Bought a Triumph
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
At least they got smart and moved the brake on the right side!
The 69 Bonneville I had damn near killed me the day I bought it !!
Never got used to that right shifter and sold it. But loved the bike.
Ended up with a 1100 Sportster.
The 69 Bonneville I had damn near killed me the day I bought it !!
Never got used to that right shifter and sold it. But loved the bike.
Ended up with a 1100 Sportster.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Ozark Country
They didn't change over to 'left side shifting', 'right side brake' until it was mandated by the Feds in 1975....
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2009
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Out of all the bikes I have owned over the years I have to say that my Triumph experience was unique. It was the only bike I've owned that felt like it had a soul. Sounds weird I know but that's the truth. I would of bought another too but the closest dealer was a bit away and I wanted someone closer if I needed them.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 592
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From: Southside CT
Thanks for the info tiger rider and to getlost, I didn't want to pay the prices for a larger HD or deal with the weight. I'm only 5'4". The Triumph was a great price and weights 80 lbs. less than my sporty. Got windshield and saddlebags from Triumph at no cost to me or the dealer and $1000 worth of customizing from Triumph as well.
Also, our local HD dealer is in bankruptcy court now as he owes about $8 mil to HD and $ to Yamaha, Kawi, Suzuki etc. So needless to say we have no other dealers in the area to check out.
The America fits me like a glove and it's a great ride.
Also, our local HD dealer is in bankruptcy court now as he owes about $8 mil to HD and $ to Yamaha, Kawi, Suzuki etc. So needless to say we have no other dealers in the area to check out.
The America fits me like a glove and it's a great ride.
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Clarkesville, GA
Well it is an air cooled twin, SOOOO I suppose that you haven't strayed too far. Post a pic when you get it.