Triumphrat

loco · 11-28-2006

So, one last question that I fear might not go down well:

I'm looking to go cruising across the UK and europe, hence my desire for a large capacity engine. However, it's got to be said that this will be my first heavy and I'm worried that going from 125 with 30HP up to 150HP might be a tad extreme. I've ridden 600's and 750s and feel fairy confident, but I've not done massive mileage on a heavy.

What do you think? Take it real easy with the 955i and climb that steep learning curve, or ditch the idea and look around for a 600 or 750?

[ This message was edited by: loco on 2006-11-28 03:25 ]

squidrat · 11-28-2006

I say go for it. Just take it easy for a while. The bike will do about everything you want, and then it will start teaching you that you want to do more simply because it can.

loco · 11-28-2006

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On 2006-11-28 09:42, squidrat wrote:
I say go for it. Just take it easy for a while. The bike will do about everything you want, and then it will start teaching you that you want to do more simply because it can.

Fine. But if I wind up dead, I'm totally coming to haunt you

loco · 12-09-2006

hey all, well i made the leap and bought the daytona.

Awesome bike! I love the low end torque that allows you to ride all nice and gentil through town, but when you open her up... man. When the power band kicks in and the engine make that slightly raspy roar... wow.

I got her for £3400 in the end, recent service, brand new tyres, great condition. I think I've done alright!

Thanks for your advice in helping me make the Triumph leap, guys.

Here she is:

Wolf · 12-09-2006

Dont forget our christmas sale - the under seat pipes are just £695 right now!

loco · 12-09-2006

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On 2006-12-09 10:55, Wolf wrote:
Dont forget our christmas sale - the under seat pipes are just £695 right now!

Argh! as if I didn't have enough temptation before. Is £695 with VAT?

king4456 · 12-09-2006

wolf i want your pipe in the highmount carbon oval for my 04 daytona 955 will it come with the proper brackets to keep the rear pegs and what will it cost shipped to 70817. if i cant keep the rear pegs with the high mount i may go a different route

squidrat · 12-11-2006

Loco,

gratz on the new ride. If I am able to make it over to UK this year to visit my cuz, I'll look you up so you know who to haunt if you go down doing something ill conceived.

Wolf · 12-11-2006

King - yes the pipes keep the pegs - prices are on the site but it comes out at around $650 shipped right now - should take 4 days

fivehundo · 12-12-2006

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On 2006-12-11 14:14, Wolf wrote:

- should take 4 days

Or less! Mine made it in either 2 or 3... I was shocked. Lightning fast shipment!!! :upthumb: