About Triumph motorbikes

[Rols]

Hey there everyone...

I'm new to all this but I'm in this for long-term.

I love old Triumphs, the old '70s tigers and bonnies.

But I haven't a clue if they're decent buys...

can anyone suggest anything/advice they know? Anything to watch out for? jump on? run from? Thanks in advance!

--Roland

[Kool]

Buy a newer one...they are still retro lookin from those days but with modern tech and better reliability.

GP have demo rides coming up ..check it out.

http://www.gpbikes.com/

[Jlin]

welpcome

[Lonelyrider]

welcome!

[ROQET]

Welcome!! bot

[nebulabob]

Welcome.

[jailbreak]

Welcome

[Rols]

Thanks amigos! Once I get a bike, I'll be in touch. Peace. Rols.

[Josh P]

Welcome!!! I agree with the retro styling and newer technology idea.

[short stop]

Welcome!

Considering that any older Triumph that looks to be in decent running shape is usually overpriced, it does make sense to look for new(er) instead. You can get FI and peace of mind for a couple of grand more.

In fact, my gf will probably be selling her '09 Bonnie in the next months..

[fbristow]

if you want to buy a bike to fix up and maintain then for sure get an old bike. if you want to just get out there and ride then get a new bike. you'll get the style and a warranty.
welcome

[Rols]

I just can't stay away for a couple of 70 and 73 triumphs i've culled for around $5k... their engine seems fine.. but are they really that risky? I'm planning to TLC them myself! (don't know didly yet, but will take the Humber advanced course!)

[nebulabob]

What is this Humber course you are talking about?
I want to learn how to work on my own bike and was wondering about courses in the area.

[Rols]

here amigo: http://www.humber.ca/motorcycle/maintenance.htm

i'm going to take the one on june 20..

then the advanced one during winter probably. they sound great!

[RetroGrouch]

Vintage motorcycle + no mechanical experience = $$$$, bike in shop, frustration.

Buy a new Triumph and save yourself the hassle.

[Rols]

Good point Retro-G. I think I'll start with a starter bike, and then build towards the more TLC-driven rides, specially after I dive into the whole mechanical side! It'll most likely be a Radian or a Vulcan or CB... Thanks!

[healer677]

My suggestion would be -

take both the Humber courses
start collecting tools
buy a decent tool box
start buying books
start buying manuals
read them all

then, maybe consider an older Triumph ... then call retrogrouch and have his boys work on it, if it's too much.

or buy a new or newish Thruxton or America and enjoy the ride minus the headache.