Greetings from the states Richard. I’m not quite retired at 65 but close. This week after many KZread’s decided to close the gap since I last owned a motorcycle of 46 years:). I purchased the T120 in stealth blue. Waiting to pick it up when the “dresser bars” arrive to protect the engine and my legs. In Texas, we have to take riding safety class to demonstrate proficiency of the basics which turned out to be quite fun. Enjoy your Bonnie and the upcoming trip. I’ll be in a training mode for some time to come.

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Hey Doug, well done. You have picked a great bike. This T120 I have just gets better and better the more I ride her. Enjoy the training mode 😆, you will have a great time with likeminded folk 👍

Hi, Richard - congrats on the new T120, I loved the colour scheme. Your Channel was one of the responsibles for having me testing the T120 (initially, I was keen on the Speed Twin siblling) and make me love it for its looks and well maners on the road, a more relaxing one, exactly what I was looking for at my 50th round around the globe. I bought my 6 months ago ( 23' T120 Black) and I just love it ... I intend to keep it for 10 years ... Cheers from Brazil ( by the way, my father is from Tenerife .. I´m looking forward to get to know it, specially now knowing that it´s a bike rider paradise) ..

@bankruptpensioner

Ай бұрын

Hi Renato, well done!!! And I am pleased that I helped you make the decision. I have just come back from 2700 miles riding around Europe on the T120 over 12 days. And I can say the T120 was perfect. I feel this bike is a keeper and when the bike falls apart, I shall take the engine out of the tired bike and put it in a boat 😆. The engine is so lazy and easy to work with that I am sure it would be perfect in a boat 😆. The T120 is a great bike and if serviced and looked after, it should last for many many years. Does yours have the cruise? How are you getting on with the cruise? I found it very useful whilst traveling through Europe.

@RenatoPinheiro22

Ай бұрын

@@bankruptpensioner being truly honest, even equipped with the cruiser control, i have never tested it yet kkkkkk … I rather prefer being on the gas control all the time.

@bankruptpensioner

Ай бұрын

@@RenatoPinheiro22 oh yes, hand on throttle 😆

Yes please

@bankruptpensioner

Ай бұрын

Hi Jean, please connect via the email stated. I will then reach out to you upon my current ride through Europe. I should be back in the UK around the 18th of June 👍

Great idea!! Look forward to seeing the details in due course 👍

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Excellent 😄. I think this will be a great time for all who come. Details to follow in a future video 👍

Loved the ride-a-long Richard. Can't wait for more video's with this girl. Last video, I was reading all of the comment's & someone had mentioned the lack of a center stand on the Bonneville in which you confirmed. I simply was shocked that there was no c.s. on your bike. What the hell is wrong with these manufactures today. I can understand it for some bikes, but not that one. Anyway, I will be trying to sort that March '25 Tenerife trip out for my wife & I. Gotta get a passport!-yea! Cheers you ole Brit! Have a great day!! Illinois, USA

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Hey Larry, isn't she wonderful 😆. You are right, no CS. Bit of a problem but it can be resolved. I will find one off FB Marketplace. This seems to be the approach from all manufacturers. Maybe they are no longer needed as the riders don't need (or want) to look after their bikes themselves. Maybe it's just easier to take it to the service centre and pay for the job whilst one waits and has coffee and muffins 😆. You know I am an old fart and will simply refuse to pay someone to do a job that I can easily do. You and me are screwdriver men. We are in short supply nowadays 😆. Bloody kids, don't know how lucky they are 😆. Go get that bloody passport - we shall be drinking beer at abouts $2 a pint 😆. At Adams place, their is a large kitchen where breakfasts will be plentyful for the days riding 👍. More details in a future video.

Great video, looking forward to what additions your going to do to the bike.

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Hi Micheal, You and me both!

I bought my T100 in 2013 and I will never get rid of it, but the T120 is definitely a step up Richard. The fit and finish of the T120 looks fantastic and the increased performance must be a real bonus. Like you I also have a new BSA Gold Star and I love it. Unfortunately I won’t be able to come to Tenariffe with you as I am scheduled to have surgery in October but have a great time Richard.

