All Street/Speed Triple/Four Riders

[EJK]

You guys look cool! :first:

[Maha]

Anyone on a Triumph looks the biz EJ, thats why I sold mine, could'nt cope with looking good 24/7!!!.......:Punk:

Daytona 955i
http://www.motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/2005_bike_pics/DAYTONA955i.jpg

[EJK]

Anyone on a Triumph looks the biz EJ, thats why I sold mine, could'nt cope with looking good 24/7!!!.......:Punk:

I know! Whenever I ride pass them (any of em).... It's.... JUST COOL!

It's a weird thing. Why are they so cool??

[bully]

because they can ride with harleys and jap bikes.

[EJK]

There was one I rode pass yesteurday in Scenic Drive. Black visor and all... It looked seriously cool...

[Maha]

I know! Whenever I ride pass them (any of em).... It's.... JUST COOL!

It's a weird thing. Why are they so cool??

They lead in the looks and sound department. (IMO)
There are similarities between the four main Japas, but you'll never hear someone say ''thats triumph looks like suzuki'' (for argument sake) take the Daytona 955i.... and the 675....Speed Triple (old and knew) beautiful bikes. Even the older Speed Triple 04' is a wonderful looking bit of work.

Check this out.....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=178007697 :hug:

[Scouse]

You guys look cool! :first:I know......

[Devil]

Loved my old speed four with the extra body work. Stunning. Plus it sounded the biz.

[EJK]

Anyone on a Triumph looks the biz EJ, thats why I sold mine, could'nt cope with looking good 24/7!!!.......:Punk:

Daytona 955i
http://www.motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/2005_bike_pics/DAYTONA955i.jpg

I quite prefer the 650 Daytona (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Triumph_Daytona_650.jpg)(No, not 675). It's the older model but looks truely the best, but seems rare in New Zealand... Timeless Elegance?

[AllanB]

The Speed/Street triples are just plain cool. The lines just work and the bikes look a bit nasty.

And a valid point above - they are accepted by any motorcycle group - HD riders, Jap riders & hot chicks wearing thongs...........

Old Bonnies are cool (new ones should be but don't quite cut it unless modified IMO).

The bigarse triple tractor thing is not cool (too ugly and big) but definitely has some street cred (like a Bussa or B-King).

Harleys used to be cool, too many on the road now so only selected models are cool. The Nightster is very cool.

[Maha]

I quite prefer the 650 Daytona (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Triumph_Daytona_650.jpg)(No, not 675). It's the older model but looks truely the best, but seems rare in New Zealand... Timeless Elegance?

Theres three on tradeMe...theres also the TT600.

[Usarka]

You guys look cool! :first:

Do you work for a dealer trying to convince me after my recent test rides?

It's bloody working........ :drool:

[Maha]

Do you work for a dealer trying to convince me after my recent test rides?

It's bloody working........ :drool:

Nike' time!!! :eek:

[EJK]

Theres three on tradeMe...theres also the TT600.

So far I'm very persuaded to the 650 (very). What's famous about the TT600?


Do you work for a dealer trying to convince me after my recent test rides?

It's bloody working........ :drool:

Success! :first:

[Usarka]

Nike' time!!! :eek:

Nah, heading to BB Toys tomorrow to check out the new Honda before I make any decisions.... Oh the humanity, why so many choices :D

[Dooly]

So far I'm very persuaded to the 650 (very). What's famous about the TT600

TT600 won the Isle of man race.
Think the kiwi Anstey was on it.

Triumphs are waaay coollllllll.

Got 2 of them!

Fast too!!

Cept the Bonnies..........

[Maha]

Nah, heading to BB Toys tomorrow to check out the new Honda before I make any decisions.... Oh the humanity, why so many choices :D


I just dribbled on the keyboard :drool:......im sure thats dribble....:whistle:

[Maha]

So far I'm very persuaded to the 650 (very). What's famous about the TT600?


You may have seen one before but.......http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-187317211.htm

[EJK]

You may have seen one before but.......http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-187317211.htm

:rolleyes: (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/photos/a-187670452/p-76282854.htm) <- Click Me

Not soon tho!

[Pumba]

Your a top man EJ, they are damm cool arnt they:Punk:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

:rolleyes: (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/photos/a-187670452/p-76282854.htm) <- Click Me

Not soon tho!

I seen that bike today coming back from orewa sounds real nice.

[Gubb]

I hope to be one soon.

[Usarka]

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[Quailboy]

Striples are pure sex! Damn I wish I had my full liscence.

What are service/parts costs like for a Triumph out of curiosity?



[edit] Karnt speel korrectly

[Chisanga]

Service interval every 10,000 km. 10k service about $300 20k $600, 30k $300 ish from what I have been told. 40k service is th ebiggie at around $1000.

