Triumphrat

whitzoo · 08-02-2007

Have you seen the tank on the 2008 America? It is lower, fatter, with no engine cutouts and a tank badge that looks all the world like a decal. Some may like the new shape. I don't.

whitzoo · 08-02-2007

Oops-I said no "engine cutouts." I meant to say "no kneepad cutouts"

soonertriumph · 08-02-2007

where did you see the 08 america? I would like to look at the 08's.

nbalzan · 08-02-2007

http://www.thunderbike.co.nz/sales/b...umph_index.htm

soonertriumph · 08-02-2007

that is different. Thanks for posting the pic.

Essex Bonnie · 08-02-2007

Very different..
Looks like they're still fitting carbs. I thought Triumph were having to bring in fuel injection (although looking like carbs) for 2008? maybe they've copied these well or is there a different spec down under?

Geoff · 08-02-2007

wow-the cruisers are like 17000 bucks now. glad I got my cheep ol bonny when I did
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Binnsy · 08-02-2007

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Originally Posted by Geoff

wow-the cruisers are like 17000 bucks now. glad I got my cheep ol bonny when I did
G

Thats in Kiwi dollars which is equivalent to about 600 Sheep

amanger · 08-02-2007

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Originally Posted by Binnsy

Thats in Kiwi dollars which is equivalent to about 600 Sheep

And thats really old tough sheep that are no good for eating.Looks good though.(the new tank,not the sheep)

artimishoke · 08-03-2007

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Originally Posted by whitzoo

Have you seen the tank on the 2008 America? It is lower, fatter, with no engine cutouts and a tank badge that looks all the world like a decal. Some may like the new shape. I don't.

The reflection of the building behind the photographer makes the new tank badge look screwy, but if you look at it long enough you can make out that it is a badge.

I kind of like the new badge. It seems to be like the pre 08 badge, but with a "overhang" added to it.

I'd like to try sitting on the new bikes. The knee cutouts were a key reason why I bought my '07 speedmaster. I have short legs and on every other bike I rode with forward controls the tank seemed to be in the way.