Triumph owners unite!
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Gryph
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That's the great debate right now. It does have bar end mirrors, locking gas cap, tool-free seat screws, centre stand - all practical things. I've been looking over so many options for mods but suppose I should just ride it as is for a while before I do anything - I know everyone says to tackle the suspension first.
But yah I dream of chopping/ditching the big rear fender, lower bars, fork gaiters etc...
That's the great debate right now. It does have bar end mirrors, locking gas cap, tool-free seat screws, centre stand - all practical things. I've been looking over so many options for mods but suppose I should just ride it as is for a while before I do anything - I know everyone says to tackle the suspension first.
But yah I dream of chopping/ditching the big rear fender, lower bars, fork gaiters etc...
triniboy27
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Congrats!
If those are the stock pipes, you might also want to consider swapping those.
I have a 07' Bonnie so let me know if you have any questions.
Congrats!
If those are the stock pipes, you might also want to consider swapping those.
I have a 07' Bonnie so let me know if you have any questions.
Blkbny
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Yeah, spend some time riding her first.
Pop up to Guelph and we'll do some rides through the Hockley Valley, Wasaga Beach, Port Dover, perhaps even the Highlands via Algonquin Park.
The T100 suspension seems better than the SE, Beefy has no complaints.
With a few thousand miles on your bike practical things such as luggage, comfort, tires and visibility become high priority items to spend your money on.
Looking forward to spring,
Allan
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Yeah, spend some time riding her first.
Pop up to Guelph and we'll do some rides through the Hockley Valley, Wasaga Beach, Port Dover, perhaps even the Highlands via Algonquin Park.
The T100 suspension seems better than the SE, Beefy has no complaints.
With a few thousand miles on your bike practical things such as luggage, comfort, tires and visibility become high priority items to spend your money on.
Looking forward to spring,
Allan
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Allan's advice is worth noting, there is zero luggage on the triumph, I have a Thruxton and decided to make this....both sides, I call it a " murse support", I can get away with it, I'm italian.....
Allan's advice is worth noting, there is zero luggage on the triumph, I have a Thruxton and decided to make this....both sides, I call it a " murse support", I can get away with it, I'm italian.....
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Gryph
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Yah I'm seriously worried about the lack of storage - this (these) are the bikes I'm selling off, going to miss the hard luggage.
Yah I'm seriously worried about the lack of storage - this (these) are the bikes I'm selling off, going to miss the hard luggage.
vrus
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CanadianTundraGuy
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I'm part of the Triumph faithful. Just traded my 2010 TBird and took delivery of a new Trophy SE!!!!
I'm part of the Triumph faithful. Just traded my 2010 TBird and took delivery of a new Trophy SE!!!!
yeltoM
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Nice. Post up pics. It's too bad they stopped producing the Sprint, i like the Trophy, but its a big bike.
Nice. Post up pics. It's too bad they stopped producing the Sprint, i like the Trophy, but its a big bike.
mr.walczak
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Hey guys.. Joining the Triumph Gang ..
What oil are you guys using? Previous owner said Amsoil 10/40? also best place to get oil filters? are you guys going right to GP for it?? Thanks! Love the bike
Hey guys.. Joining the Triumph Gang ..
What oil are you guys using? Previous owner said Amsoil 10/40? also best place to get oil filters? are you guys going right to GP for it?? Thanks! Love the bike
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One solution is the big tank bag. With lower handlebars, the tbag actually works as a bit of a wind break. For the rear, depending on how comfortable you feel about butchering, there are solutions. I chose to cut my stock seat to single seater and then fabbed up a mounting system for a Pelican case. It's not pretty. I'm going to try the Wolfman Wolf tailbag this year.
Yah I'm seriously worried about the lack of storage - this (these) are the bikes I'm selling off, going to miss the hard luggage.
One solution is the big tank bag. With lower handlebars, the tbag actually works as a bit of a wind break. For the rear, depending on how comfortable you feel about butchering, there are solutions. I chose to cut my stock seat to single seater and then fabbed up a mounting system for a Pelican case. It's not pretty. I'm going to try the Wolfman Wolf tailbag this year.
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I usually use Motul 7100. But my last service @ GP, they put in 300V. As for oil filter, GP or Sturgess.
p.s. nice bike.
I usually use Motul 7100. But my last service @ GP, they put in 300V. As for oil filter, GP or Sturgess.
p.s. nice bike.
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crashtested
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Finally pulled the trigger on a 2014 bonnie. Haven't taken delivery yet - probably be another couple of weeks at least. Am gonna ride it and decide what I hate the most before I start earmarking changes... although I already hate the mirrors.
Blkbny
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Sturgess Cycle is having their Annual Spring Tent Sale on Saturday April 25[SUP]th[/SUP], 2015, from 9 am to 5 pm, I'm heading down if the weather cooperates.
