Hehe, sorry about that. Me too! It's my next door neighbor's water feature! It really messed up the audio, but I'm glad to say that it's fixed now with the introduction of some new technology ;)
That young lad Tom what a cool dude and what a great example of a proper looking motorcycle manufactured back in 69 the paint glistening under a perfect blue sky life just dosent get better than this, go to the top of the class for another great start to the day .
Thank you for this video of an immaculate, completely original version of one of my favorite Bonnevilles , the '69 & '70 versions. A friend of mind in highschool had in the early '70s , just like it.
54macdog The Triumph engine was always highly rated, especially the T110 and Bonnie T120. triumphs frame wasn’t up to the Slimline Norton featherbed as regards handling but they certainly had the look...of a Proper Motorcycle. In the sixties blokes in sheds took advance of both attributes and the Triton was born...
My new 67 was so unreliable that I almost lost my job being a no show or an hour late. Not a motorcycle if you really need to be somewhere but I looked cool.
Why would modern technology try to replicate a slow poor handling poor braking unreliable motorcycle? I had many Triumphs and a few Norton’s. They looked the goods and sounded great. Modern manufacturing methods left them for dead. Japanese bikes became better while the British bikes never improved. This is why they disappeared for a while. They came back with modern designs and now are doing decent.
@@frankbutaric3565 I remember the 'Jap Crap' mouthed by many riders and retailers of British bikes in the sixties when Japanese motorcycles first started to make inroads on the UK market. When the British were still offering BSA Bantams, James, Francis Barnet etc with low powered two stroke engines the Japanese offered the Honda 'step through' with its 50 and 90cc four stroke OHC engine that was clean easy to ride by almost anyone and did a zillion mile to the gallon. Japanese bikes had overhead camshaft motors, unheard of for brit road bikes. When their larger capacity bikes reached the shores of Gran Britannia it signed the death knell to the manufactures of larger capacity bikes like BSA, Norton, Enfield, Velocete and Triumph. who just could not or would not modernise. Although my present ride is a Triumph Street Triple 675R.( the best handling bike I've ever owned)... I have ridden many old brit bikes over the years. mostly those owned by enthusiasts who keep them in tip-top running order so riding them is a real old world pleasure. Whats great about this channel. It is enthusiasts whose pride of ownership shines....
After 45 years of drooling, dreaming, posters on the wall as a kid, drawing them in my exercise books in school I've actually got the money now to get one. I've got to sell a bike first but I'm now ready to buy one, I've dreamt of owning one for so long, I think I will faint when I get it
I've owned half a dozen of the bikes you have had on your show , these days i only have a few japanese bikes . I would love my W650 to sound like this Bonnie, what a great sound . Dave NZ
Back in 1985 I was restoring a 1954 BMW R51/3, 500cc. The bloke I bought it from also had a Triumph Daytona 500 which he gave me a ride of when I took the BMW around his place after finishing the resto on it. I was amazed at how light the Triumph felt and how well it handled. At the time I also had a Suzuki T500 which felt much heavier and almost cumbersome compared to the Triumph!
Tell Tom thank you for showing this beautiful example. Three things I found interesting were, one, the horns, never seen those before, and loved the sound. Also the exhaust cross over pipe at the heads, those must be stock header pipes I would imagine, pretty rare. Last but not least, the seat covering, that would be something easy to miss, a minor detail most of us would not notice, great information for a restorer entering judging competitions.
Well done Tom a very beautiful Triumph in really nice colours and boy dose it sound nice too. Thank you for another brilliant video. Hope you all have a fantastic day take care out there guy’s
The most beautiful bike ever! That´s why I´m one of the -69 owners. There are any mc sounds like Triumph sounds. She runs as well here in Finland far away from You. Just put word trollikka into UA-cam and You´ll see. Have a good time with Your bike!
Another great start to my sunday Mike. Thanks to Tom for showing up on the Bonneville, no tank rack mm? Keep inviting those visitors Mike, great to see bikes & hear the 'story' behind them. atvb t ..
@@andytheflyer You sometimes hear about a rider losing his "package" to the rack. I suspect it was more because American riders had no use for the tank rack. Or that it looked cleaner and modern without them.
