Cotton Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 1606 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 11 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 87 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 60 Achievement Points: 691 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/23/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16 Birthday: 03/24/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 Does anyone on here work happen to work for Triumph Motorcycle? I am getting a new bike and wanted a brain to pick. PM me or let me know here. Thanks, Cotton MtDeW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
RobMc Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 25355 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 31 Topic Count: 257 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 5785 Content Per Day: 2.15 Reputation: 9114 Achievement Points: 63248 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 132 Joined: 12/14/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 10 Birthday: 01/05/1954 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 Do you speak Thai ? MtDeW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 1606 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 11 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 87 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 60 Achievement Points: 691 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/23/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16 Birthday: 03/24/1970 Device: Windows Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 I like Thai food. Why? MtDeW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
RobMc Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 25355 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 31 Topic Count: 257 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 5785 Content Per Day: 2.15 Reputation: 9114 Achievement Points: 63248 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 132 Joined: 12/14/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 10 Birthday: 01/05/1954 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 Cos that's where the majority are made now MtDeW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptCrunch Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 295 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4455 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3617 Achievement Points: 36422 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 4 hours ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 what model? year Quote Triumph Motorcycle Rider's shared their experiences and opinions on more than 12,000 individual motorcycles purchased new from 2008 to 2014. The survey found that the Japanese brands Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda and Kawasaki were the most reliable brands, while Triumph, Ducati and BMW were, in the report's delicate language, “more repair-prone.”Feb 3, 2016 resale Quote By brand, according to data compiled by the Kelley Blue Book Official Motorcycle Guide, Harley-Davidson motorcycles retained an average of 84% of their value over a five-year period. BMW was not far behind, at 81%, with Indian, Ducati and Triumph trailing slightly at 77%, 73% and 72%.Jun 6, 2013 RobMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Cotton Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 1606 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 11 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 87 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 60 Achievement Points: 691 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/23/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16 Birthday: 03/24/1970 Device: Windows Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 Hey Kapt. Looking at rocket 3 r. Maybe gt. 20 or 21 RobMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
KaptCrunch Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 295 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4455 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3617 Achievement Points: 36422 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 4 hours ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 hope they fixed weak shiter spring on earlier models. Would miss shift 1st to 2nd. '20 year engines went to dry sump oiling and new counterbalance shaft, to fix oil leaks previous design best if can rent 3R / GT before you buy will be worth it RobMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
DEEJAYKEG Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 1238 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 35 Topic Count: 1207 Topics Per Day: 0.23 Content Count: 6083 Content Per Day: 1.18 Reputation: 4984 Achievement Points: 50727 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 11 Joined: 03/12/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 11 Device: Kindle Fire Share Posted January 31, 2021 It depends on the model. We used to pass the factory in Hinckley as it is right next to the Ashby Canal on which we would cruise. Where In The World Are Triumph Motorcycles Made? - Lets Ride MotoBike (letsridemotorbike.com) RobMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
RobMc Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 25355 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 31 Topic Count: 257 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 5785 Content Per Day: 2.15 Reputation: 9114 Achievement Points: 63248 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 132 Joined: 12/14/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 10 Birthday: 01/05/1954 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 Only the custom bike production and design section left now at Hinckley, pulled other production last year, hence my comment if he wants to speak to a worker the vast majority (I think) will be in Thailand. I've owned many Triumphs over the years and loved them warts and all, but I have no experience of the Rocket 3, mainly due to it not suiting my roads when I rode bikes, and you @DEEJAYKEG know what happened there mate. Looks great for America and Canada where it was targeted for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunZAR Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 27254 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 20 Topic Count: 49 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 327 Content Per Day: 0.16 Reputation: 289 Achievement Points: 3265 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/13/18 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 4, 2023 Birthday: 10/03/1985 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 Get a Suzuki Triumph is good, well balanced. RobMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
