TEWKS Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 is a pretty sweet looking machine! Pat Link to comment
tallman Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Bigger than my 350 Honda scrambler from the 70's. Better? Link to comment
powwow Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Good looking ride. I wonder if the hand protection is standard (looks pretty substantial)? If so, it's nice that a manufacturer would include that rather than making the customer go to the aftermarket. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 Bigger than my 350 Honda scrambler from the 70's. Better? Better, don't know, Tim. But, I do have a Union Jack Flag on standby. I remember you telling me that everybody needs a K bike at least one time in their life. Checked that box, anymore advice? Pat Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 As someone on adv said "Those tires are gorgeous!" Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 As someone on adv said "Those tires are gorgeous!" I can kinda see that, (love tubeless tires) here's my draw to it. 1, the color on this particular bike 2, the tank shape 3, the rear fender 4, the high pipe 5, the swing arm Pat Link to comment
tallman Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Bigger than my 350 Honda scrambler from the 70's. Better? Better, don't know, Tim. But, I do have a Union Jack Flag on standby. I remember you telling me that everybody needs a K bike at least one time in their life. Checked that box, anymore advice? Pat Yes. You must pay particular attention to your riding gear when you get it. The "correct" look only. Nothing that takes away from the beautiful bike. Something "proper". Not sure what that is, but easy to see when it isn't. Kinda like the Supreme Court and porn I'll know it when I see it. Looks lke a lot of fun on many levels. Put a deposit down, now. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 anymore advice? Yes. You must pay particular attention to your riding gear when you get it. The "correct" look only. Nothing that takes away from the beautiful bike. Something "proper". Not sure what that is, but easy to see when it isn't. Kinda like the Supreme Court and porn I'll know it when I see it. Looks lke a lot of fun on many levels. Put a deposit down, now. I like it all! If I could get back to the gym before I completely go to s..t, this may work with the Scrambler. Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 I'm not sure if the T's are getting cooler or maybe, my tastes are just maturing but I like what the Brits are doing lately! http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2018/12/triumph-unveils-2019-speed-twin-with-video/ Speed Twin Pat Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Love that speed twin.....wow, that is a great looking bike Link to comment
Paul De Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 +1 I like the retro STD look motorcycle wave coming out and this bike really nailed the look of the decade between '65 - '75. Simple fun! I really like that they are built on a modern chassis, motor, electronics, and suspension technology. Gawd knows the originals made mechanics out to their owners. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 Just in case you grew bored of the retro theme, she's supplied with 96 HP & 83 Ft-lb of T. That's a pretty impressive power output right there! I'd probably run with the Silver Ice & Storm Grey. Pat Link to comment
RandyShields Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Adding my votes to the tally. Both very gorgeous machines. I bet these will be some of Triumph's best triumphs! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 I like it Yeah, just a simple cool looking short hopper is how I view it! Pat Link to comment
Thumpin Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) Are the seats more comfy than they look? A couple of inches of foam on a flat seat doesn't keep my bum happy for very long. Seems like I need 1" of seat foam thickness for every 1 gallon of fuel tank capacity! Edited December 10, 2018 by Thumpin Link to comment
Paul De Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Are the seats more comfy than they look? A couple of inches of foam on a flat seat doesn't keep my bum happy for very long. Seems like I need 1" of seat foam thickness for every 1 gallon of fuel tank capacity! Haha. back then it seemed all Motorcycle seats were comfortable....But I was 60 LB lighter and no touchy sciatic nerve either!!! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Are the seats more comfy than they look? I'm going to say, probably not. An hour or two and I'd be done I think. But then again, this bike wouldn't be my choice as a transcontinental flyer. Pat Link to comment
roadscholar Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Just saw this, tastefully simple like the original, it could be interesting. https://advrider.com/bsa-making-a-comeback/ 1 Link to comment
Skywagon Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 It is a good looking bike but if like my 1970 A65 Scrambler I once a point of time had....you will need this page to assist with where you park it. https://www.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-tools/oil-drain-pan Link to comment
roadscholar Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) I hear that about ones from that era, although I had a restored one of these in the 80's, it didn't leak that I remember but I didn't ride it much either, great to look at tho : ) I just remember it vibrated more than anything else I've ever ridden including an SR500, and XS650. Edited January 16, 2019 by roadscholar Link to comment
Whip Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 I would love to try that out on Ute Trail with some TKC 80's on it. Link to comment
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