Comments on: Just Because (Bike Reports) (News)

By: jomama

jomama — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:19:09 +0000

the only reason harley riders talk about the seamless tank is thats all they got.

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By: RC

RC — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:07:01 +0000

The tank on my sportster XL looks a lot better than this…

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By: mudnducs

mudnducs — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:17:09 +0000

All it needs are some clipons or clubmans!

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By: jesse

jesse — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:28:10 +0000

Really? The seam on the tank? I think I’m missing the significance of why such a minor detail keeps being brought up in every forum or discussion about the Bonnie. There are tons of other vintage and modern bikes (BMW’s, Honda’s, and so on) with that same seam, and nobody criticizes it. Maybe, being too young (33) to have experienced the glory days of the old Triumph’s, there is more significance to this detail than I’m realizing? Was the lack of a standing seem the cornerstone of coolness for Triumph? I’m thinking probably not…Sure, it would look better without it – but to say it spoils the whole appearance of the bike? That seems like a pretty dramatic overstatement – can’t be any worse looking than the milky plastic brake fluid reservoir…or any more non-vintage-looking than massive modern floating disc brakes…

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By: mikeard

mikeard — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:53:52 +0000

The Rocket (Rocketeer) was very nice! Like them all until, michael (from Sydney, Australia), Pointed out the seam. He’s right it spoils the whole idea and justification of purchasing one.
“says:
August 31, 2010 at 8:58 pm Had a look at Mecatwin’s website. Lovely looking bikes HOWEVER the seam on the tanks needs to be removed. Spoils the whole effect. John Bloor should take a look at any old Trumpy and he’d notice there is no seam to be seen.”

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By: MGNorge

MGNorge — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:28:45 +0000

The Thruxton and T-Bird Sport MT just look right. Those would look quite sharp in US traffic and be quite the stand outs.

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By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:49:55 +0000

The comment of “last days of the workers co-operative” relates to how much the bike looks like say, the short stroke model offered near the demise of Triumph. They were sucking wind, the tank was empty and not even guys like Norman Hyde could save them. Cast wheels on an original Triumph? Well, even leisure suits were once in style.

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By: michael (from Sydney, Australia)

michael (from Sydney, Australia) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:58:21 +0000

Had a look at Mecatwin’s website. Lovely looking bikes HOWEVER the seam on the tanks needs to be removed. Spoils the whole effect. John Bloor should take a look at any old Trumpy and he’d notice there is no seam to be seen.

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By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:18:02 +0000

Looks like a UJM with a Bonnie engine stuffed in… But, I would guess it to be a nice bike to cruise around on..

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By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:55:39 +0000

Nice looking bike … but I prefer the styling of the bone-stock Bonnie (perhaps with some aftermarket pipes). The Bonnie is a beauty.

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