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Destination Triumph for Triumphs though I have bought a couple of bikes from Gedges, Pevensey Bay. DG Motorcycles for tyres. Everything else I have done myself.Mr Moofo wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:08 pm @Trinity765
who do you use in the Brighton area - it's not blessed with motorbike suppliers / fitters etc
MT09 is probably the closest you'll get to a Street with Japanese build. Trumpet is better looking though.Trinity765 wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:05 am I really like riding Street Triples. They are fantastic when they work. I am obviously disappointed by the build quality.
I can't see myself buying a litre bike again.
Dare I suggest an XSR900? Same 3-cyl motor but less aggressive looks.Supermofo wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:22 pmMT09 is probably the closest you'll get to a Street with Japanese build. Trumpet is better looking though.Trinity765 wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:05 am I really like riding Street Triples. They are fantastic when they work. I am obviously disappointed by the build quality.
I can't see myself buying a litre bike again.
She tested mine at Pembrey for a session, i don't think she was blown away from what i recall, despite mine being tweaked in the right places to make it as nice as possible.mangocrazy wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:21 pmDare I suggest an XSR900? Same 3-cyl motor but less aggressive looks.Supermofo wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:22 pmMT09 is probably the closest you'll get to a Street with Japanese build. Trumpet is better looking though.Trinity765 wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:05 am I really like riding Street Triples. They are fantastic when they work. I am obviously disappointed by the build quality.
I can't see myself buying a litre bike again.
OK, didn't know that. Looks like a Triumph is The One, then...weeksy wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:23 pmShe tested mine at Pembrey for a session, i don't think she was blown away from what i recall, despite mine being tweaked in the right places to make it as nice as possible.mangocrazy wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:21 pm Dare I suggest an XSR900? Same 3-cyl motor but less aggressive looks.
Just not one screwed together by idiots!mangocrazy wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:55 pmOK, didn't know that. Looks like a Triumph is The One, then...weeksy wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:23 pmShe tested mine at Pembrey for a session, i don't think she was blown away from what i recall, despite mine being tweaked in the right places to make it as nice as possible.mangocrazy wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:21 pm Dare I suggest an XSR900? Same 3-cyl motor but less aggressive looks.
I bet the clutch had something to say..Yorick wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:54 amYou'd be amazed. Last year I put up a story on here about setting off in top gear on mine, quite easily.Trinity765 wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 4:11 am
Suzuki GSX-S1000 - I'd struggle to get it out of the garage and without a doubt, could not pick it up. Too big, mid-range is where it's at.
Nope. Absolutely no problem.Dodgy69 wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:16 pmI bet the clutch had something to say..Yorick wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:54 amYou'd be amazed. Last year I put up a story on here about setting off in top gear on mine, quite easily.Trinity765 wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 4:11 am
Suzuki GSX-S1000 - I'd struggle to get it out of the garage and without a doubt, could not pick it up. Too big, mid-range is where it's at.
I was a bit overwhelmed at Pembrey, in a very enjoyable way but none the less - it was hard to take it all in. There was more movement in the front of yours - I could feel the bump and lines in the tarmac more, but that could have been your tyre.weeksy wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:23 pmShe tested mine at Pembrey for a session, i don't think she was blown away from what i recall, despite mine being tweaked in the right places to make it as nice as possible.mangocrazy wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:21 pmDare I suggest an XSR900? Same 3-cyl motor but less aggressive looks.Supermofo wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:22 pm
MT09 is probably the closest you'll get to a Street with Japanese build. Trumpet is better looking though.
You're all heart, Trinity...Trinity765 wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:45 pm Next time I find a cross threaded nut or bolt and there's bound to be other things, I'll be sure to post about it - if this bike turns out to be a nightmare I'm dragging you lot into it with me because I don't want to dream it alone.
Buy Taipan's CB1000R if you want an early one, I love my 2020 one, but the fuel tank is small and it is a bit thirsty.Trinity765 wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 4:11 am NX500 Honda - I'm not even going to answer that
Suzuki GSX-S1000 - I'd struggle to get it out of the garage and without a doubt, could not pick it up. Too big, mid-range is where it's at.
Ducati Monster - Chocolate Teapot <insert story>
I went to the Pyrenees with friends and one of them had a Ducati Monster. We stayed on the French side and her and her husband (GS) popped out for a ride, not far but over the border. They were caught in a heavy downpour and her bike died. She got recovered but the recovery company wouldn't cross the boarder so they were put up a hotel. Her husband didn't have his pillion seat on his bike and they were stuck in Spain all weekend while we partied like legends 30 miles away. We knew that her bike would start on Monday once it had dried out.
I had a CB1000R on that trip and I really loved it. The one bike I'm sorry I sold but it was a bit too big and hot in the summer with a small tank range. I bet if I had parked it outside six years ago and not touched it, it would still be rust free and start first time.
Maybe it doesn't. It just looks new.Bustaspoke wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:27 pm How come it needs new chain & sprocket plus tyres after only 1300 miles?
Oooop my bad. Missed a naught when typing. Yeah that's the one.KungFooBob wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:34 pm It's 13,000 miles on Auto trader assuming it's the one in DG?
What year is it? And yes, they are mental (in a very good way)Trinity765 wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:20 pm Duke 690, 1300 miles, £3900, new chain/sprocket/tyres. Good deal? Looks mental.