Winter 2016 Rat Tales

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ALL NEW CLASSIC LINE UP!
FREE
PICK-UP &
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FEBRUARY
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NEW YEARS MOTO RESOLUTIONS
FREE TECH SESSIONS
2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
OFFICIAL QUARTERLY NEWS OF CASCADE MOTO CLASSICS, INC.
TRIUMPH RIDERS ASSOCIATION OF PORTLAND JANUARY - MARCH 2016
NEW TRIUMPH OWNERS
LANCE HELWIG
BONNEVILLE NEWCHURCH
RYAN KREMKAU
DAYTONA 675 R
JOHN PEIFFER
BONNEVILLE T100
RICHARD MEADE
MATTHEW WELLMAN
TIGER 800 XCA
ROBERT ELDER
DAYTONA 675 R
OREGON’S AWARD
WINNING TRIUMPH DEALER
CASCADE MOTO CLASSICS, INC.
KRISTEN & NICHOLAS SORANI
BONNEVILLE
13705 SW Farmington Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97005
GERALD BASSETT
TROPHY SE
503.574.3353
www.cascademoto.com
RANDY THIEME
KELLY & J ANICE MCC ARTHY
RYAN & KATELYN CAIN
THRUXTON
JOHN HUFFINE
STREET TRIPLE
JEFF & ALLISON DEBOER
BONNEVILLE
DAVID BROOKHART
TIGER 800 XC
MARCUS LOO
STREET TRIPLE R
info@cascademoto.com
sales@cascademoto.com
parts@cascademoto.com
service@cascademoto.com
newsletter submissions liz@cascademoto.com
TRIUMPH RIDERS ASSOC. OF
PORTLAND
T.R. A.P.
www.rat-pack.com
REGINA OETTING
TRIUMPH RIDING CLUBS DIRECTOR
KENNY SALEE
STREET TRIPLE
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DAVID LOUGHIN
BONNEVILLE T100
JENNIFER & CHRISTOPHER MCDONALD
TIGER 800 XRX
LEE HOLZHEY
T .R.A.P. P ACKL E AD ER
SOREN W INSLOW
soren@rat-pack.com
T RIUM PH T IGER T ROOP (T 3) LEADER
KATE STOLLER
CURTIS GILL
SCRAMBLER
trixietiger71@ yahoo.com
HARRY BURGESS
ROCKET III TOURING
RIDERS CLUB BREAKFAST
BRENT GADWA
First Saturday of Each Month 9:00am
Peppermill Restaurant
17455 SW Farmington Rd, Beaverton, OR 97007
DIRECTOR’S CORNER
TRIUMPH RIDERS ASSOC. OF PORTLAND
I’d like to open by talking a bit about technology, which has become a bit of an overused
word these days. I’ve seen T.V. ads that espouse technology in everything from breakfast food to children’s toys! But where motorcycles are concerned, it really does apply.
This year I sold my beloved 2003 Tiger 955i and bought a new Tiger Explorer 1200.
Why? Well, here’s that word again, technology. The build quality, ride quality and just
plain rideability is so vastly improved. Don’t get me wrong, my 955 could keep up with the best of them, but it’s
the way in which the new bike rides that’s so different. Everything is so much more solid, stable and controllable.
Things like “fly by wire” throttle, electronic cruise control, tire pressure monitoring systems, on board trip computers, anti-lock brakes, traction control and adjustable…..well, everything! Gas mileage in the 50’s while making 40
more horsepower than my old bike. It doesn’t burn oil and the bags don’t leak!!! So many things have changed in
just 12 years that it boggles the mind. If you haven’t looked at the new Triumphs for a few years, check them out.
It’s all pretty amazing! Frankly, with all the improvement, I can’t imagine what the future holds for our sport. But I
know I want to be a part of it just as long as my body will let me. Besides, the older I get the younger everyone
around me gets and spending time with you all, well, it just keeps me young at heart and moving forward. What’s
not to like about that!
