Any reason not to get one?
They are a bit of a lumbering beast...engine is nothing special...brakes and suspension are average at best.
Thankyou.
Almost did something daft....
They have a good following in the 55 and over bracket...and most are fettled and loved...big buddy had one and whilst it was good to a point...ie lazy cruising...if pushed it became kinda horrible...more so if you're used to Sports machinery.
Quote from: Millhouse on October 27, 2013, 01:38:28 PM
Thankyou.
Almost did something daft....
(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i259/WizzBang00/Smileys/icon_eek_zpsc6a16d7f.gif)
Waiting for LISA outside shop, browsing autotrader!
Always had a soft spot for them and XJR's......
No. No. No. No. No.
No.
No.
And no.
Just fancy something:
Cheap
Torquey
Naked
And Cheap
Anyone seen anything matching that description?
A 1200 Bandit...despite me assuming it would be a big lump of shit I couldn't have been more wrong...some work on brakes and suspension makes a surprising package...stonking engine...pulls like a train.
ZRX1200. :azn:
Looked at ZXRs, no cheap ones locally...
yep,bandit 12's tick all those boxes.
more agile than a GSX1400 too
Still have a hankering for a nicely sorted Rex.
Never got to scratch that itch cos Illoir got his insurance money from his stolen Blade before I got mine from my written off Mille.
I rode a GSX1400 that belonged to a workmate several years ago and i liked it. Its unfair on the bike to expect it
to perform like a sports bike as it isn't built for that. I found it exceptionally comfy, powerful and easy to ride. But
it is quite a heavy lump. For the record my mate had aftermarket suspension on his and it didnt handle too bad.
What's cheap?
Quote from: big gav on October 28, 2013, 05:55:05 AM
Its unfair on the bike to expect it
to perform like a sports bike as it isn't built for that.
Exactly...but what I said was that it took a bit of getting used after having ridden Sportbikes...but as with all things you adapt your riding to suit...it's a 1400 engine in a bike...so it can get a shift on...but you have to prepare for braking sooner...and setting it up for corners rather than barrel through...ride it like that and you'll be ploughing some farmers field for free. :-)
Moz: under 2k
Ploughing? Is Ivan here??? ;)
Quote from: Alzo on October 27, 2013, 07:08:44 PM
A 1200 Bandit...despite me assuming it would be a big lump of shit I couldn't have been more wrong...some work on brakes and suspension makes a surprising package...stonking engine...pulls like a train.
Quote from: Lord Danoir the first on October 27, 2013, 08:45:17 PM
yep,bandit 12's tick all those boxes.
more agile than a GSX1400 too
Bandit 12's are really good fun, planted too! As alzo said, brakes are a bit soft, but braided hoses help a lot. Good all round bike that can shift on
What about an early Speed Triple?
Fly the flag some more....
(http://www.motorrad-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/mr3-triumph-speed-triple-1994-1.jpg)
Quote from: MOz on October 28, 2013, 05:38:03 PM
What about an early Speed Triple?
Fly the flag some more....
(http://www.motorrad-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/mr3-triumph-speed-triple-1994-1.jpg)
cracking looking bike, now I wonder if I can afford one to keep with the Street ;)
Quote from: MOz on October 28, 2013, 05:38:03 PM
What about an early Speed Triple?
Fly the flag some more....
Rode one of these : (http://www.hermys.com/images/triumph/tspeedtripb.jpg)
A few years back and was seriously underwhelmed. Crushing disappointment in fact. So an older version would be a no.
Unless it was a proper dog, I may need to test ride some stuff... [scratching chin smiley]
Quote from: MOz on October 28, 2013, 05:38:03 PM
What about an early Speed Triple?
You won't find a good one for 2K, but they will appreciate in value.
I'm checking this bad boy out at the weekend as I'm determined to have a nice one in my garage as I've always loved them:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-Triumph-Speed-Triple-750-Black-27k-Miles-RARE-1-of-150-/151150634500?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item233147a604
Sweet...go for it Dan.
Quote from: Lord Danoir the first on October 29, 2013, 09:40:08 AM
Quote from: MOz on October 28, 2013, 05:38:03 PM
What about an early Speed Triple?
You won't find a good one for 2K, but they will appreciate in value.
I'm checking this bad boy out at the weekend as I'm determined to have a nice one in my garage as I've always loved them:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-Triumph-Speed-Triple-750-Black-27k-Miles-RARE-1-of-150-/151150634500?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item233147a604
Nice :azn:
Quote from: Lord Danoir the first on October 29, 2013, 09:40:08 AM
Quote from: MOz on October 28, 2013, 05:38:03 PM
What about an early Speed Triple?
You won't find a good one for 2K, but they will appreciate in value.
I'm checking this bad boy out at the weekend as I'm determined to have a nice one in my garage as I've always loved them:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-Triumph-Speed-Triple-750-Black-27k-Miles-RARE-1-of-150-/151150634500?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item233147a604
Very nice :moto:
Why would you want a 750 one? Wasn't the standard model a 900?
Quote from: Dom1 on October 29, 2013, 12:14:11 PM
Why would you want a 750 one? Wasn't the standard model a 900?
shit, I didn't even spot that......shiny pics :embarrassed:
Quote from another forum so I can't be sure, but it seems legit:
There's two reasons to give it a wide birth. Yes they made hardly any 750's compared to the 900 but that's because they were a part Trident part Speed Triple hotch potch. Trumph made the bike to get rid of all the old engines they had in stock prior to the european Euro 3? or whateveritwas regulations making the motors redundant. It was not a limited edition bike. It did not come with a plate saying 523 out of 1100. It was only limited by the amount of engines Triumph had kicking around the factory that they had to either get rid of or store for ever more :speechless:
I think it would be worth a look as you are local, just to satisfy your curiosity
IMO you're better off buying a proper, sorted 900