A Triumph Bonneville T120 by the sea.

After taking the Triumph Bonneville T120 moto camping in Snowdonia last month, I realised I hadn't really seen that much of the North Wales coast; time for a return visit.
Starting at the Ponderosa cafe, I rode my way through the Snowdonia National Park to Llandudno, particularly so I could ride the toll road around the Great Orme. The one way road wraps itself around the perimeter of the stoney outcropping, offering a short alpine route up to the summit and back down, it's honestly like a tiny slice of the Amalfi Coast and it's brilliant.
After an ice cream on the pier, I headed along the coastal road to Tallacre with it's wonderful broad, deserted beaches and picturesque lighthouse. Then it's just a short hop over to see the Duke of Lancaster shipwreck, sitting forlorn in its dry harbour rotting away while local councillors seem to sabotage any efforts made to rescue the ship or to put it to good use. It's a great sight, but it does always leave me feeling a little sad to see it gradually decay more each time I visit.
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[@surenreddyn]

you are the inspiration for thousands of motorbike lovers

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you so much!

[@derekuhm]

I love driving my car, but this makes me want to try motorcycles one day. The open sky, the breeze, and the freedom to park almost anywhere 👍 Great video!

[@ClassicRides]

I very much recommend it 👍

[@joelremacle9751]

Bonjour ami motard, je voulais vous féliciter pour vos magnifiques vidéos ! Quel plaisir à regarder 👍du grand professionalisme ! J'adore vraiment. Je reste des heures devant mon écran. De plus avec une magnifique moto et l'équipement approprié. D'une élégance👍je vous souhaite encore de belles années devant vous. Bien le bonjour de Durbuy en Belgique Joël ✌✌✌👌👌👌

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you Joel, so glad to hear you’ve been enjoying the videos, there’ll be a lot more to come!

[@jonathanrath2627]

I don't know which is more beautiful, the bike or the film...

[@ClassicRides]

Not sure the video would be quite as nice without my shiny bike! 🏍

[@mikeallen789]

What an excellent little film that was. So glad I came across this as there's some fantastic looking roads there that I've never been on. Defiantly going to head down there on my T100 now after watching this 👍 Would love to start recording my own rides on my Bonnie as watching these are a great inspiration.

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you enjoyed it Mike, the coastal road around the Great Orme in Llandudno is one to tick off for sure.

[@darrylwalford4441]

North Wales, beautiful! 👍

[@ClassicRides]

It is!

[@franrakou7458]

Good very beautiful

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you liked it Fran.

[@andyb2375]

Beautiful scenery, beautiful bike. The Bonneville is calling me and it won't be long before I answer. Always look forward to your videos, keep up the great work!

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Andy, you won’t regret getting one! Glad you’re enjoying the videos 😊

[@jackchristodoulou197]

The more I see your work the more I love my T120

[@ClassicRides]

They’re fantastic bikes aren’t they.

[@jensengler3814]

Perfect combination between classic drive and sightseeing, thanks a lot and best regards….. I’m always waiting for the next one

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Jens, hopefully won’t be too long until I can get out and film the next one 😊

[@timow.1615]

Another beautiful clip, my Bonneville T120-bro ! ;-) Invy your adventures!

[@ClassicRides]

I’m sure you have equally great adventures on your T120!

[@julianriccardi209]

Hello Mat, let me congratulate you, peace, teaching, everything you transmit, is excellent ..., at least it is what I feel and every time more, I fall in love with the triumph ... it is a beauty. I hope you are doing very well, greetings to you and your community.

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Julian, always such nice compliments! Thank you. I hope you’re doing well.

[@jamesnguyen3043]

Thank you for your beautiful videos. Hi from Atlanta , Georgia. I just bought a T100 2 weeks ago :)

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you enjoyed the videos James, I’m sure you love your T100 already!

[@charliegee9693]

Mate, it's Charlie. Love your stuff brother!

[@ClassicRides]

Hey Charlie mate! 👊

[@deluxecampstories6684]

As always, fantastic footage! Love your videos.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@giantdinocz1655]

Hello man, all your videos are balm for my soul :-)

[@ClassicRides]

Glad to hear it dude 👊

[@stanleylawson9015]

Awesome awesome

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you liked it Stanley!

