20,000 miles on a Triumph Bonneville T120.

[@Bearded.Wonder]

It might be hard to explain but it's easy to understand. Thanks for the video, Matt. Here's to 20,000 more miles.

[@michaelpopelka1483]

In my 79 years on this planet I’ve owned and loved and waved goodbye to 25 motorcycles. My present bike is a 2020 T120 and it looks like it’ll be one for the long haul, hopefully still rideable when (and if) I hit 90😎. Your 20,000 miles is a testament to what I hope to experience in the future, so you have to keep on riding and posting in order to keep all of us Triumph fan boys in the loop😄 Thanks for the info and video.

[@ClassicRides]

I think you’ll still be chugging the miles away on your T120 when you hit 90, but I imagine I’ll need to retire my one a bit before I hit 90 though 😁. I came late to motorcycles so it’s inspiring to see there’s chaps like yourself with a few more years on than me still riding, keep going sir 👏🏻

[@naughtybikertv]

Outstanding! You are my inspiration. I am 62 and have been riding motor cycles since I was 12. 50 years. I am striving to reach 80 on two wheels but I'll take what the good lord gives me. Bravo to you.

[@AMVision-dy9ds]

Besides that the Bonneville T120 is just a great motorcycle, this video is made very cinematic with great color editing, perfect cuts, poetic text. A pleasure to watch. Congrats to this!

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you, glad you liked it 🙏🏻

[@MichaelAbbott-z9r]

Wonderful video and narrative. I’m a very satisfied owner of a 2018 T120 with a little over 21K miles. Rather than getting into my own assessment of my experience with this beautiful, classic motorcycle, suffice it to say you touched on all those features regarding quality, fit, finish, performance , etc. very well. I’m 72 years young and have ridden a variety of motorcycles of all types for 42 years. A big fan of sport bikes over the years, it was time to give my aging body a break. The T120 meets my needs with style, comfort and ample power. Thanks for telling your story; I am a kindred spirit.

[@ClassicRides]

It’s hard to imagine anyone not liking a T120, a great everyman bike and looks great too 👌

[@mikecook1240]

I think I told you before but watching your channel made me buy a T120. Cannot wait to hit 20k. Thanks Matt and Merry Christmas.

[@ClassicRides]

Glad to have been part of it Mike 🏍️💨 Merry Christmas to you too 🎄🎅🏻🎄

[@neilcousineau4956]

If you love the bike and it’s reliable, keep the bike and keep going. I clocked 125,000 km on my 37 year old motorcycle this year. Cheers form southern Georgian Bay Ontario Canada

[@ClassicRides]

That's an incredible distance Neil, truly inspiring to those of who want to keep riding the same bike for as long as possible.

[@zteburner5882]

Which bike?

[@jerhughes500]

A mini clubman, an Alfa Romeo 156, a 1974 VW Westfalia and a Triumph T120. Four vehicles, out of many over the last 40 years, I’ve been lucky enough to own. The only ones that gave me that ‘feeling’ when driving/riding them. I know exactly what you mean about a bond. I’ll have another T120 one day, soon hopefully, and I can’t wait to make more memories on it. Great video as always Matt, best wishes.

[@ClassicRides]

I’m with you there, my minis & spitfire’s were the only cars I formed a bond with. It’s a quality not many vehicles have, but a Bonneville has it in spades I reckon. Hope you have a great holiday period Jer 🎄

[@bullitt1317]

OK Matt. This has to be your best vid to date. Brought a bit of a tear to my eye. Touching love story with your bike. I honestly can’t believe you two have 20K miles together. Don’t you ever spend a day apart? 😮

[@ClassicRides]

Oh the never ending rain is making sure we spend plenty of time apart this year 😁

[@BlackThor15]

Motorcycle ownership, passion and freedom explained in 5m of pure bliss! And what a soundtrack too!! Saved to watch it again and again later on, brilliant, simply brilliant, thank you Matt!!