Lovely Bonnie. 1969 was a banner year (Woodstock, Moon Landing) but we also lost Jimi and Janis that year. It was a good year for British bikes. My Commando S model is a '69 and, to my eye, the stylings for BSA, Nortons and Triumphs for that year had very nice lines. Thanks for another cul de sac concours!
Thanks Mike and Tom, love the 69 models, enjoy my 69 TR6 which I've owned since 1989, joyful when healthy and in a good mood! Good winter riding in Brisbane, Australia.
Absolutely great to see these bikes over the pond being used I have been out on 16 rides since lockdown have a tr6 with twin carbs and a tiger 100ss happy days to you all
Thanks for making and sharing this. I had a T120 in the 80-90s. Had the tank repainted when I bought it. The gold pinstripes were done by hand, candy apple red metallic on silver, stunning to look at. It made modern bikes look boring. Mine had a 750 with megaphones and it went superbly. Had to upgrade clutch springs and plates to handle the extra power. Also did away with the points and fitted Mikuni carbs.
I want to live in your Cul de Sac 👍 The sound of these Triumphs is bringing the memories back 😀 What a great story find the bits and let’s build a bike ! Thanks so much for sharing, all the best Mike, have a good week and save us a biscuit 😂
I owned 2 Brit bikes in my youth. The first one was a 1968 Triumph Trophy bought new for $1050 and a 1968 Matchless G15 Mk II bought new for $1550. They were both beautiful , good handling bikes and then I took a ride on a Honda CB750. Unfortunately the rest is history.
Nice triumph and I hear in the video that you like to use modern tec were possible I am constantly working on upgrading my classic were it is possible with out spoiling the look I am sad to say that some of the purist over here are not quite on the same page but I ride my classic all the time and if it makes it safer and more reliable I am all for it if my bike is at a show it got there under its own power stay safe and keep the video coming
Of all the Triumph color schemes, the "Olympic Flame" is my favorite. This Bonne's the twin to my 1969 T120R (100% restored), with one exception,..........The color scheme on my fenders are reversed, with the stripe done in silver on the "Olympic Flame" fenders. I know it breaks away from the originality scheme, but this switch looks amazing. I was also lucky enough to get the original horns. In my humble opinion, I think the 69 was the sexiest bike ever built, and I ashamedly admit that I spend almost as much time gazing at it as riding......... LOL I rode a 67 Bonne, "back-in-the-day", but the 69 is superior bike.
Okay, I'll admit it, the 69 Bonnie does look more pure than my 71 oil in framer....great bike and a modest and knowledgeable owner .Another absorbing interview, Mike. You're very good at letting everyone be themselves.and relaxed with it.
Mike you know some very interesting people! great episode keep em coming. Living vicariously through you old bike wise. Hope to get to the Commando in France in September..................
I rode a friend's '64, and test rode a '65 single-carb; Triumph 650 was the best looking and best sounding motorcycle ever. Second best sounding was the Honda Scrambler without the slip-over muffler...
These bikes were immaculately styled. It's immediately apparent if anything is incorrect or out of place. It's important to remember they were designed before motorways - ride one on an A road and it makes absolute sense.
A very nice restoration, it sounds like it is running a bit rich on mixture, but the pipes make it look like it is running weak, unless that is a product of modern fuel. Stay safe! Chris B.
Just awesome, these old 360 degree parallel twins sound really good + to me these are as gorgeous as a Jag XKE. Brings back semi-good memories (fun rides until something broke which was nearly every ride). I actually prefer the sound of my 2020 KTM 790 parallel twin with it's 285 degree crank. It's kind of funny looking but it works like magic.
Beautiful bike! My best friend in high school had one, exact same model/year! His was bright red, with the same paint scheme. I had a 500 Daytona, which I rebuilt from a basket case to a real looker too. Should have never sold it. Oh well, I bought a 1978 Ducati Darmah 900 which I still own. The bike does sound like it could use a carb sync/tune.
@@TheMightyGarage i took out a street twin from my local dealer for a test ride and i asked him too why triumph don't follow the paint lines here ; very disappointed this bike was not on today's cul de sac meet .
