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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: colstans on June 29, 2006, 06:32:28 PM

Title: Newbie to T140 Bonne
Post by: colstans on June 29, 2006, 06:32:28 PM

Looking to buy my first non jap bike.
Forgive my ignorance, but is the gear change the same as a japper? I vaugely remember them being down for up. Is this right?
Also, anyone know of a good site which explains the mechanics of T140s, not just trying to sell spares...
I know I have a lot to learn... Have wanted a Bonne for about 25 years.... Looking forward to the journey...
Hopefully get my 78 T140 this weekend
Quite excited !!! :)

Title: Re: Newbie to T140 Bonne
Post by: L.A.B. on June 30, 2006, 03:04:30 AM

The gears on a '78 T140 are on the left side and are 'up for up' so you shouldn't have any problems.

The Triumph Bonneville website may be of use and it has a good forum (Notice Board) with many knowledgeable contributors: http://www.triumphbonneville.com/

Other useful sites for info and parts are:

http://www.t140.com/

http://www.tms-motorcycles.co.uk/

http://www.inventivestudios.co.uk/thebikeshed/

http://www.triumphtwinspares.co.uk/

http://www.tomcc.org/index.html

http://www.lencraigandsons.co.uk/

Title: Re: Newbie to T140 Bonne
Post by: colstans on June 30, 2006, 06:23:03 AM

Thanks L.A.B.

Title: Re: Newbie to T140 Bonne
Post by: supersix on July 07, 2006, 07:45:36 AM

Everything you need to know about the T140 you will find it here:
http://www.bonnevilleownersclub.com/