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| Hinckley Classic Triples 885cc Classic Styled T3's: Legend, Thunderbird, Thunderbird Sport & Adventurer. |
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12-29-2008, 07:47 AM
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Moto Grand Prix Favourite Bike: '99 Legend / '98 TBS
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: York, PA
Posts: 2,826
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Somebody shoot me!
Somebody shoot me if I ever get rid of this bike!!!!
A rare 60 degree (albeit a little rainy) day at the end of December and I was out tearing up the twisties and leaving my buddies behind.
I'd have to be crazy to ever get rid of my Classic Triple!
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12-29-2008, 10:23 AM
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Formula Extreme Favourite Bike: Depends on mood
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Isle of Man GB
Posts: 690 Other Motorcycle: Brit, Italian & American
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I have had mine from new in '98. I still love it!
For me nothing has replaced the classic triple line up. I hope they will return to the idea soon. 
I have changed lots of bits of it, but it is still a keeper.
It is a bit like the favourite broom....3 new heads & 5 new shafts. 
It has provenance! 
Nige. 
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Last edited by Ballacraine; 12-29-2008 at 10:26 AM.
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12-29-2008, 11:13 AM
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SuperStock Favourite Bike: 2001 Triumph Thunderbird
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 260 Other Motorcycle: 1977 Triumph Bonneville
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I bought mine used, but I have to agree, I love it. I plan to keep it as long as there are parts to be had and people around that know how to work on them.
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12-29-2008, 12:43 PM
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Minitwins Favourite Bike: 98 Leg End
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Essex, England
Posts: 11
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Sold my Legend to a mate and then bought it back again! Bring back the triples!
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12-29-2008, 02:58 PM
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Legend Favourite Bike: '98 Triumph Thunderbird
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Auckland NZ
Posts: 13,921 Other Motorcycle: '05 Honda CB1300
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Its has to be the top bike Triumph (Meriden or Hinckley) ever made. I will never sell mine, it will be still sought after in years to come. It'll be a classic Classic !
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Ride on ! 
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12-29-2008, 07:19 PM
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SuperStock Favourite Bike: '02 T-Bird
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: West Chester, PA
Posts: 299
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Big Al,
Although you're preaching to the choir, I'm having a ball singing the "hallelulah's" chorus! Got out today for 70 miles on the twisties of Chester County - man this bike is a rush!! And the sound of a triple with TORs - the Harley guys keep telling me how sweet it sounds.
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12-29-2008, 08:44 PM
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Moto Grand Prix Favourite Bike: '99 Legend / '98 TBS
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: York, PA
Posts: 2,826
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I get alot of "W.T.F. was that?" looks from the Harley guys as I blast by!
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12-30-2008, 02:14 AM
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Formula Extreme Favourite Bike: 1999 Triumph Thunderbird
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Socorro New Mexico
Posts: 593 Other Motorcycle: 2005 H-D 1200 Custom Extra Motorcycle: 1973 Honda CB 750K3
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I've said it before and I'll say it again. My T-Bird is the best motorcycle I've ever thrown my leg over. The Sporty could go(I'd miss it), the Honda 750 could go and probably will, but the T-Bird will never leave my possession as long as I'm alive. These triples have such an exotic exhaust note that everyone stops to look and listen when you go by. Tbirdnz is right, they are Classic Classics and the best Hinckley's ever made. Mine is a friend for life.
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99 Triumph Thunderbird
05 H-D XL1200C
73 Honda CB 750K3
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12-30-2008, 04:15 PM
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250 Grand Prix Favourite Bike: 95 Tbird
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Marshall, IL
Posts: 103 Other Motorcycle: 2008 Bonneville T100 Extra Motorcycle: 95 BMW R1100 RS
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I ordered my 95 from a picture on a brochure. It was the bike I was hoping someone would make for years. When it finally arrived it was love at first sight! The first few years I had it I couldn't stop for gas without drawing a crowd. Even today folks will ask me "what year is it?" expecting a '60s bike. Will I keep it? I plan on having it buried with me!
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12-30-2008, 10:27 PM
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Grand Prix 500 Favourite Bike: 1996 Triumph Adventurer
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Bullhead City, AZ
Posts: 135 Other Motorcycle: 2000 Yamaha RS Venture Extra Motorcycle: 2001 Kawasaki Nomad FI
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I love the sound of my '97 Adventurer; the mechanical noises and the exhaust note--all are music to my ears. It's fairly nimble as well. I mean, after riding my Venture and Nomad around for years, this classic triple is a breath of fresh air!
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