Triumphrat

Simo · 04-07-2006

can anybody let me no what the power is like on an America with a pillion on board as i am looking to buy soon

America · 04-08-2006

its ok,

Bryan · 04-08-2006

It doesn't effect it that much but if your looking for power and not a fun ride well,,,,,,,, maybe you better take it for a test ride first. I feel like there's plenty of power for me and the wife. We both like all the comments people give us about the bike when we are out for a ride. I think that's the best part about owning one.

ssjones · 04-08-2006

Plenty of power, but the stock pillion will have your passenger complaining in short order. I replaced mine with the Triumph Touring pillion.
Touring Pillion

Silverado57 · 04-08-2006

No offense, but it may depend on the size of you and your passenger. I'm about 225 and the wife is a wee little thing, probably about 115. It took a little while to get used to 2-up riding but we're getting good at it and the Speedmaster likes it.

Now, the other day I took a lady friend out for a short ride and it was a lot more challenging for me and the bike because, well, she's not a wee little thing...

I just ordered the touring seat for the Speedmaster. Review to follow in the next few weeks...

Other than that, GET THE BIKE. You'll love it.
:chug:

farky · 04-08-2006

I assume that you are asking what the power is like on a America riding two up? Normal cruising just fine. It comes stock with about 60 horsepower. The stock 17 tooth front sprocket handles most riding situations. Some guys go up or down one or two teeth for their areas wether they be mountainous or flat. Southwestern Pennsylvania two up I have an 18 tooth. It's a great dependable cruising bike. Just remember that when a crotch rocket pulls up beside you and wants to play you're out of your league.

Jerry

Silvergator · 04-08-2006

My wife and I have no problems with the mountains here in So. Cal and we ride a stock America. We total about 340 lbs. Most difficult part of riding double is when stopped.

JRMOTO · 04-08-2006

My wife and I add about 340 lbs and the bike handles the weight well - it has enough power for us.
As mentioned in this thread, the stcok passenger seat is only good for short rides. I have not changed mine yet, but will look at doing so in the future.

sweatmachine · 04-08-2006

I'm big, 255, and the ol' lady is small, bout 115-120, so that's almost 400 lbs. I ride a T100, it will go just fine with both of us on it, just as fast as she can stand anyway.

chefbayliss · 09-05-2006

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On 2006-04-08 01:11, America wrote:
Hi I just saw the picture of your Bike and I love the panniers ! are they Triumph ? and if not could you tell me who supplys them as they have a really cool look.
Regards chef