Paul.

@@CaptHollister Hahaha!!! I have an RJC!! That explains a lot of the weirdness I've noticed while working on it, and also the odd VIN. I had sort of assumed it was a weird specific version but wasn't sure it was a real thing!

@@fixtrixgrandpop The best to you. I did enjoy owning my 2004 Thruxton a couple of decades ago (!). At the time it was only the third Thruxton imported into Canada. Just to be clear, the Canadian 650 Seca came years after the country switched over to the metric system, so the speedo was graduated in km/h.

@@QuebecGamer20 OK, weird request, but if it's red and has serial number 15U000121 or 15U000161 (a little memory fog, but it was one of the two), we should talk because I'd love to buy it back.

@@CaptHollister It is red, however the VIN reads 252, and it only has 34k KM on the clock, so I doubt it's yours. It also spent the last 20 years of its life in a garage partly disassembled.

Hi Bob, Thank you for watching and your kind comments. I still ride, I have a '09 Bonneville. If you go back through the Channel you'll see some of the rideouts I've done & am still doing. I also Volunteer at the National Motorcycle Museum here in the UK so get to clean / fettle & sometimes ride the iconic machines from the past. The Sprint ST is a cracking bike & if I wasn't so committed to the Bonnie that would be my next choice. Good luck with sorting out the fuel & engine light issue. Thanks again & ride safe Bob, Regards, Paul.

Hi, Thank you for watching and your comment. As we have all said at some time over the years, "wish I still had it" Thanks again & ride safe. Regards, Paul.

Hi, Thank you for watching and your comment. You are correct, there are a few anomalies with this machine. However the motor was defiantly a 750. As I mentioned in the video I measured the bore very accurately to determine wear and it came up as 65.000mm dia, I also measured the stroke which showed 56.40, this put the displacement at 748.6 cc. I did change the speedo to an imperial one during the rebuild, the original one was kilometres. I very much suspect that the machine was a grey import from Japan. During the rebuild I realised that while ordering parts the machine was a bit of a Frankenstein! Sometimes referred to as a "Bitsa" in the UK. Thanks again, & ride safe. Regards, Paul.

See my comment. I had the very rare XJ650RJC in Montreal.

Hi, Thanks for watching & your comment. If the XJ doesn't owe you anything I think I would keep it, sure it will become a classic at some point. Wish I had kept mine now as, through my volunteering at the National Motorcycle Museum, I have joined the Vintage & Classic Motorcycle Club, only issue is I don't own a classic bike yet! The XJ was an '82 so would qualify. Anyway, thanks again & ride safe.

Hi, Thank you for watching & your comment. I agree about the Mutt range of bikes. If I where just starting out on bikes one of those would be on my (very short) list. Hope you do go on to own/ride a bike. I'm 70 now & after getting my licence at 16 I rode for a couple of years then got into moto-x (scrambling as it was called back then) so didn't ride on the road. I got back into biking about 25 years ago with a Yamaha I rebuilt then my Bonneville. If you have anything on your mind bothering you (as we all have from time to time), once you get on that bike everything else disappears whilst your riding. What i'm saying is that biking is very good for the mind as well. Anyway enough of my ramblings. Good luck with your quest & know you won't regret a moment of it if you do go down the biking journey. Thanks again & good luck. Regards, Paul.

Hi Mike, thanks for watching & your comment. I hadn't seen the revit legendary when I was looking, the other glove on my radar was the Weise heated glove. They where around the £200 mark but when I tried them on the fingers seemed a bit longer so went for the RST. Good to know how you get on with the revit as they are not that much more money & as you say they seem to have better features. Thanks again & ride safe. Paul.

Hi, Thanks for watching. Have a great 2025 yourself. Ride safe. Regards, Paul.

Hi, thank you for watching and your comment. I am sure there is a replacement reservoir, some people do say the standard one is a bit ugly although it hasn't bothered me up until more people have mentioned it! As it is only a reservoir I don't think it is a problem to use another one of a different model. I will look into it & let you know what I come up with. I suspect Motone Customs would be a good place to start. Thanks again & ride safe.