[@edwardtodd2833]

I really enjoy your videos thank you.

[@ClassicRides]

You’re welcome Edward, glad you like them.

[@luisribeiro4267]

The Sea, The Sea... Thks Matt... I guess this one is dedicated to all us motorbiking Scuba-Divers out there, right? lol Right up my alley... " The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. " - Jacques Yves Cousteau, dixit

[@ClassicRides]

That’s a good quote! It does get you a little bit in the feels 🌊

[@marconegrini8367]

Another great video! Thank you!

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you liked it Marco.

[@stuarttaylor4204]

Another great video.Wonderful.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Stuart!

[@a-bomal-in-water]

좋은 영상 .. 아름다운 영상 ... 잘 보았네요 ^^

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Ohh man!! Awesome film.. that Triumph looks so tempting to go buy one again!. Can't wait to get away again several times on tour around the u.k. beautifully filmed..edited and the music as always fits so well. Thankyou for keeping the spirit of Triumph and adventure going strong.

[@bryn481]

Another superb video ,thankyou .loving the spotlight on the engine bars!!!

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Richie, that light does get a lot of love 😁

[@roccoarthur]

Waouw !!! 😍😍😍... beautiful landscapes ...great video 👍👍👍

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you 🙏 So glad you liked it.

[@roccoarthur]

@@ClassicRides 🙌🙂

[@paulroberson7113]

Absolutely brilliant! Terrific drone shots at the end too!

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you so much for watching to the end, most people don't! :D

[@57eleven1]

Really nice job. Thx for sharing

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you liked it Scott!

[@kolonist4203]

A nice ride and nice bike as well. I owned a Royal Enfield many years ago.

[@ClassicRides]

And I bet you loved it!

[@hohuuthang3644]

I love your video, i love classic

[@ClassicRides]

So glad you like ld the video! 🙏

[@janossoproni4587]

Awesome bike and love this ride

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Janos 🙏

[@Janoldskool]

Superb video. A big compliment for the work put in to it. The ultimate passenger feeling.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Jan, glad you liked the video! 🙏

[@naveenkumarbhat5558]

Everything about your storytelling in motion is Beautiful as always - can’t expect anything less from you Matt ! Keep em’ coming.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Naveen, such kind words! 🙏

[@bayouboy8644]

Fantastic videos, all of them that I have seen. I hope you enjoy making them as much as we enjoy watching them.

[@ClassicRides]

Hey Bayou Boy, thanks for watching all of my vids 😊. I do enjoy making them so it’s nice to see other folk getting some enjoyment from them too.

[@lunaluna004]

Beautifull, really well made videos🥰🤩 am addicted now.

[@ClassicRides]

So glad you like them 😊

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one, brilliant footage.

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you liked it Henry 👊

[@desmcleod2604]

Brilliant again went there when was kid Again a few years ago your riding is so relaxing That’s how it should be enjoying

[@ClassicRides]

I like riding fast as much as anyone, but mostly I prefer just pottering about and seeing what’s around me rather than blasting past at 100mph 😁

[@andreabarcherini6655]

Spettacolo!!!

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks again Andrea! 🙏🏻

[@okome_bonvoyage]

I was able to experience as if I was really traveling on a motorcycle in Snowdonia. Thank you for the wonderful video!

[@ClassicRides]

Glad to have brought Snowdonia to you 😊

[@tedge19]

Lovely video fantastic camera work 👏

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Terry, glad you liked it!

[@benoitkrauss7440]

Magnifiques images, magnifique moto ❤️

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you 🙏

[@damnpaul7143]

your channel is my favorite channel now

[@ClassicRides]

That’s quite the compliment, thanks dude 🤙

[@TheSpectre223]

Gorgeous area, got a trip lined up there myself with my best mate at the end of this Summer, T100 and Scrambler respectively. Can't wait!

[@ClassicRides]

The only way to make those roads better is to ride them with a buddy, I bet you can’t wait!

[@chung-chunglee9648]

Like this color

[@ClassicRides]

I'm glad you do 😁

[@Tmax-by2kz]

Perfect👌

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks 🙏

[@aaronkane6514]

Good job buddy.