RobMc Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 25355 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 31 Topic Count: 257 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 5785 Content Per Day: 2.15 Reputation: 9114 Achievement Points: 63248 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 132 Joined: 12/14/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 10 Birthday: 01/05/1954 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, ShaunZAR said: Triumph is good, well balanced. Primary or secondary balance??? do my quiz if you dare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lTplkey336 Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 27768 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 10 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 935 Content Per Day: 0.52 Reputation: 1133 Achievement Points: 7741 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 05/18/19 Status: Offline Last Seen: 3 hours ago Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 I have experience with the 1970 BSA 650 Thunderbolt , not far off from a 1970 triumph lol! RobMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Cotton Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 1606 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 11 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 87 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 60 Achievement Points: 691 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/23/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16 Birthday: 03/24/1970 Device: Windows Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 I get it now @RobMc. I was more thinking about sales people rather than the Thai workers on the line making and assembling parts I wonder if its a good thing or a bad thing that they are made in Thailand - I had an old Land Rover and an MG before I was torn between the Rocket and an Indian but was looking for sales advice. BTW, my German car is made in Alabama and ever since I got it, I like Bratwurst with collard greens and sweet tea for some reason. With the Triumph, maybe I can learn to like Fish & Chips Pad Thai. RobMc and baldie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
KaptCrunch Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 295 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4455 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3617 Achievement Points: 36422 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 4 hours ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, ShaunZAR said: Get a Suzuki Triumph is good, well balanced. 2020 shaved off 41lbs and 2.4k CC engine rocket.....yeah 165 HP, 163 lb-ft dry weight 642lb @ Key.... far cry of 650 CC LoL Edited January 31, 2021 by KaptCrunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
KaptCrunch Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 295 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4455 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3617 Achievement Points: 36422 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 4 hours ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) Cotton can ask to rent one Edited January 31, 2021 by KaptCrunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
RobMc Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 25355 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 31 Topic Count: 257 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 5785 Content Per Day: 2.15 Reputation: 9114 Achievement Points: 63248 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 132 Joined: 12/14/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 10 Birthday: 01/05/1954 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 28 minutes ago, Cotton said: I get it now @RobMc. I was more thinking about sales people rather than the Thai workers on the line making and assembling parts I wonder if its a good thing or a bad thing that they are made in Thailand - I had an old Land Rover and an MG before I was torn between the Rocket and an Indian but was looking for sales advice. BTW, my German car is made in Alabama and ever since I got it, I like Bratwurst with collard greens and sweet tea for some reason. With the Triumph, maybe I can learn to like Fish & Chips Pad Thai. I'd actually get the Native American in your country for no other reason than it's easier to sell, the quality control on Triumphs is really good, but say what you will and on some models the finish is poor (i.e. Bonneville). But KaptCrunch is dead right, if you can hire one to try that's the way to go, the larger Native Americans (remember the new Rob is politically correct) are ugly to me, let us know what you get and what swung it, I'm jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptCrunch Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 295 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4455 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3617 Achievement Points: 36422 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 4 hours ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, RobMc said: I'd actually get the Native American in your country for no other reason than it's easier to sell, the quality control on Triumphs is really good, but say what you will and on some models the finish is poor (i.e. Bonneville). But KaptCrunch is dead right, if you can hire one to try that's the way to go, the larger Native Americans (remember the new Rob is politically correct) are ugly to me, let us know what you get and what swung it, I'm jealous. at least it's not like the widow maker Kawasaki H1 Mach III 500 triple 2 stroke. was hard too keep both wheels on the ground for the power band was instantly and unpredictable. with the 4 cycle engine ECU more predictable then ole carb's Edited January 31, 2021 by KaptCrunch RobMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Cotton Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 1606 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 11 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 87 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 60 Achievement Points: 691 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/23/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16 Birthday: 03/24/1970 Device: Windows Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 I'm in SoCal and there aren't any places that will rent the Rocket - at least that is what I have found so far. I have rented the Indian (uhm I mean the indigenous people of the land now referred to by the invaders as America) (I am trying to out PC Rob). I have ridden the Bobber and the Bobber Twenty and the regular Scout. By the time I get the Bobber to be how I want it kitted out, it will be close to the price of the Rocket. I currently have a KTM dual sport bc I am next to the forest but looking to get a nice street cruiser. I test drove the Rocket and they put it in baby mode for me haha. I wonder how it will be in Sport. RobMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