Hi, Thank you for watching & your comment. As I mentioned in the video I don't ride the machine to it's limits so have not yet noticed a need for one. I know several manufacturers make them for the Bonnie & may consider one if I notice the need in the future. How do you feel it has improved you Bonnie? Thanks again & ride safe. Regards, Paul.

Hi, Thanks for watching & your comment. I did mention the Meriden logo in the video. It is a "British Customs" seat manufactured specifically for the Hinkley Bonnie so not sure why they didn't use the later style logo to match the one on the tank. Thanks again & ride safe. Regards, Paul.

Hi, Thank you for watching and your comment. One thing I forgot to mention in the video was that the K5-S is quiet as well, which makes longer rides more relaxing. Thanks again & ride safe. Regards, Paul.

@@fixtrixgrandpop That is good to know, thanks.

Hi, Thank you for watching & your comment. Regards, Paul (& Oliver)

Hi, thanks for watching & your comment. A trail bike is on Grandpop's x-mas list never mind Oliver's. Ride safe.

Hi, Thanks for watching & your comment. Sounds like you put your Bonnie to good use. I am still developing the Cannel & the Bonneville/ biking video's are the most popular so will be doing more of that content. Your correct I am a Brummie (& proud of it) I live in Bournville & luckily love the smell of chocolate!! Thanks again & ride safe. Regards, Paul.

Hi, Thank you for watching & your comment. Love the description of the motorbike. Ride safe.

Thanks Doug, Your up early!!

Hi, thanks for watching & your comment. I have to agree with you. They are fantastic machines especially close up, that's one of the perks of volunteering at the NMM. Thanks again & ride safe. Paul.

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comment, You have far more experience of this cold finger issue than me. I will be updating my findings on the Paragon gloves in due course & from what you have said I may well come to the same conclusion. Thank you so much for taking the time to post your findings & ride safe. Regards, Paul.

Hi, Thanks for watching & your comment. I must admit I do like thinner gloves for the feel on the controls they give. If my hands are warmer I reckon I hope I can put up with the lack of dexterity for a few months if it means I can get out on the bike in the colder months, Thanks again & ride safe.

Hi, Thank you for watching & your comment. They are a bit pricey, the £20 off helped to make my mind up though. They're not the dearest on offer by any means. If someone is thinking of buying I hope this helps. Thanks again and ride safe. Paul.

Hi, thank you for your subscription and comment. I love mine as you can probably gather. Yes mine is one of the first injected ones, started 2008 I believe. Good luck on choosing a model, there are so many now. If I where buying now I would consider the 1200 models for that bit of extra power (handy with a pillion) and the 6th gear. Thanks again & ride safe.

Hi Arthur, Thanks for watching the video & your comment. Couldn't remember whether I used the spacers or not, it's been a while now since I fitted it. Just been out & checked & yes you do have to use the spacer as the mounting holes in the regulator/rectifier are recessed so without the spacers fitted between the guard & the reg/rec the guard would distort when screws where tightened. The longer screws were also included in the kit if I remember correctly. Hope that helps. Thanks again & ride safe. Paul.

@fixtrixgrandpop Thanks Paul, much appreciated

Your welcome Allan, sorry I called you Arthur in my first reply.

@@fixtrixgrandpop Not a problem Paul 🙂 👍

Hi, Thank you for watching and your comment. Nice machines those T100's, and easier to tune with the carb's, I need to get a re-map on mine at some point. Thanks again & ride safe.

Hi Dave, Thanks for watching & the comment. Just realised your the same Dave who commented on the Mutt video so a double thanks! I volunteer at the National Motorcycle Museum here in Birmingham & we have a few of the early Thunderbirds in there, they are beautiful machines you must really enjoy riding that. Thanks again & ride safe.

Hi Dave, Thank you for watching & the comment. Mutt are getting there name out there slowly & the company is local to me & providing jobs which can't be a bad thing. Thanks again & ride safe.