[@ClassicRides]

Cheers dude!

[@dennisbuckley]

Adding another pin to our ‘places to visit’ map hanging in the kitchen 👌 The stories you document as you tour beautiful parts of the country have a wonderful calming effect. So much so, I binged on the back catalogue of videos on your channel rather than watch the extra time and penalties in the Euros final 😁

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Dennis, that’s praise indeed! Though to be fair, I think I’d have rather watched something else instead too 😁

[@davidberry2410]

Amazing video. Loved it

[@ClassicRides]

So glad you liked it David.

[@davidberry2410]

@@ClassicRides Its only 20 miles from where I live.. My royal enfield interceptor arrives next week so Ill be sure to head out on some of these roads shown in your video. Thanks again, love this channel over a morning coffee..!

[@ClassicRides]

Have fun on your Interceptor, I’m sure you’ll love it!

[@happiness_no.17]

Now it's morning here. I went to work and I start my day with your video. good luck.

[@ClassicRides]

That’s nice to hear my friend, I’m happy you enjoyed it.

[@happiness_no.17]

@@ClassicRides Thanks. 😁

[@c.g.c2067]

very nice video and bike obviously

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks 🙌

[@phillipmoore8114]

Nice one

[@ClassicRides]

👊

[@mangsandiboy]

Amazing place

[@ClassicRides]

It’s not half bad!

[@OldSkoolBiker62]

Absolutely love your channel very professional camera work and brilliant editing. I only have one criticism and that is can you put up titles to where you are on the piece of footage.. I don't usually subscribe to a channel that as no commentary I usually get bored, but I find yours very relaxing and very enjoyable.. I ride a Triumph Speedmaster 1200cc and in the process of buying a Triumph Trident as a second bike.. Ride Safe.. 🏍....... 🤟😎

[@ClassicRides]

I'll take it as a compliment that you like my videos then, even though I don't speak in them often. I do put place names in the videos on the longer trips, but for the short day trips I usually just mention the location in the description.

[@markb3180]

I love living here in North Wales and you showcase it so well. I've got another cafe I'd like to recommend to you The Lakeside Cafe near Blaenau Ffestiniog set in incredible countryside next to a lake and it's popular with bikers.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Mark, I’ll definitely check it out next time I’m around, which hopefully won’t be too far off!

[@costabravaable]

Great.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks 🙏

[@jorgerider]

Top 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ClassicRides]

👊

[@charanlal672]

Wow😍👍🏻

[@ClassicRides]

😊

[@jorgedelgado662]

I love your videos, you are a professional TOP, could you put the tracks of the routes that you do please 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Jorge, glad you liked the video. Route maps are something I’m looking into, hopefully future videos will have them.

[@jorgedelgado662]

@@ClassicRides Thanks, It would be ideal to have those routes 💪🏻💪🏻

[@swamptiger9223]

Spectacular sceneries and your motorcycle is a piece of art Just curious are you only into classic bikes or you like other types as well?

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks, glad you like video & the bike. I like all types of bikes, just for my riding style the retro roadster type suits me best.

[@florinmaxin9161]

👍🏆🏍

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Florin! 🙏

[@mutley5272]

Great inspirational video as always, must get myself to North Wales soon. (Why the change of seat back to the old one?)

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you liked the video. I swap the seat over to the Triumph Comfort seat if I know I’m going to be doing a lot of miles in one day. It’s slightly more comfy than the custom one, plus it helps keep my custom seat in good nick as I don’t mind if the Triumph one gets scuffed up on longer journeys.

[@andrewedmond7738]

I have just come across your channel and I really enjoyed it. I like how you have customised you Trumpy, very nice. I'm seriously considering a T120 as my last bike at this stage. Back problems dictating that itr has to be a pure road bike. No more dirt riding for me unfortunately. Is the T120 as good as you thought it would be, and is it comfortable for say a 2 hour ride? Appreciatye any feed back that you may wish to divulge. Greaty video, very relaxing brother. Subbed.

