Sparky-(Admin) 23,690 #1 Posted September 12 Anyone ride one? Thoughts or opinions? Got the itch to pick up a used one for knocking around. Want a 2009 or newer to get fuel injection. Would like saddlebags to carry a little bit of gear. Found a 2012 with 11,000 miles about 2-1/4 hours from home, might go out and take a peek if it’s still available next weekend. Has a pair of saddle bags, two seats (stock and Mustang) and a small fairing that may or may not block some wind. 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,879 #2 Posted September 13 (edited) 6 hours ago, Sparky said: Anyone ride one? Thoughts or opinions? Got the itch to pick up a used one for knocking around. Want a 2009 or newer to get fuel injection. Would like saddlebags to carry a little bit of gear. Found a 2012 with 11,000 miles about 2-1/4 hours from home, might go out and take a peek if it’s still available next weekend. Has a pair of saddle bags, two seats (stock and Mustang) and a small fairing that may or may not block some wind. Nice. Im a bit of a motorcycle aficionado but more of a vintage motorcycle fan. Have a 1969 Kawasaki H2, 1970 Bultaco 250, 1972 Honda CL175, 1977 Yamaha RM400, 1978 Yamaha 650, 1983 Kawasaki GPZ750 turbo, 1984 Yamaha RZ350. Ridden older Bonnevilles. I have to imagine the newer ones are a great improvement. Its a nice looking bike. Edited September 13 by ML3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,578 #3 Posted September 13 A Bonneville is on my short list of bikes to replace my old Honda CB750K, as soon as I can get that running again and sold. I've always loved the Bonnevilles, old and new generations, but I'll be looking for fuel injection also (I'm done with carbs, I just want to ride, while I can). To me, the Bonnevilles pretty much define what a motorcycle is supposed to look and act like. There's other options out there these days... Royal Enfield has a nice lineup of 650's, and Kawasaki's W800 looks like a really well-built machine (if you can find one). Good luck @Sparky, and keep us posted! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,688 #4 Posted September 13 As long as you get one new enough to be free of Lucas Electronics ( The Prince of Darkness ) , it should be a good bike. Always liked the looks of the Bonneville. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 52,705 #5 Posted September 13 (edited) 10 hours ago, ML3 said: bit of a motorcycle aficionado but more of a vintage motorcycle fan. But I would take that one you was to give it to me Sparky ... might even pay abit for it ... Make mine a Trident please thank you... Actually had a Trumpet for a short time. Bought it for a bro who was down on his funds till he could buy it from me. Think that's where I got the notion to buy horses for Dan till he could pay ... Edited September 13 by WHX?? 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,879 #6 Posted September 13 2 hours ago, Achto said: As long as you get one new enough to be free of Lucas Electronics ( The Prince of Darkness ) , it should be a good bike. Always liked the looks of the Bonneville. True bout Lucas Electronics! My Bultaco despite being built in Spain has Lucas. I think a candle would make a better headlight than what it had. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 52,705 #7 Posted September 13 (edited) After further review Sparky looks like that Bonny has the detachable soft bags ... go get it ! Edited September 13 by WHX?? speeling 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,213 #8 Posted September 14 I got no usable input on the bike but I'll be waiting to see what happens! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,690 #9 Posted September 14 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I got no usable input on the bike but I'll be waiting to see what happens! If I do go see it, kick tires and all, it wouldn’t be till next weekend. Still on the fence about getting one at all.. most of my friends have sold their bikes (except one I think) and without my dad to ride with I wondering if I’ll actually use it or will it sit and sit 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 1,330 #10 Posted September 14 I sold mine due to all the idiots on the road. I do miss it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 29,172 #11 Posted September 14 12 minutes ago, Wayne0 said: I sold mine due to all the idiots on the road. I do miss it. Same here... about 30 years ago... SE Michigan traffic is not bike friendly... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,571 #12 Posted September 14 If you're just get'n the itch to ride something once in a while, take'er for a spin at the shows! That'll cure ya. LOL 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
