Having parted with my Bonneville earlier this year I knew that I wouldn't be Triumph-less for too long. So agreed a deal on a '99 Trophy 900 (silver) today
It has 17k on the clock, very well maintained and just what I was looking for (it currently lives half a mile from my house although I've never noticed it before!). I was surprised at how light they are (well, anything's light compared to my FJR) and I think that I could have fun touring on this bike.
Congrats on the new scoot lad. You'll definitely find the added performance (compared to the Bonnie) a big plus. I have a '97 that I've owned since new, and have owned two different 'modern classic' Bonnie variants (a Thruxton and a Scrambler). The Trophy is only 20cc larger in displacement; but has close to 90% more power. Sold both of the Bonnie variants, still have the Trophy.
I know what you mean about the power difference,I had a 07 Scrambler and it just didnt have the needed urge to get down the road,my 1200 Trophy doesnt lack a bit for go-power.
Those twin shock bikes look neat and all but the 1200 is way smoother through bumps.
Congrat's, just picked up my 98' 1200 a couple of weeks ago. I'm hoping for a smooth long term relationship. Put about 150 miles on her just riding home....so much better than hauling a bike home
Well, I thought that my bike was silver but it looks more like a champagne gold after giving it a good clean up. Back in the garage it looks more silver again
Oh well, it's nice whatever colour it's meant to be
I have the silver/platinum 1200. Its a good color to blend in with,not flashy but looks nice. (cops maybe dont notice it as much) I recently found a rear rack for mine on ebay,put a Shad top box on there and its very handy for longer trips.
After I sent it back twice without getting it just right, Seargent Motorcycle Saddle's owner, Mark Todd, did mine for me personally, and iit came ou tgreat. No sliding forward. . They now have intimate knowlege on how to do a Trophy seat exactly right. Tell 'em you want it this way:
Well, my plan was to work on the bike over the winter months but I can't wait that long to get out and ride. So, as from Thursday noon, the Trophy will be all road legal and off I go
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