TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE SE | Custom Motorcycle Build

⭐ This is my newly finished 2009 full Custom Triumph Bonneville SE motorcycle. In this video I introduce all of the customization steps I took, from purchasing the bike on a Japanese auction site, to the world-class artists that I used to paint the custom tank, the vendors I worked with and bought all the custom parts from, the DIY parts that I customized myself, and more. The fuel tank is the prize on this custom motorcycle. From concept to realization, first as illustration and then airbrush, was a very lengthy process, but well worth the time and effort. I'll tell you the whole story! Hop on!
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Court Jones - www.courtjones.com
Marcus Eisenhuth - www.berlin-airbrush.de
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[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Thanks for watching! Several have asked about the tires: CONTINENTAL TWINDURO Front 120/70 Rear 130/80

[@mariomejia3608]

Peter this is FING EPIC . liek it love it. I got to know you via Jonny D Only in Japan,. I am a all Japan Lover type of person and I and curretly following your Bike RV adventure. really like the way you tease Jonnny D. I just saw the last LIVE where you guys sow us the intro to the RV . I just wonder. Why did you leave Jonny D by the water vending machines this would have been EPIC material and content. WE the people demand IT. Just to imagine it is PURE JOY. This would have trigger Johnny D"s hitchhiker spirit ... but come on ,you should have left him back by the vending machine complaining and winning to the gods. this will bump up the ratings. Love this build project i am also a rider and currently have a MT09 and was impress and surprise that you had the Tracer. Congrats on this built, this channel, your Bike and RV adventure w Only in Japan.

[@calvinthesandiegolawyer6061]

Dude that tank is siiiiiiiick!!

[@jumaklap]

Congratulations Peter! The bike look and sound amazing! Regards from Argentina!

[@51941028]

Your Bonne 2009 is a fitting tribute to your years in Japan. Taking inspiration from Botticelli and utilizing the artistic talents of Jones and Eisenhuth has resulted in a mobile work of art. Your attention to detail and customizations can be seen in your Sexy AF. Love the custom leather bag--it's like a holster for an urban cowboy!

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Arigato!! :0)

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Thanks for stopping by! Let us know what you ride if you ride! And cheers for the comments!! Sexy AF says Arigatooo So Much! :0)

[@revrevreviews]

My main ride is a KLR650 which cost about the same as those custom bags! Great to see someone that also enjoys Art and bikes.

[@jammyjackson2743]

I like the wrap on pipes . I used that exhaust wrap on my R1150rt BMW . And it got rid of exhaust pip ticking .as well as the MASSIVE heat that came of the pipes . Not good in the heat of Queensland.

[@xenawarriorhousewife2115]

Love it love it love it ... have missed “hop on”

[@astroboy3507]

From @0:30 😂😂 all true!!!!! From stock to what you did peter massive and much better!!!!👌🏻 Them blinkers shine!!!!💥 all bikes should have them!!!!

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Arigato Astro!

[@astroboy3507]

@@PetervonGommJAPAN ✌

[@nunodeazevedo]

LOOKS AMAZING, very beautiful custom work

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Thanks Nuno!

[@BagoPorkRinds]

Haha the art on that tank. I love it! 😂

[@rexprangnell6815]

Man the customisation is great , combined with help from many different artisans in as many countries, sparing no expense , great job Love it but I’m just an ignorant kiwi fan

[@kfiji]

Such a amazing work of art .beautiful bike

[@kianaekong3552]

Imagine the roar if it gets to run flat out at the Bonneville Salt Flats

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Ooooh that would be an awesome ride and video!

[@EdMeyer22]

It’s a beauty PVG!

[@thepowerstation2702]

Thank you 🙏 for a great video PvG. Nice editing and perfect 👌 length. ✌️ 💖 🙏 Levent 🦁

[@Aiken47]

Sounds awesome with that perfect rumble

[@JMTM]

I love your love for motorcycles!

[@kannanktr]

Can you show or describe the side panel build process? It looks very cool...👍

[@comontoshi]

Ni-I-ice . . . put some Dunlops on it . . . competition rain rubber. And no bags, put the electronic thingy in a shoulder holster.

[@jimmypinch]

what an absolute peach! lucky boy

[@tonybrigner3866]

you have a sharp bike peter my bike is a 09 honda shadow its black and chrome i think we both have bikes to be proud of rock on peter

[@edcoronel9671]

Yes! Cool and really Zen. More Bike videos please!🏍🏍🏍🎉🎉🎉

[@joegilly1523]

Nice custom . Parts from all over the world .My antique is only a 81 KZ 750 LTD . Original owner , but your customs are VERY nice . Makes my cherry original look lame . Hats off from upstate NY

[@martind349]

Be inspired, surpass Peter's ride

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Impressive! Since '81! Hey THAT is inspiring!! Nothing wrong with keeping 'er classy and original!

[@zzsebzz]

Cool build! So much personality!

[@Emrose93]

Such a great video! Love the artwork on the tank, incredible job. 🏍

[@DanOnTheGo1]

Your bike looks and sounds amazing 😊😊😊

[@allanabani]

Loved the video! And your bike is beautiful 🤟🏽

[@jason_from_canada]

Really enjoyed seeing how your vision came together. She's beautiful! 🤩 🏍 Done in PvG style! Looking forward to seeing her in the videos and streams. 👍

[@AndrewWilmotAu]

Found your channel whilst I was staying in Tokyo last week with my family - it popped up on my feed. I have a Bonneville SE (17inch alloys like yours) here in Perth, amongst my collection, love it! If you want to improve the engine and the fuel injection smoothness, check out Triumph Twin Power and their downloadable re-flash for the ECU. I also put some Ikon shocks (from Australia) on mine and their progressive fork springs, vastly improves the ride and handling.

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Thanks Andrew! Will look into that re-flash for ECU. I’ve never messed with anything like that - don’t want to blow anything. 😅 Springs install sounds good too. Thanks for tips!!

[@anielrivera7977]

Peter love those mufflers man and the sound of them too

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Thanks Aniel, nice huh?

[@anielrivera7977]

@@PetervonGommJAPAN yes Peter enjoy your toy

[@richardallen2999]

Coolest bike in Japan, Peter. Your video walk-through of the customization was fascinating. Just now jealous.

[@fabienponchard2220]

beautiful bike outstanding mods. BRAVO

[@oldschoolbible1978]

great new bike sir!!

[@abellargo7668]

Love this bike, it has soul now. Great work

[@IanDocherty]

Bike looks great, wishing you many safe enjoyable miles 🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Thank you!! I always say a little prayer before I straddle any of these machines . :0)

[@JohnnieWalker1978]

Man and Machine ! 👍😎

[@AsahKedar]

Nice build! hope it will bring you a lot of happy km. can't wait to get my bike ready for Tokyo streets

[@paulccrimmins]

Aloha 🤙 from Honolulu. Great 👍 bike PVG! You got style 😎 buddy

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Thanks Paul!

[@scottroberts4551]

Love it! Great video.

[@jonun8950]

The tank was really beautiful , nice job with the customization.

[@silkycherry]

Such a nice looking bike. You have done a great job! :)

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Cheers Silky! ;0)

[@BadEnglishRecs]

Wonderful looking and sounding. Specially that artwork! mr. Finglish (Bäd English Recs)

[@zakkwylde72]

so cool! well done! looks awesome! lot of work but the final result is worth it...

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Thanks Claudio! Yeah I was anxious to get it done but glad I took my time to plan carefully! :0)

[@tshidai1126]

かっこいいボンネビルですね！私は横浜でStreet twinに乗ってます。 チャンネル登録しました。

[@wisnu3166]

Perfecto Bonnie tank. Love it from Indonesia. 😎👌👌👌😎

[@jeffl910]

Great lookin bike Peter, love the customization.

[@p3ps1c0la]

Really beautiful bike, definitely you're style! Love the colours on the tank.

[@czarodzi9967]

Beautiful! I think all the parts and pieces give the bike a rough and vintage look. The artwork on the tank is a great finishing touch. Truly unique!

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Thanks! Yeah I'm pleased with the colors too!

[@kaydesign]

Amazing bike! The tank is jewel! PS I drive a vintage 1978 Honda CB750SS Caferacer in Europe. Fun that you drive a English bike in (bike country) Japan.

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Funny! Yeah to be honest I've only had 1 Japanese bike while living here - a Honda GB400 TT. I just gravitate towards European bikes.

[@kaydesign]

@@PetervonGommJAPAN The GB400TT is also a cool bike! Honda was maybe to early with the retro design? Retro became popular after the 80/90s in the early 2000s with the Mini, Fiat 500 etc. But great compliments for your amazing Triumph! As a illustrator I specially love the artwork. And as you mentioned in the video artwork without skulls or flames ; )

[@oleksandrzubchenko210]

Sound of this bike sounds more delicious to me, than our battalion's BM-21 MLRS. Just amazing! P.S.: Looks like that girl on 11:44 was really amazed by your style. :)

[@ChritsianBucic]

👍🏻 it’s an awesome review on each details, all of the steps you’ve made and wow! Very masterpiece that bike! Congratulations Peter! She the one! Meticulously build 👌🏻❤️ Fantastic sound !!! Vrouumm!

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Ha! Thanks Christian! Yeah the sound... ffffffff

[@wrfleet]

Beautiful

[@gregorylawson5827]

Love the side covers PVG! I am not a motorcycle rider, but am a gearhead when it comes to cars. This bike looks awesome!! Really has your personal touch to it!!!

[@OllamhDrab]

Same for me. (I almost got a bike in the Nineties, but my health took a turn for the 'That's not a good idea' at the time. :)) But I can appreciate what other people are doing.

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Cheers Greg! Was fun getting those covers to where I could confidently say 'done'! It was MONTHS!

[@omu_channel]

いい音ですね😃 タンクも可愛いくていいですね

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

ありがとうううう！

[@AntaIfan11]

Beautiful...👍👍👍👍 Greetings from indonesia

[@adambloodworth6856]

What a badass bike unbelievable!

[@limosine]

Love the bike Peter, but those tyres are dangerous in Tokyo mate. You need as much rubber on the road as possible. Happy riding!

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Those tires are 'dangerous' in any city other than off-road. I ride this bike very gently and cautious in the curves. And never in the rain. No worries! But thanks for worrying! :0)

[@jimmypinch]

Really nice job love it

[@nelstalgic7878]

sweet sweet ride ✨👍🏼✨

[@Apis4]

Found this channel thanks to the 2019 Tokyo Motorcycle Show video coming up on my feed..... found this and the other bikes ones, so that's something nice I guess. Neat vid, neat bike. You should try to get to Yokohama for Mooneyes one year, considering the bike stuff on this channel, I think you'll love it.

[@Slot1Gamer]

Terminator 2 T1000 voice *"Hey, nice bike"*

[@WillyPark]

Mr. PVG, still moving into my new house here in Fairview, also winterized my 2018 Indian Chief Classic for 2020. Looking forward to a relaxing video!

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Thanks Will! What all is involved in winterizing your bike?

[@WillyPark]

@@PetervonGommJAPAN thanks for asking. Basically it’s a FULL wash / detail / air dry, fuel stabilizer, fill tank, battery charger hook up and place cover over bike.

[@jpvideos8872]

Cool and awsome motorcycle dude i like it

[@LeftForShed]

Yeeeeeeeeea Dude well dun with the work I’m looking in to the leaf stuff

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Thanks Chris! Yeah do it!! But make sure you get the REAL stuff if 'precious metals'. Not the imitation gold or something. And also if you plan to distress it DON'T use the water-based glue. Let me know what you are planning!

[@LeftForShed]

@@PetervonGommJAPAN Just a useless bit of info My dad was the guy in charge of the guys putting the gold leaf on the faces of the clocks on Elisabeth tower aka Big Ben In the 80s I had a gold gi joe

[@fernandogandara1084]

Nice Bike Peter, I would have to agree about gasser customs exhuast pipe i have pair on my 2013 thruxton and they sound awsome.

[@Jonathan_Chong]

Every comments on the great bike but I must say great edit love how the video was put together. The only thing I was expecting was to see how the story of the gas tank issues that came up during the work on it would be added to this edit but I guess it just doesn't fit here awesome job Peter!

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Thanks J! Yeah you know, I decided to leave that bit out of the vid. It was unnecessary and would make this LONG story even LONGER!! :9)

[@ellobo4211]

Love it

[@tommy2facetv]

Yes

[@forestsnowfall]

Man, what a hefty project. It's definitely paid off, though, this is a beautiful machine. Do people around town ever stop and talk to you about it?

