Hog Dissing

**Big Dave** · 10th July 2006, 19:20

Originally Posted by T.W.R

The only thing the new Triumph twin has in common with the REAL Triumph twins is that it's a parallel twin

the closest comparison to the Bonnevilles of today is the TSS Triumph of the mid 80s

So that would make new Triumphs unreal? Works for me.

I reckon my t'bird is quite unreal - and just as real as anything produced in Meriden or Coventry.

**The_Dover** · 10th July 2006, 19:22

38 minutes searching and that's all you found??

**Goblin** · 10th July 2006, 19:29

Originally Posted by The_Dover

38 minutes searching and that's all you found??

Afraid so! Lets see what you can come up with then hmmm?

**The_Dover** · 10th July 2006, 19:33

Something for all the family.

**MattRSK** · 10th July 2006, 19:35

Found this.

**Goblin** · 10th July 2006, 19:38

I rest my case!

**The_Dover** · 10th July 2006, 19:39

That was from Maurice's personal collection.

**T.W.R** · 10th July 2006, 19:49

Originally Posted by Big Dave

So that would make new Triumphs unreal? Works for me.

I reckon my t'bird is quite unreal - and just as real as anything produced in Meriden or Coventry.

Some of the new trumpys are unreal bikes but can't be compared to the originals, new ones are a whole new kettle of fish.
my personal choice of a modern triumph would be a speed triple, but that's my taste & having had a big bore triple before I have certain preferences to what I do with it too.

It's like my mate who's coming back from England in November, he's worked for nearly 8yrs as a motorcycle courier in London and had a swag of Jap sportsbikes. He's brought a Rocket 3, it's stashed at his mother's place in Motueka waiting for him when he gets back. It's definately not a bike I'd own myself but it's something he wants to try & knowing him as I do he won't keep it long before he down sizes to a more usable machine. I'm definately looking forward to having a blast on it though

T'bird mmm always picture that cooking program "Two fat Ladies" with them blatting around the English countryside on the T'bird with the sidechair

(p/t)

**Big Dave** · 10th July 2006, 22:16

Originally Posted by T.W.R

T'bird mmm always picture that cooking program "Two fat Ladies" with them blatting around the English countryside on the T'bird with the sidechair

(p/t)

Nah their's was a black 1996 - mine's much nicer - Black 1995

http://www.davidcohen.co.nz/ssavers/tbird.jpg

Ohlins, Race tech springs and emulators, avons and well set up - holds it own in the twisties just fine.

**T.W.R** · 10th July 2006, 22:34

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Nah their's was a black 1996 - mine's much nicer - Black 1995

http://www.davidcohen.co.nz/ssavers/tbird.jpg

Ohlins, Race tech springs and emulators, avons and well set up - holds it own in the twisties just fine.

Yeah that's a fairly classy piece of kit, bit retro for my taste but still a nice bike

Big triples are addictive though & a pearl of an engine, especially when their sorted properly

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...3&d=1129879327

that soaked up the good end of $8g not including the purchase price, made it one hell of a machine

**Big Dave** · 10th July 2006, 23:08

Originally Posted by T.W.R

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...3&d=1129879327

that soaked up the good end of $8g not including the purchase price, made it one hell of a machine

That Lavatry was the first genuine 'superbike' for mine. They should be more esteemed than they are.

**T.W.R** · 10th July 2006, 23:14

Originally Posted by Big Dave

That Lavatry was the first genuine 'superbike' for mine. They should be more esteemed than they are.

That's for real

that old girl there embarrassed plenty of more modern high tech machines that thought they were in for an easy kill

time & place meant it had to go

**imdying** · 11th July 2006, 18:17

For people not into Harleys and their image, they're an easy target. Compared to the fodder that most people are used to consuming they're heavier, slower, and don't handle as well when scratching. That is of course, missing their point though.

**scumdog** · 11th July 2006, 18:27

Originally Posted by imdying

For people not into Harleys and their image, they're an easy target. Compared to the fodder that most people are used to consuming they're heavier, slower, and don't handle as well when scratching. That is of course, missing their point though.

So so true, I KNOW other brands are faster and/or handle better and are cheaper - but I WANTED Harleys and that's why I have them.

If you prefer other brands then more power to you - different strokes for different folks I guess.

And one day when I get the XN85 (Help Dangerous!) going I will see how well tassles go with it!!