Triumph Question

[Sean]

I'd buy one again. I'd consider it more against an F4i than a 600RR. It's not a bad thing, it just is.

[wildchild]

agree it's more f4I ish then a SS bike, I haven't had one but read up on them a bit for awhile. seem like good bikes with better comfort them a SS. find a triumph dealer first make sure they're available. our local one just closed. I had the Sprint ST and loved the bike. lots of compliments on it.
right hand went numb after 50 miles or so, they claim it was a standard "feature" on Triumphs. (may have just been on the triples) I just drummed my fingers to wake them up.
Triumphs overall reliability seems to be up but they do still get their occasional lemon.
for that price I'd go for it. after a good inspection of course.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by wildchild

agree it's more f4I ish then a SS bike, I haven't had one but read up on them a bit for awhile. seem like good bikes with better comfort them a SS. find a triumph dealer first make sure they're available. our local one just closed. I had the Sprint ST and loved the bike. lots of compliments on it.
right hand went numb after 50 miles or so, they claim it was a standard "feature" on Triumphs. (may have just been on the triples) I just drummed my fingers to wake them up.
Triumphs overall reliability seems to be up but they do still get their occasional lemon.
for that price I'd go for it. after a good inspection of course.

There are a couple CLEAN ones around here. Like, less than 4000 miles. But those people are wanting like $4000.

As far as it being more of a F4i, doesnt bother me. Still gonna be fast a shit for the street. As a daily bike I'm looking non torture rack ergos, and I think this fits the bill. I will get into something hotter when I start getting to the track more....

We'll see though, riding season isnt much longer here in ohio, so I might talk myself into waiting, and saving up until very early spring.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

There are a couple CLEAN ones around here. Like, less than 4000 miles. But those people are wanting like $4000.

As far as it being more of a F4i, doesnt bother me. Still gonna be fast a shit for the street. As a daily bike I'm looking non torture rack ergos, and I think this fits the bill. I will get into something hotter when I start getting to the track more....

We'll see though, riding season isnt much longer here in ohio, so I might talk myself into waiting, and saving up until very early spring.

Right before christmas is the hands down best price time

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by Dave

Right before christmas is the hands down best price time

I bought both of my bikes in February.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Awesome! You had the 600, not the 650 right? I heard the 650 fixed the torque problems. How about the ergos, they seem... comfortable? The bars look super high.

How are these bars high? They're about average for a sportbike.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

How are these bars high? They're about average for a sportbike.

The clip ons are above the triple tree, most SS bikes have them below the triple.

[Homeslice]

Hmm, my 05 R6 were above the triple. Granted, after 05 they got a lot lower.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

How are these bars high? They're about average for a sportbike.

You dont think these look high comparatively speaking to the newer bikes?

[Homeslice]

Maybe compared to a new R6, but not to the CBR