04 Triumph America

 After shopping and researching for well over a month I have made the
plunge and bought a 2004 Triumph America. I was down to that or an 05
Speedmaster, and budget prevailed. (I got the America for almost $3000
less!)

If you own and America I would love to hear from you! Any upgrades,
mods etc or just your general experience with the bike. I bought mine
over the internet and will have it in about 2 weeks - should get a few
weeks before winter sets in here in Canada!

Cheers!

Jammers

 That's a beautiful bike for sure. I recently bought my first bike, an 07
America. Got it back in June and absolutely love it thus far. I had the long
off-road pipes installed and I don't know if it was because of the pipes or
simply being a new bike, but there was quite a bit of back firing. I
mentioned this when I brought it in for the 500 mile maint. At that point I
also installed a K&N air filter. The tech checked everything out once the
filter was installed and the bike was well within specs. After I picked the
bike up I did notice way less back firing. The air flow through the engine
is incredible.

Take care and enjoy!

 
Thanks! I am anxiously awaiting delivery the 15th of October. I may
get 1-2 weeks riding in before it will be too cold to use it here in
Newfoundland. There are very few Triumph's here on "The Rock" and I've
only ever seen a 2005 Speedmaster about 1 month ago. I was going to
get a Bonneville T-100 but discovered the America after seeing the
Speedmaster and doing research online. I hope to get the same pipes as
you next spring; will be asking some questions as to whether or not
the local police are cracking dowm on the off-road pipes first!

Interesting to hear about the backfiring problem - that is not a
common complaint that I have heard. I assume you don't need to re-jet
the carbs when changing the pipes?

I also hear some good reviews on the seat for its width and comfort.
How do you like it?

Cheers!

Jammers

 Hey I finally picked up my America last night and it is better than I
expected! The bike had only 13500 km on it but the back brake pads had
disintigrated! Luckily I had some spare pads from a Honda and was able
to cut them to fit my America. (No Triumph dealer in my Province - had
to order them in and won't see them till next week!) Strange for
brakes to wear out that quick!

The bike has plenty of power for an 800cc machine. the seat is very
comfortable and the bike turns heads. I adjusted the handlebars
upwards a little and she is very comfortable to drive. I intend on
getting a windshield but at $549 Cnd I expect it won't be a Triumph
windshield!

The only thing I don't like about the bike is the sound - could be a
bit beefier. Triumph can't do anything about that I know due to the
Emmisions standards they have to meet. I may invest in some
aftermarket pipes next year, but it's not a priority.

Can't wait to get out on it this evening!!!

Jammers

 
Well according to what you just told me there is a good chance the
stock brake pads are crap. (or there were 2 previous owners that drove
around with their foot on the brakes!)

Put over 300km on the bike this weekend, I must say I really like this
machine! Lots of power for an 800cc, handles great and looks awesome!
I can get 275km on 13L of gas, not bad at all.Will be adding a
windshield and backrest over the winter.

Cheers!

Jammers