Triumphrat

KAH24 · 03-08-2007

I enjoyed my Thruxton, as she is a classic beauty. As I send this message, I'm off to trade her away (TORs, bar ends, 2500 miles) to pick up a brand new S3 with a full titanium Arrow"Triumph" exhaust system, power commander, seat cowl, and bar ends.

Of course, the S3 is black. I took a hit on the sale of my bike by trading in, but since I'd bought my Thruxton and several accessories from my dealer--I scored a good deal in terms of the trade, retail price of the S3, exhaust, new jacket, and other assorted things that can add up if purchased retail.

Still a Triumph rider, but flying the Triple now.

Thanks for all the tips that I've learned here, as all contributed to my enjoyment of the Thruxton.

Regards,

Karl

d2mini · 03-08-2007

Come back and post pics later (if you can stop riding it for a few minutes).

I don't check the triple forum very often.

sweatmachine · 03-08-2007

I don't blame you one bit, the S3 is awesome, and that arrow exhaust looks as bad ass as can be.

congrats

SCCTrim · 03-08-2007

My dealer has a demo s3...along with alot of others. I'm scared to ride that bike, I know if I do my bonneville will pale in comparison to the point that I'll want the s3.

:-)

t-birder · 03-08-2007

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On 2007-03-08 14:11, SCCTrim wrote:
My dealer has a demo s3...along with alot of others. I'm scared to ride that bike, I know if I do my bonneville will pale in comparison to the point that I'll want the s3.

:-)

Same, here. If I even SIT on one of the S3's at my dealer (I like the white one) I will be selling my car to ride away on it.

Enjoy it for me!

itcha · 03-08-2007

Yeah those S3's are sweet looking bikes and I can't help but drool each time I head into the bike shop. I also remind myself that if I traded in my Thrux for one there would come a day when I would probably regret my decision so I don't. How about a S3 and a Bonnie sitting in the garage. $$$$$$
Go you good thing!!!!!

Mancha · 03-09-2007

I took an S3 for a test ride once. Even though I loved the power, the upright seating position would have driven me nuts. I'd have had to throw a lot of money into clip-ons (or Clubmans) and rearsets. (Not that I mind throwing money at a bike. :-D )

whoa · 03-09-2007

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On 2007-03-08 13:08, KAH24 wrote:
Still a Triumph rider, but flying the Triple now.

Congrats. The S3 was top of my list when I traded my Tiger for the Thruxton, but old school won me over.

Enjoy. Many safe miles.

edit:Wait a minute. 2500 miles on an 04? Hows that?

[ This message was edited by: whoa on 2007-03-09 00:39 ]

setts · 03-09-2007

Congrats. I'm trying to get my wife to allow me to buy a S3. But I want to keep the Thrux.

markbvt · 03-09-2007

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On 2007-03-09 00:12, Mancha wrote:
I took an S3 for a test ride once. Even though I loved the power, the upright seating position would have driven me nuts. I'd have had to throw a lot of money into clip-ons (or Clubmans) and rearsets. (Not that I mind throwing money at a bike. :-D )

That's exactly how I felt just sitting on a Speed Triple. Nice bike, awful seating position. In addition to the bars, I would have actually also needed to replace the seat with one that doesn't have the butt-hugging contour because I found that the edge of the contour was exactly where I wanted to sit. The place you're "supposed" to sit is too far forward and too cramped for me.

--mark