I agree with that, good idea. Also, don't hesitate to search nationwide. I've bought two bikes out of state and it's fun riding them back from places you might not want to do a round trip to. If you need to sell your Bonnie first, I recommend Motorado, a consignment place in Lakewood. But, the fall is a slower time to sell, but a good time to buy.
On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 12:25 PM, Curtis Graves <ikonoklass@gmail.com> wrote:
The Sprint GT can be had for pennies on the dollar. One of the best buys in motorcycling, IMHO.
On Nov 4, 2013 10:26 PM, "Brandon Hinds" <hinds169@gmail.com> wrote:--Ooorrrrr....just keep an eye out for a Sprint...they do pop up once in a while...
On Oct 28, 2013 11:18 AM, "JEFF WALTERS" <jeffswalters@msn.com> wrote:----Martin,
If I run on the freeway at 80 and 85 and turn around 5000 rpm, it is not hurting the Bonneville is it? Red line is at 8000 and i figure that it revs a little higher anyway.
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 09:34:07 -0700
From: martinjmpr@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [emrat:3111] Thunderbird or not
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
I don't really know anything about the new T-bird as a rider but in terms of looks, I call it a swing and a miss. It's not that it looks bad, it's just that apart from the parallell twin engine, it looks like every other generic cruiser out there with its teardrop-shaped tank and raked out fork. If that is what you want, fine, but there is nothing about the look of the new T-bird that screams "Triumph" the way the classic twins do.With 1600cc it is obviously powerful and looks pretty comfy for long rides. Belt drive can be a double-edged sword - needs less (like zero) maintenance when it works but expensive to replace when it needs replacing (so I have heard from Harley guys.) OTOH the chain is a century old technology, that "ain't broke and don't need fixin.'"I have to agree about the lack of a 6 speed on the Bonnie. My '01 885 Thunderbird (Triple) had a 6 speed, it was one of the best features of the bike. My understanding is that the transmission from the Classic twins is similar to that of the classic triples, meaning Triumph COULD put a 6th gear in there if they wanted to, but they don't. Perhaps its a cost saving measure, or it could be that they figure most classic twin riders are around-town types and the extra gear isn't needed. I sure wish I had one on my Scrambler, though!MartinFrom: Manuel Baca <mjbaca900@yahoo.com>
To: "emrat@googlegroups.com" <emrat@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: [emrat:3103] Thunderbird or not
Thanks.
On Saturday, October 26, 2013, Curtis Graves <ikonoklass@gmail.com> wrote:
> Affirmative. More powah!
>
> On Oct 26, 2013 9:26 PM, "jeffswalters" <jeffswalters@msn.com> wrote:
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>> Just wanted to get thoughts on whether I should sell my bonneville to get a new thunderbird. I love both bikes and can't have two. Which is a better direction?
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