[@ClassicRides]

You're always kind with your words Nelio, glad you enjoyed 🙏🏻

[@BlackThor15]

@@ClassicRides Matt, their only a truthful compliment to your amazing work. Hopefully, 1 day we meet each other on the road and I'll tell them in person. In the meantime have a great Xmas with all your loved ones, stay safe and may 2024 brings you lots of joy, amazing rides towards the next 20.000 Km, and off course amazing inspiring videos too! 👍👍

[@ClassicRides]

@@BlackThor15thanks Nelio, wishing you & your family a great Christmas & New Year 🎄

[@liammorris4851]

Keep them coming Matt. I'm really at a crossroads with bikes at the moment and there's an increasing draw to the T120, slowing down and appreciating the small things.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Liam, the great thing about the T120 is it’s great for pottering around on, but there’s plenty of power just below the surface if you want it, it’s the best of both worlds.

[@aidanreilly5469]

I’m here watching for the same reasons. Thinking of downsizing from my GS and a T120 is looking like a contender. That said, I’ve never ridden one. Yet.

[@svTIARA]

Come over to the Dark Side; we have Harleys. :)

[@ClassicRides]

@@aidanreilly5469 I suspect it might feel a little small after a GS, but it's hard not to like them 🙂

[@ClassicRides]

@@svTIARA different strokes for different folks 🙂

[@shayanderson4935]

I second that, great video…Thank you for posting. Brings back many memories and those not yet experienced.

[@ClassicRides]

So glad you liked it 👍🏻

[@houltmac]

Another beautiful video. It’s making me so sad I can’t go out on my Guzzi right now. It has the same feeling as the T120, a classic feeling. I love how you love the bike, and the feeling. Here’s to many more than another 20,000 miles.

[@garyfletcher1374]

Glad to hear your going on ..... together '.....

[@ClassicRides]

So am I 😁

[@jvl4832]

I guess you could call this ˋ bike bonding ´, a feeling of attachment bikers have for their machines. A wonderful video probing the core of a biker’s soul. Well done.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks, I think there's only certain bikes and cars that are able to do this, I've had a number of Mini's and they were all the same way too, whereas my normal 'modern' cars I didn't really care about. Strange how that works.

[@MrBeracah]

Hi Matt really enjoying your videos. Just bye the way passed 40K on my Varadero and only recently changed the chain and sprockets, and the head stock bearings, and first change of the brake discs pads, 4 sets of tyres. From new regular 44 mpg, now with more miles on the engine regularly doing 52+ mpg. Valve clearances checked at 20 and recently at 40k and still good. Keep the videos coming.

[@ClassicRides]

That's workhorse of a bike, glad to hear it's serving you well 👍🏻

[@Mac_okee]

What a lovely and heartwarming story, thanks for sharing ❤

[@ClassicRides]

You’re very welcome 🙏

[@CunoWiederhold]

Great video! I liked and subscribed! As I age (65 now) I am reaching a point where my Harley Davidson Fat-Bob will be too heavy for me to motor around. At 750 American Lbs. I'm looking to downsize in weight. I have always liked Triumph Motorcycles and I think the T-120 could be a perfect fit. British engineering is awesome and very thoughtful. You can't miss with a modern-day classic like yours! Keep up with the great work!

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks, glad you liked the video. I think you’d certainly find a Bonneville a bit more manageable than your Fat-Bob, still plenty of power when you want it though 🙂

[@dalegreen5390]

Nice video the T120 has a soul I’ve never had with any other bike .It’s like a friend your share the good and the bad times with but its always there with you . Your old parts are fairing up well to. Merry Christmas

[@ClassicRides]

It’s good to hear her old parts are still going strong 😁 Merry Christmas Dale, I hope you and your family have a great holiday period 🎄

[@chrismccallum8740]

Best ad for Triumph ever!

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Chris, if only they’d pay me 😁

[@bonvivant869]

Inspiring! I've been riding for 55 years, mostly on Hondas then Beemers. But I found my soul mate with my 2022 T120 Black Goldline! To my sensibilities this bike is motorcycle perfection. I've only logged 5k so far but your video juiced me. Well done!