69 was an exceptional bike, but 70t120r is the top of the hill. Only minor improvements over 69 but 70is the best Bonneville ever. I speak from extensive experience with Bonnevilles.
Great video. I love the old Triumph and BSAs of the 60s. I was wondering if you'd done a video on the Triumph 500 Daytona or a Tirdent 750 or a 650 Trophy which had the scrambler high pipes. I'm new to your channel and enjoy it very much.
Hi Michael, welcome! We haven't had those bikes yet but hopefully one day. I did some work on a Daytona a number of years ago. Here's a link to the playlist. ua-cam.com/play/PLgDzKiI-i6nZbl--WDJpJVlYL_mo_NOBS.html Cheers, Mike
Hi Mike, tell Tom he’s got a beautiful bike, his Triumph is a triumph to him lol 😂. I love the export Triumphs for the American market, especially the one with the white and purple skinny teardrop tank . Always loved the exhaust note from the Triumph, are those the ones with the 360% crank???. Nice video Mike. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧 Liking Toms Joey Dunlop tribute crash helmet. 🏍
The Triumph 650 Twins had a 360 crank. Even the modern retro Triumphs (major exceptions being the Scrambler and the 2017 and later bikes. I'm excluding the America and Speedmaster on purpose). I'm not aware of any 270˚ cranks from the factory for the 650/750 class of Meriden engines. I will happily be corrected.
Yep that’s a 360 crank, a beautiful sound. Sadly I can’t get that sound with my modern Interceptor as it doesn’t have a 360 crank because Royal Enfield wanted a Harley type sound 😔
Very nice bike and commentary. I would love to see a comparison between a 650 Bonneville, like Tom's, and the new Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor. I'll bet they are very close. All of the comparisons I've seen so far have been against the newer, large-displacement Triumphs, which are heavier and much more powerful.
Very nice video on Toms Bonny and great narration. I"m an enthusiast and love Triumphs. Can you help me reach Tom as I have some Triumph questions I'd like to discuss with him. I've tried the amca oregon chapter with no results, thnx Mike
That is beautiful, incredible. That is a wonderful restoration, I really liked the Dunlop K 70's, are they still "top shelf" for comfort, handling? I love the twin leading shoe setup, and it looks very good as well. I've really enjoyed all these "cul-de-sac visits", so many fine bikes, and welcome owners. I've been off my bike over ten years, and looking forward to this summer, these have simply stoked the need. I drove into town this week to eat breakfast with my son in law, and accidentally bought a 2000 883 Sportster. I'd not looked at it, and he suggested we look, and it was simply too good to pass up. I have to wonder if "isolastic suspension" would be a significant improvement. I don't think one can beat an older Triumph, for looks and the beautiful exhaust sound. I wasn't bothered by the water the least bit, thanks!
Quite stunned to hear that the double- leading shoe drum on the front actually stopped better than the disc brakes of the era, is that. the British Lockheed discs or the Japanese discs as well?
Gorgeous bike. Dont missunderstand me, I love your chanel and really enjoy this series but....I have to ask though....why do so many of your cul de sac visitors not use their kill switch but rather they decide to shut the bike down with the key? The kill switch is an emergency shut down item, in a panic situation most people revert to what they have always done and searching for a key while the throttle is stuck open might not end very well.
Bike is lovely , weather looks excellent....First kick to start twice....Is the chalk on the road, like they have in the Tour de France, for their favourite rider...?!....As always great video...😎🏍🇬🇧🇺🇸🌍
Nice bike - I bought a 68 Bonneville new in 1968 and still have it - It's hard for me to ride it now as the rear brake peddle and the gear shifter are reversed side to side - I jam the shifter for the brakes - I guess I'm getting old
The 68-69 Triumph Bonneville 650s were the best ones IMHO. Triumph should never have gone to 750cc because of the lower compression and way more vibration, not to mention the terrible quality control with oil leaking everywhere. Back then any young guy looked cool on a Triumph or BSA.
@@TheMightyGarage gracias a uds, nos hacen evocar, soñar con tener esta belleza, yo escuché hablar de la boneville a mí padre allá por 1975, sigan adelante
I guess no one wears the old pudding bowl classic helmets any more ! Not as safe as full face ones nowbut they looked cool ! Probably still worn in the UK though !
