Curious to what the HD community thinks of Triumph.
#41
RE: Curious to what the HD community thinks of Triumph.
Very nice bikes... the vintage ones and newer. Used to ride a totally chromed out 60's Bonneville. A friend had a beautiful Speed Twin that I'd sure like to find today! But, that Lucas guy?... what a diabolical mean SOB he was to have foisted all his electrics voodooon us![:@] And then there were those damn carburetors he tried to make[:'(]
ORIGINAL: Hackd
I wish I still had my old 1970 Bonneville. Just as the V-Twin has it's unique sound...So does the British Verticle Twin. Really loved that bike, Lucas electrics and all.
I wish I still had my old 1970 Bonneville. Just as the V-Twin has it's unique sound...So does the British Verticle Twin. Really loved that bike, Lucas electrics and all.
#42
RE: Curious to what the HD community thinks of Triumph.
Totally differnt bike from Harley. They certainly have their place in many garages and hearts. I have fond memories of the bonneville. Depends on your style and type of riding. I have to have the Harlye ride, sound, and mystique.
#44
RE: Curious to what the HD community thinks of Triumph.
My second bike is a 2006 Triumph Speedmaster. I bought it for my wife, who only rode it a couple of times, so I rode it to work for a while. For the money they are great bikes, but you can definitely tell that Harley quality is better. When you get up close and inspect the bike, you find plastic fenders and plastic chrome. If I could not afford a Harley, I would definitely consider the Triumph as my primary bike because it runs well for the money.
If you think that stock Harley pipes are quiet, you should hear stock Speedmaster pipes. They are so quiet the bike sounds like a sewing machine. You hear every little engine noise.
If you think that stock Harley pipes are quiet, you should hear stock Speedmaster pipes. They are so quiet the bike sounds like a sewing machine. You hear every little engine noise.
#45
RE: Curious to what the HD community thinks of Triumph.
ORIGINAL: dmlong
I've ridden a friends Rocket III a few times and its FAST,smooth and did I say FAST! I couldnt own one though,I'd be sitting in jail the 1st day!
I've ridden a friends Rocket III a few times and its FAST,smooth and did I say FAST! I couldnt own one though,I'd be sitting in jail the 1st day!
#46
RE: Curious to what the HD community thinks of Triumph.
Love Triumphs. As one poster above said, there's a distinctive sound to a Brit P-twin. Thumpers, they are.
I have a '66 Bonnie in the garage, in total disrepair. Owned it since '81. I'm just waiting for the donations to start pouring in so I can start restoring her.
I have a '66 Bonnie in the garage, in total disrepair. Owned it since '81. I'm just waiting for the donations to start pouring in so I can start restoring her.
#50
RE: Curious to what the HD community thinks of Triumph.
I personally like my 750 twin. But as you say (Lucas the inventor of darkness) The new don't have the look. I have always received the nod from and usually a chat when I ride it.
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