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RE: Triumph, the great and the not so great
Almost makes me think that you are dealing with a bad dealership. I've never had issues getting parts for my Triumphs even when they were first model year bikes. Admittedly, I haven't needed much, but I did have to replace the brake pedal on my Speed Triple after dropping it in the driveway after only 800 miles.
What really bothers me is you say Triumph itself can't tell you why parts are so slow. Have you actually contacted the company and not been satisified? I'd almost call another local dealer and see if they can get the parts faster.
If you read back you will see this is a major problem for everyone right now. I've seen not only my backorders but many others the dealer(s) is/are waiting for. Yes I've contacted dealers all over the country and even the UK. They are all having the same problem.
Standard maintenance parts are no problem, but anything other than that, don't hold your breath. It took over 3 months just to get a replacement mirror and clutch lever. The windshield (standard height roadster model) is going on 5 months. No, I didn't fly off the handle without finding out exactly where the problem lies. Many great improvements have been made at Triumph. Parts availabliity is not one of them.
That's terrible news. I've been reading the Triumph's sales have been steadily increasing over the last few years. I took this as a positive thing, but maybe they have overextended themselves and can't keep up with demand for parts now.
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THEBurninator
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07/19/10 07:02am |
Motorcycle Forum
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RE: Triumph, the great and the not so great
Almost makes me think that you are dealing with a bad dealership. I've never had issues getting parts for my Triumphs even when they were first model year bikes. Admittedly, I haven't needed much, but I did have to replace the brake pedal on my Speed Triple after dropping it in the driveway after only 800 miles.
What really bothers me is you say Triumph itself can't tell you why parts are so slow. Have you actually contacted the company and not been satisified? I'd almost call another local dealer and see if they can get the parts faster.
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THEBurninator
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07/16/10 08:26am |
Motorcycle Forum
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RE: The New Vincent Motorcycles
The website shows them starting at 20k. Too expensive for me.
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THEBurninator
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06/30/10 11:25am |
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RE: The New Vincent Motorcycles
Is Indian at it again? They went out of business a few years ago.
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THEBurninator
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06/26/10 02:15am |
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RE: 09 RK needs a new seat
Another recommendation for Mustang. They make great seats.
love the mustang. they do tend to lift you up and forward a bit tho.
It probably depends on the model. Mine is a "Vintage" for a Street Bob, and it actually moves me lower and back a little.
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THEBurninator
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06/14/10 06:33am |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: 09 RK needs a new seat
Another recommendation for Mustang. They make great seats.
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THEBurninator
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06/08/10 06:55am |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: Retrospective
Sounds like he wants to send pictures to the magazine for an article, not to post pictures on the internet. Sorry, I don't know who to contact.
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THEBurninator
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04/27/10 06:59am |
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RE: full face or modular
I go with full faced because I don't like the idea of a modular malfunctioning and flipping up during an accident. I've never actually heard of this happening, but it's my personal fear.
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THEBurninator
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04/23/10 01:30pm |
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RE: How can I improve the stock seat?
I almost always end up putting aftermarket seats on my bikes. Sargent makes good seats for sportbikes while my Harley has a really nice Mustang seat.
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THEBurninator
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04/21/10 11:12am |
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RE: Victory Cross Country?
I'd like to hear some definitions of the word "best". By what standard(s) would you judge a particular motorcycle to be the best? People always say that HD riders think their brand is the best; how do they arrive at that conclusion?
Greenman.
When a Harley guy tells you, "there are lots of motorcycles, but there's only one bike," isn't he telling you he thinks Harleys are best?
Or when you tell a buddy (who owns a Harley) you bought a Triumph and he says, "oh, you didn't buy a real bike then?"
Simple fact is Harley has some of the most arrogant and condescending owners out there. Most of the time they will claim to be joking, but the things they say can be really rude.
I personally don't care what people own. I currently have a Triumph and a Harley. The Triumph is my fun bike, while the Harley is used for straight roads. This combination works for me, so they are the "best" bikes for me right this minute.
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THEBurninator
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04/09/10 06:47am |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: 3/4 vs full face helmet
I just saw a forwarded e-mail showing a sportbike rider imbedded into the back of a tractor-trailer. He was going 120 when he slammed into the trailer, and his head pushed into the back end so hard, he was stuck on while the trucker drove another 4 miles until someone stopped him. Very gruesome sight, but his full-face helmet is what saved him from dying. The bike was found all balled-up off the road by state troopers. New Jersey I think.
I think I saw the same email, but the one I read said he died. Problem with pictures is they make a great visual, but they don't show the entire truth.
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THEBurninator
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04/06/10 09:45am |
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RE: 3/4 vs full face helmet
http://www.flamesonmytank.co.za/images/helmetDamage.gif
I wear a full faced helmet because of studies like this. Plus, I generally hit my chin when I wreck.
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THEBurninator
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04/04/10 08:56am |
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RE: What happened to Buell?
Can't undestand that. I'll bet they (dealers) wished they had those customers today, but they won't be back. I can only hope Erik Buell will perservere long enough to get his own funding to continue his inovative versions of v-twins.
I remember how many motorcycle brands bit the dust during the 1930's depression, and are only museum pieces today. I'm sure we'll see a few more brand fatalities in the coming months also.
Buell has already started his own performance company that is going to supply parts for already existing Buells. I have a feeling he will be fine.
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THEBurninator
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02/17/10 11:20am |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: To Ape or Not to Ape?
...I ride behind a windshield... got tired of bugs hitting my face at 80 mph.....and the wind trying to rip my head off......may not look cool....but dammit...I enjoy mah ride...
sheesh....I used to come home after ride on my sporty....my neck would be stiff as a board for hours....
...windshield....bro...windshield !!!!
Windshields and fairings are fine on sportbikes, but I hate them on cruisers. Mainly, I can't stand looking through them. If I had one it would have to be short enough to look over, then it wouldn't be all that effective. Just my opinion, but windshields don't look right at all when you match them with apehangers.
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THEBurninator
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02/17/10 11:19am |
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RE: What happened to Buell?
Buell wasn't even supported very well by the dealers. Of the two local dealerships, only one would even attempt to sell the Buells. The other left them hidden in the corner and tried to ignore them.
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THEBurninator
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02/16/10 03:47pm |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: Anybody like the new Sportster 48?
Well OK, but refine the beast--don't just make it look older than it already feels. And that's a fact Jack!
I like the retro look and think they are doing a good job with the Nightster and Iron.
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THEBurninator
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02/16/10 03:46pm |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: To Ape or Not to Ape?
I have the stock mini apes on my Street Bob and have problems at highway speeds for long distances. The wind really beats me up. I'm seriously considering changing out the bars.
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THEBurninator
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02/16/10 03:44pm |
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RE: Victory Cross Country?
I prefer my Triumph to my Harley.
And Victory has been missing the mark in styling ever since they started. It's all subjective, but I've yet to find one I could really fall in love with.
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THEBurninator
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02/16/10 03:43pm |
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RE: Anybody like the new Sportster 48?
It misses the mark for me, but I can't really explain why. I usually like mirrors mounted low like that, but the bracket looks funky. This one of those bikes that probably looks better in person.
Good possibility.
I thought the Rocker was the worst looking Harley I had ever seen.
In pictures.
Once I saw one in person, it wasn't as bad as I thought.
I still don't care a lot for it, but it got a ton better up close and personal.
I haven't seen a Rocker in person. Sure ugly in pictures.
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THEBurninator
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01/26/10 11:18am |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: Anybody like the new Sportster 48?
It misses the mark for me, but I can't really explain why. I usually like mirrors mounted low like that, but the bracket looks funky. This one of those bikes that probably looks better in person.
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THEBurninator
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01/26/10 07:31am |
American V-Twin Board
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