![1968 BSA A65 Lightning and 1972 Triumph Bonneville T120V [visit 10 of 31]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/5fbEHj7tsSM/mqdefault.jpg)
Am I the only one that hears water running in this video? I had to go to the bathroom three times...
Hehe, sorry about that. Me too! It's my next door neighbor's water feature! It really messed up the audio, but I'm glad to say that it's fixed now with the introduction of some new technology ;)
Don't know if you're the only one, but I don't hear it. All l hear is that healthy tappet rattle that lets you know the valves aren't riding.
A tip: you can watch movies at flixzone. I've been using them for watching all kinds of movies during the lockdown.
@Maximus Mekhi Definitely, have been using flixzone for years myself =)
I had water in the eye because of your comment. I'm still rolling on the floor, you made my day.
And here it is THE motorcycle, that shape will never get old.
Totally agree! Best wishes, mIKE
That young lad Tom what a cool dude and what a great example of a proper looking motorcycle manufactured back in 69 the paint glistening under a perfect blue sky life just dosent get better than this, go to the top of the class for another great start to the day .
Many thanks Colin! Best wishes, Mike
I really like this Channel ! Nice People on very Nice Bikes . I love the older Bikes .
Thank you very much for your comment. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Mike
This is the way the bike´s should look like. The whole concept is really a beauty. Thank´s a lot.
1969 650 Bonneville the only British bike I've ever drooled over with the Norton commando a close second
@Independent Thinker older brit bikes have the gear change on the right side but the newer Hinckley built bikes have it on the left
One of the prettiest bikes ever.
Absolutely.
My street twin looks good too.👍
@@larrynorsworthy8582 who csres
@@mmark8394 so does my ftr1200.
Thank you for this video of an immaculate, completely original version of one of my favorite Bonnevilles , the '69 & '70 versions. A friend of mind in highschool had in the early '70s , just like it.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks a lot for your kind note. That really is a beautiful bike. Best wishes, Mike
Another great episode. Those sixties Triumphs have a lean and hungry look; it's a shame modern manufacturing can't replicate it.
54macdog The Triumph engine was always highly rated, especially the T110 and Bonnie T120. triumphs frame wasn’t up to the Slimline Norton featherbed as regards handling but they certainly had the look...of a Proper Motorcycle. In the sixties blokes in sheds took advance of both attributes and the Triton was born...
My new 67 was so unreliable that I almost lost my job being a no show or an hour late. Not a motorcycle if you really need to be somewhere but I looked cool.
Why would modern technology try to replicate a slow poor handling poor braking unreliable motorcycle? I had many Triumphs and a few Norton’s. They looked the goods and sounded great. Modern manufacturing methods left them for dead. Japanese bikes became better while the British bikes never improved. This is why they disappeared for a while. They came back with modern designs and now are doing decent.
@@frankbutaric3565 It's the look I like, not the oil leaks, the unreliability, the build quality...
@@frankbutaric3565 I remember the 'Jap Crap' mouthed by many riders and retailers of British bikes in the sixties when Japanese motorcycles first started to make inroads on the UK market. When the British were still offering BSA Bantams, James, Francis Barnet etc with low powered two stroke engines the Japanese offered the Honda 'step through' with its 50 and 90cc four stroke OHC engine that was clean easy to ride by almost anyone and did a zillion mile to the gallon. Japanese bikes had overhead camshaft motors, unheard of for brit road bikes. When their larger capacity bikes reached the shores of Gran Britannia it signed the death knell to the manufactures of larger capacity bikes like BSA, Norton, Enfield, Velocete and Triumph. who just could not or would not modernise. Although my present ride is a Triumph Street Triple 675R.( the best handling bike I've ever owned)... I have ridden many old brit bikes over the years. mostly those owned by enthusiasts who keep them in tip-top running order so riding them is a real old world pleasure. Whats great about this channel. It is enthusiasts whose pride of ownership shines....
