Comments on: New Wheels in the Sticks: 2009 Triumph Bonneville https://scooterinthesticks.com/2009/07/new-wheels-in-sticks-2009-triumph/ Exploring life on a Vespa, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Trail 125, and a Kawasaki W650 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 21:45:28 +0000 hourly 1 By: Witewater https://scooterinthesticks.com/2009/07/new-wheels-in-sticks-2009-triumph/#comment-3325 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:54:44 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=411#comment-3325 I am catching up on some of your posts and, as usual, listening to youtube music videos as I read.

One of my favorite artists is Richard Thompson and he performs a song called “1952 Vincent Black Lightning,” which is a song about the love of a motorcycle….and a red headed girl. Listening to it made me think of your excitement about your new ride.

Thought that maybe you’d like to give it a listen … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxKTzwaEa2o&feature=related
…..good luck with your new bike

]]> By: Witewater https://scooterinthesticks.com/2009/07/new-wheels-in-sticks-2009-triumph/#comment-3324 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:52:44 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=411#comment-3324 This comment has been removed by the author.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2009/07/new-wheels-in-sticks-2009-triumph/#comment-3321 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:57:24 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=411#comment-3321 Rick: I’m missing having a dog to hug. But neither Kim or I want another right now either. It’s not a good place to be.

The Triumph has been fun but there are new motorcycles on the horizon. I keep wondering if I will find one I don’t enjoy?

Alex: Kissell’s has those T100s in the store but I really like the looks of the black Bonneville. Oh hell, I like them all…

Baron’s Life: I still rent The Great Escape every so often just to watch Steve McQueen try and jump that fence. It’s weird the things from youth that linger on…

Chuck: Congratulations on the MP3-400! It seems like an amazing scooter and is on my list to ride. I like the fact that it has more storage that the 500 and I like the looks of it better too. Good luck on the road with it!

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2009/07/new-wheels-in-sticks-2009-triumph/#comment-3320 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:51:15 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=411#comment-3320 RickRussell: Donorcycle. That’s a frightening thought.

Jason Nelms: As much as I like the Triumph I’m not sure I would drop the scooter for it if I was only going to have one two-wheeled machine at home. For my situation on a day to day basis the Vespa is going to be extremely difficult to beat.

But a cherry red Triumph….. a siren luring us to the rocks.

Ron S: If you do stop at Kissell’s and get a Triumph remind them that you saw it first here! *grin*

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2009/07/new-wheels-in-sticks-2009-triumph/#comment-3319 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:47:23 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=411#comment-3319 Sojourner rides: Your thoughts are spot on — easy does it.

Also, in case there is any confusion about the Triumph — this was a temporary acquisition. I pick it up, rode it for four days and took it back. Soon I’ll get something else. From some of the comments I think some people think I went out and bought the Triumph. I wish!

Charlie6: Jack has a bad influence on you. You shouldn’t be making comments about juggs in a public place!

Your BMW has a classic timeless look just like the Triumph. You need both I suspect.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2009/07/new-wheels-in-sticks-2009-triumph/#comment-3318 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:43:36 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=411#comment-3318 Milos: I do miss my dog. The riding helps but the empty place remains.

I looked at your galleries and you have some cool pictures. You apply a technique to your images — a warm contrasty appearance that I really like. The Serbian landscape doesn’t look all that much different that parts of Pennsylvania.

cpa3485: I think Craig offered this opportunity because he liked what he was reading on Scooter in the Sticks and thought his potential customers would too. Time will tell…

I wouldn’t mind trying out some of BMW’s bikes. We’ll have to see about that.

bobskoot: You need to take a Triumph for a ride whether you are going to buy one or not. It’s like sampling a piece of chocolate in the candy store. First taste is free!

]]> By: Chuck Pefley https://scooterinthesticks.com/2009/07/new-wheels-in-sticks-2009-triumph/#comment-3316 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:51:13 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=411#comment-3316 Steve, I know what you mean about easing into bigger machines. I just took delivery of my 3rd scooter … if you can call an MP3-400 a scooter. I’m keeping my 64 Vespa GL and my 2007 GTS. They are all different rides. The GL is simple and fun. The GTS feels like a sports car. The MP3 feels like a luxury SUV. Caution and acclimatization are key in the beginning, just like you said. Enjoy! I know I am -:)

]]> By: Baron's Life https://scooterinthesticks.com/2009/07/new-wheels-in-sticks-2009-triumph/#comment-3315 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:14:51 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=411#comment-3315 That’s one fine machine….great choice..I’m so amazed at the impressive come back Triumnph bikes have made in general… Steve McQueen was also my inspiration into motor biking…I fell for bikes at 14 whewn I watched the great escape.
ride safe my friend

]]> By: Anonymous https://scooterinthesticks.com/2009/07/new-wheels-in-sticks-2009-triumph/#comment-3313 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:30:47 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=411#comment-3313 Steve,

You couldn’t bring yourself to get the T100 bonnie with retro pee shooters, and chrome spoke rims? With such an honest, fair, and insightful blog you have; Kissel or even Triumph should have sweetened the deal for you. Yet your choice was the most practical. Enjoy!

Alex

Kent Island, MD

]]> By: Rick https://scooterinthesticks.com/2009/07/new-wheels-in-sticks-2009-triumph/#comment-3312 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:18:21 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=411#comment-3312 OY!, I turn away for a brief spell, and look what you’ve gone and done! Well hat’s off to you Sir. I think you’ll be most pleased to dwell amidst the daily choices of “what will I ride today”. Your posts about your belated Essa made me tearful to the point that I had to just go all huggy on my GiGi, the golden lab stray I adopted some time ago. I await your wonderful introspective views on meandering with Triumph. As a Zuma, HD 883R and Kawasaki W650 owner, you are in for a treat aboard that fine Hinckley rendition. Ride on, young man!

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