Lets Talk about Motorcycles

[IVARTON]

I like this... its a Rook custom, but... I like it.

[Barry Obama]

I do believe the re-issues mainly have better carbs, electrics and standard fasteners ( not the old weird british standard sizes which meant. basically they seem to be 'easy' to work on, unlike real 60's triumphs which are a nightmare....

a: couldnt get the weird fastener sizes easily,
B; needed all the special tools

its been a couple of years since I checked out the 'modern' triumphs, I know some of the sport bikes where pretty good.

cant deal with the 'fake harley' ones tho...those are just dumb. Triumph should stick to 'cafe/race/city' bikes I think thats their heritage.

[Barry Obama]

KTM makes awesome bikes but they are a pain in the ass maiintenance wise. you have to track engine HOURS and do these insane valve adjustments all the time. also, they de-tune the engines so you have to figger that shit out for your altitude etc.

my EXC is a great bike but tempermental. 2000 feet change in altitude, you got to start fiddlin with the carb.

[Johnny Crap]

I like this... its a Rook custom, but... I like it.

I like the look of that one.

[Tenebrini]

I see alot of pretty cool custom sportsters on craigslist too. I like the agency's 883. It's pretty fun to ride. A 1200 would be good city hopper...

[Barry Obama]

please dont get a sportster.

[Tenebrini]

I probably won't... I really like those Triumphs... A Thruxton or a Bonneville


If I ever get a Harley I'll want something bigger.

[IVARTON]

Hey Frank do you have a tube bender at the shop?

[ajosephb]

when I took my test (after i had been riding 14 years) i couldn't do the turns - my Norton had clip ons, was too long, and wouldn't turn that tight. guy gave me a pass anyway.
Safety course is a great idea.
Duct taping their mouth over an exhaust pipe of anyone who turns left in front of a bike and says 'sorry, i didn't see them' is even better.
today will be a 400 miler - up 200 through Montana and idaho to spokane and past onto 20 in washington, a truly great road if you are ever in the north of Washington.

are you taking 20 over to 9 then back up to Canada land?

If so, then you're going to go through my stompin grounds....great roads...

give me a call, maybe we can cross paths....

I just PM'd you my cell

[ajosephb]

Anybody know anything about these:


Triumph Motorcycles - Thruxton

Might go for one next spring...

I know those triumphs are nice, but if you like the look and styling of that one...then you should just get this instead...

I've been test riding every damn duc I can...sport classics are fun as hell too...

I need to test ride a motard next...




throw some termignonis on there.....ya can't go wrong