America, Speedmaster, or another Bonnie

[NewOldSkool]

Ok, so I know this is way to premature... but I want a second bike already! I want a second one for touring and riding two up. I know my Bonnie can do it, but I want that one cafe'd out and a second one for the mrs to enjoy with me. So here is my question, I love the Speedy but is it as good two up as an America, or should I get another Bonnie?

[Hedge]

Why not buy a Thruxton and cafe that out and leave the Bonne for you and the Mrs?

[NewOldSkool]

Well, my Bonnie is already starting to look more like a Thrux now anyway. I traded out foot control for a Thrux rearset, and I am getting clip-ons. So Would want to almost the same thing. Not worried about the cam differences as I will add a BB kit soon enough, and I have the 790cc cams now. I love the look of the Speedmaster, but are they the same deal as the Bonnie and Thrux... same basically differently tuned?

[Hedge]

UncleCharlie can tell you anything you want to know about BA's and Speedy's he has one.

I would take a hike over to http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/forums/ubbthreads.php
Sign up and state your case. These are a real bunch of nice fellas over there and I think they purged out all the men of cloth so you need not worry about what you Fucking say or how you God Dam feel!

[mark]

Since you're looking to ride two-up, you might want to consider a Tiger. I think it would be a much more comfortable long-distance bike than any of the twins. And of course, there's always the Rocket III if you want a comfortable cruiser.

Personally, I'm buying a Suzuki V-Strom 650 for long-distance touring. I'd love to stick with Triumph if they made anything like it, but they don't. (I want something a little more dirt-worthy than the new Tiger, and also I don't need that much power and don't want to spend that much money.)

--mark

[TonUp]

I agree with Mark.

I would get the Tiger for 2 up long distance sport touring if you want a Triumph. So many choices and so little time. Then I also like the Speed master a lot for crusing!



Ton Up!

[Hedge]

My buddy down the street has a Tiger and although it has that comfortable upright look that the V-Strom has and looks real comfortable for the driver, I cannot see how you guys feel it could be comfortable for the passenger. Maybe I'm missing something here?

[bennybmn]

For two up riding, you'd probly want a touring seat or Corbin for either an America or Speedy, so honestly 6 in one, half dozen the other. Whichever paint and wheels speak to ya! If you can wait, you'll have a BUNCH to check out, sit on, bonder, etc at the rally. if Martin comes, he's got a shield, bags, sissy bar, etc. He even made an extra gas tank out of a mini-keg!

[drlapo]

how about pratical two up at a reasonable price? consider a used BMW R bike
I still use my 85 R80S when I need to go "somewhere" and it contiues to amaze and delight me and its a classic

[TonUp]

The R80 is a great bike, in 1985 BMW went to the monoshock configuration, GREAT BIKE! I would like to find a R80RT.



Tito



Ton Up!

[drlapo]

TonUp, I may have a line on an 85 or 86 R80RT in red. a guy at my club had one for sale late last year for $3000+/- do you want me to follow up on it?

[TonUp]

TonUp, I may have a line on an 85 or 86 R80RT in red. a guy at my club had one for sale late last year for $3000+/- do you want me to follow up on it?

Not yet! not quite ready! What club?

I belong to the BMWRA, BMWMOV and the Vintage BMW Club!


Ton Up!

[JEnfield]

Hell man its only money buy one of each and you will have to perfect stable. I have a bonne and now a s3 so I would buy a American for 2 up.

Jimmy

[drlapo]

my club is the Pachaug Outdoor club in Griswold CT
i'm the president of this Sportsman's club which promotes hunting, fishing and shooting sports