Hi Jack, Thank you for watching and especially your subscription, it really means a lot. Thanks again and ride safe. Regards, Paul.

Hi Gordon, Thanks for watching & your Comment. I discovered GT85 when I was doing a lot of cycling, as it is silicone based it doesn't wash the grease out of small bearing like WD40 (which is solvent based). Thanks again & Ride safe. Paul.

Hi Clive, Thanks for watching & your comment. Yes they are a Chinees bike & the adventure looks very very similar to the other Chinees machines CF moto, Voge (not sure that spelling is correct) etc. As I have replied to other comments, if I where just starting out in biking I would give these serious consideration over a generic twist & go scooter. Thanks again & ride safe. Paul.

Hi Phil, Thanks for watching & your comment. I agree, although I haven't ridden one, as I said in the video if they go as well as they look there should be no issues. The guys at Kings Norton will make you very welcome if you do pay a visit. Thanks again & ride safe. Paul.

Hi, Thanks for watching & comments. Yes they have grown & as a retired engineer I love to see it. Chatting to the guys there, they told me the engines where a Suzuki DR which they discontinued & sold to a Chinees company. Mutt buy the engine / frame assembly from them & add the rest dependent on model. They do look good & if I where just starting out I would buy one as opposed to a twist & go thing. I didn't notice the mucky lens, normally use my gopro type camera but had an issue with the sound so used the phone. Thanks again, ride safe. Paul.

Hi Allen, Thanks for watching & your comment. Your right, the Mutt's do have that rugged simplicity about them. Not sure I would buy one though, too attached to my Bonnie. Thanks again & ride safe.

@@fixtrixgrandpop you can not beat a triumph but the mutt is a great entry point

Hi, just noticed your name ain't Allen, my mistake, sorry. Your right, I'd rather have a Mutt if I was just starting riding rather than one of those twist & go things.

Hi, Thanks for watching & your positive comment. Re the bin lorry, it's usually the "professional" drivers you have to look out for. Thanks again & ride safe.

Hi Adrian, Thanks for watching & your positive comment. Ride safe, Paul.

Hi, Thanks for watching the video & your comment. Regarding the jack, I did say that "before dropping it down" I would nip up the axle nut. Also near the end I stressed that the suspension was settled by pumping up & down before checking the free play again. Sorry for any confusion. Thanks again for watching & Ride safe,

Hi Tony, Thanks for your positive comment. Still developing the Chanell & means a lot. Thanks again. Ride safe, Paul.

Hi Mike, Thanks for watching and your comment. Apologise for late response, only just picked it up. Your right, there are some cheap & nasty chains, and other stuff as well, out there. I think the term "you get what you pay for" is more & more relevant these days, whether its a new car or a toaster. You just have to make a judgment on what you see. Thanks again & ride safe. Regards, Paul.

Hi Paul, Thank you for the comment. My pal Andy loves his Harley I think this one is a keeper for him. Thanks again, ride safe. Paul.

@@fixtrixgrandpop thank you sir, you too , just subscribed

Hi Graham, You've been busy! Tec do sell baffles but I think they are for a specific TEC exhaust model, I would check if they fit the arrow system before purchasing. If your happy with the sound and the way it responds now maybe stick with that. You mention doing the valve shims, when I did mine I made a schematic/chart on the CAD, makes it much easier than scribbling on a note pad & less likely to make errors. If you would like a PDF of the schematic/chart just send me your e-mail address to pawwoody@gmail.com & i'll send a copy attached & you can print as many as you need. Ride safe. Paul.

Hi Lee, Thank you for the comment. Sounds like you have one of the last air cooled models. I agree about the motor's, they have a lot of Caracter. Ride safe & thanks again. Paul.

Hi Mike, Thank you for the comment, really appreciated. Sounds like you've got exhausts coming out of your ears, no offence intended. They are fantastic bikes & so easy to make your own (personalise). It is so important to look after them though, as it sounds like you do. Thanks again & ride safe Mike.