 Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 763
3/4 Throttle
|
OP
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 763 |
On Friday of this week I collect my Bonny America from the showroom. I have done the usual gone for some after market products sissy bar, luggage rack, long slash pipes, tacho and the all important alarm. What I am really looking for is a good dealer of stainless steel parts. Living in Scotland the weather can be pretty rough on chrome so can any body help. I dont mind if its in timbuctoo as long as they are reliable and sell good gear.
Also can any body advise me of any issues that I may encounter with the bike that I should be aware of or any advice that any body could provide that would help me with my new bike. I hate the thought of anything sneeking up on me and spoiling my fun.
|
|
|
 Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 919
3/4 Throttle
|
|
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 919 |
Welcome to the site eric. always nice to have new UK members on here.. you will find a wealth of information on this site..congratulations on the new bike  Dave
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,201 Likes: 1
Oil Expert
|
|
Oil Expert
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,201 Likes: 1 |
Eric
Welcome to the site, nice to see another from this side of the pond! Oh yeah, put some more info in your bio so we can all see whereabouts in Scotland you are. I know that Spud (from Glasgow) is trying to organise a get together north of the border sometime in the next 6 weeks.
Get them to take out the AI (air injection) asap, it will help stop the headers turning blue.
As for accessories, if you look in the vendors section, you will find all sorts of people only too willing to part you from your hard-earned!
Enjoy your new ride
Shaun
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,099
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,099 |
Welcome from the colonies!
You'll find everything you need to know about your bike right here.
If you have any questions, just ask.
I wish I'd found this site before I got my bike, not more than 2 years later.
I've been doing alot of catching up.
Again, Welcome!
Uncle Charlie
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 763
3/4 Throttle
|
|
OP
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 763 |
Guys thanks for the welcome I have updated the profile bit and will hopefully be regular on here assuming the little ankle biters let daddy have a go on the pooter. Also thanks for the mails from all the different guys out there Its starnge you think you are the only person out there but then you find s site like this and realise there are other folk who have the same ideas. Once again cheers guys.
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 879
3/4 Throttle
|
|
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 879 |
Quote:
Also can any body advise me of any issues that I may encounter with the bike that I should be aware of or any advice that any body could provide that would help me with my new bike. I hate the thought of anything sneeking up on me and spoiling my fun.
Beware the exploding air box !!!!
ALWAYS switch the gas tap off after a ride and DON'T twist the throttle when starting.
See lots of posts about it - GinaS now going through he** to get hers fixed.
Oh - welcome to the site
If you do it today you MIGHT regret it. If you CAN'T do it tomorrow you WILL regret it.
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 9,223
Big Bore
|
|
Big Bore
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 9,223 |
Welcome Eric! As Nobby said, get rid of the Air Injection (AI) system right away. Look outboard of your spark plugs. That's where the air is injected into the cylinders. There's about 30 bazillion posts on this and you can find a good article on it here: http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/downloads.htmlAn excellent source of aftermarket parts is NewSpeedmaster.com. They have a very nice AI removal kit with the Union Jack milled into the bolts! http://www.newspeedmaster.com/html/ai_removal_kit.html
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
Hiya Eric Welcome aboard mate. Have you seen this meet Spud has organised ? Hopefully see you there? Ade
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 322
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 322 |
Ok. I looked but suck at finding stuff in the search thingy... keep getting "no match" messages....
Got any links for the airbox problem?
I usually forget to turn off the gas on the Speedy....but after reading about exploding airboxes I certainally will remember...
Oh yeah... Did the AIS removal, waiting for the Freak(sp <BG>) to arrive...
Thanks
Mary
Krashdagon aka Snappy
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,254
Oil Expert
|
|
Oil Expert
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,254 |
welcome aboard kidhaf ,sweet ride, what colour is it ( green or blue only kiddin ,no politics here sorry mods) ,awesome rides kid ,lots of tinkering(in a good way) to get them dialed in ,an lots of aftermarket parts to keep you busy (and skint) hope the weans let ye oan ra pooter mair. cheers mate enjoy
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 371
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 371 |
Hi Eric.....Welcome to the forum. You'll love the bonny. I just can't put mine down, the sound of them, the smell of them and the (I'M NOT IN A HURRY ANYWAY ATTITUDE) of them.
The views you never saw before cos you were GOING TO FAST. And ofcoarse the hundreds of TRUMPIT GROUPEE'S.
REGARDS SPUD
"I just can't put it down"
Regards
Andy
AKA
Spud
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,630 Likes: 7
Monkey Butt
|
|
Monkey Butt
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,630 Likes: 7 |
Quote:
And of course the hundreds of TRUMPIT GROUPEE'S.
REGARDS SPUD
The problem is that rather than pretty young girls they're all middle aged men. Our bikes are not chick magnets, they're Geezer Magnets 
We all like to think of ourselves as rugged individualists. But when push comes to shove most of us are sheep who do what we are told. Worst of all, a lot of us become unpaid agents of whoever is controlling the agenda by enforcing the current dogma on the few rugged individualists who actually exist.
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 879
3/4 Throttle
|
|
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 879 |
The problem is that rather than pretty young girls they're all middle aged men. Our bikes are not chick magnets, they're Geezer Magnets
Mine's a chick magnet ! (must be the colour - Slver/Graphite) unfortunately it's the bike they want to throw their leg, over not me !!
If you do it today you MIGHT regret it. If you CAN'T do it tomorrow you WILL regret it.
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 371
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 371 |
What ever floats yer boat man !!!!!! 
"I just can't put it down"
Regards
Andy
AKA
Spud
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 608
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 608 |
Tragically I have to agree with ladisney with regard to the "geezer magnet" comment. But there's still a slight frisson to be had by knowing that nine times out of ten you're not going to get to park up without having someone stop you for an admiring chat.
Siggy
If life wasn't so pointless and absurd, I would take it more seriously.
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 290
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 290 |
Never leave fuel petcock open when not riding. Never crank throttle before choking and starting. Stay on top of cosmetic care, rust is insidious! Above all have fun riding!
Randy:
'05 TBA Green/silver AI out
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,074
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,074 |
Rust Yes!! Check yer peg hangers and rear fender struts!! 1527 miles on the SM I bought and I went and got a whole bag of stainless steel bolts to stop that problem!! 
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,463
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,463 |
Quote:
Our bikes are not chick magnets, they're Geezer Magnets
I wish.....
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel...
09 America - It's very blue....
|
|
|
Re: Can you see me smile
|
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 671
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 671 |
Quote:
Quote:
Our bikes are not chick magnets, they're OLD Geezer Magnets
I wish.....
that better gina?
maybe you just need to hang out at the petrol station more and wait until some unsuspecting old geezer shows an interest.....in the bike of course
hmmm funny line to follow
|
|
|
|
|