KaptCrunch Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 295 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4455 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3617 Achievement Points: 36422 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 4 hours ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, Cotton said: I test drove the Rocket and they put it in baby mode for me haha. I wonder how it will be in Sport. that's why they not wanting to rent for the power this model outputs caution: with shaftdrive on wet roads when closed throttle on de-accelerating in a turn may loose traction on rear wheel RobMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
KaptCrunch Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 295 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4455 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3617 Achievement Points: 36422 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 4 hours ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) Cotton you checked can am spyder on sale a real cruzer no need to keep balance if old as me need training wheels .....LoL but 3/5th the power of rocket3 Edited January 31, 2021 by KaptCrunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
BUDMAN Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 800 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 152 Topic Count: 135 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 6938 Content Per Day: 1.32 Reputation: 4485 Achievement Points: 58181 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 11/27/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 1 hour ago Birthday: 05/29/1957 Device: Android Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) I heard those are hard to turn???? Would love some input . Edited January 31, 2021 by BUDMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
KaptCrunch Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 295 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4455 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3617 Achievement Points: 36422 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 4 hours ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) Budman reason people still think gotta lean to turn, not on 3 wheels total different style of riding. Need to place your foot heavy on foot peg opposite of your turn for 3 wheel centrifugal force will toss you off seat (note: high speed turn short arc). On 2 wheels you ride with centrifugal force cos your in line with GeForce of the bike, that make any sense ? only issue is Turning radius is about 13 feet. so single lane road need to make extra move or jump curb to make 1 move. once rolling not hard to steer. note trike style has larger turn radius. or are talking of narrow twin front wheel bike like Yamaha’s Niken you still need a kickstand with this bike Edited January 31, 2021 by KaptCrunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
RobMc Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 25355 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 31 Topic Count: 257 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 5785 Content Per Day: 2.15 Reputation: 9114 Achievement Points: 63248 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 132 Joined: 12/14/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 10 Birthday: 01/05/1954 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, KaptCrunch said: at least it's not like the widow maker Kawasaki H1 Mach III 500 triple 2 stroke. was hard too keep both wheels on the ground for the power band was instantly and unpredictable. with the 4 cycle engine ECU more predictable then ole carb's I had the 750 - for 3 weeks sold it before it killed me, wish I'd pushed it to the back of the garage seen the prices, what an evil ride that was, if you consider excitement as vacating your bowels that was the bike for you, I loved 2 strokes. KaptCrunch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMc Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 25355 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 31 Topic Count: 257 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 5785 Content Per Day: 2.15 Reputation: 9114 Achievement Points: 63248 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 132 Joined: 12/14/16 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 10 Birthday: 01/05/1954 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Cotton said: (I am trying to out PC Rob) fckr you're making a good job of it, and stop killing me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptCrunch Posted January 31, 2021 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 45 Topic Count: 295 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4455 Content Per Day: 0.84 Reputation: 3617 Achievement Points: 36422 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 39 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 4 hours ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted January 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, RobMc said: I had the 750 - for 3 weeks sold it before it killed me, wish I'd pushed it to the back of the garage seen the prices, what an evil ride that was, if you consider excitement as vacating your bowels that was the bike for you, I loved 2 strokes. for me got a nice cut on chin one day when i try to pass a slow poke on highway, down shifted an hit WOT and bike just popped up so fast and the crown nut smashed my chin lucky was in shock for speed of front wheel kept me straight when came down. I miss that tune of 2 stroke and sound of WOT from the carb's. i seized the motor after replacing crank seals forgot to check oil jection had a pinched inlet oil to injection pump and sold bike RobMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
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