I have the handlebars from the T120 with the Motone up-and-over risers. I needed to make a suitable clutch cable and brake hose to fit.
It’ll be interesting to see what the bars on the new 2026 model are like. If you’re planning a change that might be suitable and also have the advantage of Triumph parts availability for new clutch cable and brake hose.
I first took the Tiger to the stables, where I watched mrs. V having a dressage lesson.
Then a couple of hours riding in the sunshine, before filling it up for its Winter rest, as like the Trident, insurance is suspended as of Monday… I put 7,500 miles on it this year.
I’m not to happy with the beach bars was thinking bobber bars but I think I would have to change the cables
Strictly Come Prancing.
Yes, you’ll need new cables. As well as being too long, the connections at the ends of the original ones come out at the wrong angle, straighter bars need more of a bend on connectors.
When I bought my bike new I had dealers fit the Bobber bars with the cables before taking delivery. Cables are an official Triumph accessory, part number A9630655, and the bars are part A9630654.
thanks for the reply I have already got hold of some second hand bobber bars I just need to get some new cables from triumph no rush bikes are laid up now for winter
Today was a bit of an ‘ish’ day. Temperature was mild-ish (if you can call 6°C that), roads were dry-ish, and sky sunny-ish — in that you could see a bright patch where there sun was and some occasional faint shadows. Anyway, been 3 weeks since last ride and the next 7 days are meant to be hovering around freezing so it was my best opportunity to get out for a few hours.
Completely re-wired over the last few days. New brake lines and, as per, the front caliper was a git to bleed, (normally the back ones on these are a sod) but got there in the end. A few new bits and bobs 'cause the old fucker needs new things now and again.
All ready for the spring…
Been two weeks since last ride, so when the promised sunny intervals came at 11, I went out for 4 hours. Roads were wet and dirty from yesterday’s heavy rain and there were spells without sun, but this time of year you’ve got to make the best of the opportunities. 
No pics but first run of 2026 today. My mate on his Versys 300 and me on the Scrambler had an hour out. Up to Coniston, brew at Herdys then back home via Broughton. The low sun made it difficult later on but it was great to be out 
The BBC — rather optimistically — produce a 14 day weather forecast. When I looked at it this morning it was showing light rain and drizzle starting Monday and continuing, non-stop, for 12 days! Better make the most of today then…
Started with a full tank of fuel and the gauge read empty one mile before the petrol station near home. Good to know the gauge is still reliable. (10.8 litres to fill up, so there was just over one litre in the bottom of tank.)
Took it to my local garage in Stokesley for an MOT at 8.30 this morning (in the rain).
Old school garage, and tester, stood chatting while he finished testing another Bonneville and then discovered my headlight wasn’t working. Bloody typical - but he got me to unscrew it while he went off to fetch a H4 bulb from the stores and we managed to fit it in the “alloted time”.
Proper service 
This morning I decided that next week I’ll get on with major bike servicing work. That will require taking off the petrol tank which would be problematic because it’s full of fuel. As it was sunny I decided to solve my ‘problem’ by burning it off with a ride. Set my satnav to one of my faster routes to the east coast through Lincolnshire.
Once my fuel gauge showed half a tank gone I stopped and plotted a random route home to match my remaining fuel. This included a short stint on the A1 where I decided to stop for lunch, the diner was OK.
Ended up sitting with the GS rider and nattering for nearly an hour. He has a T100 as a second bike, so he’s not all bad. 
As I neared home the skies got more cloudy and when I was two streets away from home my fuel gauge dropped to zero miles remaining, perfect.
I decided today to venture out for a ride. Temperature not brilliant, but I enjoyed a hour or so around Cheshire. I hadn’t been out for circa 8 weeks so all in all a good first ride for 2026.
Upgraded my Samsung Galaxy phone at the start of the year so have the old one as a spare. Initially thought of using it as a dedicated satnav for the bonneville (the Transalp has it’s own inbuilt system and I’ve mounted my Garmin Zumo on that bike anyway).
However, after looking online I decided a better use for it would be as a dashcam (I have an Innovv one on the Transalp but nothing on the Bonneville).
Cleared the phone of everything and did a factory reset and then downloaded a free app called Droid dashcam. I already had a waterproof quadlock cover for the phone and various mounts and a power supply. I configured it to run as soon as I plug the usb lead in and to switch off when disconnected. Mounted on the indicator stalk for a clear view - not yet tested but it starts working as soon as the power is connected without me needing to touch the phone.
Watched an article on tv the other day about using a smart phone as a dash cam. Looks like a good option! I’m still using the front and rear cameras on my tiger that I installed when I got the bike.
The phone options looks good if you cannot afford a dedicated camera system.
That’s me mate - always on the cheap! 
Just seemed a shame for it to sit unused as it still works fine. I can run google maps at the same time (I’ve downloaded the maps for offline use) for voice directions
Can I respectfully suggest that you invest in one of these :-
or even a cheapo version ..
I understand that the image stabilisation hardware in most modern mobile phones is VERY sensitive and very easily damaged by vibration. I know it’s a ‘throwaway’ old phone but I imagine that you’ll get used to having the facility and enjoying the use, so prolonging its life - and, perhaps, improving the recorded images - is probably worth the modest investment?
