Posted by kingfish@hotmail.com on September 15, 2011, 4:12 pm
I've been eyeballing the Triumph Thunderbird, but don't know much
about the history of the company. How do the bikes hold up? It seems
like a good alternative to a HD.
Posted by sleazy on September 15, 2011, 4:34 pm
> I've been eyeballing the Triumph Thunderbird, but don't know much
> about the history of the company. How do the bikes hold up? It seems
> like a good alternative to a HD.
I've only got 42k on my '96 Daytona. The new Hinckley Triumphs are modern
bikes,capable of taking on any brand head to head for longevity and
durability. I'll be buying a new Trophy come springtime to complement the
sportbike.
Posted by Vito on September 15, 2011, 6:38 pm
| > I've been eyeballing the Triumph Thunderbird, but don't know much
| > about the history of the company. How do the bikes hold up? It seems
| > like a good alternative to a HD.
|
| I've only got 42k on my '96 Daytona. The new Hinckley Triumphs are modern
| bikes,capable of taking on any brand head to head for longevity and
| durability. I'll be buying a new Trophy come springtime to complement the
| sportbike.
Agree 100% .... but it still isn't a Harley <g>.
Ride the Trophy and push it then decide if a different model might be
better.
SWMBO's 1999 bucked me down so hard it totaled itself and I still hurt.
Maybe another Daytona or .... ??
Posted by Snag on September 15, 2011, 8:56 pm
Vito wrote:
>>> I've been eyeballing the Triumph Thunderbird, but don't know much
>>> about the history of the company. How do the bikes hold up? It seems
>>> like a good alternative to a HD.
>>
>> I've only got 42k on my '96 Daytona. The new Hinckley Triumphs are
>> modern bikes,capable of taking on any brand head to head for
>> longevity and durability. I'll be buying a new Trophy come
>> springtime to complement the sportbike.
> Agree 100% .... but it still isn't a Harley <g>.
> Ride the Trophy and push it then decide if a different model might be
> better.
> SWMBO's 1999 bucked me down so hard it totaled itself and I still
> hurt. Maybe another Daytona or .... ??
I've ridden several brands over the years . I'll Keep my Harley thanks .
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Snag
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you young !
Posted by sleazy on September 17, 2011, 6:41 am
> | > I've been eyeballing the Triumph Thunderbird, but don't know much
> | > about the history of the company. How do the bikes hold up? It seems
> | > like a good alternative to a HD.
> |
> | I've only got 42k on my '96 Daytona. The new Hinckley Triumphs are modern
> | bikes,capable of taking on any brand head to head for longevity and
> | durability. I'll be buying a new Trophy come springtime to complement the
> | sportbike.
>
> Agree 100% .... but it still isn't a Harley <g>.
> Ride the Trophy and push it then decide if a different model might be
> better.
> SWMBO's 1999 bucked me down so hard it totaled itself and I still hurt.
> Maybe another Daytona or .... ??
I had a 1200 Trophy prior to the Daytona and it rode just fine. AAMOF,
it's still going strong with over 65k on it per the current owner. It
might have seen the top side of 100 once or twice…..a week under my
possession. ;) The Daytona 1200 goes far faster than it's owner is
willing to explore. It's gone as fast as my old Chevelle back in the
day @ 140 per the Garmin with much throttle space left over and it
handles like a sport bike should. Since putting the Pilot Road 2s on,
it handles like it's on steroids.
The new for 2012 Trophy is purported to be shaft drive, hard bags and
more upright riding than the Sprint. After seeing the spy photos, it's
high on my must see and ride list. Ownership will probably follow if
it's as comfortable as it is competent. The wife is expressing an
interest in riding along again after a year of intense weight loss and
exercise. She's back to prime fighting weight again. <g>
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> about the history of the company. How do the bikes hold up? It seems
> like a good alternative to a HD.