1961 Triumph Bonneville review from United States of America
"I should have never sold it"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
There was a bit of trouble keeping the primary chain (from the motor sprocket to the transmission) adjusted.
General comments?
Was very nice. We shaved the flywheels, lightened the valve train, changed the cams, lowered the sprocket one tooth, raised the compression ratio to 9.5 to 1, and held on.
Pretty good for a 40 c.i. push-rod twin.
It was extremely fast. Did the 1/4 in 10.5 seconds at 135 mph, but not with me on it.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1961 |
| First year of ownership | 1961 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1966 |
| Acceleration marks | 10/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Handling marks | 10/10 |
| Braking marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883C |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2008 |