Now let’s talk a bit about what’s coming in the New Year for us all. As you read this, Christmas is over and some
of you may be nursing a bit of a hangover after ringing in the New Year. But if you were on a Triumph, 2015 was
a year worth celebrating for sure. The Triumph Tiger Troop completed its first full year of rides as published in our
ride booklet. TRAP hosted several events and three very successful multi-day rides, including a new location for
the Summer Scorcher that saw its largest attendance ever! I think that the successes of 2015 gives promise for
what’s to come in 2016 for us all. And so many things are already on the schedule! Soren is hard at work setting
up events, starting as early as this winter. He has a movie night scheduled at Cascade Triumph and some go-cart
races for us just to keep our “need for speed” in tune while the rain falls all around us.
Not to be left out, the Tiger Troop has the 2016 ride booklet completed and will start riding rain or shine this
month! So many events are planned for us already this year. There will be a charity poker run next summer, day
rides, multi-day overnight rides, barbeques, campouts, seminars and tech sessions. If you can’t find something to
do in either T.R.A.P or T3 this year, there’s just no hope for you! But to speak seriously about this for a minute, I
really do hope you take part in our events. I’ve been riding street motorcycles for 35+ years and I can tell you that
the most fun I have had while doing so, is in the company of friends. I never tell stories about what a great time I
had someplace on my bike by myself. Nope, my stories always involve shared experiences. In fact, motorcycling
has truly been my life. Every friend I have, save one couple, either ride a motorcycle now, or have done so in the
past. Almost all of them I have met through our club, the Triumph Riders of Portland. So if you’re considering
coming to an event, or going on a ride, but are unsure of who you’ll
meet or what type of people you’ll interact with, I can assure you that
they will be happy fun loving people who will welcome you. Kate
Stoller, our Tiger Troop leader, Soren Winslow, our TRAP leader,
and I would like nothing more than for you to approach us and introduce yourself. We’d love to meet you and give you the nickel tour.
Come join us and let’s make 2016 our best and most active club year
yet!!
Ride safe all, Lee Holzhey TRAP & T3 Club Director.
MOTO RESOLUTIONS FOR 2016
1
RIDE RIDE RIDE
Plan a long
motorcycle trip.
Maybe go
overseas and
rent a bike.
Join the Triumph
Riders Assoc. of
Portland
and ride with
new friends.
Whatever you do,
just ride, ride, ride!
2
UPGRADE
Has it been
more than 5
years since you
replaced your
helmet?
If yes, then
this is the year!
Wearing the proper
gear makes the
riding experience
100 times more
fun, I promise!
3
MAINTENANCE
Start off the
riding season
with a set of
new tires.
Clean your bike
more often, and
lube that chain!
Follow the
recommended
service intervals.
Use a battery
tender year around!
4
GET IN SHAPE
Do a Team
OR Advanced
Riders course.
Participate in
local track days,
support racing.
Want to lose
weight?
Most aftermarket
exhaust will
instantly shed
pounds!
5
SUPPORT
Buy local! A lot of
motorcycle riders
are business
owners. Get
out there and
support your
peeps!
Want that new
Triumph?
Cascade Moto
Classics Inc. is
here for you.
Cordially invites you to join us for the
19th Annual
Riders Association of Triumph Dinner
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27th
RSVP is required by February 20th
call Cascade Moto Classics, Inc. 503-574-3353 or email liz@cascademoto.com
McMenamins Edgefield
6:00 pm - No-Host Cocktail Hour
7:00 pm - Delicious Buffet Dinner
8:00 pm - Entertainment
9:30 pm - Door Prize Drawings - Special Thanks - Fun!
Pricing will be determined once menu is chosen
Book your room at Edgefield ASAP! reserve.mcmenamins.com
Go to Edgefield and select 2/27/16 for 1 night.
Choose Special Rate: Group/Block & use
code: 1602CASCA or call the hotel
503-669-8610 and refer to the
Cascade Moto Classics Block.
SERVICE SPECIAL
ENDS FEB. 27TH, 2016
FREE PICK-UP
& DELIVERY
OF YOUR TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE, WITHIN A
25
MILE
RADIUS, WITH MINIMUM SERVICES REQUIRED.