I like my Striple a lot :)

[EJK]

Service interval every 10,000 km. 10k service about $300 20k $600, 30k $300 ish from what I have been told. 40k service is th ebiggie at around $1000.

I like my Striple a lot :)

You gotta be a decent job to get one then eh? Ooh is that why all Streeple riders have Shoei/ Arai/ Dainese/ Alpinestars/ Sidi/ etc branded gears? Meh no matter, they are still cool :cool:

[davebullet]

The Street Triple is just everything I want in bike:

Lightweight
Power to weight ratio
Size
Naked
Sound
Looks
British
....

The list goes on. 10/10 Mr. Bloor.

Lovely green one parked outside work right now, with the headlight cowl / bikini fairing. It's the only other thing on the planet I am allowed to have an affair with right now :banana:

David.

[Pumba]

You gotta be a decent job to get one then eh? Ooh is that why all Streeple riders have Shoei/ Arai/ Dainese/ Alpinestars/ Sidi/ etc branded gears? Meh no matter, they are still cool :cool:

Dont know what your currently paying for servicing EJ (I suspect it aint a huge amount, no offence) but going with those prices (that I asume does not include tyres) the triumph will be cheaper to service than my SV1000s.

An I wear a Shoei cause it is the best damm helmet on the market that fits my head, pure and simple.

[nodrog]

adult size is the only way too roll!

[raftn]

They are cool , thats why i have two of them. Incidentlly the first service on my 675 cost $200, the 10000kms service on my 955 cost $ 246, pretty good i thought.

[EJK]

They are cool , thats why i have two of them. Incidentlly the first service on my 675 cost $200, the 10000kms service on my 955 cost $ 246, pretty good i thought.

Thats not too bad...

Edit: Shit it IS not bad at all!

[Chisanga]

You gotta be a decent job to get one then eh? Ooh is that why all Streeple riders have Shoei/ Arai/ Dainese/ Alpinestars/ Sidi/ etc branded gears? Meh no matter, they are still cool :cool:

Don't need a decent job... just be prepared to make sacrifices for what you enjoy.... but a decent paying job would help I guess :)

P.S. And I do have a shoei helmet becuase it fit me, most of the rest of my gears are Quasi stuff which is good quality but not at the top end of the price scale.

[Dooly]

Just thinking, have had 5 Triumphs now, including 1 from new.
Have had no problems on any of them, even on the supposedly problematic TT600 model.
Being a mechanic I service and do all the work on my own bikes except tyre fitting, so the cost over the years has been parts only, and at that, only oils/filter etc.

I also have a Ducati, and have found that no big deal in servicing costs either.

But I can see how costs can be pricey for those unable or wanting to do their own work etc.
But from what I've seen and heard Triumphs are no more expensive than Jap stuff to service.
Guess its a case of what you want done and how much a shop charges, and we know that can vary from shop to shop.

[Morcs]

They are cool because they are british. Even if they were a pile of **** they would still be cool.

[davebullet]

Don't need a decent job... just be prepared to make sacrifices for what you enjoy.... but a decent paying job would help I guess :)

I've got a decent job, but already some decent outgoings to more than keep up with it :oi-grr:

Must sort through all the crap I can sell.... gotta get the money somehow....

[AllanB]

Servicing costs are no more than you average multi. Possibly cheaper in the warranty period depending on the brand - lots of the Suzukis are at 6k intervals.
The Honda shop will tell you 6k servicing BUT the Honda owners book states oil & filters at 12k. I was told that strictly speaking 12 is the warranty requirement but its good to do a oil change half way between (every 6).
Personally I'd do the same with any bike stating a 10k service interval - give it some fresh blood every 5.

[short-circuit]

Every day I fall more in love:love:

[MD]

Yep. Service costs are very reasonable. My 10k was $210 and the 20k was $475. Mechanically it hasn't missed a beat.

They look cool from any angle. I had a late blat over the Rimutaka Hill tonight. What a rewarding bike. Got home. Rushed inside and poured myself a Jim Beam black and walked out onto my balcony to suck in the beaut sunset to end a beaut ride. What do I notice below. Even from above the Triumph looks ... COOL.

In the shade it looks..cool

I fitted dinky front indicators today. They look...wait for it....cool.
What a breeze to work on. Panels, screws, bolts, whatever. They come off easy and actually go back into place without a fight!

[Gubb]

adult size is the only way too roll!

Mate, the 675 seems like more than enough for me. I certainly don't have the balls to tame all 1050cc's just yet.

[MD]

Mate, the 675 seems like more than enough for me. I certainly don't have the balls to tame all 1050cc's just yet.

