More Than Just A Bike? - Page 2

ttpete · 01-10-2013, 10:00 AM

Triumph TT Special. They didn't make many, and they had a low survival rate. Most were raced to death. It was the bike to have in the 1960s. I couldn't afford one then, but now I have one. I built it the way it should have been done. Forged pistons, balance job, pro port and valve job with stem seals, full pressure top end oiling, and Megacycle cams. Modern sealants and proper assembly mean it doesn't leak a drop of oil.

I'll never sell it.

DAKEZ · 01-10-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ttpete

Triumph TT Special. They didn't make many, and they had a low survival rate. Most were raced to death. It was the bike to have in the 1960s. I couldn't afford one then, but now I have one. I built it the way it should have been done. Forged pistons, balance job, pro port and valve job with stem seals, full pressure top end oiling, and Megacycle cams. Modern sealants and proper assembly mean it doesn't leak a drop of oil.

I'll never sell it.

Pictures please.

corndog67 · 01-10-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DAKEZ

Mine tipped over just before Christmas and it is going to cost me $355 to replace the mid-fairing.

I've got a lower (very bottom) black fairing for a T595 Daytona if you want it, just cover shipping. Pretty decent shape.

DOGSROOT · 01-11-2013, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by uraberg

I trashed my triumph sprint before christmas. .

Sorry to hear that.

Those are nice bikes.

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Unstable Rider · 01-11-2013, 03:58 AM

I think it has as much to do with who are riding with and the path you follow. Good friends, good times, etc.

Ok, I have a KLR

KG6BWS · 01-12-2013, 09:34 AM

While its not the most powerful, biggest, best or sexiest bike around....I love my 2001 Dakar. While Id maybe consider switching to an F800GS, the price would REALLY have to be right.

Id love to have a 640ADV, but I dont think Id ditch my Dakar to do it. It makes me smile every time I ride.

DAKEZ · 01-12-2013, 09:56 AM

KG6BWS · 01-12-2013, 10:13 AM

Thats why I doubt Ill ever get rid of it. Would miss it too much.

VxZeroKnots · 01-12-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KG6BWS

While its not the most powerful, biggest, best or sexiest bike around....I love my 2001 Dakar. While Id maybe consider switching to an F800GS, the price would REALLY have to be right.

Id love to have a 640ADV, but I dont think Id ditch my Dakar to do it. It makes me smile every time I ride.

I feel like such a Douche for trading mine. Had some times I wouldn't trade for the world on the bike I got in trade, but it's just a bike. My 07 640A had something else to it...

Offcenter · 01-12-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by corndog67

Any of you got a bike that you will never part with?

Waaaay back in 1974 I bought my BMW R90/6 brand new. Still have it. 172,000 miles of trouble free
riding. Now out of service 'til I can get around to restoring it. Once I get it restored, I'll start racking
up the miles again.
But I'll NEVER sell it!

O.C.F.RIDER · 01-13-2013, 04:27 AM

If you were in NNJ way back then, did you buy it from The Sport Spot in Wayne?

Chris

alii1959 · 01-13-2013, 03:06 PM

Beginning to feel that way about my '04 Road King Classic. I have never cleaned any vehicle as much as I have this......and I enjoy doing so. I will never part with my '99 Toyota Tacoma 4x4, no other truck even sparks any interest. Beginning to be that way about the Road King. Haven't really looked at other bikes since I bought it.....very weird, very, very weird. I have always been very fickle when it comes to transportation....always looking for the "next" one....maybe not any more. That is when I know it is the right one. Had my truck for 10 years....hope for at least 10 more. I can see me on the Harley for a very long time.

DELTATANGO · 01-13-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Magoo

you bastard...........

SRanger331 · 01-13-2013, 05:46 PM

My (so weird to say that now) 73 r60/5. Dad bought it before I was born, stopped riding it in the early '80s. I've been staring at it sitting unused in the garage my entire life. Since I had my first ride on it in August '11, I don't think I'm ever going to get rid of it.

B.Curvin · 01-13-2013, 05:46 PM

This bike.

This is my second 2000 SV. I LOVE SVs. I bought it like this.

Did a bit of this with it.

Then a little of this.

Then it sat in the corner of the garage for 4 years when the clip-ons and rear sets got far too uncomfortable for my jacked up back and neck.

I just drug it out two weeks ago after selling my Buell Cyclone and started setting it up to be a comfortable commuter/weekend play bike. I'll be done in another week or so.

