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I know what you mean, Shemp. I was also looking for an SV at first - I didn't really know much about Hinckley Trumpets at the time. I wanted a naked/ semi-naked bike with an 'interesting' engine (ie non-straight four) that wasn't too small. I think the slug of torque the engine produces more than makes up for any lack of top end power. I'm also over 6', so I look pretty stupid on alot of streetfighters and muscle bikes. When I tried sitting on a Monster it looked and felt like a mini-moto.
I saw my Trident at the local Guzzi dealership, and fell in love. It had a Sprint Manufacturing fairing at the time, which was cool, but I removed it after a drop. Plus, I prefer the look of the naked trident, but that's a purely personal opinion! I don't mean any disrespect to the Sprinters out there!
(BTW, if anyone wants to take the fairing off my hands for repair or parts strip - twin headlights, aux loom and mounting bracket - get in touch)
I love the bike, but the only thing I would change is the soft springs at the front. The front end dive when the brakes bite can be quite extreme when your 'on-it' (chasing a mate on his zxr). I might go for a fork re-build with the daytona multi-rate springs from Sprint Manufacturing before next summer. Anyone tried any other front end mods?
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