The Adventures of Modding a Triumph Bonneville T100

Aug 13, 2015

2014 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 SOLD

The state of my Triumph Bonneville T100 motorcycle at the end of June 2015.

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Jun 27, 2015

BONNIE MOD #27 Paolo Tarozzi Clip On Handlebars

I think it's about time to change the name of this blog to handlebarcafe.com.

Jun 23, 2015

BONNIE MOD #26 D9 VDO Lay Flat Bracket

Hello, Triumph Fans.

Jun 16, 2015

BONNIE MAINTENENCE Pep Boys' Magnetic Cup

Wow.

Jun 13, 2015

BONNIE MOD UPDATE New Audio of the TEC 2-1 Exhaust, Baffle Removed

Hey Kids.

Jun 1, 2015

BONNIE MOD #25 Motone Rectifier Relocation Bracket for Triumph

Motone Rectifier Relocation Bracket for a Triumph Bonneville T100 motorcycle.

May 25, 2015

BONNIE MOD #24 Joker Machine Clip-On Handlebars

If you've been following along, you know that the first mod I did to my 2014 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black motorcycle was swapping the stock handlebar with a Dime City Clubman-type "Speed" drop handle...

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May 17, 2015

BONNIE MAINTENANCE Lonelec Interface Cable for TuneECU

Let me preface by saying, "tread lightly." With certain mods that I've been doing (swapping the exhaust with an aftermarket TEC 2-1 and removing the baffle), those that I have planned (air box remov...

May 14, 2015

BONNIE MOD #23 TEC Progressive Fork Springs

Back in January, I installed some pretty awesome TEC rear shocks.

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May 10, 2015

BONNIE MOD #22 SMT MOTO Headlamp Brackets (aka Ears)

Back in Mod #20, I replaced the front turn signals and positioned them off of the headlamp ears.

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May 7, 2015

BONNIE MOD UPDATE TEC 2-1 Exhaust with Baffle Removed

As you know, one of my first reviews many moons ago was where I swapped the stock pipes for the TEC 2-1 pipes.

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May 3, 2015

BONNIE MAINTENANCE: Triumph Bonneville T100 Torque Settings

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May 3, 2015

BONNIE MOD #21 Scottoiler V System Auto Chain Lubricator

My bike, a 2014 T100, is a daily commuter.

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Apr 25, 2015

BONNIE BITS Oil Filler Plugs: LC Fabrications vs Joker Machine vs Triumph

I received a couple different oil filler plugs (or caps, if you'd like), so I thought I'd compare them.

Apr 25, 2015

BONNIE MOD #20 Lockhart-Phillips Turn Signals, British Customs Front Turn Signal Bracket, &New Bonneville Front Signal Wiring Interconnects

For this post, I'm going to do something a little different and combine a couple different installs.

Apr 20, 2015

BONNIE MOD #19 Joker Machine LED Lucas Tail Light & Kisan Tailblazer Brake Light Modulator

In Bonnie Mod #16, I removed the rear fender by way of the Maund Speed kit.

Apr 15, 2015

BONNIE MOD #18 Joker Machine Mirror Hole Plugs

Not sure if this counts as a mod.

Apr 13, 2015

BONNIE MOD UPDATE British Customs vs Home Depot

With all the modding I've been doing, I find that I have to pull the seat off a lot.

Apr 1, 2015

BONNIE GEAR Venture Heat Heated Motorcycle Gloves

Since the inception of this blog, I haven't reviewed any apparel or gear, but I've been wanting to, so let me start with a review of these gloves.

Mar 29, 2015

BONNIE MISC 2014 vs 2015 Models

Is there a difference between the 2014 and 2015 Bonneville T100 models.

Mar 16, 2015

BONNIE MOD #17 Tamarit/Negro 8 Jarama Café Seat

I've been shopping around for a new seat for the Bonneville since I bought it.

Feb 23, 2015

BONNIE MOD #16 Maund Speed Fender Eliminator Kit + New Bonneville Wiring Harness

As I continue to transform the Bonneville into a proper café racer, the next bit of stodginess that needed to go was the fenders.

Feb 14, 2015

BONNIE MOD #14 Joker Machine Clutch & Brake Levers

Another nice piece of hardware from the Joker Machine - a well crafted, ergonomic set of hand levers to replace the Triumph stock brake and clutch levers.

Jan 28, 2015

BONNIE MAINTENANCE Corroded, Fried, Dead Bonneville T100 Ignition Switch

My bike is approximately four months old.

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Jan 13, 2015

BONNIE MOD #15 TEC Alloy Gas Reservoir Shocks with Adjustable Damping (Thruxton Length)

TEC Alloy Gas Reservoir with Adjustable Damping Shocks (Thruxton length) mounted on the Triumph Bonneville T100.

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Jan 11, 2015

BONNIE MISC Self-Serve Car Wash (Hackensack)

Good news.

Jan 6, 2015

BONNIE MOD #10 British Customs Air Injection Removal Kit

Preface: Chronologically, this post is out of sync.

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Dec 30, 2014

BONNIE MOD UPDATE Joker Machine Ignition Switch Relocation Bracket

The stock position of the ignition switch of a Triumph Bonneville T100 is inelegantly engineered, to say the least - very difficult to maneuver.

Dec 26, 2014

BONNIE MISC Progressive Motorcycle Show, 2014

Progressive Insurance sponsors a series of motorcycle shows several times a year throughout the United States.

Dec 26, 2014

BONNIE MOD #11 British Customs Quick Release Seat Bolts

British Customs Quick Release Seat Bolts for the Triumph Bonneville T100.

Dec 26, 2014

BONNIE MOD UPDATE Dime City Cycles Rear Set

When I installed the Dime City Cycles rear set, I used their supplied 90° banjo fittings (see BONNIE MOD #5).

Dec 25, 2014

BONNIE MOD #9 Joker Machine Clutch Cable Bracket

Joker Machine Clutch Cable Bracket for a Triumph Bonneville T100.

Dec 25, 2014

BONNIE MISC Sons of Anarchy

Linc Potter's Triumph Bonneville on Season 4 of Sons of Anarchy Having a motorcycle, I've found that people quickly bring up Sons of Anarchy, a show that I hadn't watched.

Nov 21, 2014

BONNIE MOD #12 Joker Machine Bar End Mirrors

Overhead view of the Joker Machine Bar End Mirrors for the Triumph Bonneville T100.