2006 Triumph Bonneville

SMT920K156J250684

Clear

I am selling my baby. I've kept it meticulously maintained and kept detailed records. It has no leaks or issues, and it won't need anything repaired or replaced anywhere in the near future. It has 45,000 miles on it, which may seem like a lot, but for these new Triumphs, that's just broken in. Almost all of the miles are from freeway commuting, so nothing will be wearing out for a long time. Motorcycles are meant to be ridden, and if they're not, seals crack, oil turns to sludge, fuel turns to varnish, and break lines go bad, etc... For a seven year old bike, you don't want something with only 10,000 miles on it. These new Triumph motors are extremely reliable. There are a lot out there with well over 150,000 miles, and the bikes out there that have done that many miles are still running strong. If you keep riding them, and keep on top of oil changes and other routine maintenance and checks, they will go forever. You hear of some motors from 2005 and earlier with a couple of specific engine problems, but they worked all of them out by 2006 and you just don't hear of these bikes breaking down after the 2005 models. This bike has been my only vehicle since I bought it in 2009 with 12,000 miles on it, and has never given me any trouble other than the regulator/rectifier going out, which I replaced with a virtually indestructible MOSFET R/R. I did my homework before I bought it and picked this year specifically over all the others because I wanted a carbureted model with the more sleek tank and clip on handlebars (pre 2008/2009) and I didn't want to deal with the engine failures of 2005 and 2004. The pre-2008 models have other advantages as well in terms of modifications like lowering the gauges and the ability to change the tank badges. I've done a lot of tasteful and efficient modifications since I bought it. Too many to list, but to name a few:D&D Mufflers (These have a great sound and are loud, though not Harley loud, and they are the best for performance)Lowered gaugesStainless steel instrument cups (still have original black plastic cups)Blue LED instrument lights and high power LED idiot lights (the stock ones are not visible in daylight)Ignition moved to right side.CNC machined 6 position adjustable Billet break and clutch leversBar end mirrorsBillet front foot pegsRear Fender EliminatedLow profile LED Turn signals and Break LightsStebel Nautilus Horn (very loud, the original could not be heard on the interstate)Air Box Gutted, turned into storage area, and Uni Pod filters installed for maximum airflow. I have a stock air box and filter on hand, and extra carb jets.Air Injectors removedStock Voltage Regulator replaced with high output/ highly efficient MOSFET regulator/rectifier and beefed up wiring. The stock R/R is a piece of junk and has a short lifespan (killed a battery and left me stranded). The MOSFET will keep a healthy charge on your battery and last a lifetime. This was an expensive little mod, but well worth it.19 tooth sprocket to better utilize the power increase of the exhaust and air intake mods, and make freeway cruising more relaxed.Heritage tank badges (these are impossible to find anymore and are a fortune when you do)Front Master cylinder replaced with identical MC but with a larger bore. I found the stock front break too grabby and easy to lock under emergency breaking. The larger bore is much more controllable (I have the stock part too).Avon Roadrider Tires are near new and have little wear - these are a big improvement over the stock tires.Battery is less than a year old and should last several moreBreak pads are in good shape and have lots of miles left on them.Rotors have been tested for warpage with a dial indicator and there was none. They are still plenty thick and without any deep grooves. Should last at least another 50,000 milesBreak fluid flushed at regular intervals.I've checked the valve clearances every 10,000 - 12,000 miles and they have always been within spec. In fact, the clearances really haven't changed at all, and I wouldn't be surprised if they never need to be adjusted.Fork oil was changed and flushed last year. Fork Seals show no signs of wear, dry rot, cracks or leaking.Oil changed at regular intervals with fully synthetic (records kept). Next oil change in another 1,500 miles or so.The bike has been dropped once in the rain when someone did something stupid in their car. The bike and I were both fine, but you can see some light abrasion on the right side engine cover, which would be easily polished out (I have an extra gasket to do it, but it hasn't bothered me enough to get around to it) or replaced with another cover for cheap. The Tank suffered a quarter sized dent on the right side at the corner of the "T." ( You can view this small dent in the last photo where the outside contour of the dent has been signified by the dashed line) It is very difficult to see in person unless you're looking for it, and it doesn't show up well in photographs. Unfortunately, the ugly Napoleon bar end mirror that Triumph put on there for the original owner hit the tank when it went down. If the ding bothered you, clean tanks show up on ebay regularly for around $300, and even dented ones usually sell for around $250, so it would be a pretty inexpensive swap. There was no frame damage or anything. That was 12,000 miles ago and the bike is still as stable and planted as ever. The right muffler got a little scratched as well, which is why I decided to paint them with the high heat matt black paint, which looks great, and I wish I'd done it sooner.I've added some detail pictures of the small tank dent and the scratches on the right engine cover. The drop was before I added the different tank badges, and the new ones do cover up one corner of the dent, and generally make it less noticeable.The original checkered stripes have been covered with flat black vinyl striping. Easily removed or changed to a different color.I hate to sell this bike, and I'd planned to keep it indefinitely, but I've decided I need a car, and financially, I can only have one vehicle right now. Feel free to contact me with any questions. I can be reached by email or by phone at (415) 722 - 06 Eight Four. $4,650 firm, in cash, rather than paypal to keep the cost a little lower for the buyer. I will require a $500 deposit within 48 hours, but if you are not satisfied with the bike when you come to pay the balance and pick it up, I will refund your deposit. I'm offering this bike at a lower priced due to the fact that it has more miles than most and the tiny dent on the tank. As I mentioned before though, this bike is still like new mechanically and the cosmetic issues are very minor.James