The General Motorbikers Discussion Thread - Page 68

BlaRo · January 3rd, 2009, 9:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigger

Where can I get one?

All it needs are some scrambler pipes and dirt bike bars and I would totally rock one. images/smilies/drool.gif

Bubs360 · January 4th, 2009, 12:58 AM

Yes! I sold that damn awful Buell Blast!

I had bought the bike with a little under 5,000 miles and rode it until 10,000. During that period of, mind you, very light riding with no falling over or abuse, the front isolator broke twice, rear isolator broke once, an oil leak formed around the shifter, the intake boot broke three times, rocker box gasket went, there was a leak that spit gas and oil all over my legs, the motor mount bolts broke twice and a motor mount broke once. I did not beat on or abuse the bike, did not crash it, and did not do any wheelies or anything like that - even the fastest I went on it was 76.

It held the road like nothing else, but it was dorky looking, relatively slow, and on top of the reliability issues, the local dealer was not much help - I waited a month and a half on the isolators! 70-76mpg was nice, but when you're spending that kind of money on parts, I may as well have been riding the 15mpg 500 triple. Regardless, I have it sold now and got a good portion of my money back, and am looking toward better horizons.

I'm considering a Yamaha XS750 Special. Three cylinder - just like the H1 500 (but four-stroke). Funny to think that the 34 year-old, two-stroke triple is more reliable than a 2001 model American product. xD

smib · January 4th, 2009, 4:11 AM

Can't stop thinking of you...

http://www.triumph675.net/images/StreetTriple-1280_000.jpg

Bubs360 · January 4th, 2009, 4:22 PM

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Originally Posted by smib

Can't stop thinking of you...

Amen. I LOVE the Speed Triple! images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Jon · January 4th, 2009, 7:32 PM

They have one of those at my local dealer in grey for £4449 ..It's stunningly beautiful... I've had thoughts.. images/smilies/eek.gif

Can't afford it though.

Currahee474 · January 4th, 2009, 9:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubs360

Amen. I LOVE the Speed Triple! images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Thats a Street Triple, not the Speed Triple.

British_Rover · January 4th, 2009, 9:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Currahee474

Thats a Street Triple, not the Speed Triple.

And I would rather have the Street triple don't need a liter plus bike personally.

Currahee474 · January 5th, 2009, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by British_Rover

And I would rather have the Street triple don't need a liter plus bike personally.

I don't either, but the looks of the Speed Triple are images/smilies/drool.gif

Bubs360 · January 5th, 2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Currahee474

I don't either, but the looks of the Speed Triple are images/smilies/drool.gif

Eh, I guess I wasn't paying attention to the details. I love the looks of the Speed Triple. Street Triple isn't bad either. images/smilies/wink.gif

Karoug · January 5th, 2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by brydiem

My dad just got a brand new Ducati Monster 696 today!!!!! Just had a ride on the back of it, so brilliant except there was nothing for me to hold onto except for my dad!!!! (which I hate doing, I slide forwards really far when he brakes)

Get yer own bike instead!! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Epoq · January 6th, 2009, 9:05 PM

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Originally Posted by smib

Can't stop thinking of you...

I can. *puts on flame-proof gear*

British_Rover · January 7th, 2009, 2:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Epoq

I can. *puts on flame-proof gear*

HOW dare you....

Seriously both the Street and Speed triple are about the perfect bike. Good power, well maybe a little above good on the Speed Triple, reliable fairly comfortable riding position for a sport bike, good looking, lots of great accessorizes and fun to ride. Plus its a FUCKING BRITISH BIKE which is just awesome in its awesomeness.

Censport · January 7th, 2009, 4:19 AM

^ There is no charge for awesomeness.

http://www.reelmovienews.com/images/gallery/the-kung-fu-panda_433x267.jpg

Karoug · January 7th, 2009, 9:13 AM

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Originally Posted by British_Rover

HOW dare you....

Seriously both the Street and Speed triple are about the perfect bike. Good power, well maybe a little above good on the Speed Triple, reliable fairly comfortable riding position for a sport bike, good looking, lots of great accessorizes and fun to ride. Plus its a FUCKING BRITISH BIKE which is just awesome in its awesomeness.

I borrowed a Speed Triple last summer and unfortunately triumph still suffers from "english reliability".

BlaRo · January 7th, 2009, 9:31 PM

http://i16.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/20/42/6228_3.JPG

http://i24.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/20/42/67c1_3.JPG

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Oh God yeah.

Censport · January 7th, 2009, 10:36 PM

Is that one of those hyper-restored CB's built by the guy who did the one for the Honda museum in Japan? What's his name again?

Jon · January 7th, 2009, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karoug

I borrowed a Speed Triple last summer and unfortunately triumph still suffers from "english reliability".

Gives it character.

http://surrogate.migstopheles.com/images/smilies/Aye.gif

avanti · January 7th, 2009, 11:20 PM

so, who (in the northern hemisphere) is still riding...?

http://forums.finalgear.com/vehicle-...93/#post880127

British_Rover · January 8th, 2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karoug

I borrowed a Speed Triple last summer and unfortunately triumph still suffers from "english reliability".

One bike is not a statistically relevant sample. Several of the people I work with or know through professional circles have Hinkley Triumphs and none have had any problems. I even know a couple of guys that have early Hinkleys built right after Triumph was resurrected and those bikes have been near bulletproof.

Any manufacturer can make a lemon now and again and over a decade in the automotive business has proven that to me. I have seen lemons from every single automotive brand on sale in the US.

Twerp128 · January 8th, 2009, 1:18 AM

^My dad's Sprint ST has sheared a bolt for the clutch cable, blew his whole engine when the clutch exploded, and he's stripped a ton of the stupid plastic screws that hold the stuff like the windscreen on, and the bikes only a year and a half old. But he's had great service, ie. the dealership owner driving 2 hours one way on a Sunday when the shop is closed, to pick up the bike then drop it back off when it's repaired completely at our convenience. He's had no warranty hassles, and gets about 10-25% percent off everything he buys ,granted that keeps him spending money, but hey, they're nice enough.

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Bubs360 Joined: Feb 11th, 2007 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: New Hampshire Age: 19 Posts: 469 Car: Vanagon, Saturn SL1 LFS Status: Rep Power: 32	Yes! I sold that damn awful Buell Blast! I had bought the bike with a little under 5,000 miles and rode it until 10,000. During that period of, mind you, very light riding with no falling over or abuse, the front isolator broke twice, rear isolator broke once, an oil leak formed around the shifter, the intake boot broke three times, rocker box gasket went, there was a leak that spit gas and oil all over my legs, the motor mount bolts broke twice and a motor mount broke once. I did not beat on or abuse the bike, did not crash it, and did not do any wheelies or anything like that - even the fastest I went on it was 76. It held the road like nothing else, but it was dorky looking, relatively slow, and on top of the reliability issues, the local dealer was not much help - I waited a month and a half on the isolators! 70-76mpg was nice, but when you're spending that kind of money on parts, I may as well have been riding the 15mpg 500 triple. Regardless, I have it sold now and got a good portion of my money back, and am looking toward better horizons. I'm considering a Yamaha XS750 Special. Three cylinder - just like the H1 500 (but four-stroke). Funny to think that the 34 year-old, two-stroke triple is more reliable than a 2001 model American product. xD

January 7th, 2009, 11:20 PM	#1358
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