Pt.3: Triumph Bonneville 865 - First Modifications

[@Taz-yt4tj]

Like watching your videos you’re just a normal guy doing improvements to his bike I like that ,and I’m learning something 👍✅❤️

[@sharpkings]

personally not so keen on the front indicators, but i think the rears and all the other mods look cracking and a great job on those panniers !

[@In_MT]

Looks great! A bit shocking at first because we're used to regular MC indicators for our whole life, but gets the job done. For sure a personal preference MOD, and not for everyone. But if you like it, that's all that counts 🙂

[@radu2253]

Kudos for your purchase and dedication! DPR8EIX-9, they are the equivalent of an k&n air filter for spark plugs. p.s. you shall never go back to "classic" spark plugs. :D

[@BorisTheDefender]

Thanks for the tips! Are they iridium?

[@coleythailand999]

Coming along nicely. Great work on the panniers. Might look for a set at low cost and try the same 😊

[@georgezuss2925]

Nice work on a very nice bike, friend. Thank you for sharing.

[@BorisTheDefender]

Thank you too

[@tomtom786]

Nice job. Requires lots of confidence ! Great vid, thanks

[@leewhite4887]

Great Job, looking forward to the next upgrade

[@kdsowen2882]

First thing my mates and I used to-do back in the 70's was bif our indicators . More conservative these-days, but factory-ones are usually ugly . Your bike looks a lot better , My 82-Yamaha TR1 is retro'd , including indicators , seat, guards etc (kept all the originals ). I have a W650 which is stock apart from indicators , mirrors and exhaust-baffles (I like my bikes to sound-like they did in the 70's ) I will also change the tail-light for a repro-lucas-style...Dave nz

[@BorisTheDefender]

Oh brilliant! Good to know. All good fun isn’t it

[@MsDenver2]

It’s good if your good at doing things like that , I never understand why they put those awful plastic things on . Yours looks a lot better and you’ve probably saved money 👍🏍

[@KindOldRaven]

Looove the bike man, nice mods too

[@MsDenver2]

I’m all for making everything led but I would keep the original design after all it’s a retro , but of course I’m getting on in age so my opinion is biased as all my bikes 40 years ago had big yellow indicators lol . Still you have got to be happy with your bike and how you like it , that’s part of the fun we are all different 👍🏍

[@dirkdiggler5164]

You probably already know this LOL but in the USA signal lights weren't required until 1971. All the Brit bikes before then had no signal lights at all

[@richardblom9211]

I was really confused for a moment when you put one mirtor on the right, then I realised that you are not in the US 🤦‍♂️

[@PaulLagane]

Hey mate, just wondering on tge bar end mirrors do you get any vibrations on handlebar after taking off stock bar end weights? Also what size screw did you use?

[@Broken_Adventures]

We should arrange a bike trip 👍🏼

[@BorisTheDefender]

100% mate!! Let's do it!

[@richardwalker5906]

Looking good 👍

[@dothmynugs]

I'm always confused when I see the micro turn signals. So you do not want people to see your indicators on a vehicle that's at a disadvantage vs. cars...

[@BorisTheDefender]

They are as bright if not brighter than a standard light and when they are off are barely noticeable. Aesthetics are a personal choice and they work very well.

[@thestevofactor]

Any suggestions for the headlamp bulb upgrade?

[@MsDenver2]

I couldn’t do electrics , is there also a way of keeping the look but having a led head light ?

[@MsDenver2]

Hi been following your videos and it came time for me to collect my 865se I was very excited but as I rode it up the road from the dealer I highsided , haven’t damaged the bike much but I’m black and blue. What I can’t figure out is what I did wrong , the throttle seemed very jerky but I was not expecting it to suddenly throw me off. I thought the bike would be very smooth to ride , how wrong I was . How do you find your bike?

[@BorisTheDefender]

Oh my. That’s really sad to hear. I love it. I find it very modest but the throttle is slightly snatchy. That’s why I remapped the bike. I hope you’re doing okay now

[@kennethwilkinson3589]

Yes, a remapping will make all the difference to smoother acceleration , easier starting, smoother idle and you will love your Bonneville like crazy! Hope you are recovering from your injuries. Shiny side up mate!

[@rayfraser1773]

Are those indicators legal ?

[@christophersmay4508]

Bootlicker

[@jaysmoto]

👍nice

[@BorisTheDefender]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@richardclegg7846]

Complete waste of time if you haven't had it pro mapped and got it breathing with K&N filter and aftermarket silencers. It will ride like a slug( comparatively)