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Hi Neil, I have had a few SE models and they were great, hence the decission for the T120. The T120 is just as good as the T100, all of them appear to be of great care and quality from a build perspective. You might not be fit for October - but how about March/April of 2025. It might just be the medicing for you. Think about it 👍. As regard the surgery, hope all goes well and do take it easy 👍

Nice ride out on the T120 Richard. I did like the 900 but I guess it was time for a change, keep up the good work. 👍

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Good morning, its a great bike. I was struggling at times with the Tiger and thought this is getting out of my capability. Move on before i drop her in a car park 😆

@mum-0217

2 ай бұрын

@@bankruptpensioner Wise choice 😂👍

Loving the T120.. I have the same from 2016 and still not bored with it in any way… it’s a keeper! Count me in for Tenerife please 👍🏻

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Hi Duncan, thanks for the tenerife thumbs up. Looks like we nearly have a quorum for the first three days riding session. Keep an eye out for the details in the very near future. The T120 just gets better and better as I ride her 😆

That’s a beautiful bike. I have a 2019 model and have almost 20,000 miles on the clock…the torque is fantastic and it’s one bike that I haven’t felt like changing after 6 months.. ride safely.

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Hi Nick, thanks for the compliment. She gets better looking the more I look at her. This is becoming a problem 😆

Love the bike, i dont just want one but need one in my life 😊 its no good im going to have to come to tenerife 👍

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Fantastic, Alan, keep an eye out for a future video on how we plan to make Tenerife a reality. It's not going to be complicated. Simple approach for all. The T120 is quite lovely 😆

Loved your video and am looking forward to more on your T120. I recently traded my 2023 Speed Twin 1200 on a 2023 T120 and am glad I did, the T120 being much more comfortable and 'classic' looking with still all the usable power any sane person could use. I also had the T100 in the recent past and as others have said the T100 may be the 'sweet spot' in the range, that depends on where you live and the roads you are riding. Here in the States (Pennsylvania for me) ... while I do live in a rural area with plenty of back roads to enjoy, the occasional trips on the interstate highways where you are in the 75-85 mph range, the lack of higher gearing on the T100 left much to be desired.

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Hey Foggy, the T120 is a predictable mule (in a nice way). It's a great machine with plenty of available power and is confortable for the rider and a pillion. People have stopped me thinking it is a restoration with its classic looks. It's a good thing putting a smile on peoples faces - I am sure they wish they had one 😆. I really need to do a US ride. I feel a strong pull to come over the water 😄

Looking forward to the trip details Richard , would love to come, as a bit nervous to do it on my own .

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Nervous.....exactly. And this is what stops us doing the things we would like to do. The details will be in a future video but rest assured, the team will arrange the days and evenings entertainment. The plan is three days riding (easy riding - lots of stops for photos, cigs, toilets, drinks and food etc) and in the evenings, down to the Los Cristianos front for walks, food, entertainment etc etc. NOTE: best idea is come join us a couple of days prior to your three day ride slot and meet everyone and come out for the days entertainment. Something like that but we are flexible to your needs 👍. No worries about airports and taxis, we will collect and return you from the airport to your accomodation etc.

Lovely bike, Richard - I recently purchased a T120 from the same dealership - I saw the black & white one that you've bought - I eventually decided to buy a dark stealth edition, but it was a close run decision.

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

hi FMR, I had my eye on this Jet Black for a few weeks. And eventually gave in. The steaths look wonderful but I wanted the old classic look. If we are this close, we should meet up for coffee. Woolstanton StarBucks 😆

Yamaha RD’s had self cancelling indicators on the bikes back in the late 70’s or early 80’s. I guess you missed out on that going the Suzuki X7 route! I love them and am glad some of my bikes have them again 40 years later 😂. I’ll continue to shout at you over the intercom when you’re flashing away unnecessarily 🙄 so I guess that makes me your auto indicator alarm 🤪 You’re probably expending all your technical mindset on work and vlogs so the less complicated riding parameters of the T120 make a lot of sense and it is an amazingly torquey engine (although slightly over-geared imho, easy fix) and should make for a very relaxed tourer with good fuel mileage to balance off the RD350’s thirst 😅 👍

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Mark, we have a quorum for the first Tenerife trip session. We need to plan and work with Adam to kick start this thing 😁

Trip to canaries sounds great, new t120 looks beautiful 👌👍

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Robert, you are number 4. The thought of us having time riding is just great. Keep an eye out for the future video with the details 👍. And the T120 is just wonderful 😆

Hi Richard great idea for the trip. Be very careful when choosing luggage, too much on the back can make the steering light, there is no steering dampner on the bike, I've just put a passenger backrest and rack on the back, looking for a small bag for the back to match my unit garage panniers, if you are looking for luggage my I suggest, unit garage, sw motech legend gear or classic rides, all have bags that go with the look, sw motech come with waterproof inner bags, unit are expensive but high quality, and the guy on classic rides uses his own bags, I also have a sw motech tank strap with a 1 litre bag on it to protect the tank

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Wayne, look at the future videos on the trip. Would be great if you could join. You are right regard the luggage. Don't want that front end tank slapper. I shall have to think about that.

Hi Richard love your new T 120 beautiful 😍 also loved to come over tenerife would be smashing experience take care enjoy the new T120 I still got my GT PRO

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Excellent, you are number three who is interested. Keep an eye out for the detailed video in the near future 👍. We shall have a great time I am sure. The T120 just gets better looking the more I look at it. This is surely going to become a problem 😆

I've got a 2016 T120. Got it 2nd hand in 2018. Lovely bike. But I have had a few electrical problems with it. I think the only difference with the new one is, the cruise control. Mine has heated grips as standard, I think now that the cruise control has been added, the heated grips have gone? I average 62mpg.

@Foggy9520

2 ай бұрын

Sadly, yes - heated grips as standard are gone, as is the centre stand and grab rail. All are extra cost options now which I installed myself. Still, well worth it and an easy (if a bit expensive) fix.

Great video great bike that is exactly the same as I was looking at the other day when I took the rocket in for 1st service and I’m thinking of getting one exactly in the same colour as yours it takes me back when I had one in 1978 with tear drop tank and half ape bars take me back to my youth great bike and if I was going to get a 3rd bike it would be scrambler 1200xe or the speedmaster that would be a trio of triumphs and see me till I go to another life and they’ll all be very low mileage so be good for my kids to decide wether to keep or sell up to them I’d also like to come on that trip but with my problems with health I would drag the group down so I’ll sit at home and enjoy the videos on the tv wishing you a great holiday and everything goes to plan ride safe take care

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Hey Nicholas, go take the T120 for a test ride. That low end grunt does remind me of the Rocket but on a lesser scale 😆. The Rocket is just madness in a nice way 😆. you can't have a T120 and a speedmaster, too much alike so the scrambler would be the one to get I suppose. The trip - if your health slows you down, just come and enjoy the crowd and take a bike out at your own pace. That is no problem. And the pace is not fast, I assure you that. Safety for all is the first rule. Wait for the upcoming video on the details (the vision) and think about it from their.

Hi there I love your new bike has it got a quick shift on please ❤

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

hi Carlton, it does not. Simple standard gear changer - and with the gear ratios being so wide, certainly in the first three gears, the clutch is certainly needed. No clutchless changes for this T120 😆

Tenerife is an amazing place to ride a bike. I'm back there in June for another weeks riding, probably on the T120 again. I do prefer the north of the Island. Have you been to La Gomera? Well worth a visit.

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Hi LB, great riding over their and can't wait to get back. Come and join us if you can. La Gomera, not yet but I do know that Adam does a ride to that Island (via ferry of course). I should really go and have a look 👍

Very interesting video. As you also ride a Tiger how do you find the wind blast on the Bonnie as there is no screen.

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Hi Thomas, I thought I would go for a ride today prior to answering you. The wind blast is no problem on A and B roads. The challenge is motorways. So, I usually cruise at around 80MPH. I have no issues on the Tiger with this. 85MPG is about my long riding fast speed or I just get too tired. With the T120, I suspect I will be ok up to about 70 or 75MPH. And with the cruise, this should be even easier. I suspect if I go up to 85 for long periods, then I will get thrown around a lot. I really need to order a screen as the touring season for me starts right now 😆

I have been looking at the GIvi Trekker Dolomiti hard panniers or possibly the GIvi Canyon textile bags for touring. Would also look at upgrading the rear suspension with the Triumph Fox adjustable RSUs provided they don’t interfere with the fitting of the GIvi pannier rails and even perhaps progressive fork springs/dampener for the front suspension.

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

The Dolomiti range looks great Paul. I too am considering the same. Mmmmmmm. Yes, might need to upgrade the suspension however, I tend to tour very light. Two paris of pants and a spare t shirt 😆......oh, a passport as well 😆

I've booked to ride a T120 Bonneville in Tenerife in June, but will look out for your upcoming excursion, and possibly go out there again.

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, I assume you are going with Tnerife on Triumph. Do mention me to Adam 👍. You will have a great time and you will want to go back again 😆. Trips are being considered for September/October 2024......and ........March/April of 2025. Would be great to have you come along. More details on this matter in a future video 👍

@winchester92stevebrook44

2 ай бұрын

@@bankruptpensioner Actually this time I'm going with Easy Rider Tenerife [another Adam], I previously rode Mount Teide with them on a Springer Softail Harley.

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

@@winchester92stevebrook44 I have see this Adam, a great chap. Met him at one of the restaurants on Teide with his Harley. Enjoy the trip in June 👍

Richard, you're so close to 2k subs. Lets go people sub to his channel as it's excellent!

