– freezing fields crossed with a black Bonnie.
January 6, 2022
Interrogation
– early seventies oil in frame Bonneville under the harsh illumination of a spotlight.
October 3, 2021
Gentle Persuasion
A new battery, ticked carbs, hefty kick and she started right up. Settled into gentle burble ready for the off. Want to check fluids, cables and tires. Then an autumnal ride should be on the cards.
September 28, 2021
Resurrection
– as we head into cooler days I’m planning on getting the old Bonnie back on the road. Pulled out from a corner of the garage, there will be some workshop tasks to check over the engine, electrics, wheels, oil and various moving parts.
September 25, 2021
Lucasfilm origins
– George Lucas’ first major cinematic offering is this dystopian world where the protagonist needs to find escape from the controlling authorities. The ‘droid cops ride white faired Triumph Bonnevilles through the tunnels of this future world.
August 21, 2021
Remake
– afternoon TV was airing this 1988 revisit of a classic ‘58 Steve McQueen horror. Kevin Dillon is the high school teen protagonist who tears around the town on his vintage Triumph.
June 29, 2021
Tartan Triumph
– north of the Tweed you’ll get a draughty headwind if the tartan blaws awry. But you’ll look braw dae’n it.
June 26, 2021
Dune Duster
Ace Maria
– converted Bonneville with meant characteristics to take on any desert terrain. Fun in a Tin.
March 28, 2021
Orange is not the only Fruit
Start the week off with a shot of Vitamin Cee
– Bonneville with a fiery tank and surly gal. Warmer weather ahead as the season develops. Fresh days ahead.
March 27, 2021
Red Hot Chilli Pepper
Flaming Triumph
A red frame does look smart on an early seventies Bonneville. The large oil filled frame gives weight to the accent color.
March 20, 2021
Equinox
– vernal days as we head into longer days and warmer weather. A sunny Sunday is expected tomorrow so the Tiger is getting readied. Here’s the new Bonneville model for release this year. Continually classic.
March 14, 2021
Long armed
– someone had a mind to give their early seventies oil-in-frame Bonnie a conversion. Reangled and strengthened headstock; extra foot on the fortis; ape hangers; fishtail pipes; and a sissy bar. it doesn’t look half bad… though I wouldn’t want to corner with it. Big desert roads out west.
February 28, 2021
Of trunk and branch
– pre-unit Bonnie that has been tastefully fettled for action along a rural trail. Looks like a proper bike.
February 24, 2021
Shady Alcove
In a dusty corner
– just needing a dust-off, lubrication, gas up and a quiet winding road.
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