Triumphrat

DJ · 05-08-2006

I usually post in the twin talk section since I own a 2005 Bonneville, but I figured this would be a better spot to ask about an Enfield.

I'm looking at getting a second bike, something to really wrench on. My ownership of the new bonneville has really made me interested in getting an older bike. I spend a lot of time tinkering with the new bike and have just as much fun riding it as I do wrenching it. Only problem is there's not much to wrench on since it runs so well (guess thats not really a problem). I actually considered selling it, to get my hands on an older model Triumph or Norton. Now I'm leaning towards getting a RE as a second bike.

Am I nuts for considering one of these? Anyone here own one?

[ This message was edited by: DJ on 2006-05-08 18:11 ]

GrandPaulZ · 05-08-2006

As long as you don't intend to do any highway miles or "spirited" mriding, you will enjoy the old classis. Get a used one in good running shape, the new ones are not worth the money.

KADUTZ · 05-08-2006

If you want to wrench get a NOTRUN a properly set up and operated Triumph 650/750 twin 63-82 needs no more maintanence than a 650 twin Yamaha '69-83.

okiecityflash · 05-08-2006

That's nice to know as it is my only ride now.

KADUTZ · 05-08-2006

okie what happened to your other putts?

DJ · 05-09-2006

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On 2006-05-08 21:10, GrandPaulZ wrote:
As long as you don't intend to do any highway miles or "spirited" mriding, you will enjoy the old classis. Get a used one in good running shape, the new ones are not worth the money.

I barely ride on any highways with my new Bonneville, probably wouldn't go over 50mph on an older bike. I kinda like putting along.

panda · 05-09-2006

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I barely ride on any highways with my new Bonneville, probably wouldn't go over 50mph on an older bike. I kinda like putting along.

seems to me you would get along fine with an enfield.. I used to have a 350 way back just for dirt riding...

Bonnevillian · 05-09-2006

Well... if your thinking about an Indian made RE... forget it. Poor casting , tolerances are horrid and performance is terrible. You will definately be wrenching alot....along with trying to find good parts.

If your thinking about a true Britt RE... now your talking.

okiecityflash · 05-09-2006

K, When I had a low house payments and was working I had lots of money and more than my share of goodies for 20 yrs. Just before retiring the neighborhood started going to hell. I figured I'd have to move or kill someone and I didn't want to do that. Then you have to worry about their family. So in '96 I built a knew house and my house payment Quadrupled. Two bikes and my 442 w30 had to go. Had a new V-Max in98. Silver with black pipes. Now there is a motorcycle. Bad to the bone. Sold it when I retired and still had a drivers license. Always kept my Triumph. Glad I did. When you live in the fast-lane during your working years you have to make adjustments when you retire. More time to play, less toy's to play with. And you know your wife has to have a fancy car.Oh Well :wink:

[ This message was edited by: okiecityflash on 2006-05-09 15:25 ]

hillclimber · 05-10-2006

The best, most reliable bike I ever had was '79, 750 Bonneville Special.
God, I miss that bike.
But, I gave in to the lures of the EVIL H.D. , V twins.
I hindsight, I have to say that Sportsters suck when compared to a Triumph.
After many years of being without a scoot, I started thinking about getting another Brit bike.
15 years ago they could be had cheap, but now things have changed.
I ended up finding a '73 Daytona that was in need of a lot of attn., but for the $250 that it cost me, I'd say it was a good deal.
From what I've found, I'd say that, (here in Maine) as far as Triumphs go, the 500's are much easier to come by.

[ This message was edited by: hillclimber on 2006-05-10 02:23 ]