Posted August 4, 20159 yr Having been looking around at Dragstars - 650 & 1100s - I've stumbled across a 2010 Triumph America which hasn't even been run in yet. Less than 500 on the clock.In a part ex with my 125 the dealer will let me have it for less than £4000, am I stupid for not immediately biting his arm off?I've ridden it and it is immaculate.
August 4, 20159 yr seems like a good price Dom,i have heard the America don't handle all that well ,that said I fancy an 865 t100 myself.
August 4, 20159 yr If you like it and it suits you then BUY IT !!! Can you find a cheaper one would be my first thought, but if your happy with the trade in and the dealer offers a reasonable service then your all good. As for handling (above) it's all relative really, if it holds the road well and it's not used for racing or track days most bikes are fine. If you want to blast through corners with the footrests touching the ground then buy and R6 otherwise buy what you like.
August 4, 20159 yr My mate has the America and when he was away on ship (one of them there Navy boys) he loaned it to me for 3 months and i loved it, handled better than the draggy and had so much more poke. only down side was the ignition module, his went on a mad one and started firing on one cylinder which happened to me mid way round a round about (not fun) If you do buy it over the draggy, a set of slash cut pipes are highly recommended, give her the roar of a pissed off grizzly
August 4, 20159 yr Author All others I've seen are over 6 grand with 5 -10,000 miles on them. The road holding is great, its a cruiser so not looking to get me knee out, more long distance trips with a lot of motorways. Handles better than the HD Sportster and VN900 I took out. Basically a new bike but for 2 grand less than showroom price, guy in his early 60s bought it, did a few weekends and shows, did his back in then sold it to the dealer as he can't ride. It's right at the financial limit of what I can push whilst sorting a mortgage so the conversation has not gone down too great at home! I know the Bonneville engine (same as on the America) is pretty bulletproof...........and the mileage keeps winking at me.............(holds head in hands)
August 4, 20159 yr Moderator Go for it. I was in a similar position years ago.Spent the wedding deposit on a 1500 mile suzuki 600. I was not popular but got enough overtime to cover it.36 12h shifts back to back. Nearly killed me lol. But i got the bike and kept the girl. Edited August 4, 20159 yr by Cynic
August 4, 20159 yr Author Your heroism is motivating! Wedding deposit......wow! I wouldn't be able to even type this if I'd gone there, fair play.
August 4, 20159 yr Here's another for you Bipps.....Don't know if I can forward them on but I have a load of these on my laptop if interested Edited August 4, 20159 yr by jimmy
August 4, 20159 yr Having been looking around at Dragstars - 650 & 1100s - I've stumbled across a 2010 Triumph America which hasn't even been run in yet. Less than 500 on the clock.In a part ex with my 125 the dealer will let me have it for less than £4000, am I stupid for not immediately biting his arm off?I've ridden it and it is immaculate.Sounds like you have fallen in love. Bite his arm off
August 4, 20159 yr Here's another for you Bipps.....Don't know if I can forward them on but I have a load of these on my laptop if interested They are great Jimmy - may have to purchase a few more for the office, great artwork.
August 5, 20159 yr I say do it. My dad has one and I think it handles really well. And that's coming from a Street Triple! But DEFINITELY get some slash cut pipes (the short ones)
August 5, 20159 yr Author Well the shop has just phoned to say there is a guy in there taking it out for a test at the moment so I may have to keep the xvs1100 in mind regardless.
August 7, 20159 yr Author The guy decided to go ahead and take it............. ...................................but his credit application got turned down by Black Horse!!! The only issue now is, the law has been laid! If I proceed, the lady may leave
August 7, 20159 yr The guy decided to go ahead and take it............. ...................................but his credit application got turned down by Black Horse!!! The only issue now is, the law has been laid! If I proceed, the lady may leave The girl or the bike - what's it to be. I think we should be told.
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