Hi from Nottingham, UK

[SteveThackery]

Hey, everyone!

Been riding for 52 years now, but this is my first Triumph. I picked it up this week: a Bonneville T120 with the “Crystal White and Cranberry Red” colour scheme, which looks good.

But I’m far more interested in the mechanicals, and I think the 1200 HT engine is an absolute delight. And I just love the sound and can’t understand why anyone would want to fit aftermarket cans. Obviously I’m running it in and can’t open it up yet, but already I love the acceleration: any speed, any gear. Lovely.

Seven years ago I graduated with a BEng (Hons) in Motorcycle Engineering from the University of Derby, which was a totally brilliant course. Sadly they don’t run it any more.

Looking forward to learning from you folks, and hopefully contributing, too.

Steve Thackery, Nottingham, UK

[geoffb]

Welcome aboard Steve

[Dawsy]

Hi Steve and welcome

[Vulpes]

Hi and welcome.

[Dave49]

Welcome to the forum, Steve.

[Hubaxe]

Welcome, Bienvenue Steve!

[ajc400]

Hello!

I was out with a group recently, and one guy had a Bonneville T100 - he had replaced the standard “peashooters” with (what we used to call) reverse cone megaphone silencers, they sounded fantastic!!

[Oldskool]

Hi Steve.
Welcome to the forum. It’s good here.
Enjoy your bike.

[Littleade]

Welcome in Steve. As for loud pipes…Who remembers Doris, I SAID WHO REMEMBERS DORIS

[Octoberon]

Hi Steve. Welcome! Post a pic when you can - we never get tired of seeing what bike others are riding.

[Tigcraft]

Welcome in from Holmfirth

[Wessa]

Hi and welcome…. I remember DORIS

[MrsVisor]

Hi and welcome!