Maha's Triumph for sale

**sinfull** · 4th June 2008, 18:36

Once you've riden a trumpy , though it might be fun to test ride a few bikes , it will be hard to replace ! Hows the reliability been for ya ?

**Maha** · 4th June 2008, 22:21

Originally Posted by sinfull

Once you've riden a trumpy , though it might be fun to test ride a few bikes , it will be hard to replace ! Hows the reliability been for ya ?

Reliability?....great now, was good enough when I first got it but shortly after I had upgrade the suspension ( I chose Ohlins). Was told by a suspension expert that the suspension on the model I have was disigned by an accountant. I see that other Sprints on TradeMe still have original shock. Other than that, its been a great bike, still is, I just want a change. Had a good look at a CB1300 today (local shop) its on the floor dry but it seems that they will bring one up from Auckland for me to take out on the roads around here. Its Blue with Gold rims, very spunky indeed.

**sinfull** · 5th June 2008, 08:36

Originally Posted by maha man

Reliability?....great now, was good enough when I first got it but shortly after I had upgrade the suspension ( I chose Ohlins). Was told by a suspension expert that the suspension on the model I have was disigned by an accountant. I see that other Sprints on TradeMe still have original shock. Other than that, its been a great bike, still is, I just want a change. Had a good look at a CB1300 today (local shop) its on the floor dry but it seems that they will bring one up from Auckland for me to take out on the roads around here. Its Blue with Gold rims, very spunky indeed.

Yep heard that about the suspension, later model speed 3's aint got much better ! Did it just go soft on ya, or all but stop working ?
Tossin up whether to revaulve or go all out and replace with ohlins or sim.
Aparently the 675's are the only ones they've gone all out on suspension !
Will say my bike aint fun for Heidi long distance, seats ok but the pegs are set up for a 40kg spring bean who does yoga lol She prefers the 955 for comfort !
She's pushing her scoot out the door as i type this, on her way to sit her restricted ! (thank god, only 3 more months [with a defensive]to go) will be test riding the cruiser line shortly ! Could be an america or an older T bird in the stable shortly as she don't wanna go sport bike ! Bit miffed i have to use the 955 as a trade, wouldn't mind setting that one up as a track bike !
Good luck with the sale, have no doubt it will make for a damb good ride for someone !

**Maha** · 5th June 2008, 17:02

Originally Posted by sinfull

Yep heard that about the suspension, later model speed 3's aint got much better ! Did it just go soft on ya, or all but stop working ?
Tossin up whether to revaulve or go all out and replace with ohlins or sim.
Aparently the 675's are the only ones they've gone all out on suspension !
Will say my bike aint fun for Heidi long distance, seats ok but the pegs are set up for a 40kg spring bean who does yoga lol She prefers the 955 for comfort !
She's pushing her scoot out the door as i type this, on her way to sit her restricted ! (thank god, only 3 more months [with a defensive]to go) will be test riding the cruiser line shortly ! Could be an america or an older T bird in the stable shortly as she don't wanna go sport bike ! Bit miffed i have to use the 955 as a trade, wouldn't mind setting that one up as a track bike !
Good luck with the sale, have no doubt it will make for a damb good ride for someone !

I was really interested in a 04' Speed Triple at one stage, but like you say, suspension aint much better and will need doing by now so na, crossed that of the list, I am all suspensioned out. The CB1300 has Showa rear shocks so if I go ahead and buy that, they will set it up for me. The suspension on my Sprint started to bounce through the corners (wallow) if you like. Thats when I looked into it and after a few emails back and forth to Robert Taylor, I went the Ohlins way. I dont like the look of the new Sprints to be honest and if I can pick up a brand new bike for $13500 then why would I want to spend $17-19K on something else that wont really do it two up? The bigger Nakeds are really appealing...taking to a mate last night about them and he would have the Honda over the Suzuki or Yamaha. The finished product is outstanding.
My wife Anne says that my Triumph is the best pillion ride she has ever had, and she has ben around bikes all her adult life, the pegs on the CB are a tad higher for the pillion but will see how they pan out during the pending test ride.

**Maha** · 14th June 2008, 15:35

Bike is sold!
Yes it goes next weekend, I got a really cool price for it so its Game On!
Test rode a CB1300 in Auckland today, I wont buy the one I rode cos its red an white, na na, I want the blue one with the gold rims.
So me ole' mate Richard said he could do something there, best I get on with that cos I need I bike for the 28th.....

The Triumph is going to Morrinsville.

**Pumba** · 14th June 2008, 22:45

Originally Posted by maha man

The Triumph is going to Morrinsville.

Hmmmmm, my old stomping ground, will have to see if it is a member of the olds riding group.

**Maha** · 15th June 2008, 11:44

Here is what I am looking at. http://www.honda-motorcycles.co.nz/b...delID=64&type=
I wanna get the deal done asap (like this week) if that doesn't happen then early next week. If the boys in Auckland can get it sorted this week then theres every chance I could pick it up next weekend.

**Maha** · 19th June 2008, 16:45

Insurance sorted, money sorted, bike will be sorted by tomorrow midday, plate on and tank full. I plan to have early finish (being Friday and all) will get the suspension sorted before taking ownership for the combined weight of XX kgs. Need to scrub the tyres in before the ride next weekend, so that will take place tomorrow pm. Pics will be added tomorrow, before I get it dirty

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**jrandom** · 19th June 2008, 16:50

Originally Posted by Maha

taking to a mate last night about them and he would have the Honda over the Suzuki or Yamaha

**NZsarge** · 19th June 2008, 17:00

Originally Posted by Maha

.taking to a mate last night about them and he would have the Honda over the Suzuki or Yamaha. .

Originally Posted by jrandom

I too am suitably dismayed at such a flagrant remark made by said advisor on suitability and preference of said motorcycles.

**Mom** · 19th June 2008, 17:06

Originally Posted by jrandom

The guy concerned is so scared of you he ran away to America so he was not around when you found this information out...LOL

**jrandom** · 19th June 2008, 17:17

Originally Posted by Mom

The guy concerned...

**MadDuck** · 20th June 2008, 12:48

Originally Posted by Maha

Insurance sorted, money sorted, bike will be sorted by tomorrow midday, plate on and tank full.

Noice boike choice Maha

.....you picking up new knee sliders as well

**Maha** · 20th June 2008, 12:50

Originally Posted by MadDuck

Noice boike choice Maha

.....you picking up new knee sliders as well

Noooooooooo, my old ones are still like new.....

Anne has just come home to take me down to get it.....double

**Maha** · 22nd June 2008, 11:43

Triumph went this morning, New owner arrived from Morrinsville just after 10am to pick it up and hand over the money...top man!
He made it as far as the gas station and called me saying '' it wont start'' I ask if the side is down? ''yes'...

First lesson learnt....was for me too when I first got it....

I remember telling the bike shop to ''fix the starting problem''....