[@ClassicRides]

Glad to hear you found my video useful, the T120 is truly a special bike!

[@Sandro-vx3yx]

A wonderful calming video with very good words. Merry Christmas!

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Sandro, Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄

[@philplautz923]

Yes, thank you for the most wonderful videos . I can honestly say your videos reminded me that I “needed” a Triumph Bonneville T120 . Tho I have other bikes returning to a Bonneville brought me full circle. Funny how life unfolds.

[@ClassicRides]

Glad to have been part of your journey back to a Bonneville Phil 🙂

[@stevezahn8056]

I really enjoy your videos. There very relaxing to watch. I ride a 1998 Harley Softail heritage Springer that I bought from the original owner with 2900 miles on it. 9 years and 57000 miles later, it has some road scars and been through a few sets of tires. But it’s my best friend. We will be together till one of us rides off into the sunset. 20000 miles is just the beginning. Here to 20000 more.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Steve, glad you’ve been enjoying the videos. It’s nice to see I’m not the only person who’s committed to their bike, I hope you both have many more miles ahead of you 🙏

[@pc8848]

Very good movie ! Very good pictures, and the rest - pure quality. Thank’s !! And greatings from Poland👍

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you 🙏 Glad to hear you liked the video.

[@briansummers5389]

First time I've watched one of your videos,it was brilliant now subscribed.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Brian, glad you liked it and glad to have you onboard 👍🏻

[@egv987]

I started my journey with my brand new Bonnie in Jet Black some days ago and hope, that I will look back on many thousands of wonderfull miles together one day, as you did. I like your videos and they inspired me, to change the bike and get a T120. Thanx!

[@ClassicRides]

Glad to have been a small part in your decision to get a T120, I’m sure you’ll have loads of great adventures together 👍

[@garyfletcher1374]

I always feel a little better for watching.......

[@ClassicRides]

Glad to have helped 👍🏻

[@bonnytrippler2966]

As usual, a beautiful edit Matt. I empathise with the owner/bike bond thing: it gets us all. I have a 2015 Bonnie T100 Black Edition that I've had from new and will never sell because it's part of my story.

[@ClassicRides]

That’s what I like to hear, the throwaway culture of getting a new bike every two or three years always feels a little cold to me. Glad to hear you’re sticking with your Bonnie.

[@scottydog4115]

Excellent video.

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you liked it 🙏

[@JoRich653]

I just bought a 2024 t120 black in June and rode it around quite a bit and what a joy it is to ride the motorcycle. Next year, I am preparing to do some long distance touring and I am not hearing a great many encouraging views on comfort especially with the wind being a major factor as a detriment. Now, I am almost considering uograding to a cruiser leaning more towards an R18. Many say that I could install a windshield and I am the kind of person who does not believe in installing things that the motorcycle did not intend to carry and add to the overall aesthetics. This leaves me in a state of dilemma also windering if the extra torque on cruisers make all the difference to touring or if the T120 would suffice.

[@ClassicRides]

Other than the annoyance of not being able to fix punctures at the side of the road, in my opinion the T120 is a perfect touring bike. Personally I don't find the wind to be an issue and there's more than enough torque available at any speed to keep anyone happy.

[@JoRich653]

@@ClassicRides thank you for taking the time to respond! It's a wonderful motorcycle and never fails to make me smile each time I ride it. Your answer is encouraging and I can't wait to get on it and tour next season. Ride safe!

[@markpinnington1723]

Fantastic film Matt. Couldn't agree more regarding the Bonneville. Looking forward to watching more adventures in the new year. Thanks so much for sharing 🙏

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Mark, glad you liked it 🙏

[@davidberry2410]

Loved that Matt. Loyalty ❤

[@ClassicRides]

She deserves it 👍

[@manchesterphotos]

Feel the same about my 2013 T100 now at 21,788 miles. Been riding many different bikes for over 40 years. She's a keeper.

[@ClassicRides]

I salute your loyalty sir 🫡

[@sdr6950]

The English Countryside is so beautiful to see; I hope to go back there some day. Greetings from the USA and safe travels on your next 20,000 miles.