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Sean 👍

Ho man, you have to work a little on reducing the wind blast from your sound in the video, it is quite loud. It’s manageable on the video editor, I imagine . It takes some effort but adds a lot of quality to the final result 👍🏻

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Hey Fernando, thanks for the kick in the butt 😆. It is comments like yours that raises the quality of my editing. You are right!!! I have looked in the editor that I am using (VideoProc vLogger) and yes, there is a denoise function (took me an hour to find) 👍. I have just had a quick look at this function and it does reduce the hiss of the wind. Next videos, I will be using this function to reduce the wind noise. Thank you ever so much to raise the quality of my editing. The kick in the butt was most welcome 👍

@Fernando90054

2 ай бұрын

@@bankruptpensionerThat wasn’t the intention😂 After all with the investment that we do, of time, money and learning by living the situations, the achievements that we accomplish are great. When I started watching motorcycle videos, years ago, the quality was questionable. Today, things are different, but the wind noise, still is a reasonable enemy of a video production. To ear clearly the sound of the engine of this beautiful machines and at the same time to listen a clear speech and narrative of the video subject, by live voice, still is a job of niche, technical expertise of knowledge and means. But what I pointed seemed something that is manageable by the Editing software, and regulation of mic settings , normally available for this purpose. The video is ok but can be bettered, eventually, as you say, is time consuming but it’s an enhancement at our reach 👌🏻

Did you ever try the T100 because so many like Mr D and the Old Man think it's the "sweet spot" and it's much cheaper. Love your white helmet, since being knocked off my bike by some women who said she didn't see me, i always now use a white, flip up, helmet.

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

Hi Ian, I had the SE instance of the Bonneville, and had this in the UK and when I lived in Qatar. I think I have had about 4 or 5 in total over the years. Great bike. And such a great bike that I thought the t120 would be just as good, and it is. I do love the 865's and they are perfect in their own space. Great price and great weight. The LS2 helmet is good, a bit overpriced but still good. Like most flipups, noisy but one gets used to that.

Why Tenerife? isn't this the place that doesn't want (UK) tourist's? I have to say, what's wrong with a nice jolly around Wales/Scotland? Regards.

@paulrendell8797

2 ай бұрын

In a word, weather! All the stuff in the media about Spain and the Spanish islands is mostly a lot of media hype. They want the tourist, the whole of the economy in Tenerife relies on tourism. Without tourism, no jobs. What they are slightly irked about is property developers just building for foreign buyers and a lack of rental properties for locals because landlords make more money out of renting to tourists. It's the same in the UK in Wales, Scotland and Cornwall. No properties for local people because of people buying 2nd homes which are sitting there empty for 6 months of the year.

@AlienBumProbe

2 ай бұрын

I’ve been a biking trip to Tenerife recently and I didn’t experience any anti tourist sentiment. The riding is amazing and you don’t have to worry about the weather.

@bankruptpensioner

2 ай бұрын

hi BB, this is a really good point. Firstly, the Tenerife thing with tourists is simply media hype. I assume some locals do not appreicate tourism however, these are few and far. I never noticed anything on this subject. Next point. Nothing wrong with a jolly to Wales or Scotland, and we can do this however! And bear with my thoughts on this!! And, thell me your thoughts!! Here we go. In the UK, Europe and across the globe, the number of lone men and women is on the rise. Assume they have bikes. Riding locally is no major challenge but often becomes a lonely ride. Riding abroad will, for some, be a stretch too far to get on the bike, riding from Manchester to the Alps let's say. However, going as a planned group to an Island that has been tested, and with a supplier (Tenerife on Triumph) that has been tested, allows 'us' to arrange a holiday solution that gets them in the nice weather, direct access to great roads and, most importantly, be in a like-minded group who want to ride and have fun together. I am in a fortunate position where I have a low number of riders I can go away with (Mark, Andy, Charlie). If it wasn't for my friends, I would be going away by myself - and potentially not going away at all due to the thought of being alone. The ride in Tenerife is not for a collection of lonely people (and there are many nowadays in the UK - I was one at one point and know what its like) but to get like minded people together to enjoy the weather, the roads, breakfast, evening meal, cigarettes, having a pee at the side of the road, politically incorrect jokes all the way, and just having a good time together. Does this make sense? Please, if I am wrong, let me know. Do we need to arrange a ride to Wales now the weather is warming up??? Thoughts?

T120 is a perfect bike that does everything reasonably well without providing the rider without any excitement whatsoever.

@cetdac3

2 ай бұрын

Think that's a Harley your talking about?🤣