I'll never sell this one. Too many good memories.

01-10-2013, 10:00 AM	#16
ttpete Rectum Non Bustibus Joined: May 2009 Location: Dearborn, MI Oddometer: 3,509	Triumph TT Special. They didn't make many, and they had a low survival rate. Most were raced to death. It was the bike to have in the 1960s. I couldn't afford one then, but now I have one. I built it the way it should have been done. Forged pistons, balance job, pro port and valve job with stem seals, full pressure top end oiling, and Megacycle cams. Modern sealants and proper assembly mean it doesn't leak a drop of oil. I'll never sell it. __________________ 10 Ducati 1098 Streetfighter S - "Sleipnir" 09 Kaw Versys "The problem with Socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money" _____ Margaret Thatcher

01-11-2013, 03:58 AM	#20
Unstable Rider World Wide Inmate Joined: Jul 2010 Location: 10,000 Lakes Oddometer: 2,096	I think it has as much to do with who are riding with and the path you follow. Good friends, good times, etc. Ok, I have a KLR __________________ ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º> `·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((º> ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º> Everything happens for a reason. "Still seeking the reason"

01-12-2013, 09:34 AM	#21
KG6BWS Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Canyon Country, Ca Oddometer: 718	While its not the most powerful, biggest, best or sexiest bike around....I love my 2001 Dakar. While Id maybe consider switching to an F800GS, the price would REALLY have to be right. Id love to have a 640ADV, but I dont think Id ditch my Dakar to do it. It makes me smile every time I ride. __________________ All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost J.R.R. Tolkien 01 F650GS Dakar 04 KLR 650 (Need to sell)

01-12-2013, 09:56 AM	#22
DAKEZ Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: U-gene, OR. Oddometer: 17,983	I miss mine __________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." — Dr. Seuss “Watch out for everything bigger than you, they have the "right of weight" Bib

01-12-2013, 10:13 AM	#23
KG6BWS Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Canyon Country, Ca Oddometer: 718	Thats why I doubt Ill ever get rid of it. Would miss it too much. __________________ All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost J.R.R. Tolkien 01 F650GS Dakar 04 KLR 650 (Need to sell)

01-13-2013, 04:27 AM	#26
O.C.F.RIDER Loose nut behind h/bars Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Hewitt,New Jerseystan, OBAMANATION Oddometer: 4,507	If you were in NNJ way back then, did you buy it from The Sport Spot in Wayne? Chris __________________ http://www.theshining.info/ KTM 950 Adv. "S"...'06 KTM 525 EXC... '76 MV Agusta 750 America S...'84 Honda VF1000... '90 Kawasaki ZX11...'76 Kawasaki 900 Z1...'01 VOR 400E

01-13-2013, 03:06 PM	#27
alii1959 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Georgia, USA Oddometer: 436	Beginning to feel that way about my '04 Road King Classic. I have never cleaned any vehicle as much as I have this......and I enjoy doing so. I will never part with my '99 Toyota Tacoma 4x4, no other truck even sparks any interest. Beginning to be that way about the Road King. Haven't really looked at other bikes since I bought it.....very weird, very, very weird. I have always been very fickle when it comes to transportation....always looking for the "next" one....maybe not any more. That is when I know it is the right one. Had my truck for 10 years....hope for at least 10 more. I can see me on the Harley for a very long time. __________________ Because it is my bike and I like it that way!

01-13-2013, 05:46 PM	#29
SRanger331 Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: NW Ohio Oddometer: 98	My (so weird to say that now) 73 r60/5. Dad bought it before I was born, stopped riding it in the early '80s. I've been staring at it sitting unused in the garage my entire life. Since I had my first ride on it in August '11, I don't think I'm ever going to get rid of it. __________________ Ben Airhead #13214

01-13-2013, 05:46 PM	#30
B.Curvin Feral Chia tamer Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Left of the dial. Canton, NC Oddometer: 2,596	This bike. This is my second 2000 SV. I LOVE SVs. I bought it like this. Did a bit of this with it. Then a little of this. Then it sat in the corner of the garage for 4 years when the clip-ons and rear sets got far too uncomfortable for my jacked up back and neck. I just drug it out two weeks ago after selling my Buell Cyclone and started setting it up to be a comfortable commuter/weekend play bike. I'll be done in another week or so. I'll never sell this one. Too many good memories. __________________ Mutt'n the custard. On the outside with my back turned.

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