After 45 years of drooling, dreaming, posters on the wall as a kid, drawing them in my exercise books in school I've actually got the money now to get one. I've got to sell a bike first but I'm now ready to buy one, I've dreamt of owning one for so long, I think I will faint when I get it
I've owned half a dozen of the bikes you have had on your show , these days i only have a few japanese bikes . I would love my W650 to sound like this Bonnie, what a great sound . Dave NZ
That would be really cool Dave. This is a stunning Bonneville!
Brings back many great memories! I had a 1967 Bonneville that I bought new. Wish I still had it!
So nice.What a beautiful day for a ride.
Back in 1985 I was restoring a 1954 BMW R51/3, 500cc. The bloke I bought it from also had a Triumph Daytona 500 which he gave me a ride of when I took the BMW around his place after finishing the resto on it. I was amazed at how light the Triumph felt and how well it handled. At the time I also had a Suzuki T500 which felt much heavier and almost cumbersome compared to the Triumph!
Yep I agree it is a fantastic looking tank, beautiful bike.
Many thanks! Cheers, Mike
Tell Tom thank you for showing this beautiful example. Three things I found interesting were, one, the horns, never seen those before, and loved the sound.
Also the exhaust cross over pipe at the heads, those must be stock header pipes I would imagine, pretty rare. Last but not least, the seat covering, that would be something easy to miss, a minor detail most of us would not notice, great information for a restorer entering judging competitions.
Many thanks Wooley. Hope all is well. Cheers, Mike
Well done Tom a very beautiful Triumph in really nice colours and boy dose it sound nice too. Thank you for another brilliant video. Hope you all have a fantastic day take care out there guy’s
Many thanks Red Leader. Really appreciate your comment. Best wishes, Mike
The most beautiful bike ever! That´s why I´m one of the -69 owners. There are any mc sounds like Triumph sounds. She runs as well here in Finland far away from You. Just put word trollikka into UA-cam and You´ll see. Have a good time with Your bike!
Thank you Martti! I enjoyed your video, thanks! Mike
Thank you....
Another great start to my sunday Mike.
Thanks to Tom for showing up on the Bonneville, no tank rack mm?
Keep inviting those visitors Mike, great to see bikes & hear the 'story' behind them.
atvb t ..
The tank grids were not fitted to the 1967-on T120s for the US market allegedly after a rider was injured by the grid when he came off his bike.
@@andytheflyer You sometimes hear about a rider losing his "package" to the rack. I suspect it was more because American riders had no use for the tank rack. Or that it looked cleaner and modern without them.
Lovely Bonnie. 1969 was a banner year (Woodstock, Moon Landing) but we also lost Jimi and Janis that year. It was a good year for British bikes. My Commando S model is a '69 and, to my eye, the stylings for BSA, Nortons and Triumphs for that year had very nice lines. Thanks for another cul de sac concours!
Hi Corey, many thanks for your note. Best wishes, Mike
Thanks Mike and Tom, love the 69 models, enjoy my 69 TR6 which I've owned since 1989, joyful when healthy and in a good mood! Good winter riding in Brisbane, Australia.
Thanks a lot Vincent. Best wishes, Mike
Beautiful bike, well done to that chap,glad to see he's got the proper 'top hats' on the filters, thankyou
Many thanks for your comment. Best wishes, Mike
Absolutely great to see these bikes over the pond being used I have been out on 16 rides since lockdown have a tr6 with twin carbs and a tiger 100ss happy days to you all
Many thanks John and you have a couple of great bikes! Best wishes, Mike
Beautiful bike, well done for saving it. It is an appreciating asset. Great job. 👍🇬🇧 safe travels.
Thanks, you too Dave! Cheers, Mike
I had a 1962 TR-6 650. I had it for over 20 years. Great bike.
I bought a new 69 Bonneville when I moved to Alice Springs in 1970, loved that bike and wish I still had it.
Thanks for making and sharing this. I had a T120 in the 80-90s. Had the tank repainted when I bought it. The gold pinstripes were done by hand, candy apple red metallic on silver, stunning to look at. It made modern bikes look boring. Mine had a 750 with megaphones and it went superbly. Had to upgrade clutch springs and plates to handle the extra power. Also did away with the points and fitted Mikuni carbs.
I want to live in your Cul de Sac 👍
The sound of these Triumphs is bringing the memories back 😀
What a great story find the bits and let’s build a bike !
