Longing for a Triumph...

[drooartz]

I like my current bike (Suzuki V-Strom 650), and it really is an amazing machine to ride, but I really long for a new Triumph Bonneville. What a good looking bike. Make mine Goodwood Green...

Dreams for another day.

 

[tony barnhill]

Drew - I'm also looking for a new Triumph; a Speedmaster or America...but, for some reason, I really want this one (I just like the color scheme):

 

[drooartz]

Those are pretty as well, Tony. Got to go with what you want. I won't be surprised if I wind up selling my bike this year to save up for a Triumph for next year. Should have gone that way in the first place, but you live and learn...

 

[tony barnhill]

Problem is, Drew, that the color scheme I like has been discontinued - so I have to find a good used one.

 

[drooartz]

That does make it a bit more complicated, now doesn't it. Lots of used bikes around, though, if one can be patient. I've also got an eye out for an early 70s BMW -- I like them as much as the new Triumphs, and they're very reliable.

I don't expect my current bike to stay in my possession for more than a few months more. I like it, but I like these other two more...

 

[jackag91]

I've got a 2003 Speedmaster. Like the one tony posted but red and black.

I love it. Good power, lightweight, really nimble. Lot's of fun. It is a great first bike that you won't outgrow. The used market is pretty good. I would look for a 2005 -2007. There is a dealer in Tenn that has insane prices.

Check outwww.bonnevilleamerica.com for a great forum. Reminds me a lot of this one. Friendly guys that are always willing to lend a hand. www.newspeedmaster.com for accessories


Couple of friends of mine have harley's. One has the 880 sportster and it can't even come close to keeping up. Another has a 1200 night train. He pulls away from the line but I drop him like a bad habbit anytime there is a curve in the road.

You can scrape the pegs all day on it and still be relaxed.

By the way I am 6' 185 lbs and it fits just fine.

My speedy on the road to Austin

My 69 T100c bobber (I made this one /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif )

 

[tony barnhill]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]There is a dealer in Tenn that has insane prices.[/QUOTE]

Any contact information?

 

[drooartz]

Nice bikes!

 

[jackag91]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]There is a dealer in Tenn that has insane prices.

Any contact information?
[/QUOTE]

Tony, I will see what I can find, but I am out of pocket right now. I remember seeing an add in Motorcycle trader a few months ago.

 

[drooartz]

Well, I'm getting closer to selling my current bike. Registration/insurance is up at the end of the month, so now's a good time to make a move if I'm going to...

 

[drooartz]

In a flurry of motivation, I put my bike up on a couple local free classified sites:

https://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/mcy/323269447.html
https://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=1174801&cat=144&lpid=

We'll see if there are any takers. I made the mistake of stopping by the local Triumph dealer yesterday on the way back from the radiator shop. Luckily they didn't have a green Bonnie on the floor, or I might have done something rash. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif