Triumphs

mark58 · Mar 30, 2008

Triumph open day day. Decided to have a ride out and meet up with some people who were going to test ride the new Triumphs. (Free coffee and cake a bonus) So while there decided to try out the new bikes myself..Had a go on a Sprint, and got to say they're a very good bike (In a Japanese way) very stable and confidence inspiring.The under seat exhausts rorty as standard..

Got a decent trade in valuation for my 10k old mile 06 Factory.. But got back on mine to ride further and got to say, loved the Aprilia more..Far more soul, faster lighter better sounding, loved it. No sale today, sorry Triumph.

Posh Johnny · Mar 30, 2008

I received an invite for the open day, I think they make some good looking bikes now, but I have never riden one yet. Glad your'e sticking with the Mille :thumbup

Sprocker · Mar 30, 2008

The grass is always greener on the other side .....until your on the other side :jack

:thumbup

mark58 · Mar 30, 2008

The sad fact is, the dealer mentioned my bike being 'High Mileage' for a 2 year old bike..Especially an 'Italian' 2 year old bike! Its not unusual to see bikes at 3,4,5 plus years old with 3k miles on and loads of bling, yet if you dare to use them you're penalised financially.
Oh well at least there should be lots of nice used RSV's around when mine paggered..:biggrin

millersvr69 · Mar 30, 2008

mark58 said:
The sad fact is, the dealer mentioned my bike being 'High Mileage' for a 2 year old bike..Especially an 'Italian' 2 year old bike! Its not unusual to see bikes at 3,4,5 plus years old with 3k miles on and loads of bling, yet if you dare to use them you're penalised financially.
Oh well at least there should be lots of nice used RSV's around when mine paggered..:biggrin

Yeah buddy, ur supposed to ride them :doug, and how inspiring is the Millster :devious:thumbup and bikes are not to be parked in front of the fire and polished :jack

Had my 04 Mille since Sept 06 (18 months ish!), had 3k on a 3 year old bike when I bought it, now its just clocked 17k :devious:doug:doug

pointer rsv · Mar 30, 2008

got invite myself but its proved itsself it has never been the italian time bomb they thougt it would be stay prila

Smudge · Mar 31, 2008

I'm putting an 05 factory back on the road, bought from a salvage auction, registered July 2005, 785 miles on it! You read that right, seven hundred and eighty-five miles!!

millersvr69 · Mar 31, 2008

Smudge said:
I'm putting an 05 factory back on the road, bought from a salvage auction, registered July 2005, 785 miles on it! You read that right, seven hundred and eighty-five miles!!

Bet you got that at a bargain price fella :thumbup Might cost ya a bit unless Ebay is good to you :biggrin

Smudge · Mar 31, 2008

Yep, good price, after fairings, h/lights etc still came in under 4 grand. Well happy!

millersvr69 · Mar 31, 2008

Smudge said:
Yep, good price, after fairings, h/lights etc still came in under 4 grand. Well happy!

Have a look at ''Time machine bikes'' on ebay, the guy is called Mark who runs out of Chelmsford, who breaks Millies from his back yard. Was there at the weekend getting some more bits off him.

Very reasonable, and if you contact direct and tell him wot ya after, ya can haggle on a price bud :thumbup

Good luck with the rebuild fella :devious

Smudge · Apr 2, 2008

It's all done, just waiting for paperwork from dvla, so hopefully soon......

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