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My 2 zloty:
Dependable. Sold my '73 Norton and traded my '77 Bonneville in for the bike, praying it would be more dependable and less labor intensive. It is. I now spend a lot more time riding than wrenching and when I do wrench, it's because I want to, not have to.
How much power do you need? It has enough to put a smile on my face, but a lack of power is a common complaint. If you're looking for raw speed, buy a Hayabusa.
It's sluggish for two-up riding. Keep in mind I have not switched front sprockets and rarely ride two-up, so it's no big deal for me.
The bike handles surprisingly well for its size at low and high speeds, but changing to after-market rear shocks and front spings is also common.
I initially diskliked the feet-forward "cruiser position", but Triumph floor-boards made all the difference in the world for me. Also, my skinny white-boy a$$-bone used to hurt after about an hour in the stock saddle. Moving around on the floor-boards, helped this as well. I recently ordered a Corbin.
There is no center-stand option with the America. A cheap cycle-jack makes 500 mile chain cleaning/oiling much easier.
IMHO there is no better looking bike on the road. It's a blast to ride and worth every dollar. I also like the looks of the T100 with its standard riding position. The 2002-2003 Lucifer orange and Gunmetal Grey is a beauty. This years Black/Red ('78 colors) bike is also a looker. I don't think you can go wrong either way.
No regrets here, I'd certainly buy an America again.
Idea: Buy the wife a T100.
Regards,
Tom
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