Thanks so much for sharing, all the best Mike, have a good week and save us a biscuit 😂
Virtual neighbor is the second best thing!
Thank you David. That was a really nice bike! I loved seeing it. Cheers 😀, Mike
Great video the bike looks fantastic nice to see these old bikes still on the road looking forward to next video stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻
Thanks Richard, Cheers, Mike 👍
Great pictures
Many thanks, yes that was a great visit. It's such a lovely bike and sounds terrific. Best wishes, Mike
Iconic is right,that sound music!
I owned 2 Brit bikes in my youth. The first one was a 1968 Triumph Trophy bought new for $1050 and a 1968 Matchless G15 Mk II bought new for $1550. They were both beautiful , good handling bikes and then I took a ride on a Honda CB750. Unfortunately the rest is history.
Another great video of the iconic triumph Bonnie
Thank you kindly Brian! Best wishes, Mike
Nice triumph and I hear in the video that you like to use modern tec were possible I am constantly working on upgrading my classic were it is possible with out spoiling the look I am sad to say that some of the purist over here are not quite on the same page but I ride my classic all the time and if it makes it safer and more reliable I am all for it if my bike is at a show it got there under its own power stay safe and keep the video coming
Super beauty!
What a beautiful bike! I love that red. How nice to have good brakes too. 😀
Thanks Scott! It's as nice as a certain 65 Trophy 😀
Triumphs RULE!!!!! Good stuff there!👍
Of all the Triumph color schemes, the "Olympic Flame" is my favorite.
This Bonne's the twin to my 1969 T120R (100% restored), with one exception,..........The color scheme on my fenders are reversed, with the stripe done in silver on the "Olympic Flame" fenders. I know it breaks away from the originality scheme, but this switch looks amazing. I was also lucky enough to get the original horns.
In my humble opinion, I think the 69 was the sexiest bike ever built, and I ashamedly admit that I spend almost as much time gazing at it as riding......... LOL
I rode a 67 Bonne, "back-in-the-day", but the 69 is superior bike.
Hehe, thanks a lot for your great note. I really appreciate it. Your fenders sound really cool. Best wishes, Mike
lovely thank you my dad has a triumph 500 twin
Thanks a lot David. The 500's are arguably the best twins! Cheers, Mike
Very Nice! Love the colors & there's no mistaking that exhaust note for anything but a Bonny.
Great video! My friend had his 69' Bonnie restored by Kenny Dreer years back. He has owned it since 1970, has sifton cams in it, goes like hell!
Oh wow, thanks John. That's very cool. Kenny is well-known and respected within our Oregon Norton club and beyond. Best wishes, Mike
Okay, I'll admit it, the 69 Bonnie does look more pure than my 71 oil in framer....great bike and a modest and knowledgeable owner .Another absorbing interview, Mike. You're very good at letting everyone be themselves.and relaxed with it.
Thank you very much Matthew! I have loved doing these videos. I just hit record and the guys have been amazing! Best wishes, Mike
Great video (and bike), thank you.
Glad you liked it! Thanks very much Andrew. Best wishes, Mike
Another great video, thank you for sharing ! 🇫🇷 ✌
Thank you too! Best wishes, Mike
Mike you know some very interesting people! great episode keep em coming. Living vicariously through you old bike wise. Hope to get to the Commando in France in September..................
Thanks a lot Nick. You must be counting down the days now before your bike arrives. Glad these vids help in a little way. Best wishes, Mike
totally awesome
Love it ! Very nice bike. My grandfather also had one of these classic machines.
That was fun to watch! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it Gary. Best wishes, Mike
Lovely bike, looks stunning sounds sweet. Thanks
Glad you like it Jon! Cheers, Mike
I rode a friend's '64, and test rode a '65 single-carb; Triumph 650 was the best looking and best sounding motorcycle ever. Second best sounding was the Honda Scrambler without the slip-over muffler...
Smooth.
These bikes were immaculately styled. It's immediately apparent if anything is incorrect or out of place. It's important to remember they were designed before motorways - ride one on an A road and it makes absolute sense.
You dont have to say really cool Triumph Bonneville, that is redundant.
All Bonnevilles are really cool by their very existence.
So you don't need indicators in Oregon. Lucky you! Beautiful bike!
Hi Nils, no thankfully here in Oregon, you don’t have to put indicators on a motorcycle if it was not manufactured with them. Best wishes
What a nice bike! Thanks guys.
Glad you like it! Thanks Simon, cheers Mike
Well done!
Thanks a lot Larry, I will pass on your best regards to Tom. Best wishes,
A very nice restoration, it sounds like it is running a bit rich on mixture, but the pipes make it look like it is running weak, unless that is a product of modern fuel. Stay safe! Chris B.
Thank you Chris. You too. Best wishes, Mike
Beautiful ‘69 Bonnie.
I see these in nowhere to run movie by van damme action flick. It's so beautiful and rare motorcycle
Beautiful bonnie
Thank you Robert. Yes, it's got to be one of the best looking motorcycles of all time hasn't it! Best wishes, Mike
Wow,,,what a beauty!!!!!
Just awesome, these old 360 degree parallel twins sound really good + to me these are as gorgeous as a Jag XKE. Brings back semi-good memories (fun rides until something broke which was nearly every ride). I actually prefer the sound of my 2020 KTM 790 parallel twin with it's 285 degree crank. It's kind of funny looking but it works like magic.
very nice indeed - what a beauty!
Beautiful bike! My best friend in high school had one, exact same model/year!
His was bright red, with the same paint scheme. I had a 500 Daytona, which I rebuilt from a basket case to a real looker too. Should have never sold it. Oh well, I bought a 1978 Ducati Darmah 900 which I still own. The bike does sound like it could use a carb sync/tune.
i love the way the silver paint matches the tank badge why dont triumph do that with their bikes today ; what a pretty bike !
I agree, Richard. It's such a great looking bike. Thanks a lot for your note. Best wishes, Mike
@@TheMightyGarage i took out a street twin from my local dealer for a test ride and i asked him too why triumph don't follow the paint lines here ; very disappointed this bike was not on today's cul de sac meet .
Such a sweet bike love the colour I used to ride my mate's one a fantastic bike then and now love the video good work yet again keep it up please
Many thanks Frank, I really appreciate it. Glad you like the vids. Best wishes, Mike
pure bliss
I drove my big brothers Norton 750 and had it crossed up going 90 in the field !
Without words ❤😍😃👍
Beautiful.
Hello!
A motorcycle is a splendid vehicle!
The motorcycle best!
Many thanks! Best wishes, Mike
Cream of the crop.
69 was an exceptional bike, but 70t120r is the top of the hill. Only minor improvements over 69 but 70is the best Bonneville ever. I speak from extensive experience with Bonnevilles.
Great video. I love the old Triumph and BSAs of the 60s. I was wondering if you'd done a video on the Triumph 500 Daytona or a Tirdent 750 or a 650 Trophy which had the scrambler high pipes. I'm new to your channel and enjoy it very much.
If you go through his channel there’s a series on a Daytona.
Hi Michael, welcome! We haven't had those bikes yet but hopefully one day. I did some work on a Daytona a number of years ago. Here's a link to the playlist. ua-cam.com/play/PLgDzKiI-i6nZbl--WDJpJVlYL_mo_NOBS.html Cheers, Mike
all our yesterdays .
Hi Mike, tell Tom he’s got a beautiful bike, his Triumph is a triumph to him lol 😂. I love the export Triumphs for the American market, especially the one with the white and purple skinny teardrop tank . Always loved the exhaust note from the Triumph, are those the ones with the 360% crank???. Nice video Mike. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧
Liking Toms Joey Dunlop tribute crash helmet. 🏍
The Triumph 650 Twins had a 360 crank. Even the modern retro Triumphs (major exceptions being the Scrambler and the 2017 and later bikes. I'm excluding the America and Speedmaster on purpose). I'm not aware of any 270˚ cranks from the factory for the 650/750 class of Meriden engines. I will happily be corrected.