CALL THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ALL THE DETAILS!
503-574-3353
OR email service@cascademoto.com
T.R.A.P. PACKLEADERS REPORT
GET INVOLVED
The end of 2015 and the start of 2016 are here. My hope is that everyone has had a better motorcycle year in 2015 than they did in 2014 and will have an even better year in 2016!
The TRAP calendar for 2016 is pretty much firmed up. We have some exciting events going on
over the next couple months while we wait for the rain and cold to subside and riding becomes
enjoyable again.
On January 16th at 5:30 PM, we have our Annual TRAP Night at the Movies as we watch the motorcycle
adventure of John Doe and Adam Horovitz as they run across a whole bunch of other characters in Roadside Prophets.
I know you can ride motorcycles, but how well and how fast can you navigate a tight and twisty quarter mile track on four
small wheels with speeds up to 40mph? February 21st at 11:00 AM, you’ll get a chance to find out at Sykart Indoor Racing
Center in Tigard, Oregon. The cost per race is $15 per person. Plan on racing three times. Not only will we be
having fun racing against each other, but we will also have a few awards to give out.
Keep an eye on our Facebook group page, the Cascade Moto Classics, Inc. Facebook page and Rat-Pack.com for more
details on upcoming events. Speaking of Rat-Pack.com, when was the last time you updated your profile? Now is a good
time to do that. If you have forgotten your password, there is a link on the sign-in page to reset your password. Wait, what?,
you don’t have a Rat-Pack.com profile page? Well, you should. It’s simple and easy. Just go to Rat-Pack.com and click on
the link that says “Join”.
Over the next 10 months, while you are out and about on your Triumph, take pictures! We will be putting together a TRAP
calendar for 2017. In October we will decide on the best photos to include in the calendar. The rules are simple; it needs to
be a photo that features your Triumph motorcycle and be a photo taken in 2016. Stay tuned for details on how to submit your
photos.
As we enter into the 2016 calendar year, let me leave you with this from J.R.R. Tolkien.
Happy New Year,
Roads go ever ever on,
Over rock and under tree,
By caves where never sun has shone,
By streams that never find the sea;
Over snow by winter sown,
And through the merry flowers of June,
Over grass and over stone,
And under mountains in the moon.
Roads go ever ever on,
Under cloud and under star.
Yet feet that wandering have gone
Turn at last to home afar.
Eyes that fire and sword have seen,
And horror in the halls of stone
Look at last on meadows green,
And trees and hills they long have known.
The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
And I must follow, if I can,
Pursuing it with eager feet,
Until it joins some larger way,
Where many paths and errands meet.
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
And I must follow, if I can,
Pursuing it with weary feet,
Until it joins some larger way,
Where many paths and errands meet.
And whither then? I cannot say.
Out from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone.
Let others follow, if they can!
Let them a journey new begin.
But I at last with weary feet
Will turn towards the lighted inn,
My evening-rest and sleep to meet.
Still 'round the corner there may wait
A new road or secret gate;
And though I oft have passed them by,
A day will come at last when I
Shall take the hidden paths that run
West of the Moon, East of the Sun.
WE ARE HERE TO MAKE SURE YOUR PASSION THRIVES
MEET JIM TOMSIC Motorcycle Service Technician
When did you
get your first
motorcycle?
At age 22
How
many
bikes
have
you
owned? 5-ish
Why do you
like Triumph?
They, like most European brands
do things differently and take
chances. Other major markets like
American
are
imbedded
in
"tradition" and the Japanese are
boringly
conservative.
What’s your favorite ride?
While at Moto Guzzi training in
California I got to joy ride a V11
Tenni. This is one of my dream
bikes, so just riding around Huntington Beach was unforgettable.
What was/is your favorite motorcycle? 1955 Moto Guzzi V8 Grand
Prix Racer
Are you married/children?
Yes, we just had our first kid in
March of 2015.
If you could go anywhere, where
would it be?
Jigokudani Monkey Park in Japan
If you could have dinner with
anyone alive or dead, who would
it
be?
Hunter S. Thompson
Do you have a hero?
