When in San Francisco I HAD to go to a few select locations of one of my favorite Steve McQueen movies: Bullitt.
The iconic car chase shows off the stunt drivers craft as well as this city of inclines all too well. I enjoyed going through the streets on foot, by tram, motorcycle and car. Though none as rapidly of Frank Bullitt.
I wished I could have rented a ’68 fastback ‘stang!
“Look, you work your side of the street, and I’ll work mine.”
The moto that took us along the coast road was the modern Hinckley Triumph iteration of the Bonneville. It amply took us two-up along the way with easy balance, control of power and stopping. A mid-height screen broke the wind blast somewhat but with the higher bars and my tall pose gave me a direct buffeting in the face. The rental company had crash bars up front and a tail rack in rear ad well as a pair of handy panniers for our overnight stowage.
This was a carbureted engine having a smooth running engine which was a stark contrast to my 4 decade older Bonnie… A sweet ride indeed!
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