Triumphrat

chazzman · 04-16-2006, 05:56 PM

Hey guys I ordered a T100 and I am having second thoughts
like maybe it will be too small and I never cared for adjusting chains. I own a Goldwing which I plan on keeping for the all day long hauls and my wife loves the wing as well. I am considering a Rocket III and I need to decide by tomorrow. The Rocket III would be a cool bike nite ride. The Bonnie takes me back to my early years. Decisions man life is full of them. Any advise would be helpful. Thanks

EnglishBaz · 04-16-2006, 06:18 PM

Hey Chazzman

A rocket 3 would give you two great big heavy bikes - a Bonnie is comparatively light and nimble and great fun to ride - it is also a real head turner so would also be great at bike nights because of its classic heritage and shear good looks

Ride them both if you can (and if you haven't already done so) and THEN decide

you can always pay someone to tighten your chain - although I did mine the other day in literally 5 minutes and that was the first time I had ever done it

Huge and powerful versus light and nimble - and both Triumphs - tough decision

Let us know how you get on - hope to see you on THIS forum!!

[ This message was edited by: EnglishBaz on 2006-04-16 16:38 ]

schwartzkm · 04-16-2006, 06:36 PM

Englishbas is right on. Why would you want two great heavy bikes??? I would get the lighter, more nimble bike so I could have two different types of ride.

MHO

kdrake · 04-16-2006, 06:52 PM

A t100 isn't all that small. It is a roadster, will run with traffic on the highway and putter around town. It won't be as comfortable on a long haul, which you already said you don't plan with it. The Rocket 3 would be a replacement for the Gold Wing, anyhthing that big cannot be fun around town be it a GW, Road King, or Rocket. You didn't exactly say what the T100 is going to be used for; but probably you are looking for a second lighter bike.

ChuckofTahoe · 04-16-2006, 08:20 PM

Maybe dump the wing and go with the two Triumphs. One big, one medium size.

:-D

Silverado57 · 04-16-2006, 08:22 PM

How about something completely different, like an America or Speedmaster? :-D

chazzman · 04-16-2006, 09:04 PM

Thanks, my mind is made up I am sticking with the T100. I just ordered D & D exhaust and a center stand. Thanks again!! :razz:

RedBird · 04-16-2006, 09:34 PM

"...I never cared for adjusting chains."

It's not like the old days--chains are much improved! I just turned 12000 miles on my T-100, and I have not yet adjusted the chain. Lubes are improved and you need less than in the old days. Buy some Bel Ray Super Clean chain lube.

Larry

InfX708 · 04-17-2006, 11:06 AM

Chazzman, I assume you are going to Castle for the bike, correct? If so, talk to Jim in the service department. He knows these bikes like no one else. Real tall guy with a pony tail and a 97 Tiger. We've talked at great length about the things you can do with the Bonnie.

dazco · 04-17-2006, 11:58 AM

I look at it like this. Consider all the things important about a motorcycle. In that light it's a no brainer for me because the way i see it, of all the considerations the rocket only does one thing better than the bonnie and sports a huge list of disadvantages. I'm sure rocket owners will disagree, but to me the speed is the only advantage. Ask yourself this...if the rocket were as fast as a bonnie, which would you pick then? So IMO, get the rocket if speed is super important to you. Otherwise i'd pass and go for a bonnie if you want a good all around machine. Or a cruiser if you want a bike that'll do long highway trips probably as well as a rocket, nit picking aside.