Yep that’s a 360 crank, a beautiful sound. Sadly I can’t get that sound with my modern Interceptor as it doesn’t have a 360 crank because Royal Enfield wanted a Harley type sound 😔
Sounds just like my 69 Bonnie.. awesome
Very cool, George. Best wishes, Mike
Triumph hater I had 7 triumphs 7bsas 7harleys 2 Hondas 5 or 6 other brands in60 years miss my 69 t120
nice bike i always love bonneville and looking for one
Beautiful Bike 69 was a great year
No doubt! Thanks Kevin, cheers, Mike
Very nice bike and commentary.
I would love to see a comparison between a 650 Bonneville, like Tom's, and the new Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor. I'll bet they are very close. All of the comparisons I've seen so far have been against the newer, large-displacement Triumphs, which are heavier and much more powerful.
Bloody he'll mate!
Hi great video fabulous Trumph...have you done a video of a BSA Victor special brilliant channel....Arthur...
Hi Arthur, yes I have. Here you go! ua-cam.com/video/C8IKeaQtVyY/v-deo.html
Very nice video on Toms Bonny and great narration. I"m an enthusiast and love Triumphs. Can you help me reach Tom as I have some Triumph questions I'd like to discuss with him. I've tried the amca oregon chapter with no results, thnx Mike
Hi Nels, sure thing. I would be glad to help. Please can you send me an email at: themightygarage@iCloud.com
That is beautiful, incredible. That is a wonderful restoration, I really liked the Dunlop K 70's, are they still "top shelf" for comfort, handling? I love the twin leading shoe setup, and it looks very good as well. I've really enjoyed all these "cul-de-sac visits", so many fine bikes, and welcome owners. I've been off my bike over ten years, and looking forward to this summer, these have simply stoked the need. I drove into town this week to eat breakfast with my son in law, and accidentally bought a 2000 883 Sportster. I'd not looked at it, and he suggested we look, and it was simply too good to pass up. I have to wonder if "isolastic suspension" would be a significant improvement. I don't think one can beat an older Triumph, for looks and the beautiful exhaust sound. I wasn't bothered by the water the least bit, thanks!
Quite stunned to hear that the double- leading shoe drum on the front actually stopped better than the disc brakes of the era, is that. the British Lockheed discs or the Japanese discs as well?
Nice
Gorgeous bike. Dont missunderstand me, I love your chanel and really enjoy this series but....I have to ask though....why do so many of your cul de sac visitors not use their kill switch but rather they decide to shut the bike down with the key? The kill switch is an emergency shut down item, in a panic situation most people revert to what they have always done and searching for a key while the throttle is stuck open might not end very well.
sublim bike !
Bike is lovely , weather looks excellent....First kick to start twice....Is the chalk on the road, like they have in the Tour de France, for their favourite rider...?!....As always great video...😎🏍🇬🇧🇺🇸🌍
Haha, someone said it looks like a wiring diagram for a Commando 😎 Thanks a lot William. Best wishes, Mike
I want one.
Hehe, me too ;) Thanks Brian, Cheers, Mike
nice bike, i had a 69 T100T Daytona !!
Nice bike - I bought a 68 Bonneville new in 1968 and still have it - It's hard for me to ride it now as the rear brake peddle and the gear shifter are reversed side to side - I jam the shifter for the brakes - I guess I'm getting old
Nice..I have one myself....were the tank and fenders NOS or reproduction parts with modern paint job?
The 68-69 Triumph Bonneville 650s were the best ones IMHO. Triumph should never have gone to 750cc because of the lower compression and way more vibration, not to mention the terrible quality control with oil leaking everywhere. Back then any young guy looked cool on a Triumph or BSA.
Es una de mis grandes deseos, que cumpliré aún en la otra vida, mí triump boneville!!!.
Hola German, gracias por tu linda nota. Mis mejores deseos, Mike
@@TheMightyGarage gracias a uds, nos hacen evocar, soñar con tener esta belleza, yo escuché hablar de la boneville a mí padre allá por 1975, sigan adelante
I guess no one wears the old pudding bowl classic helmets any more ! Not as safe as full face ones nowbut they looked cool ! Probably still worn in the UK though !
Yes, I agree. They do look really cool but we tend to all wear full-face helmets these days. Thanks a lot, Mike
My favourite Triumph the 69/70 bike. Still prefer a Commando though
got dam. sweet bonnie.