Triumph Hurricane X75, sold on Trademe...

**JimBob** · 15th May 2007, 05:25

Originally Posted by Forest

Sadly I find it hard to believe that a GSXR will still be running and serviceable in 2037. There's just too much techno-wizardry which can go wrong.

Probably not because of techno wizardry going wrong, but because the bikes get worn out. The main reason there were so many European and British "classics" available in good condition is because so many of them never got the chance to wear out. Finding bikes in the states that were still in excellent condition with low mileage simply because they had broken down one time too many. Easily fixed, hole in a piston, keeps blowing the fuse, clutch is kaput, oil leaks. but the yanks couldnt be bothered, they were more interested in riding bikes than fixing them. Interestingly we saw very few low mileage Japanese bikes.
So when someone waffles on how great British bikes are because they are still running after 30yrs and 30yr old Japanese bikes are all in the wreckers yard, ask them how come it took 30yrs to clock up the measly 5-10,000 miles they have on them. And how much it has cost to do that measly mileage. Probably been rebuilt and restored half a dozen times.

**Paul in NZ** · 15th May 2007, 09:47

Originally Posted by JimBob

Probably not because of techno wizardry going wrong, but because the bikes get worn out. The main reason there were so many European and British "classics" available in good condition is because so many of them never got the chance to wear out. Finding bikes in the states that were still in excellent condition with low mileage simply because they had broken down one time too many. Easily fixed, hole in a piston, keeps blowing the fuse, clutch is kaput, oil leaks. but the yanks couldnt be bothered, they were more interested in riding bikes than fixing them. Interestingly we saw very few low mileage Japanese bikes.
So when someone waffles on how great British bikes are because they are still running after 30yrs and 30yr old Japanese bikes are all in the wreckers yard, ask them how come it took 30yrs to clock up the measly 5-10,000 miles they have on them. And how much it has cost to do that measly mileage. Probably been rebuilt and restored half a dozen times.

Yes and no

My 64 norton Atlas had 250,000 miles on it when i sold it and i put around 75,000 of those on it. I'd hate to think how many my triumph has on it now. Its been generally reliable but by and large the brits never really understood 'motorway travel' in their bikes OR cars so all their vehicles do need a fair amount of looking after if you want lots of high speed running.

There are a lot of low mileage vehicles in the us - particularly bikes as a lot of them we purchased as high school graduation presents, left behind by soldiers etc etc - thousands of reasons. People even built custom bikes out of brand new units which to us was un believable - we just could not get a loan to buy the megre supplies that made it here.

The whole car / bike culture is very different in the USA

**Far canal** · 15th May 2007, 15:56

Firstly, to all in sundry whom regardless of age,race,religion,status or lack of it and finally whatever you may ride.
Thankyou to all of you for your kind thoughts re my purchase.One may reflect further and I consider your views considered.Whether you like the x75 or not.
Personally I think Mr peanut is uninformed,he may well be academic,a scholar,a father a brother and possibly someones son.
Mr Peanut what really strikes me about your comments is how you gracefully backed down refering to geriatrics etc etc and having nothing positive to say
This must have been as easier way one could find without admitting to behaving like an uninformed idiot.
I have ridden bikes for 30 years or more,my first a TS 185 and that to me is a great bike, I have a saint and now the X75
Never have I ever spoken about others bikes in the PEANUT WAY as only A PEANUT could.
A rider is a rider in my book,sure I have opinions some I voice but there is always a modicom of commonsense in my opinions.

RATHER THAN BACK AWAY DISGRACEFULLY WHY DONT YOU DO THE DECENT THING AND ADMIT YOU HAD NO IDEA WHAT YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT YOU SHOWED TOTAL DISREGARD FOR PEOPLE THAT YOU COULD LEARN FROM MR PEANUT.

I thank all pureists inclusive,you guys whether you like the paint or not have something informed to say,I value that,

The moral of the story is if you pay attention to PEANUTS you get GEORGE BUSH??????.

far canal

**xknuts** · 16th May 2007, 17:49

And who wants George Bush? NOBODY. He can't dance and I'm confident he can't ride a motorcycle!!!
With all this Hurricane talk going on I have just discovered that a friends Rocket 3 has a complete unstamped hurricane engine in it!!! Can anyone shed light on the fact that 17 Hurricane engines only were exported???

**Paul in NZ** · 16th May 2007, 19:11

Originally Posted by xknuts

And who wants George Bush? NOBODY. He can't dance and I'm confident he can't ride a motorcycle!!!
With all this Hurricane talk going on I have just discovered that a friends Rocket 3 has a complete unstamped hurricane engine in it!!! Can anyone shed light on the fact that 17 Hurricane engines only were exported???

Correct me if I'm wrong but it's just the head thats different and then it's just bigger fins? Could be a made up engine (left over bits) to complete a bike for export - bad times for the company back then

**riffer** · 16th May 2007, 19:44

Originally Posted by Far canal

Never have I ever spoken about others bikes in the PEANUT WAY as only A PEANUT could.

You know, far canal, I think I'm going to enjoy you being here on KB.

Some people don't, and never will, get it.

Your new bike is stunning.

**xknuts** · 16th May 2007, 23:00

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Correct me if I'm wrong but it's just the head thats different and then it's just bigger fins? Could be a made up engine (left over bits) to complete a bike for export - bad times for the company back then

Of course thats possible BUT why is the engine number area BLANK???

**Motu** · 16th May 2007, 23:19

Replacment cases,they will be un numbered so the original numbers can be transfered.

**Paul in NZ** · 17th May 2007, 10:23

Originally Posted by Motu

Replacment cases,they will be un numbered so the original numbers can be transfered.

It could be the bike was faulty or a warrenty repair etc or even smuggled out of the factory part at a time by a disgruntled employee or even a prototype. best bet is to make up a cool story like it's an ex travelleng marshals bike from the TT that year that was rebuilt in the special secret dept and then sent to NZ for evaluation by the SIS - it will be worth squillions by the time I'm done mate - trust me - I'm in marketing...