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you, I hope to get over and ride in the US some day, the grass is always greener 🙂

[@gnarlybadger690]

Enjoyed watching, listening and considering the past 3 years on my Austrian 2 wheel travelling companion. Completely different machine to yours but thought about in the same way. Thanks for sharing and here’s to many more MotoCamp adventures

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks mate, we all have different bikes but our connection to them is the same. Hope you have a great new year ahead 🏍️💨

[@jacekkubiak2913]

I've watched this vid about 50 times in the past few days. Subscribed and watched some others from your channel. This is motorcycle asmr 😅 I love the ones with narration, you have a great, calm voice. I'm on a verge of starting my motorcycle journey and t120 bonnevile seems like a perfect fit for me. Keep up great work!

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks for the sub, glad to have you on board! I'm sure you'll enjoy a T120 as much as I do mine, it's an almost perfect bike for all types of riding 👌🏻

[@thebingleywheeler]

More stunning videography Matt and a great insight into the lived experience of riding a modern Classic 😊👍🏻

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you sir 🙏

[@trevorbrooks813]

Pretty much how I feel about my Ducati Scrambler 800 after 30,000 miles in a similar time frame. Nice video, thanks for posting.

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Fifthstone1]

Thsnks for this wonderful video! Pure emotions while watching it. That’s called art! Bravo!

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you 🙏

[@Dave65.]

I’ve only recently found your channel, and an excellent one it is too. Love the classic relaxed feel to it. Keep up the good work.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Dave, glad to have you onboard 🙌

[@samhill3496]

Good vid Matt. That well could be my next bike. I rode Bonnie's back in the late 60's and early 70's. I love the classic dependable design and size. One can go a lot of places with one in comfort with full gear of distance. A lot of accessories for travel such as your luggage. All in classic guise. Ever come to USA let me know. I live in the mountains of south east Kentucky. Great riding abounds in my yard, Happy Holidays

[@ClassicRides]

Riding in the US is on my “One Day” list 👍 I always think if Ted Simon rode around the world on an older, less reliable version of my bike, then I should be able to go anywhere on mine.

[@IAMDENRIDEPOV]

a great motorbike. Hope it and you will accompany each other on the next adventures

[@ClassicRides]

My T120 will be around for a long time yet.

[@Claego]

This is like a bike commercial for the T120 lol good stuff man

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks, if only Triumph would pay me a commission on sales I’d be set!

[@pbaddict1a]

Beautiful video. Very well done. I've a 2005 T100 Black. I feel that you having had to replace shocks, chains, and brakes at 20k is pretty poor reliability. Mine has just 7,000 on it, and I've had to replace a coil, and then a year later an ignition module. There is nothing like the feel, simple beauty and style of these bikes, but the reliability has its depressing moments. It's like dating a club dancer. Beautiful and exotic, but you never know for sure if she's taking you home... My FJR1300 is the other end of the spectrum...not as pretty, a bit bulky, but always reliable and an amazing ride as well. Thanks for your work sharing this art with us.

[@ClassicRides]

Glad to hear you liked the video, but I would disagree with you saying the bike has poor reliability. I could've done a better job at adding a bit of context to some of the changes and they were not all because of premature failure; and the way I totted up the amounts wasn't all that consistent. So I think changing the brake pads and chain once at around 17k miles is totally fine. The shocks were aftermaket and Hagon themselves said they were surprised they'd failed. The tyres are another story as genuine replacements from wear were actually few. All in I've never had any worry about the reliability of the bike, I wouldn't have kept it this long if I had 🙂

[@pbaddict1a]

As I understand it the newer ones are more reliable. My placing 700 plus dollars to ignition system parts(at 3000 mi or so and around 6,000 mi) that should last a lifetime has me a little wary. I do love my Triumph.

[@projectbiker]

Hi Matt, I was recommended to your channel by Simon from the Reel Riders Podcast and wow, what a recommendation. This is such well crafted filmmaking, you should be very proud. Looking forward to the next 20,000 miles!

