Finished watching a brilliant DVD last night, all about restoring a Triumph Bonnie T120R. Bearing in mind the whole DVD was only 90 minutes long, and included stripping it down, painting, rebuilding and riding, the pace is quite quick, but it is a good intro to all things mechanical. Made me want to strip the Enfield down over the winter! Mind you, the Bonnie did cost nearly 5K to get on the road......
Description from Ebay........
A Bike Is Born
1970 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T120R
"The intrepid self-build guru Mark Evans takes on another challenge, attempting to restore a Bonnie from a "basket case".
Aside from the self-build challenges, the series includes some personal biking stories gathered from motorcycles fraternities around the UK.
Appealing to amateurs and professionals, male and female alike, this is serious nuts and bolts action from the heart of the workshop. A Bike is Born contains the perfect ingredients for anyone passionate about motorcycles.
In this volume, Mark restores a 1970 Triumph Bonneville T12OR. Despite being a British marque, it was built for the American market, being despatched to the Triumph Corporation in Baltimore. Now, it's the focus of Mark Evans' second self-build challenge, which reveals aspects of its history. Affectionately labelled the 'Bonnie', it remained in production for 25 years. Mark's 'Bonnie' was found in condition best described as 'tired'. Before Mark can get to grips with the construction process, he has to track down some missing parts".
Well worth tracking down and watching.
My bike ran much better today, even though I did not do anything too it. Came in via Appleshaw which is a much better route, but takes longer and I am sure more miles. The council are still replacing the bridge at the back of Charlton Park, so cannot go that way.
It's Dan's 16th today, gave him his X Box 360 this morning, I expect he is going to be on it all day! He also got 5 games in total, not bad. Will go to War and Peace in Kent this Saturday for his birthday treat. http://www.thewarandpeaceshow.com/
Other than that pretty busy at work, quiet on the radio front, need to catch up with Baz at some point. Interviewed Roy Mayer at the weekend to promote the Ludgershall Garden Show....need to edit it and add it to the system.
Bought a second Box helmet today, a larger one, so I have a spare, should anyone be brave enough to go on the back of my bike. Hope to persuade Dan and Julie to come out with me from time to time...
Be back soon with more updates.....
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