Service Department, Pure European, Ft Lauderdale. Dear Hannah,
I took the Bonneville out for a test run this afternoon after I got the bike trailered home. I installed the windshield and top case prior to a quick spin on my "test track" in the Keys back country. I'm glad to report that even at 80mph I could sense no wobbles or anomalies.
I am delighted with the way you took care of my problem, restored my battered motorcycle to me in such condition it is difficult to realise this is a Bonneville that slid down Highway One on it's side five weeks ago. The paintwork is perfect and the few scratches evident elsewhere don't seem out of place on a daily rider with 26,810 miles on the clock.
Thanks for all your hard work and that of Jason and Lucho who put everything back together for me. And with no hassles!
Considering I spent less than a grand on accident repair (plus the three hundred and fifty for the front brake replacement) I think I got out of this mess very lightly.
Cheers,
Michael.
6 comments:
Looks good and the top case doesn't look like a weber grill like some :)
From the front with the windshield if I squint my eyes, it almost looks like a sportster.
-Peace
Dear Conch:
Congratulations on getting your Bonnieville back, and for getting up to 80 miles per hour. Two major events in one day! The bike looks beautiful, though it appears to be tach-free again. No matter. A tach is only important if you ride aggressively enough -- and in the kind of terrain -- that supports a good blast of speed.
Did you hear a little tap-tap noise as the needle in the speedometer hit the pin on the far end of 80 miles per hour?
Good luck with your machine again. I think you got cleanly away from this incident pretty much scott-free too. Watch the road (occasionally). I leave on a seven-day road trip next Monday morning. I will be Tennessee-bound for a week.
Fondest regards,
Jack "r" Toad
The highest speed limit in the Keys is 55mph which with Florida's "it's okay to drive 5mph over the limit" law you still need to be discreet to go over 65, if you prefer to be low key. There had bene a concern that the front wheel got knocked out of true and could produce a weave, but not that I saw. It doesn't sound like a sporster either.
I hear Tennessee has wild weather warnings out?
Bring back - Bring back - Bring back my Bonnie to me...
It's not so much the destination anymore, but the ride that we fondly remember.
Keep on posting! Enjoy!
RICHW
Conchscooter:
I think we are all glad to see you happy again. You need to invite us all over for the welcoming home party & cake. Your Bonnie is looking very good indeed.
bob
bobskoot: wet coast scootin
It's looking more and more like a Japanese sport tourer, don't you think?
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