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks, I’ll take that as a huge compliment as I just watched some of your videos and they’re incredibly well put together. KZbin needs more creators of your calibre I reckon 👏🏻

[@IanClarke-bi3se]

Great film matt good to see the 120 heading back down the original parts road Fork gators are a must for all year riding for sure She's really in very good condition well done

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Ian, yes I realised the moment I cut the original gaiters off that I’d made a mistake 🤦 But hopefully it’s all sorted now and ready for future adventures.

[@svTIARA]

Beautiful work again. And thanks for showing us how to film bikes. I borrowed some of your techniques & cobbled together a short ride film of my own. Cheers from the US!

[@ClassicRides]

Glad to have been of help in your own video making 🙂

[@waltermatthews1155]

Nicely done, just clocked 6k in just over a year on my Meteor 350, or should I say 6 thousand smiles, understand the bonding when parted with my VFR 750 I gave it a kiss, like saying bye to a friend amazing times together.

[@ClassicRides]

Must have been a sad moment when you met her go, not sure I have it in me to ever give Silvie up 😁

[@thomasbuckley34]

Great video as always. You manage to convey the spirit of motorcycling, keep it up please

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Thomas, I certainly will 👍

[@JLo1960]

You summed up exactly why we ride motorbikes Matt. I've ridden loads of bikes in my 63 years on this planet, some great, some less so. My current is a 22 year old R1100RT which I'll never sell. It's a little worn but like a favourite old pair of shoes, it's comfortable and comforting. Great video as always. Ride safe. 👍

[@ClassicRides]

I hope I’m still riding Silvie in 22 years!

[@Trev350]

Exquisite piece of work. You take things to another level. Love your channel.

[@ClassicRides]

Kind of you to say, glad you like the videos 👍

[@Zed_Solo_RS]

I didn’t even start riding until I was 52, and that was less than a year ago. My current and first bike is a 2022 Street Twin 900. Other bikes catch my eye and my fancy, but I always come back to what the upgrade will definitely be, and that is a T120, hopefully this summer.

[@ClassicRides]

If nothing else you’ll definitely enjoy the extra power 🏍️💨

[@thelaterider.1046]

Hello Matt,glad to see the silver dagger back on the road,Merry Christmas to you and yours,Ride safe in 2024.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks so much, I'm glad she's back on the road too! Hope you and your family have a great Christmas and New Year 🎄

[@liamfisher4191]

Summed up perfectly. My little bonny is so gorgeous, scars etc ....just like us all .

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Liam!

[@DavidSmith-ve5kj]

Thanks for posting Matt, I own a Ultra Classic HD, BMW K1600 Grand America and My T120. Love love my Triumph.

[@ClassicRides]

That’s a great line up David!

[@rramirrezz]

i absolutely love your atmospheric videos and your most adorable t120. i wish you a merry christmas and a glorious year 2024 with your iron beauty.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Onkel, I hope you & your family have a great Christmas and a brilliant New Year 🎄

[@mightymaule]

Outstanding. Continue on you journey together. Ride safe. 👍👍

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks 🙏

[@heuve077]

Beautifull review of a romance with your bike. Although I ride a Harley i do love the Triumph also. It’s the classic look, your video shows the love of a long distance relation in time and travels. That’s where the bike is made for. A true Triumph Bonneville honour 👍🏼👍🏼🇱🇺

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Nico, I feel as though Harley and Triumph owners develop a bond with their bikes in a way that’s hard to with other manufacturers. They’re our adventuring companions, not just a tool to get from A to B.