In the 4th grade my teacher asked
who my hero was. I said "that guy
that took a bullet for Reagan,” I
thought she asked, “What is an
example of a hero?”
Do you have any hobbies besides motorcycling? Getting cre-
ative and decorating the house
with my wife. We make a lot of
things ourselves from what we
find at antique stores and flea
markets.
Have
you
motorcycles?
raced
cars/
When, What, Where?
At 15 I pushed a Tomos moped
to the limit on Beaumont Girls
Schools running track.
What’s your favorite animal?
The snow monkeys that sit in
the hot springs. It’s my Spirit
Animal.
Where were you born?
On a dark and stormy night at
St. Lukes Hospital in Cleveland,
Ohio.
What is your favorite motorcycle
gadget/accessory?
Gadget: Heated grips. My wife
found OEM heated grips for my old
bike. Accessory: A Babe. That is
how I nabbed my wife.
JIM, GRETCHEN, & LITTLE MISS FLOSSIE
What music were you listening
to last?
Dinosaur Jr. and Yo La Tengo
If you could tell everyone in our club one thing, what is it?
It’s an honor to practice my craft on Triumphs and other bikes where
their owners are so passionate about their hobbies. It makes me proud
to work on a bike when I can tell it is loved and taken care of by its
owner and that they appreciate my service.
JIMS 1984 BMW R80ST—BROWNS CAMP
WE WANT YOU TO HAVE THE MOST POSITIVE EXPERIENCE EVER
MEET CONNOR ROSENLUND
When did you start riding motorcycles?
At 15 years my friend invited me to ride his
dirt bike in his back yard.
How many bikes have you owned?
Two, technically one that I own.
Motorcycle Service Technician
If you could tell everyone in our
club one thing, what is it?
Have fun, ride safe and always
check your tire pressure!
Why do you like Triumph?
I find them to be unique and exotic.
My favorite ride is the one with friends, it’s a
bonus if it's very twisty!
CONNOR AND HIS DAD, CHEERS!
What was/is your favorite motorcycle?
Obviously my 2013 Speed Triple R!
Single
If you could go anywhere, where would it
be?
Sweden
If you could have dinner with anyone alive
or dead, who would it be? Why?
Robin Williams, because he is f-ing funny.
Do you have any hobbies besides riding
motorcycles? I am a big video game geek.
Have you raced cars/motorcycles? When,
What Where? No
Snow Leopard
Honolulu, Hawaii
What is your favorite motorcycle gadget/
accessory?
Not really into the gadgets that much. Slick,
clean and simplistic is the way I like it.
What music were you listening to last?
Tool
CONNORS 2013 SPEED TRIPLE R
There are two types of people in the world, people who
When did you
start riding
motorcycles?
900 years after the Battle of
Hastings. So that would be
1966. It was a Villiers 98cc
two stroke with an external
magneto flywheel. See picCOLIN WITH HIS “CHILDREN”
ture on next page 1952villiers - bike I rode had that
exact paintwork. I rode it halfway round a cindertrack
ran into a barbwire fence, fell over and burned my leg
Yes, to Ann. None I know of. OK, I have 5 children
on the exhaust. I was sold !
that live In my garage. I learn from them daily.
How many bikes have you owned?
About 17. 125cc through 2300cc. I get attached to
them and have a hard time saying goodbye.
If you could go anywhere, where would it be? Isle
of Man. Haven't done it yet.
Why do you like Triumph?
Classic marque. Massive historical influence on the
motorcycle industry on both sides of the Atlantic.
If you could have dinner with anyone alive or
dead, who would it be? Why?
Charles Darwin. I'd want to know how it felt to figure it
out.
Locally, the Klickitat Canyon. Further afield, the
Stelvio Pass in Northern Italy.
What was/is your favorite motorcycle?
The one I'll be riding tomorrow.
(At today's date that would actually be the Rocket).
Cat
Hastings, UK. Scene of the battle between William
The Conqueror of Normandy and Harold, King of
England. I guess that brings us full circle, doesn't it ?.
If you could re-live any moment in your life what
would it be?
