trumpy 955i ?

**froggyfrenchman** · 27th March 2006, 17:16

Hey guys.

I am thinking quite seriously about getting a Triumph 955i RS in the next few months. This bike has really taken me, however i havnt ridden one yet and would like to know everything you guys can tell me on the subject. Looking at getting a '01-'04 model.

Heres a sample of what im looking at.

Cheers guys
Dan

**MSTRS:Me** · 27th March 2006, 17:25

Single-sided swing arm??

**hXc** · 27th March 2006, 17:26

No, looks like double sided.

But too flash for your hillbilly-ness

*Runs and hides*

Nice looking bike though

**froggyfrenchman** · 27th March 2006, 17:28

3 pots and "made in England"

What more could you ask for?

And yes, i do beleive they are single sided swingers

**Bonez** · 27th March 2006, 17:30

Originally Posted by froggyfrenchman

Hey guys.

I am thinking quite seriously about getting a Triumph 955i RS in the next few months. This bike has really taken me, however i havnt ridden one yet and would like to know everything you guys can tell me on the subject. Looking at getting a '01-'04 model.

Heres a sample of what im looking at.

Cheers guys
Dan

They ride like they're on rails. Be prepared to fork out big money if you damage it though. A replacement headlight costs around a grand...........................

**froggyfrenchman** · 27th March 2006, 17:30

Originally Posted by hXc

No, looks like double sided.

But too flash for your hillbilly-ness

*Runs and hides*

Nice looking bike though

My hillbilly ass might just luck into getting one for bout 6K

**froggyfrenchman** · 27th March 2006, 17:31

right. ugly headlight protectors are on the shopping list...

**Bonez** · 27th March 2006, 17:35

Originally Posted by froggyfrenchman

right. ugly headlight protectors are on the shopping list...

They're double sided swing arm btw.

**froggyfrenchman** · 27th March 2006, 17:36

thanks bones.

**Big Dave** · 27th March 2006, 17:40

Originally Posted by Bonez

They're double sided swing arm btw.

Most - but not all of them - there are a few 2003 or 4 models with single sided swingarms. They appeared at the end of the model run.
Nice bikes.

**Bonez** · 27th March 2006, 17:42

Originally Posted by froggyfrenchman

thanks bones.

You're welcome. A stepson had one. Fell off the road a few times but still goes/handles well according to the new owner. Of course it's now painted the standard aftermarket matt black and doubles as a stealth fighter

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**froggyfrenchman** · 27th March 2006, 17:47

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Most - but not all of them - there are a few 2003 or 4 models with single sided swingarms. They appeared at the end of the model run.
Nice bikes.

Thought I was going crazy for a minute there... Im sure I saw a single sided '04 just last Saturday!

Acording to all the write ups ive seen, they have hell brakes and unbeleivable handling. The only down side ive seen was some found the engine to be lacking in chracter, due to the constant torquey pull without geting to any point it seems to "get up and go".

Any comments?

**Scouse** · 27th March 2006, 18:27

Originally Posted by froggyfrenchman

Hey guys.

I am thinking quite seriously about getting a Triumph 955i RS in the next few months. This bike has really taken me, however i havnt ridden one yet and would like to know everything you guys can tell me on the subject. Looking at getting a '01-'04 model.

Heres a sample of what im looking at.

Cheers guys
Dan

Nah this is what you realy want

**Bonez** · 27th March 2006, 18:31

Originally Posted by froggyfrenchman

Thought I was going crazy for a minute there... Im sure I saw a single sided '04 just last Saturday!

Acording to all the write ups ive seen, they have hell brakes and unbeleivable handling. The only down side ive seen was some found the engine to be lacking in chracter, due to the constant torquey pull without geting to any point it seems to "get up and go".

Any comments?

Ignor the press. They know fuck all. Take the thing for a ride. They've got get up and go alright. "Character" is a subjective thing. It seems anything that doesn't vibrate bolts out of their mounts is deemed lacking in character

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