[@schiffrinlalo154]

Encore de très belles images de la campagne anglaise en hiver, le bruit discret du moteur de la T120 et ta voix apaisante complète cette vidéo... Bonnes fêtes de fin d'année et Happy Christmas... salut de Provence... (France)

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you. I hope you have a great Christmas and New Year too 🎄

[@guyrose2239]

Evocative…you have to ride to “get it” I surely do … many thanks

[@steveplumbob41]

I have 2017 street scrambler 34,000 miles keep meaning to do a video like yours on how to maintain the bike and keep it going to last longer

[@ClassicRides]

That’s a strong effort Steve, I for one would like to see how folk maintain their higher mileage bikes 👍

[@steveplumbob41]

cheers m8 Just follow your manual 10,000 miles interval,If oil not black @ 5,000 I don't change. fully synthetic oil last much longer. oil chain weekly and adjust @ 500 miles brake pads won't last 10,000 check at 5,000 miles `and change if nesasery and then normal service at shop

[@DelCotton]

Poetry. Superb.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Del 🙏

[@jabjab1010]

As usual, great video. Happy Holidays Matt!

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you, happy holidays to you too 🎄

[@andrewewan624]

Always a quality production video Have a great Christmas 🎄..and super 2024

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Andrew, Merry Christmas to you too 🎄

[@abdulhafidelabbar4594]

I’m impressed with all your videos but this last one has touched the hart and soul , excellent work my friend, keep em going and we’re waiting for the next 20000mi and more, merry Christmas and happy new year. - I’m a Harley rider all my life , you got me thinking of buying T120 ( seriously) Now I have - 1999 heritage ( EVO) 2014 softail slim 2017 Electra glide Trike

[@ClassicRides]

That's a lot of Harley's, I'm sure one little Triumph wouldn't step on their toes too much 😁 Merry Christmas to you too, hope you have a good New Year as well.

[@Redfox_UK]

Great video to watch, well done Matt. For someone who’s never ridden a motorbike before, this video serves to be the reason why I should. Enjoy life and many more happy years riding 👌🏻😌

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks David, I highly recommend getting out on two wheels 🏍💨

[@francescoburroni7625]

awesome video! You made me want to get going now! Happy holidays Matt! Francesco

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Francesco, glad you liked it! Hope you have a great holiday period 🎄

[@MH-nr2wo]

I immediately recognised the layby even though its missing a pile of tyres and bin bags

[@ClassicRides]

I think the wind blew most of the crap down the hill. It’s such a great spot for photos but always, always makes me mad that people fly tip there.

[@williamloynes4235]

Brilliant Matt…..the man and his machine described perfectly 😊 Love T120’s, looking forward to using my classic rides panniers in the new year!

[@ClassicRides]

I hope you have some great adventures together and the bags serve you well. I’m just waiting for this infernal rain to stop so I can get out again ⛈️

[@garrypepperman]

Lovely video Matt , merry Christmas to you

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks, Merry Christmas to you too 🙏🎄

[@1RiverWalker]

Matt, as always a beautiful film and thank you for taking us along with you. Stay safe and Merry Christmas, happy holidays to you and your family.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Bob, glad you liked it. Wishing you and your family a great holiday period 🎄

[@stanleylawson9015]

can you remind which model year to look out for as a purchase many thanks

[@ClassicRides]

Do you mean my bike Stanley? It's from the 2018 range. In my opinion the ones to get are the pre 2021 bikes as you get more standard equipment (grab rail, centre stand, heated grips), but they're all good really.

[@stanleylawson9015]

Yes I had noticed that looking to use it as my daily commute and weekend get aways so will rack up the miles very quickly

[@YangCalgary]

RIght attitude! Enjoy and keep going.

[@ClassicRides]

I will, thank you 👌

[@someonejelly]

Hey Matt, you got the tone and pacing of the voice-over just perfect; it was really nice touch, and as a new approach, it really worked (I think it was a new approach, right???)

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Simon, yes I’m trying a few new things when I can. I have some big plans for next year which will need me to up my game a bit, so anything I can do to polish my videos is useful 🙂

[@apacherider7110]

Well said. A man & machine in perfect harmony. 👍

[@ClassicRides]

Sometimes in harmony, sometimes I forget how to ride properly 😁

[@flyingmulerider7166]

Beautiful and Inspiring !

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks 🙏

[@markb3180]

A very Merry Christmas Matt and all the best for the New year. Here's to another 20K miles!

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Mark, Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you too 🎄

[@paulclarke1233]

Hi classic rides, you bike is looking good even with the dings and the sinery was very good and well filmed happy Christmas and New and look forward to the vids to come and New year and and happy New year

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Paul, she’s aging well and still turns heads when out 😁. Hope you and your family have a great Christmas and New Year 🎄

[@MrJpb2000]

Very nicely put together as always… 👌

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you 🙂

[@sloahtaliesin7187]

So beautiful ,so relaxing,so cool ,THANK YOU,your vidéos have à taste of paradise for me ,merry Christmas Matt 🎅✌

[@ClassicRides]

That’s nice of you to say, Merry Christmas to you too 🎄

[@bradboustead1682]

New to your channel. Great video. The factory should hire you to make advertising videos for them.

[@ClassicRides]

I wish!

[@tshansen]

I’m so impressed by the way you frame every single shot in your videos mate 👏🏻🔥 so much to be impressed of here 🎥 and your calm and spot on VoiceOver made it all come together in a perfect way! Did you say to rear shocks? Merry Christmas mate, and a happy new year! I would love to do some work with you one time 🔥 all the best

[@ClassicRides]

Well it would be an honour to work with you sometime Thomas, I hope one day we can make it happen. Yes the rear shocks needed rebuilding, they’re not very sophisticated units but Hagon still rebuilt them at half price as they should’ve lasted longer 🙂

[@marcusblue9337]

Agree with everyone, that’s a awesome piece of work Matt, emotional stuff, went straight home and gave my T120 hug, what’s that about? 😂

[@ClassicRides]

It’s because you have a big heart Marcus 😁

[@wesleyjames.]

Happy New Year Matt, keep up the great content!

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Wesley, you too mate 👊

[@irshadmuhammed7270]

T120 is my most fav bike& ultimate dream❤ such a beautiful machine..i have honda cb350 he has some similarity with the T120 in terms of looks..so i chose him and obviously its honda its so smooth to drive..have a nice day ride man ride safe❤

[@ClassicRides]

The CB350 is a great looking bike 👌 Shame Honda don’t sell it here in the UK or I’d have bought one 🙂

[@irshadmuhammed7270]

@@ClassicRides ya 😊 have you ever driven royal enfield interceptor 650?

[@ClassicRides]

Yes I owned one just before I bought the T120. Very nice bike and not too different to a T120, just lacking a bit of power in comparison.@@irshadmuhammed7270

[@JLOSTAFF1]

Yep. It’s all about the journey not the destination. I love my 865cc T100 also! 👍

[@ClassicRides]

It’s hard not to love a Bonnie 🏍️💨

[@cliffordvause8575]

The bike is looking great Matt as usual!! Have a merry Christmas and a wonderful new year!!! Carry on the good work!! Regards from Cliff.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Cliff, I hope you and your family have a great holiday period too 🎄

[@lesperchard3793]

Great vid Matt, the Bonnie is looking well, have you thought of getting it ceramic coated to protect it from the elements? Merry Christmas & all the best for the new year.

[@ClassicRides]

To be honest it's a bit too expensive for me, nearly £400 to get it done when I can just go wild with a tin of XCP for £17 😁 I hope you and your family have a great Christmas and New Year Les 🎄

[@Shining_Land]

I'm subscribed over a year but this just got into my feed. The T120 of my dreams is hopefully coming soon. Funny, I always imagined putting Barkbusters on them - and yours is the first one I've seen. I know they don't make 2-point handles for Bonnies - did you fabricate yours? Also, what's that draped across your front fender? As always, your vids are poetry. cheers.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks, glad to hear you like the videos. The little canvas roll over the mudguard was a small sit-mat I was trying out, thought it might look cool over the the front mudguard. With the Barkbusters I used their universal single point mount , so it's only useful for wind protection. I didn't have any problems fitting them but since I have risers on my bars, I'm not 100% certain that they wouldn't touch the tank at full lock if you have your bars in the standard position.

[@simonmarshall2309]

Thanks for another great video. I am based in the Peak District and love seeing the fantastic rides and view so well captured. I am wondering, what you’ve got strapped over the front mudguard and why?

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you’re liking the videos Simon. The little mat is just something I’m working on 🙂

[@alank.2245]

Great video per usual! Like you I love my 2022 T120 - just a wonderful bike and so versatile and classy. I like the hand guards you installed - can you share the brand? Could use a set for my bike in cold weather. Safe travels friend from NE Ohio USA.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Alan, glad you liked it. The hand-guards are Barkbusters VPS using a single point mount to the handlebars. Won’t do anything for impact protection but they’ve been great so far for keeping the cold off my hands.

[@julioromero921]

Beautiful video as always Matt!!! I hope to be able to do those kilometers one day with mine, although at the moment I have only a few kilometers since due to some interventions that have to be done on my hips I will not be able to use it. I see that you no longer have the Motone Aston/Monza gas cap and I wanted to ask you if when you had it installed it smelled like gasoline when it was standing in the garage, it just smells a lot to me and I don't know how to remedy it. Can you give me a solution? Maybe putting another rubber? Motone hasn't even bothered to answer me. Sorry for the length and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in your Bonnie for many more miles. A hug friend.

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Julio, I only changed the fuel cap as I have a tank bag that wouldn't fit over the larger Motone cap, so the original had to go back on. I never had any problems with the Motone cap so I'm afraid I can't give you a solution, but someone else asked me a similar question once so I don't think you're the only person with this problem. I don't think the caps are meant to be airtight, but my worry would be if your cap isn't sealing properly, water might get into the tank from condensation or bad weather. My advice would be to put your original cap back on and chase Motone for an answer.

[@julioromero921]

Thanks Matt. I will try to contact Motone again but I don't think they will have much interest in solving this problem. Many thanks for everything.@@ClassicRides

[@bradboustead1682]

Regarding your maintenance list, would you consider the 6 brake pads, the new head bearings, new rear shocks normal wear? Also, do you remember if you changed fork oil and seals in your 20000 miles.

[@ClassicRides]

The brake pads would be normal, it’s likely the notched head bearings were caused by me riding over a deep pothole and walloping the front end of the bike, so not really normal. And the shocks failed far too early, but the company that made them rebuilt them at cost for me and apologised that they didn’t last as long as they should’ve. I haven’t needed to touch the fork seals or oil yet 🙂

[@asacarrick1385]

After six years and 138,000 Km ( 86,250 miles ) on my T100, I have this week moved up to T120. People ask what I'll do with T100 and I can't answer. When something has been part of so much pleasure it's not easy to let it go.

[@ClassicRides]

That’s a very impressive mileage on your T100 👏🏻 I hope I can manage the same on mine. Do you need to get rid of your T100? Seems like it would be a shame to part company after all those miles.

[@asacarrick1385]

I'm in no hurry, I know what you mean@@ClassicRides

[@Keith-gw4nd]

Well done Sir.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Keith 🙏

[@WindyOut]

Thank you!

[@ClassicRides]

Welcome!

[@pedronogueira8148]

Incredible cinematography, mate. If you don't mind me asking, why did you go through 11 tires in only 20k miles? That seems like a disproportionate amount of rubber... The 6 brake pads also seem excessive.

[@pedronogueira8148]

I appreciate the like, but an answer would be great...

[@asacarrick1440]

Good Video. Did you make or buy mudflap? I haven't seen any after market additions that really improve the bike. I've clocked 136,000Km. on my 2017 T100, so I understand the love affair. Might go T120 next year. Best to you mate

[@ClassicRides]

Oh wow, that’s some impressive distance on your T100 👏🏻 The extra mudguard extension is from Pryamid Plastics, it’s called a “Fenda Extenda”. Really seems to do a good job of keeping crap out of the radiator.

[@Nova_ez]

An ansolute masterpiece

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks 🙏

[@J0ELtheNOOB]

What year is this bike from? I love how it has so much silver/chrome. The new t120's dont look like this

[@ClassicRides]

This is from Triumph 2018 range, the colour is called Aluminium Silver 👍🏻