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Thanks Charles! Interestingly nobody as asked me about it yet. Lots of looks though. One guy heard 'er comin and let out a big 'WOW' as I passed. :0)

[@mototerapiya5239]

Триумф 👍 його звук це стук серця ,♥️

[@gabethet8458]

Cool, when I got my midlife crisis, I got me a longboard.

[@briannotbryan3888]

Great final result.😎🌟The bike is bursting with creativity! I liked how you brought all these talented people together to build your dream bike. I would be happy with plain old black. Sexy AF indeed.🏍️

[@ericgreenhalgh979]

Peter.....really enjoyed your customization. I too am going through a midlife rebirth, as I purchased a 2020 Triumph Bonneville T120 last year. After riding for a few thousand miles here in Seattle(winter riding?....not happenin'), I am getting the itch to customize. Very entertaining video......gives me ideas. Do you have a link to the turn signals?...those are pure dope. Cheers and I look forward to more of your KZbin channel.

[@YouMotorcycle]

This is a great video, but when you said "This is what I live for" and your face looks like someone just kicked your dog 😑, I had to laugh lol

[@YouMotorcycle]

I never knew about bonnevillebrackets before this video, awesome site, thank you

[@seeker1432]

Really nice. Certainly made it your own, But there's no way in hell i could be brave enough to chop the frame down. Does it look better, Yes. Does it make any difference to its handling. I guess not. But i still couldn't do it. Well done that man.

[@meganm1350]

She is beautiful.

[@user-jp7lu7oe5m]

Magnifique

[@philipcheng8138]

Beautiful Bike, what size tires are you running? They look awesome!

[@HoldFastFilms]

Love all the little tasteful mods which make the bike look so good. Motogadget, pipe wrap, sprocket cover etc. not to mention the paint job! Sounds amazing too. Awesome job 👌

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Thanks! Yeah it's all in the details. Easy to get carried away but I tried to make it all cohesive.

[@themontephone875]

Live chat not working? It was earlier...had to make comment bc live chat is not connecting for chat

[@Bapdussy]

What size tires did you put on your bike? 140/80 17 rear and 120/80 17 front? They look way better than the stock low profile tires.

[@calvinthesandiegolawyer6061]

What are the size & brand of your tires??

[@BoyAditya]

What ultraman did you VO? The netflix one?

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

It's on KZbin. Ultraman Galaxy Fight..

[@OBIWAN48]

SUPPER COOL!! Next, you do change helmet? I would propose you to do a custom paint. Oh no... please don't say "everybody does it" It's a biker's secret story!! ;-)

[@jarihult]

Sexy as AF 🏍 very cool customisation 👍!!! It’s all worth to go all the way in Berlin to get way cool painting on the tank 🤘👍!!! Thank you for sharing , i like it !!!

[@almaoaxaca1134]

PVG.....your wife is a SAINT, she’s cool with you hanging like a bat in the living room and now this. Sexy AF.....what does AF stand for? You have got to be the most creative person I know..........your take on “The Birth of Venus”, is genius. So many personal details make it completely unique. The art work is exquisite. Must say you are so proud of this baby you glow.......good for you. Enjoy every minute of each ride.......en hora buena..

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

LOL! Thank you Alma!! 'AF' is what YOU want it to mean! I leave that to the viewer. For me? Always Fresh! ;0)

[@bradleycyrus4481]

You all prolly dont care but does anybody know of a tool to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly lost my account password. I would love any tips you can offer me!

[@houstonvihaan7972]

@Bradley Cyrus Instablaster :)

[@bradleycyrus4481]

@Houston Vihaan thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@bradleycyrus4481]

@Houston Vihaan it worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thank you so much you saved my ass !

[@JsnHgl]

Sexy AF indeed! Love your bike and this video does it justice. Enjoy!

[@rezagero8560]

Finally the reveal, thank you Peter!! She's really Sexy AF as her name. If i asked for any suggestion, try spoke wheel and fancier rear sus. But hey, they are not necessary. Congrats!

[@PetervonGommJAPAN]

Yeah one day I may swap out the suspension and wheels. But I kinda like the chrome and 'mags' - it suits the bike.

[@rezagero8560]

@@PetervonGommJAPAN Sure it does. And i love that you have mentioned all the credits, whose done such a great job. Love the whole content!

[@krebgurfson5732]

you sure like the sound of your own voice