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I am not abandoning my Electra
But I have just been told about a 2002 bonneville with less than 5500 on the clock
What sort of money would I be looking at to purchase it
Thanks people,I await some ideas
Jenks

hi jenks,just got my self a bonnie 2007 carbs on it miles 1000 needed a good scrub up new jets air filter exhausts loverly now to the point paid 3800 for it on flea bay but some might go 3500 up to 4500, dealer 5000 up wards good luck oh by the way my bullet 500 1991 is staying it feels like a250 now and enjoying it more, them bonnies are heavy cheers phil

I have had 4 Hinckley Bonnies - a 790, a Thruxton, an EFI mag 2009 and the current, a 2008 carb T100 which is low mileage and cost me £6k last year. The late model 865cc carb bonnies are very desirable, all issues sorted, and low mileage ones very difficult to come by. The one you have been steered to is a 790cc and is lower in power and had a few niggles that came with earlier machines. That said, a classic now, and 3500 is a fair price. I have also had 4 Bullets, currently owning a Leanburn 2008 that has been whipped into a fast road bike, and the favourite, a late 2008 classic iron barrel 4 speed. The T100 hardly gets used, as I prefer Enfields, but the T100 is a cracking bike, taken it to the Isle of Man, and it goes very well with the carbs. However it is hardly used and I may sell it, with just 3600 on the clock. To answer your question, look for a later model 865cc carb Bonnie is my suggestion as it will take you anywhere, in comfort and at speed.

Thanks to stainer and sofiaspin for your input,hoping to view this weekend.
Cheers
Jenks