Triumph Motorcycles - Page 14

Cos · 02-07-2008, 09:31 PM

Nice. That's my favorite T100 color scheme.

bross · 02-08-2008, 08:20 AM

Congrats, it's beautiful!

magnus · 02-08-2008, 11:08 AM

It's a done deal now. The bike is in my driveway.

While I was there, they had a Scrambler that was sold sitting right next to my T100. I'll tell you what, that Scrambler was a GORGEOUS bike. I took a picture with my phone, will post it later if it turns out ok.

bross · 02-08-2008, 12:29 PM

I have a question about the Bonneville vs Scrambler. The Scrambler is down about 10hp from the Bonneville isn't it? It's "tuned" for torque. Can anyone who rides both regularly give their thoughts. Is the Bonneville noticeably stronger? I'm 200+ lbs, would a Scrambler be feeling it lugging my overweight arse around?

The reason for my question is we both used to ride 750 Honda Shadows. Jodie a Spirit and me the Ace. The Ace had slightly taller gearing than the Spirit, but on level ground both bikes were pretty even. But get into the hills and Jodie would be pulling away from me handily at 70MPH, while I was WFO and loosing ground. The only real difference being my Ace having to move an additional 70lbs.

Just curious, if it would be a similar scenario with the Bonnie and Scrambler. Jodie is still waiting for delivery of her Bonneville and I've been eyeing the Scrambler, thinking the two would go well together.

abruzzi · 02-08-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bross

I have a question about the Bonneville vs Scrambler. The Scrambler is down about 10hp from the Bonneville isn't it? It's "tuned" for torque. Can anyone who rides both regularly give their thoughts. Is the Bonneville noticeably stronger? I'm 200+ lbs, would a Scrambler be feeling it lugging my overweight arse around?

The bonnie has the 360 degree firing order and the scrambler has the 270 from the twin cruisers. A lot of what I've heard from people is that they seem to prefer the 270. My only experience is the 360 on my bonnie and the 270 on my brothers speedmaster. They're not too far apart, but the 270 is (imo) smoother and more forgiving. The 360 gets happy around 3k but the 270 seems happy as low as 2.1k.

Geof

magnus · 02-08-2008, 03:47 PM

I weigh 280 and the Bonnie has absolutely NO trouble scooting my big fat butt.

bross · 02-08-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnus

I weigh 280 and the Bonnie has absolutely NO trouble scooting my big fat butt.

That's what I figured, now I just need a big fat butt on a Scrambler to chime in.

gatling · 02-09-2008, 05:37 PM

I started this post...the response has been great. Lots of Triumph riders out there, I guess...

jimmy73 · 02-10-2008, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bross

That's what I figured, now I just need a big fat butt on a Scrambler to chime in.

Im about 204, 6'1" on a 06 Scrambler... no problems hauling ass. I do 70-80 down I-185 and have no problems what so ever. Love my Bike!!!

bross · 02-10-2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmy73

Im about 204, 6'1" on a 06 Scrambler... no problems hauling ass. I do 70-80 down I-185 and have no problems what so ever. Love my Bike!!!

Perfect, thanks. That's what I weigh. I honestly didn't think it was going to be a problem, but just wanted to check after my experience on the Honda's.

linkweewee · 02-20-2008, 02:31 PM

I FINALLY was able to bolt down to Vegas with my truck last week and pick up my 03 silver Speed Triple that I purchased from one of Celine Dion's dancers

awhile back. We've had some decent (i.e. dry) weather here for riding lately and I just can't say enough good things about this great all around bike. Between the looks, sound, ergos, and that fabulous barking 3 cylinder motor, I am one happy rider. Great bike.

mark1305 · 02-20-2008, 02:53 PM

Never owned a Triumph before. But, as if I didn't already have enough in the garage to entertain me, I picked up a slightly wrecked (you know, totalled) 955 Daytona today. The overall strategy is for it to replace the 900SS/NCR clone as my working track bike and maybe get that one out of the stable.

Motor sounds good. Ergos are good. Damage is confined to the nose fairing area and dash - all of it is gone. Oddly enough, the hard parts up front survived almost unscathed. So it's fixable as a decent track mule.

This should be interesting.

evilted · 02-20-2008, 07:33 PM

Groucho,

Nice brakes! I bought a set of those myself yesterday. ;) Are you using the stock MC? If so, is it the 14mm or the 5/8?

Trophy1298 · 02-20-2008, 07:47 PM

Great page Gatling. I'm a big fan of Triumph having owned a Trophy for 10 years now. I had been riding everything out there looking for that perfect bike. Took a buddy to pick up his Tiger, walked in and fell in love with the Trophy. Have owned her since 1998, have about 80,000 miles on her and have no concerns about doing 80,000 more. I have had several other bikes since buying the Trophy, but she remains.

danger_dave · 02-20-2008, 08:06 PM

RAT night in Auckland

02-08-2008, 11:08 AM	#198
magnus Duke of Hazzard Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh Oddometer: 91	It's a done deal now. The bike is in my driveway. While I was there, they had a Scrambler that was sold sitting right next to my T100. I'll tell you what, that Scrambler was a GORGEOUS bike. I took a picture with my phone, will post it later if it turns out ok. __________________ Motorcycle Blog \|\| Youtube 1985 Honda Magna V65

02-08-2008, 03:47 PM	#201
magnus Duke of Hazzard Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh Oddometer: 91	I weigh 280 and the Bonnie has absolutely NO trouble scooting my big fat butt. __________________ Motorcycle Blog \|\| Youtube 1985 Honda Magna V65

02-09-2008, 05:37 PM	#203
gatling ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Oddometer: 1,972	I started this post...the response has been great. Lots of Triumph riders out there, I guess... __________________ www.motofoto.cc www.CaliforniaScooterCo.com/blog/ '06 KLR 650 (Red...the fast one...) '10 California Scooter (my Baja Blaster!)

02-20-2008, 02:31 PM	#206
linkweewee tantum quantum Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Oregon Oddometer: 13,024	I FINALLY was able to bolt down to Vegas with my truck last week and pick up my 03 silver Speed Triple that I purchased from one of Celine Dion's dancers awhile back. We've had some decent (i.e. dry) weather here for riding lately and I just can't say enough good things about this great all around bike. Between the looks, sound, ergos, and that fabulous barking 3 cylinder motor, I am one happy rider. Great bike. __________________ Miles from nowhere Not a soul in sight Oh yeah, but it's alright

02-20-2008, 02:53 PM	#207
mark1305 Old Enough To Know Better Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Merritt Island, FL Oddometer: 5,527	Never owned a Triumph before. But, as if I didn't already have enough in the garage to entertain me, I picked up a slightly wrecked (you know, totalled) 955 Daytona today. The overall strategy is for it to replace the 900SS/NCR clone as my working track bike and maybe get that one out of the stable. Motor sounds good. Ergos are good. Damage is confined to the nose fairing area and dash - all of it is gone. Oddly enough, the hard parts up front survived almost unscathed. So it's fixable as a decent track mule. This should be interesting. __________________ Mark J Merritt Island, FL When a person asks you for advice, they don't want advice. They want corroboration.

02-08-2008, 08:20 AM	#197
bross Where we riding to? Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Osoyoos, BC Oddometer: 3,572	Congrats, it's beautiful!

02-08-2008, 12:29 PM	#199
bross Where we riding to? Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Osoyoos, BC Oddometer: 3,572	I have a question about the Bonneville vs Scrambler. The Scrambler is down about 10hp from the Bonneville isn't it? It's "tuned" for torque. Can anyone who rides both regularly give their thoughts. Is the Bonneville noticeably stronger? I'm 200+ lbs, would a Scrambler be feeling it lugging my overweight arse around? The reason for my question is we both used to ride 750 Honda Shadows. Jodie a Spirit and me the Ace. The Ace had slightly taller gearing than the Spirit, but on level ground both bikes were pretty even. But get into the hills and Jodie would be pulling away from me handily at 70MPH, while I was WFO and loosing ground. The only real difference being my Ace having to move an additional 70lbs. Just curious, if it would be a similar scenario with the Bonnie and Scrambler. Jodie is still waiting for delivery of her Bonneville and I've been eyeing the Scrambler, thinking the two would go well together.

02-20-2008, 07:33 PM	#208
evilted Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 204	Groucho, Nice brakes! I bought a set of those myself yesterday. ;) Are you using the stock MC? If so, is it the 14mm or the 5/8? evilted screwed with this post 02-20-2008 at 07:49 PM

02-20-2008, 07:47 PM	#209
Trophy1298 Easily distrac Joined: Aug 2006 Location: THE SOUTH Oddometer: 5,441	Great page Gatling. I'm a big fan of Triumph having owned a Trophy for 10 years now. I had been riding everything out there looking for that perfect bike. Took a buddy to pick up his Tiger, walked in and fell in love with the Trophy. Have owned her since 1998, have about 80,000 miles on her and have no concerns about doing 80,000 more. I have had several other bikes since buying the Trophy, but she remains. __________________ gotta get away...

02-20-2008, 08:06 PM	#210
danger_dave Home again Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Brisbane, Quinslund Oddometer: 3,052	RAT night in Auckland __________________ Dave's Place

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