RE: [emrat:7429] Crazy Question - a bigger bike:)??

Martin is absolutely right about the accessories. I was recommending the Thunderbird if you are wanting tostay with Triumph. There are also many Asian brands that offer bikes that are reasonably priced. I believe that Yamaha has a pretty good track record on some of theirs. I myself just prefer the Triumph line and know that the Thunderbird has received many accolades for its design and handling in the cruiser line. It is also very customizable depending on what you need the bike to do. And it still gets respect from the Harley "dark side" crowd. But the ultimate test is to go ride the various bikes and see what speaks to you and what you are comfortable with. Anyway you go, you will be riding and that's what's important!
 

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Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2015 17:05:36 +0000
From: emrat@googlegroups.com
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [emrat:7425] Crazy Question - a bigger bike:)??

Ross:  It was this very dilemma (liking my Triumph Classic but wanting to do more long distance rides) that prompted me to sell my Scrambler in 2013 and get a BMW. 

 

The main reason I went with a Beemer instead of sticking with a Triumph is that BMWs have been around longer, there are more of them on the market and thus cost is a lot lower (I paid $3700 for my 2002 R1150R.) 

 

I could have gotten an older Sprint for around the same price but I don't care for fully-faired bikes (just a preference of mine.)  Nor do I like "cruisers."  "Naked Standard" is pretty much what I wanted and most of the Triumphs that fall into that category are either relatively recent (like the Tiger 800 Bonneville Bob recommended) and therefore still very pricey on the used market, or they are unicorns like the Hinckley Trident, which is almost impossible to find (yes, I've tried!) 

 

If you're OK with fully faired bikes and you want to stay with Triumph, I think the Sprint is a good choice.  I see them on CL all the time. 

 

You should have no problem selling your Bonnie.  Depending on the year and miles, you should be able to get anywhere between $5k - $8k or possibly more.  Here's one thing to remember, if it's at all feasible for you, you might want to remove any accessories and sell them separately.  Accessories rarely add to the value of a used bike but can often be sold quite easily on the internet.  When I sold my Scrambler I removed all the accessories I had put on except the windshield (which was kind of cheap anyway) and the handlebar risers.  I ended up making nearly $1000 on the accessories alone. 

 

Martin
 

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From: Ross Borgida <rborgida@gmail.com>
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2015 10:17 AM
Subject: [emrat:7415] Crazy Question - a bigger bike:)??

Hi Gang,

Had a great time in Montrose at the Triumph in the Rockies rally last week.  Thanks to the Bacas, Erico, and everyone else for making this a great trip.

Crazy question.  I love my Bonneville  but would love something bigger for touring.  I use my bike for commuting to/from work for city riding.  I am only interested in street riding.  What bike do you recommend?

I would have to get rid of my Bonneville to sell or trade-in for something larger.

Any opinions/recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Ross

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