Anyone know much about this bike?

 With some extra time this morning I "just happened" to be in the area
and stopped by the only dealer that carries the Triumph line of cycles
here in Jacksonville. My first bike back in the 60's was a Bonneville
that I purchased for next to nothing when I was in college. I rode
that bike for three years and sold it for more than I paid for it when
I graduated. I always had fond memories of it even though It gave me
some problems along the way but I learned so much about how a
motorcycle works. Anyway, I saw the Triumph America Cruiser this
morning and immediately knew I had to have it. I love the retro look
and the lighter weight but still a capable cruiser that will be good
around town or cross country.....So my Vulcan will be up for sale (my
boss wants it) and I'm keeping the Reflex scooter. Does anyone know or
have any comments about the Triumph American?

Phil


When in doubt, poke it with a stick

 
It *looks* a bit like your 1960's Trumpet, but it's about 100 pounds
heavier and only has 54 horsepower to haul all the extra pork around.

It does have about 200cc more engine displacement though.

It has a 270-degree crankshaft, so it won't vibrate like your old
Bonneville.

Unsophisticated riders think that Triumph went to the 270 crank to get
a "funky" sound, but that's not the reason at all.

In the older style 360-degree crankshaft, both pistons went up or down
at the same time and fired alternately. Both pistons are stopped at
top or bottom at the same time.

This crankshaft piston arrangement is no better than a large single
cylinder engine in terms of balance.

But with a 270-degree crank, one piston is stopped at the top or
bottom of the stroke, while the other is moving at high speed in the
middle of the stroke, so the balance is better and there's less
vibration.

Strangely, Triumph hasn't used the 270 degree crank in their
"sportier"
Bonneville and Thruxton models.

 

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Well, you got all that from a spec sheet, and the OP could get that and
more from the dealer, but have you actually ridden it?

I'm contemplating buying a Scrambler right now, but what's putting me
off it is the low power. I mean, I like softly runed bikes, but the
Scrambler seems a bit too detuned. Test ride booked, however, so we
shall see. The Scrambler does at least *look* gorgeous.

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 On Feb 8, 5:05�am, batty man@yahoo.co.uk (The Old Sod) wrote:


Sod off, batty man.

 
:With some extra time this morning I "just happened" to be in the area
:and stopped by the only dealer that carries the Triumph line of cycles
:here in Jacksonville. My first bike back in the 60's was a Bonneville
:that I purchased for next to nothing when I was in college. I rode
:that bike for three years and sold it for more than I paid for it when
:I graduated. I always had fond memories of it even though It gave me
:some problems along the way but I learned so much about how a
:motorcycle works. Anyway, I saw the Triumph America Cruiser this
:morning and immediately knew I had to have it. I love the retro look
:and the lighter weight but still a capable cruiser that will be good
:around town or cross country.....So my Vulcan will be up for sale (my
:boss wants it) and I'm keeping the Reflex scooter. Does anyone know or
:have any comments about the Triumph American?
:

Triumph makes a pretty decent street bike. Don't expect to race with
the sport bikes, but don't expect any complaints either. If you are
into short trips and cruising around, it will be a good bike.
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