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Andrew, glad you’re enjoying the channel. I absolutely love my T120, for me at least, I find it very comfortable for a few hours riding, though I know a lot of owners put handlebar risers on which might be beneficial for your back as you are lent forward very slightly. However, the Royal Enfield Interceptor is also worth a look too as it’s 90% of the bike for a lot less money. For me I’m planning on some big trips so I wanted the extra engine capacity, if I wasn’t doing that though it’d be hard to get past the Interceptor as it’s half the price for a bike that looks and feels almost the same.

[@paulclarke1233]

Hi classic rides another great vid and your bike is looking good are the bar end mirrors new and the motone custom parts look great and helps the looks of your bike

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Paul, glad you liked the video. I’ve had the bar end mirrors on a while now, they’re so much better than the original ones!

[@melwagner9319]

Great ride love the Isles and amazing roads along the sea…Bonny T120 in Australia here..like the rear mods to your bike..please share details on fender and how you secured your indicators please?

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Mel, it’s the ‘Longreach’ fender by Motone Customs, in fact all the parts for the rear are Montone. For the indicators I used an indicator mount that’s supposed to attach to the top of the shock mount, but I mounted it into the hole where the top part of the grab rail used to bolt into, all you need is an M8 bolt and a wide washer to reduce the size of the hole on the indicator bracket. There’s a few up close pictures on my Instagram at mattmcfadden which will give you a better idea of how I did it.

[@melwagner9319]

Classic Rides Cheers Matt appreciate your help and I have vowed on Instagram..Regards from DownUnder ..Mel

[@andreabarcherini6655]

Io ho una bonneville a carburatori del 2005 e faccio parte di un gruppo, che si chiama CRG(caferacer Genova Italia) e siamo tutti possessori di bonneville, truxton, e scrambler. Saluti a tutti dai bel paese.

[@ClassicRides]

That's a good group of bikes, I bet you have a great time racing around the beautiful Italian roads!

[@user-wj2du9bl5u]

Красиво.

[@ClassicRides]

Спасибо

[@pieniveli1]

Hey Mat, that's an awesome video. Thank you. I want to know how you mounted your phone on the bike and whether it suffered some damages from the bike's vibrations.

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Florian, I use the SP Connect moto mount with their vibration dampener, so far I’ve had no damage to my phone 👌

[@andyjackson6731]

Hi Mat (is that correct??). Another beautiful video. I have the Cotswold Hipster Berkley panniers fitted. They look superb, but they do sometimes sit very close to the exhaust - any top tips for keeping them clear of the exhaust in your experience?

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Andy, yes my name’s Matt. Good choice of bag! I think they really suit classic styled bikes. On mine I have the two top clasps attached to the frame under the seat, then I use another buckle strap to hold the bottom inside corner to where it’s almost touching the rear foot pegs. You can do that just by looping a strap through the bottom ring on on the bag, then around the footpeg base. For me that seems to keep them clear of the exhausts. They do hang low though so I think if you have anything other than peashooters then I imagine they’ll touch.

[@andyjackson6731]

@@ClassicRides many thanks Matt, I'll give that a try.

[@mikewilliams7055]

You have inspired me to revisit the idea of getting a motorcycle. Would you recommend the T120 for a new rider? My father had one back in the day and there is something about T120 I love. Again, thank you for the inspiration.

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Mike. The T120 is a very easy bike to ride so it certainly can be a first bike, in fact it’s more or less my first bike (I did own an Interceptor 650 briefly before the T120 though). I think as long as you treat it with respect then you’ll be fine, it’s still 1200cc bike at the end of the day so opportunities to do yourself some damage are definitely there if you aren’t careful.

[@mikewilliams7055]

@@ClassicRides thank you for the reply, I am hoping to get on the road for after winter. Have a great week

[@Gus-cg9yp]

Hi, lovely video and drone footage !!! In what village is the abandoned ship ?? Ive never seen it. Thanks , Gus

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Gus, it’s in Holywell. There’s not much else to see around there so you’d only really come across it if you were deliberately going to see it.

[@Gus-cg9yp]

@@ClassicRides Thanks , i'll have a look when im around. Gus

[@stevehud3121]

Hi mate, out of interest , have you done your A2 Cofc test for your drone? I want to start doing more drone vids but im confused by the new 2021 rules Cheers 👍🏻

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Steve, I’ve only just starting flying drones myself so I’m not 100% sure of all the regulations. I’d hate to say anything that leads you in any particular direction since I’m not sure what you’d be doing with yours. The A2 Cofc test is only about £80 though, so worth getting out of the way just case you happen to fly near anyone.

[@stuarttaylor4204]

Hi,Can I ask how on earth you managed to fasten the Berkeley bags safely to the paneer frame.My wife and I have tried and tried without any success.Any advice appreciated before we send them back.Thanks,Stuart.

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Stuart, sorry to hear you’re having problems fitting your bags, I love mine! I attached the two top leather straps/clips to the frame rail under the seat, then I use one more strap on the bottom that I wrap around the pillion footrest base. That keeps the bag from sliding backwards off the rails. They do fit pretty low so if you’ve got any kind of upswept exhaust they’ll touch the bags though.

[@FAISAL15S]

Liked and subscribed my friend @r9t_rider 🙏🏻

[@ClassicRides]

Hey Faisal mate, glad to have you along dude 👊

[@philgreen5ges]

Hi Matt Me again. Can. You tell me the type of drone you are using Itl be great for us Amazing this video 👏👏👏👏

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Phil, it’s a Mavic Air 2.

[@philgreen5ges]

@@ClassicRides Thank you again Phil

[@sdcorrey]

Well done video. What panniers are those?

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Scott, the panniers in this video are from Cotswold Hipster, the Berkeley pannier.

[@sdcorrey]

Thanks!

[@billfish5913]

Does the fly screen block some wind or is it more for show? Just curious.😎

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Bill, I would say it smooths out the airflow more than blocks it, the bike’s very comfortable sitting at 80mph, for me anyway.

[@billfish5913]

I’ve been riding a Harley Electraglide for the last 20 years. I would prefer to have a smaller windscreen on a Bonneville , but I also don’t like to eat bugs and rocks. 😎

[@hammersteve8]

Would you mind telling me which tyres you have. I'm fed up with my stock Pirelli Phantoms.

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Steve, they’re Pirelli MT60RS’s. Much better than the Phamtoms, though the rear is wearing down at an alarming rate!

[@hammersteve8]

Thanks for reply. For the mileage I do I don't mind that they're faster wearing tbh. Did you fit a different size to the Phantoms? @@ClassicRides

[@ClassicRides]

Yes, they don’t come in the stock size so I got: Front: 110/80 18, Rear: 160/60 17. I’ve heard a lot of folk saying that a 160 rear won’t fit, but I’ve had no problems with mine.

[@hammersteve8]

Thanks again. That's why I checked, I've seen someone else with them but wasn't sure if the bike had been modified @@ClassicRides

[@dageliason2615]

Where did you get that crash bar spotlight?

[@ClassicRides]

I got it from a breaker on eBay, think it’s off a Harley.

[@zanzibarland2224]

What year is your bike is it a t120 black?

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Jimbo, it’s an early 2018 model in Aluminium Silver. The Black models have blacked out pipes, wheels and engine covers, I like mine a bit more shiny though! 😁

[@chadmock5883]

Do you know anything about that ship you filmed?

[@ClassicRides]

Yes, it’s called the Duke of Lancaster. It’s had a quite an interesting past that’s fairly well documented online. Seems like there’s been very real efforts by the ships owners and locals to do something with it, which seems to dead-end at the local council every time, it’s interesting to read about. Shame it’s being left to rot as it could be a great tourist attraction for North Wales.

[@andy1801]

TAIWAN Rider come to like

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Andy!

[@micheledibona6699]

What tyre's brand and model ?

[@ClassicRides]

They’re Pirelli MT60RS.

[@BN1960]

Ooh, please don't ride with full beam on fella. It only serves to dazzle others and annoy them, potentially causing more issues than it solves (It's illegal too)

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks for the tip Nigel, however I never ride with the full beam on so not sure where you think you saw me do that?

[@ronaldvanveen7666]

I could not hear the motor,re- take it.

[@ClassicRides]

Breaking news: I didn’t make the video for you personally 😂