Riding under the stars at 4:30am out of Mexican Hat,
UT to watch the moon set and the sun rise over Monument Valley.
Do you have a hero? Because?
David Gilmour, lead guitarist of Pink Floyd. Still get
shivers down my spine listening to his work.
Do you have a hobby? (Besides bikes)
Squash Racquets. I've actually now played for 50
years and help run Portland's City League.
What is the last album you listened to?
Overnight Sensation by Frank Zappa.
ride motorcycles and people who wish they could ride motorcycles.
1952 Villiers
If you could tell
everyone in our
club one thing,
what is it?
Stop planning that big trip
and just go ride it! The
sooner
you get out there, the
more fun you'll have, and
the quicker
you can get home and
start dreaming about
something even bigger.
2016
SAVE THESE DATES!
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 6:00 PM
TRAP Movie Night
Roadside Prophets
Cascade Moto Classics, Inc. 6:00 PM.
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 9:30 AM
TRIUMPH TIGER TROOP Ride
Meet at Cascade Moto Classics, Inc.
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 9:00 AM
TRAP Breakfast
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 9:30 AM
Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 11:00 AM
Rat TRAP Go Kart Races
SyKart Indoor Racing - Tigard, OR
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016
RAT DINNER - McMenamins
Edgefield See Invite pg. 5
Saturday, March 5, 2016 9:00 AM
TRAP Breakfast
Cars and Coffee
The World of Speed Museum
Saturday, April 2, 2016 9:00 AM
TRAP Breakfast
Saturday, April 16, 2016 9:30 AM
Sunday, April 24, 2016 9:00 AM
Annual RAT Lunch in Chehalis
or meet us at Ramblin’ Jacks in Chehalis at 1:00 PM as we meet Triumph
riders from all over the Pacific NW.
Saturday, May 7, 2016 9:00 AM
TRAP Breakfast
Sunday, May 15, 2016 9:00 AM
Ride to the OVM Show
to ride to the Annual OVM Motorcycle
show in Corvallis, OR.
Sunday, August 21, 2016 10:00 AM
TRAP Day Ride - Meet at CMC
Route to be announced.
Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 9:00 AM
TRAP Breakfast
September 8 - 11, 2016
TRAP Baker City Rally
Details to be announced.
Saturday, May 21, 2016 9:00 AM
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 9:00 AM
Saturday, June 4, 2016 9:00 AM
TRAP Breakfast
Saturday, Oct.. 1, 2016 9:00 AM
TRAP Breakfast
June 3 - 5, 2016
TRAP Season Opener
Saturday, Oct.15, 2016 9:00 AM
Sunday, June 12, 2016 10:00 AM
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 9:00 AM
TRAP Breakfast
Saturday, June 18, 2016 9:00 AM
Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 9:00 AM
Saturday, July 2, 2016 9:00 AM
TRAP Breakfast
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 9:00 AM
TRAP Breakfast
Sunday, July 10, 2016 10:00 AM
Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 NOON
TRIUMPH TIGER TROOP
Attend Holiday Open House at
Cascade Moto Classics, Inc.
Saturday, July 16, 2016 9:00 AM
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Portland Highland Games
Saturday, August 6, 2016 9:00 AM
TRAP Breakfast
August 12-14, 2016
TRAP/Tiger Troop Summer Scorcher
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 9:00 AM
There will be more events added
throughout the year.
Check the shop or club
websites for any new info.
www.cascademoto.com
www.rat-pack.com
VOUCHER DETAILS
Break free from
winter and gear up
for spring with a
new motorcycle.
The quicker you
react, the more
Triumph
accessories and
merchandise you
score!
Purchase a MY15
or prior Triumph
motorcycle in
January, February
or March and
receive up to $1,000
in Triumph
Vouchers to use
in-store or online.
Don’t delay, the
program’s most
rewarding benefits
happen in January!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: - Valid
Only at Authorized Triumph Dealers in the United States & Canada.
- Vouchers will be issued in $100
increments and are One-Time Use
only. - Voucher value is model and
model-year dependent. See your
local authorized Triumph dealer for
specific value levels. Valid only on
new, untitled MY15 or prior Triumph
motorcycles.- All Vouchers Expire
June 30, 2016.
TIGER TROOP QUARTERLY TIDBITS
FOURTH QUARTER OF 2015
This last quarter of the year rode by quickly. That, however, did not stop us from
enjoying our rides thoroughly! It also served as a milestone for our group; it was in this quarter that
we completed our first planned ride booklet. Reminiscing over the past year- we travelled some
amazing roads, had lots of opportunity
for gaining and/or honing skills, and
learned more about other individual
riders (which community to us is the lifeblood).
T3 HEADS TO DETROIT LAKE
October: This month's ride lead us North into Washington and out
on Highway 14. Our destination - Trout Lake. Rain was forecasted,
however, we were fortunate enough to catch a break and even get
into some sunny patches. Between Carson and White Salmon we
headed up a valley that was a direct route to the City of Trout Lake.
We made a jaunt out to the ice caves (but couldn't locate the turn)
and we were all okay with that as it was lunch time. We rode back
towards the Columbia River and ate lunch at a fantastic pub house
and brewery. Heading back into the metro area we were greeted by
some rain, but upon arrival were already dry. This route offered
amazing views of the fall season leaves and Mount Adams. It is well
worth a "redo"!!
November: Listed as our "backyard ride" this route is one of our
shorter rides that takes us into some small communities outside of
the urban growth boundary. We cautiously watched the forecast, as
the weather had been a mix of cold and rain. As riders, on all
makes arrived, we determined that Bald Peak Road was clear and
headed out and over. We broke for a meal at the Outpost
Restaurant in Yamhill then headed North on Hwy 47 into Forest
Grove. Once back at the shop we gathered with other riders, told
stories, enjoyed some coffee, and may have had a warm cookie (or
two).
T3 GROUP
December: This ride was deliberately left
off so we could attend the Holiday Open
House at the shop. Santa was too much
fun!
January not only marked the new year, but
also the start of a new ride booklet. Messages will continue to be emailed, texted, and routed via
Facebook. Our rides will remain on the third Saturday of each month. If you have any changes to your
contact information please let me know by sending me a message at trixietiger71@yahoo.com.
TRIUMPH TIGER TROOP ALMOST HITS 100 MEMBERS!!!
SANTA AND KATE
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 2015
Left to right top: Santa with LizElf, Marylin Holzhey, Kate Stoller, Lower pics: Santa and a pooch and a pic of people enjoying the lovely spread.
Feel free to email
Kate Stoller at
trixietiger71@yahoo.com or
Lee Holzhey at
dudlyjump56@yahoo.com with
any questions.
LAUNCH PARTY
PORTLAND
NEW MODERN CLASSICS
NOW TAKING DEPOSITS
BRITISH ICONS. GLOBAL LEGENDS.
Introducing the next generation of the
iconic Triumph Bonneville. Five exciting new Bonneville models, all with 100% authentic
character, beautifully enhanced styling and truly modern performance. From the fun and
accessible ridability of the new Street Twin, through to the timeless style of the Bonneville
T120, the T120 Black and the legend reborn in the Thruxton and Thruxton R.
MORE POWER. MORE PERFORMANCE. The new heart of a British Twin. The all new
Bonneville engine comes in three configurations: the 900cc high torque engine of the
Street Twin, the 1200cc high torque engine of the Bonneville T120 and T120 Black and
the high power 1200cc ‘Thruxton Spec.’ engine for the Thruxton and Thruxton R. All with
more immediate and exciting power delivery, that can be heard as well as felt.
MORE BEAUTIFUL. A beautiful evolution of the iconic Bonneville styling. Incorporating
refined, sharper and crafted, each new model incorporates styling cues faithfully taken
from classic Bonneville bikes of the past. All built to an incredibly high level of finish, whilst
sensitively incorporating contemporary functionality.
MORE CAPABLE. With a ground up chassis and suspension design unique to each
Bonneville and the introduction of rider focused technology, including ABS, traction control
and a slip assist clutch, every model delivers stunning handling, comfort and control.
MORE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR OWN CUSTOM. A new Bonneville accessory range to
help you build your own special. Featuring over 470 new stylish body work, detailing,
performance and luggage accessories, plus a set of exciting ‘inspiration kits’– your dealer
can fit as a complete kit, or for you to use as a starting point to build your own custom
Bonneville.
TRIUMPH IN THE NEWS
“For anybody wanting to know about post-1936 Triumph motorcycles, this is a
must-have book,” says Rider magazine in their recently published review of Ian
Falloon’s book The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles:
1937-Today. Falloon has compiled an impressive collection of pictures and information. “The pictures are what make the book,” according to reviewer Clement
Salvadori, including over 500 illustrations that will “make any Trumpet fan’s heart
beat a little faster.”
If you watch Travel Channel’s Expedition Unknown, you may
have noticed a pristine 1968 Triumph Bonneville featured in
the recent “The Real Robin Hood” episode. Host Josh Gates
rides the vintage Bonnie from London to Nottingham to investigate the legend of Robin Hood. “My sweet ride through the
English countryside is older than I am,” notes Gates. “This is a
1968 Triumph Bonneville – 650 cc’s – this is the bike that I
dream about when I go to sleep at night!”
Fans of the hit AMC television show, “The Walking
Dead,” may already know about star Norman
Reedus’ affinity for Triumph motorcycles. His character in the zombie-themed drama rides a custom Triumph chopper, and Reedus often rides his own Triumph Scrambler to the set during filming. Now
NYDailyNews.com is reporting Reedus will host a
new series on AMC, Riding With Norman Reedus,
that will feature the actor traveling the country on his
bike and interviewing collectors, mechanics, and motorcycle craftsmen. The series is set to premiere this
year.
If you’ve seen the latest issue of Motorcyclist magazine, we’re sure you
noticed the beautiful new Triumph Thruxton R featured prominently on the cover! In the December/January 2016 issue’s cover story, entitled “A Classic Reborn,” Motorcyclist Editor-In-Chief Marc Cook takes a close look at the new
Bonneville models and speaks with Triumph engineers about their extensive development. Says Cook, “We’re more than eager to get our hands on the new
Bonneville, especially the up-spec Thruxton R…Cool looking and
potentially a hoot to ride: Where do we sign up?”
MORE TRIUMPH IN THE NEWS
Triumph’s much anticipated unveiling of the allnew Speed Triple S and Speed Triple R models
was extensively covered in numerous motorcycle
publications, including Cycle World, Canada MotoGuide, Roadracing World and Cycle News. While
Canada MotoGuide likes the new model’s sophistication achieved through a host of “electronic wizardry,” Cycle World praises the Speed Triple’s updated styling saying, “the entire machine simply
looks more refined, a little more Daniel-Craigmenacing-in-a-bespoke-suit rather than JasonStratham-brutal-in-a-T-shirt.”
Gear Patrol has released their GP100 list, an annual salute to
“the hundred best products on earth.” The 2015 Triumph Tiger
800 XCx was named to the exclusive list, one of only three motorcycles to make the cut. They laud the Triumph for superseding BMW at the top of the highly competitive adventure bike
category, saying “Triumph not only hits the Bavarians’ mark, it
pushes the standard to a whole other level.” They also cite the
Tiger’s improved off-road prowess now matching its already
“impeccable on-road manners” to create “a true dual-sport
identity that all but conquers what physics shouldn’t allow.”
Triumph’s announcement of an all-new Tiger Explorer made waves in the moto-world,
garnering global press attention from such outlets as Motorcyclist, MCN, Sport Rider, MotoUSA.com and Roadracing World. Featuring the
most powerful engine in the adventure class and
a
host
of
advanced,
rider-focused
technology including electronically adjustable
semi-active suspension and cornering-optimized
ABS and Traction Control, the new Tiger Explorer models allow “riders to tailor their desired adventure,
to
go
anywhere
and
everywhere from the daily commute to the corners of the earth.” The new 2016 Explorers will
arrive at Triumph retailers in June.

Winter 2016 Rat Tales

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