Triumph 2009 range

[dazco]

But keep in mind that old cruisers, both American and British, had tank mounted instruments - HD, Indian, Vincent, etc.

LOL!!!!! Man, hoards of idiots at other forums are pi$$ing and moaning about that because HD uses them. I never even thought about what you said, but i'd like to see the look on thier vintage loving faces when they hear that the very thing they are complaining about being too harley davidson is actually a vintage detail used on brit and others back in the day ! These snobs and thier attitudes irritate me to no end. Just goes to show how shallow they are that they can't see the beauty in a bike because of something like this, and it's not even a HD creation to boot ! I suppose if they found out HD invented the wheel they'd all be clamoring for square wheels. :y24: :y24: :y24:

By the way, i have no issue with these people if they just state thier dislike. But they're talking about it in a very mean spirited way calling it a POS (piece of **** for those who may not know) and the like and generally showing maturity levels of embryonic proportions. I intend to own this bike, and just because i don't possess it just yet, calling it a POS is no different than if i called the bonnies that many of them own right now a POS. And they wouldn't appreciate that now would they ! Nor would i be ahole enough to say that even if i believed it. (and i love bonnies by the way....just like the cruisers better)

You must be forgetting about the Dyna line of bikes. There are also many soft-tails under 20K

Well, i'm not real informed, but i'm generalizing from what i have seen. By friend's bike which i think is a dyna cost him 18k 3 or 4 years ago. And he said that was the cheapest one he saw aside from sportys

 

[Dilligaf]

Go to an HD dealer and look. You will see many priced below 20K OTD.

When the 1600 is released I want to go demo one. This engine is going to be a BLAST. I think Triumph will do well in the cruiser competition. I don't understand the Bonnie purists negativity. If Triumph only made Bonnies they would not survive.

 

[dazco]

I understand the bonnie purists as far as thier opinions go. We all have varied tastes that run the gamut. What i don't understand it the seemingly burning need to insult and post offensive things regarding the bike and even those who like it. This is kindergarten stuff and it sickens me. It's why i cannot stand so many forums.

 

[DaveM]

[quote author=dazco link=topic=779.msg4387#msg4387 date=1216921590]
I understand the bonnie purists as far as thier opinions go. We all have varied tastes that run the gamut. What i don't understand it the seemingly burning need to insult and post offensive things regarding the bike and even those who like it. This is kindergarten stuff and it sickens me. It's why i cannot stand so many forums.
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And this is why I rather stay away from said forum. Some people just don’t get it, it is not the bike but what you are and what runs in your blood. The bike at the end of the day is just a personal choice.

BUT you go and stick it to them for us all :y24:

 

[dazco]

BUT you go and stick it to them for us all

I DO, and i'm not kidding ! I rarely post there, but i am now and mainly for the sole purpose of doing just that ! By the way, that place isn't the only triumph forum filled with jackasses....BA and often even the NTBF also have their share of em. in fact, i think BA more than even RAT.

 

[dazco]

Heres another thing that makes me want to b***h slap those people. You must have seen the endless posts about the fake carbs on the EFI bikes, right? Pretty much to a man everyone saying how fake carbs are idiotic. Well, right now at BA theres a thread and someone photoshopped the bike and put cooling fins on the cylinders. now they're all ooohhing and ahhhing because now it looks great and talking about emailing triumph in hopes they'd do that. Guess they never heard the word "hypocrite", eh? i got no issues with either, but i'd like to hear their reason why fake carbs are bad and fake fins are a god send.

 

[CarlS]

[quote author=DaveM link=topic=779.msg4389#msg4389 date=1216922131]
Some people just don’t get it, it is not the bike but what you are and what runs in your blood. The bike at the end of the day is just a personal choice.

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Hear! Hear!

 

[Lioness]

When I had the America and was soooo disappointed with the power, I waited for ever for the 1600 cruiser. Remember it was supposed to be released during 2008. Changed to the Tiger and will never look back. Sorry guys Triumph can bring out what they like but I will stick like glue to the Tiger. Personal choice I know, just truly love the bike. :y18:

 

[CarlS]

And the Tiger is a mighty fine bike.

 

[dazco]

Heck, i just don't like those types of bikes. But i wish i did because i think it's obvious from what i've heard over and over that the tiger is about the best in it's class. But for me the looks are too modern and i'm totally in love with the cruiser riding position. It's like touring the deserts and mountains in your living room chair !
I'm too set in my ways i suppose, but to me a bike has to look like a standard from the 70's or before but with modern updated details like the speedmaster front fender and things like that. But the basic form must be classic or they just don't inspire me. Yet i look at that pic I posted of the black 1600 with the rear seat photoshopped off and i just can't stop looking at it. Thats how you know it's love....when you have a pic of a bike and you cannot stop opening it and staring at it all day. Thats what i did when i 1st saw the speedmaster pic after not owning a bike for some 20 years....that tells you what that look does to me !!!

 

[DaveM]

I know what you mean about just knowing as I did with the Speedmaster. However I am open to the more modern looking bike. For me it would be between the Tiger and the Sprint love both of them. After riding the Tiger I fell even more in love with it.

 

[dazco]

Wow...i had no idea you've gone over to the dark side !!! Oh well, i suppose it's inevitable that sooner or later i will be the only one left on earth with a triumph cruiser. Buy hey, i'll be as cool as the Fonze at that point

 

[DaveM]

I will most likely have my Speedmaster long after you have changed out your one. Basically I am saying these would be two of the other bikes I would consider if I had to sell the Speedy the 1600 being the third and most likely choice.

 

[Dilligaf]

[quote author=DaveM link=topic=779.msg4495#msg4495 date=1217000856]
I will most likely have my Speedmaster long after you have changed out your one. Basically I am saying these would be two of the other bikes I would consider if I had to sell the Speedy the 1600 being the third and most likely choice.
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1600 in Speedy sheetmetal :y115:

 

[Stagger Lee]

Well I for one like the look of the 1600 as in the pictures, love the fact that it will be belt drive but ....

Where will it be built?

 

[dazco]

I would think the asian factory i think in Thailand isn't it? Anyways, even if it is i don't believe will build them there. Often like Fender does with guitars and amps, they will ship the parts to another country where they will assemble it. But who knows. Personally as long as the quality is there and Triumph designed it, i'm ok with that. But i think all engines are made and assembled in Hinkley and the Thai factory may just assemble the bikes, or as i have also heard they may make the frames there.

On a side note, i think the new R3 tourer (which has a different tank than the regular R3) has the same tank as the 1600. I saw the tourer today and the tank looks exactly the same. Same shape, same gas cap location, same console. If i'm right thats a bit disappointing because looking at that R3 tank today the width is HUGE. I love wide tanks, but not THAT wide ! It's just huge. Well, we shall see. It won't stop me from buying one but i really wish it were narrower.

 

[CarlS]

All of the Bonneville family of bikes destined for North America and Asia are built and assembled in Thailand. I do not know about the bikes destined for Down Under and I do not know about other Triumph models for North America. The Bonneville family built for Europe are assembled in GB.

 

[DaveM]

Ah cool we fall under Europe :y115:

 

[CarlS]

For those of us in countries with weak currency, it makes them affordable.

 

[RAFIKI]

Please all remember,the bikes are for the most part only assembled in Thailand .Motors are built and put together in UK and then shipped out .To be honest the build quality from over there is as good if not better than in the Uk for the other parts.