50’s though a little overcast, but trying to catch a late season jaunt. Bikes running good too.
December 3, 2014
Point Reyes CA
The picturesque road that heads north through Marin County leads you to a quiet and rugged headland. 20 miles of a narrow twisting road, across cattle grazing farmland gives Oceanside views along vast beaches and distant coastline.
We had perfect weather as the Bonnie swooped us along to the edge of the earth. Hawks spied grassland for prey from telegraph poles, deer hopped across maritime heath, and the below of unseen seals echoed up the seaworn cliffs.
It was just like Scotland… But without the rain… Or the midges…
December 1, 2014
Bonneville T100
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!
November 30, 2014
Golden Gate Guys…
Flying back from a tremendous vacation to the West Coast. Down the Pacific from San Francisco to Los Angeles. A couple of days up north enjoying the winding roads of Route 1 as well as the delights of a modern Triumph.
November 4, 2014
Two for the Money
’72 Norton Commando Combat 750. Original condition $6,500.
1970 Triumph Bonneville 650. 100% original $7,500
A couple of prime classics to pick up locally….
Lottery ticket success a requirement…
October 26, 2014
Through the Dunes National waterfront
Tio
180 mile round trip. A jaunt out to Michigan along Route 20. Oaks in rusty covering and golden elm with a sprinkling of red maples gave a seasonal backdrop to the venture.
Here the South Shore train rolled along the track parallel track dropping off and picking up various weekenders seen in these parts.
The bikes rode well. The air was fresh, the sun gave off a slight warmth and the roads not too busy. Good ‘back end of the year’ ride.
October 25, 2014
Objects in the Mirror…
…are closer than they appear. Seen in the loading bay of a local Trader Joes. Sparkled in the beautiful blue skied October day.
October 19, 2014
“Fall”ing
This october morning was met with brisk fall weather. Hazy blue skies overhead and blazing autumn colours around. We took the Triumphs out for a spin north on fairly quiet roads stopping at a diner in Lake Bluff for coffee and pancakes. 50 miles in all and bike runs like a top.
October 18, 2014
The Ace of Spades
Lemmy Kilmister Motorhead front man seen here in true british form with a fresh out the factory Bonneville 750.
October 9, 2014
Watch “Distinguished Gentlemans Chicago 2014” on YouTube
Distinguished Gentlemans Chicago 2014:
http://youtu.be/wWzZq_8tQGY
A YouTube video of the recent DGR with a couple of action shots of GeordieBiker rorting by…
October 5, 2014
Pump Up the Volume
The Bonnie has been suffering from a little wet-sumping. That’s motorcycle incontinence to the general public; with this Triumph typically when a mote of debris has been sucked up from the scavenger into the oil pump. Itself a pair of pistons driven from an eccentric pin off the inlet camshaft.
Sprung ball bearings prevent backflow but can be jammed open with said unwanted grunge. Access and disassembly is straight forward under timing cover.
Buttoned-up, kicked over and timing sweetened. Took the old gal around the block and all seems good.
October 1, 2014
View from the Saddle
Union Tank: British through and through. Just needs a clear winding road ahead.
September 29, 2014
Portrait
Great photo of yours truly and the Bonnie by photographer Andy Dussard during yesterdays ride.
September 18, 2014
Quad Bike
A kind of Throwback Thursday #TBT. Here a ’58, ’68, ’78, & 2008 make up the fore and aft, upper and lower quadrants of a Bonneville through the ages. The sum of the parts? Not here; each is strong enough on its own.
September 9, 2014
Black and Black
Streetside Bonneville in a shadowy color scheme that Henry Ford would have approved.
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