Triumphrat

M700R

How many Triumphs does a rider need? Want?

Shopped and shopped and bought my Scrambler - but about went nuts over both the Tiger 1050 and the Thruxton... The Bonnie black too... A good friend bought one of the Tiger 1050's and is hooked on it. Then there's that outrageous naked 1050... Wow! A buddy got a 675 Daytona and I decided it was about perfection. Another fellow I know got the huge Rocket - and loves it for touring. Makes sense to me... Yet another buddy picked up a Speedmaster... Great looking bike!

I could see a whole stable of the doggone things. Triumph would love me. The local dealer would love me. I'd be in so much trouble...

So - how many here have multiple Triumphs? How about other bikes - like a true dual-sport or a big touring bike?

Curious. Guy

triple3john

I've had 6 todate. Currently own 3. 95 Tbird had from new and much modified,so really feels like my bike. Also have a 955 Tiger fully kitted out for 2 up touring in Europe. Finally a 955 Speed Triple for playing with at weekends. This for me is the perfect combination - a bike for every mood and situation. Currently considering whether to trade Tiger and Speedy for a do-it-all 1050 Tiger with lots of accessories. Or trade Speedy for a new Thruxton as I like the look of it but it may not give the kicks of a Speedy. Triumph make a great range of bikes and the triple motor is a gem. I might just keep what I have for a while,but I am sometimes like a kid in a sweet shop.

roy005

Resistance is Futile! It's like eating popcorn, very hard to stop. I currently have three:
1996 Daytona 1200; 2003 Tbird; 2006 Scrambler. Each is a terrific ride in its own way. If I had to downsize it would be difficult to choose. Love the one your with!

My wife says I'm addicted to Triumphs. My reply is that "Rehab is for Quitters!"

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mathbeak

2 is a good number - '02 Sprint RS and a '68 TR6R 650 twin. Guess which one is easier to adjust the valves upon? ( also have 3 other bikes, one made in Germany in 1972)
Alan L. in BC

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Alan L. in BC, '02 RS (Black), '69 TR6R, 3 others

Catenaccio

I agree. 2 is a good number to start with. After two comes the number three, another fine number, then four and five, and so on.

fivehundo

All jokes aside, I'd like at least three more:

Another 955i (track bike)
an old speed twin
and one of the modern classics, probably a scrambler or a bonnie.

Maybe an S3 too, just to be more comforable on long rides.

I wouldn't mind a Sprint, like I had in NZ or a Hinkley Trophy 1200. There's a lot of great Triumph bikes...

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Scud

3 Tri's for me, out of a stable of 9: A 1976 T140, a 1995 Super III and a 2000 Sprint RS, for when I want to go F_A_S_T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I keep think that's about enough, but I'd like to find an old Trident, and maybe an early TR5, and then there's that 1200 Trophy I test rode, and I know where theres a Speed 4 that's not doing much....

It's a good thing I got a big barn......................................

S.

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denman13

This is my first one but I'd love to add a D675 to the mix. Maybe an S3 or a Bonnie too. Don't think I'd own a Rocket (just don't have the room) but I'd sure love to ride one a couple times.

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brolane

I have 2, a Speedmaster and a Trophy 1200. I have often asked myself which one I would sell, and I have never come up with a comfortable answer. Both bikes a great in their own right, and both are completely different. I took the Speedy out Sunday morning for about 50 miles and returned with a grin from ear to ear. Then I took the Trophy out for a similar spin, and felt the elation when I tapped into that reservoir of smooth power.

I guess I could live with only one, but I don't want to give up either one...and as long as I can afford it, I won't.

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mglemans86

I have 3 operational bikes all bought new
72 Norton
86 Moto Guzzi LeMans
05 Sprint

All fun to ride

I also have a bunch of project bikes I will get to one day if I can figure out how to get past my recuring dilema " When I have time I don't have money and when I have money I don't have time"

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