Right foot peg broke off when I put my weight on it to mount the motorcycle. Motorcycle was stationary in this instance, but could happen at speed if a rider were to stand on the pegs while riding. The bolt attaching the foot peg clevis to the frame fractured. Pictures of the face of the bolt attached. I am unaware of a prior accident involving this vehicle that would have compromised that bolt, although the bike has been dropped slowly on that side while that bike was not in motion. I am the motorcycle's original owner. The bolt may be too weak for the application. I am aware of several other instances of this bolt breaking, sometimes while the motorcycle is in motion.
The worst 2008 Triumph Bonneville problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Triumph Bonneville 96
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Daignostic software and dealers should begin using it...
- Dealer notice advising to check for an immobiliser software update before replacing any TPMS components on...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-07 and dealers should begin...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-06.1 and dealers should begin...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 264.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool version 2026-06 and dealers should...
- Technical Bulletin 264 provides instructions that relates to: Triumph Diagnostic Tool
- Dealer notice advising the availalbility of TDT version 2026-05.2 which resolves the ABS as Not Connected...
- Dealer notice reminding of Motorcycle Cleaning, prohibited use of High-Pressure & Steam Cleaning equipment.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-04 and dealers should begin using it...
What 2008 Triumph Bonneville owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While riding my motorcycle over bump in the road, at 25 MPH, the right foot peg departed from the motorcycle. My right foot made contact with road surface. No injury. I retrieved the broken peg from road for inspection. I observed that the mounting clevis bolt sheared at the connection to the outrigger.
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Questions about the 2008 Triumph Bonneville
Is the 2008 Triumph Bonneville reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2008 Triumph Bonneville, fewer than a typical Bonneville model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Triumph Bonneville?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2008 Triumph Bonneville have?
No recalls on record.
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