I don't think the 1050 motor has much over the 675 at all. The few more hp are lost with the extra weight - I'm comparing my ride on a Tiger to my Daytona. But a Street against a Speed triple would be the fair test.
I'd like to see some side by side roll on tests. Personally the 675 is a far better donk for both low end response, mid range and it's way ahead when it comes to top end rush.

[Devil]

I don't think the 1050 motor has much over the 675 at all. The few more hp are lost with the extra weight - I'm comparing my ride on a Tiger to my Daytona. But a Street against a Speed triple would be the fair test.
I'd like to see some side by side roll on tests. Personally the 675 is a far better donk for both low end response, mid range and it's way ahead when it comes to top end rush.

While I haven't ridden the speed triple, I have ridden both the latest Sprint and Tiger, so have had experience with the 1050 engine. While it's certainly sweet, i'd be hard pressed to pick that engine over the 675 as well. It really is a sweet engine, in the Street triple in particular when you take into account the gear ratios that they've matched it with it really is a hoot.

If Triumph had got things around the right way and brought the Street R out first i'd probably be riding one.
I love the street triple, but I'd be asking too much of the suspension and brakes these days, which is where my KTM had the edge.
I would certainly consider the R though...

[gtr boy]

triumphs are cool....

[DarkLord]

I had a wee pootle on a Street Triple yesterday.......

I can't really see myself owning one, as I prefer being a bit more lent forward.

But damn, did that little thing have some torque! It was so small and so light, but the power was just awesome....it was just so snappy! Give it a bit of throttle in first and before you know it the front wheel is up!

:niceone:

[EJK]

Last night I dreamed of buying a 675. It was cool, really cool. Riding out of the dealer was great...
....and fuck me, I wanted to fuckn smash my alarm clock when it went on at 7:00am!

[raftn]

Last night I dreamed of buying a 675. It was cool, really cool. Riding out of the dealer was great...
....and fuck me, I wanted to fuckn smash my alarm clock when it went on at 7:00am!

Don't dream, just do it!

[thepom]

I took a sprint for a demo ride this week and was well impressed,I have a blackbird and would have no hesitation in a swap....would love a go on a speed triple....<_<

[chester]

Don't dream, just do it!

I have. its hopefully on its way

[Usarka]

Test ride #2. The street triple encourages me to ride like an absolute nutcase. More so than it's bigger brother because it is sooooo easy to have fun on this bike.

Perversely I think I trust myself on the bigger machine more.

Yep, it's too good a bike for me :blank:

[EJK]

All triumps are awesome.... :cool:

[86GSXR]

Have to agreee with that :yes: We've got three in the garage, 2 955i Daytona's and a 08 Tiger. I'm having to sell the 05 Daytona which is gutting as it's such a work of art. Test rode a Rocket 3 for fun the other day, very impressive machine but I won't be getting one of those for awhile. Tip - if riding a Rocket 3, be very careful when maneouvering on loose gravel in tight leathers! :sweatdrop

[Usarka]

Tip - if riding a Rocket 3, be very careful when maneouvering on loose gravel in tight leathers! :sweatdrop

It's amazing how much poo can fit into seemingly tight leathers.....

[El Dopa]

Yes, Triumphs are indeed the biz.

Since buying my Speed Triple, I am having to beat off the birds with a stick. It's hard to find the time to ride it sometimes, what with the queue of supermodels out of the door and everything.


While I haven't ridden the speed triple

We may have to do something about that. IF you lend me your trailer to get to Taupo in January.

[davebullet]

I've heard with Triumphs, with birds flocking to them as they do, the pillion part of the seat wears out pretty quickly

[raftn]

I've heard with Triumphs, with birds flocking to them as they do, the pillion part of the seat wears out pretty quickly

My pillion seat is well worn.......but then thats another story!

[raftn]

Further more, i think Triumphs have character that a lot of bikes don't, and now with the 675, they are making excellent bikes that can compete with the best that the japs have to offer.

[Maha]

Just a couple of pics here...
Pic 1.....Two very nice Triumphs
Pic 2....Interesting paint job
Pic 3....One of my favorite shots of my old bike.
Pic 4...A rose between two thorns.

[EJK]

Just a couple of pics here...
Pic 1.....Two very nice Triumphs


I like the black one better :dodge:

[86GSXR]

It's amazing how much poo can fit into seemingly tight leathers.....

Hell yes! I managed to save it just in time, would have hated to have to take it back to the shop and explain that one!


Further more, i think Triumphs have character that a lot of bikes don't, and now with the 675, they are making excellent bikes that can compete with the best that the japs have to offer.

Very very true. Hopefully, one of our crew will appear with a 675 very shortly.


Just a couple of pics here...
Pic 1.....Two very nice Triumphs
Pic 2....Interesting paint job
Pic 3....One of my favorite shots of my old bike.
Pic 4...A rose between two thorns.

:drool:


I like the black one better :dodge:

You hooligan :laugh: