Reader Ride. A rare 1971 T120RV, a 5 speed Bonneville.

This in from Dogtown Cycles.  They write:

A rare T120RV, a 5 speed Bonneville from 1971 with matching engine and frame numbers. The T120RV was released in the US in 1972, to permit Triumph to use them in American Motorcycle Association production-based racing.  But a few were imported in late model year 1971.  In order to race, all bikes had to be made and sold to the public in the same basic form as they would be raced. To meet this requirement Triumph had to produce and sell 200 of them before they qualified.

The Engine/Frame number, T120RV GE25619 is coded as follows:  The 'T120R denotes this is a 650cc Bonneville, 'R' for a road bike, the 'V' five speed. The first 'G' in the engine and frame number represents June and the 'E' is for 1971 production.  As you can see it has the original and correct Triumph logo printed behind the engine serial number, for 1969 and later models.

With the exception of the stamping on the engine case, there were no external differences between the 4- and 5-speeds. They had the same final drive ratios and sprockets, and the 5-speeds were significantly quicker.

This bike has been completely rebuilt with less than 100 miles since. The engine was thoroughly gone through with a new valve job, guides, rings (std.), main & rod bearings (std.), gaskets, seals,etc. HPC coated TT pipes with removeable internal baffles. It was upgraded with a 1973 disc brake front end with resurfaced rotor, new seals/fluid and polished lower legs.  New Marzocchi shocks at the rear. It has like-new  4.00 x 19 Street Tracker tires front and rear on excellent original rims and spokes.

Reader Ride. A rare 1971 T120RV, a 5 speed Bonneville.

This in from Dogtown Cycles.  They write:

A rare T120RV, a 5 speed Bonneville from 1971 with matching engine and frame numbers. The T120RV was released in the US in 1972, to permit Triumph to use them in American Motorcycle Association production-based racing.  But a few were imported in late model year 1971.  In order to race, all bikes had to be made and sold to the public in the same basic form as they would be raced. To meet this requirement Triumph had to produce and sell 200 of them before they qualified.

The Engine/Frame number, T120RV GE25619 is coded as follows:  The 'T120R denotes this is a 650cc Bonneville, 'R' for a road bike, the 'V' five speed. The first 'G' in the engine and frame number represents June and the 'E' is for 1971 production.  As you can see it has the original and correct Triumph logo printed behind the engine serial number, for 1969 and later models.

With the exception of the stamping on the engine case, there were no external differences between the 4- and 5-speeds. They had the same final drive ratios and sprockets, and the 5-speeds were significantly quicker.

This bike has been completely rebuilt with less than 100 miles since. The engine was thoroughly gone through with a new valve job, guides, rings (std.), main & rod bearings (std.), gaskets, seals,etc. HPC coated TT pipes with removeable internal baffles. It was upgraded with a 1973 disc brake front end with resurfaced rotor, new seals/fluid and polished lower legs.  New Marzocchi shocks at the rear. It has like-new  4.00 x 19 Street Tracker tires front and rear on excellent original rims and spokes.

Honda RC162 Replica.

Honda RC162 Replica.

Motorcycle Boots For Protection and Fashion

Riding on to a motorcycle would mean having your feet resting on the foot peg for quite some time. This is probably the reason why getting the right pair of motorcycle boots for any rider is very important.

Most people would think that these boots were created with the intention of making them a fashion statement. However, most bikers or motorcycle enthusiasts know that they are there primarily for safety and convenience.

While the motorcycle helmets are created to give protection to the head, the boots on the other hand, are there to protect the feet. Regular boots would not do, as they might not have been produced as a protective gear. If you are a budding motorcyclist, make sure that you get specifically the motorcycle boots because the boot manufacturer designed them in such a way that they will give not only protection to bikers but also comfort.

There are several reasons why it is essential for a biker to use these boots but the most common is to avoid you from being burned from the heat that is coming out from the exhaust pipes of the bike. The durability of these motorcycle boots will help a lot every time your foot touches the ground whenever you are maneuvering the bike to a stop. Regular boots would most likely be damaged easily with the friction.

While these boots are primarily made for practical reasons, top boot manufacturers are creative enough to incorporate fashion into each pair without sacrificing its efficiency. This is the reason why there is a wide variety of motorcycle boots that are offered to consumers. They come in different colors, cuts and designs. The rugged working boots has come a long way and with the help of technology, they have become not only functional but fashionable too.

Today, you will see even the non-bikers grabbing a pair of boots meant for motorcycling. It has also become increasingly popular with women as it has become a fashion statement to some of them. More people are becoming aware of the kind of comfort it offers to the user. Compared with regular boots, boot designers are acutely aware that they need to put more emphasis on the comfort factor as the feet stays at the foot peg for so long during a motorcycle ride.

Motorcycle boots makes riding easier for the riders. Instead of getting sore feet at the end of the day, the right pair of boots will make sure that it will be comfortable during the ride. Some of them even has extended lower heel for easy maneuvering.

Aside from leather, other materials like metal and plastic are also used to make sure that the feet will get the utmost protection from all kinds of outdoor elements and if in case an accident will happen. It is a smart choice for bikers to get a pair of these boots.

Browse over different designs online so you will have an idea on what to get. There is no need to rush to the nearest shoe store as you can enjoy the benefits of online shopping.

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