Triumphrat

Silverado57 · 05-06-2006, 07:32 PM

That's what another rider said about the Speedmaster today.

This morning I went to the first of a 2-part basic MC maintenance class.
I learned a bunch already.

Also there were riders on a Honda Shadow (1100?) Suzuki Intruder (1500?) and a Sportster 1200 Custom. Nice guys, experienced riders all (except me). The instructor was a real MC guy with an amazing resume and does the ton daily during his commute.

The Sporty was very clean and well-maintained. Very nice, a classic Harley.

The Suzuki looked like it had been ridden hard and put up wet daily. In fact, one of the bolts for the saddlebag brackets rusted out and broke during the class.

The Honda had everything mounted on it. Everything. A cassette player! All manner of lights. Stuff I couldn't even identify. Bells and whistles galore, including an actual bell hanging from the lower frame! Very well kept, but w-a-y too busy for me.

But the Speedmaster drew the most attention. Another guy simply said, "That's a nice bike."

On the way home I made a stop and when I came back out a couple was admiring the bike. Turned out he's a Trident rider who comes by this site on occasion.

Tomorrow we're taking the bike on a Sunday ride along the Delaware. Let's see if we can make any Triumph converts on the way.

jimmything · 05-06-2006, 08:20 PM

I'll bet a scotchbite pad couldn't wipe the smile off your face! :-D :-D

dazco · 05-06-2006, 09:46 PM

Today 2 people told me how beautiful mine is without ever saying a word to me. One was walking by and his head stayed glued to it even after he'd passed by. You might say he did a "Linda Blair". The other was at a light while i was in the left turn lane with a red arrow. When his light turned green he just sat there not moving. out of the corner of my eye i saw the car wasn't going so i look over to find another pair of eyes glued to the speedy.

Fun stuff, eh? Just re-inforces my feelings that theres something just so frigging right and special about the speedmaster's lines.

tobyth · 05-06-2006, 11:34 PM

When I walked out of Home Depot today there were three people checking out my Bonne. One guy in his 80's said he just quit riding. His first Triumph was in '48 when he got out of the service. It's pretty cool talking to the REAL OLD TIMERS about their biking.Well it's like this just about everywhere. We DO have the coolest bikes built!!! Bill White

Bryan · 05-07-2006, 03:21 AM

Hey Kevin! Now you need some 'NICE' tools to work on that nice bike. You should save a ton of money. :chug:

Silverado57 · 05-07-2006, 07:47 AM

Jimmy, I had to pinch myself to keep from smiling too much. :-D Like Daz was saying, they were almost hypnotized by the Speedy.

Bryan, tools I've got. It's the knowledge and experience that's lacking. I need to hang out with you and Pat.

jimmything · 05-07-2006, 07:50 AM

You west coast guys have an advantage too.....you hardley ever get your bikes wet and muddy! I miss the weather out there. I was born in hollywood, and lived in Beverly Hills until I was ten years old. I was always outside playing! :-D :-D