Triumph Bonneville America chrome silencers, a new design of cast alloy wheels, adjustable clutch and front brake levers and a new all black engine finish with chromed covers. The chrome chain cover, pillion footrest hanger and upper fork shrouds were restyled and a more comfortable pillion seat fitted. In 2008, the UK version of the Bonneville America was further updated with an electronic fuel injection system to meet the European emission legislation, with the fuel injectors concealed by dummy carburetors. The US version of the Bonneville America was not updated to EFI until 2009. Triumph Bonneville America The Triumph Bonneville America is a
Ray Bonneville and let him smoke cigarettes in the house. Bonneville's family moved back to Canada when Bonneville was in his late teens and Bonneville, who had been expelled from school, signed up for the United States Marine Corps just in time for the Vietnam War. Returning from the war, Bonneville worked in Boston as a taxicab driver to pay the bills, teaching himself to play harmonica between fares. Getting more involved in the music scene, Bonneville began freelancing with R&B and blues bands in the Boston area. Then, in the 1970s, Bonneville began traveling the country exploring and absorbing musical styles,