Only Trident rider in Austin?

[shhs97]

I bought a 97 trident 900 last year. I've been looking around town for another one with no luck. Went to a European/Classic motorcycle meet today at Ski Shores and there were at least 40-50 triumphs.....but no Tridents! I'm beginning to think I bought the least popular model! But hey, I love it so I guess that all that matters!

pics of rally under "vintage bike rally"

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shhs97/my_photos

[smaughazard]

Hey, don't feel bad, I seem to have the only '98 Trident in western NC, but I don't think it's because they were unpopular- maybe the dealers only got their hands on a few. They are great bikes, and we needn't worry about not standing out from the crowd!

Here's a few shots of mine:
http://www.triumphrat.net/modules.ph...view_album.php

I've made some more mods since, here's the list of all:
K&N air filter
Dynojet kit
D&D cans
Storz handlebar risirs with K&N superbars (black, of course)
Braking full floating front rotors
ZX9 6-pot Tokico front calipers
Corbin Canyon Dual Sport seat
Deuce turn signals (wired as running lights, too)
LED taillight and signal bulbs
55/100w headlight bulb
Beston-style grips (think old Tri/BSA) + old Tri shift rubber
Napoleon mirrors
Black ZXR-11 levers

Dropped the fromt tubes even with top of triple tree
Lowered rear suspension about 1.5"
raised headlight (swap brackets side-to-side) & gauges

What can I say? This is MY version of a "power cruiser".

Next up is fitting the carbon fiber pieces; I have front and rear fenders, a hugger, and a chainguard on hand. I'll add more pics to the album soon.

Meantime, when someone asks you whatthehell that bike is, just tell 'em it's Hinkley's original naked sportbike and give 'em a big grin!

Ride safe.

[JJCerilli]

Hey shss97!

Don't feel bad - at least you are "in the wind" and riding!

How would you like to be an American, living and working in Germany, that speaks only a few words of Deutsch, on a 1993 Trident 900, riding among a ton of late model Japanese sport bikes riders zooming / racing around all the time like mad banshees!!!

There are a few, but Triumphs, in general, they are not as popular as other bikes in this part of Germany (North Rhineland Westphalia).

Ride safe and enjoy Austin - Great city - I used to live there!

Somebody from Austin is selling a bunch of Trident parts on eBay right now...

-Kit