Author Topic: New kid in town , soon. (Read 6328 times)

Brockett · « **on:** June 09, 2018, 21:57:41 »

I really like riding my Harley for about and hour and then my old hips start to ache. After another twenty minutes they really hurt and will do for a day or so. I test rode a Triumph T120 and what??? Easy to ride and low enough seat for me to get on and off. Hmmmmm I'm thinking about it.

kwackboy · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2018, 22:26:38 »

Don't do it ..... It's a triumph ..

mr_diver · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2018, 23:32:28 »

I second Kwackboy.

Their reliability is crap, dealer support is no existent and it's all made in China these days.

TLPower · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2018, 06:09:52 »

Are they that bad chaps? You blokes should know being in the "trade".

Brockett · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2018, 14:10:17 »

Hmmm!
I have been looking for a bike that I CAN get on and off hopefully, without falling over. My old legs etc. etc. I do like the Kawasaki 900RS but at 830mm it is 50mm taller than the T120. although the RS does have a low seat option that still may not be enough. Maybe if I could get 2 inch thick soles stuck on my boots eh! yeah!..... maybe .......
I have test rode the Triumph and watched the you tube review regarding crap suspension front and rear, and wiring joints held together by poor quality sticky tape. The rims and spokes that rot when wet and other such stuff. Strange handling that felt as if the headraces are too tight or the rear end was too lose. I am still thinking

TLPower · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2018, 18:28:00 »

May I throw a different 'bike into the mix, too late.

Ducati Scrambler, nice and narrow with a low seat option.

Brockett · « **Reply #6 on:** June 11, 2018, 17:23:23 »

OK I'll take it that the Triumph was not the answer to my problems.
So then what are we left with?
Ducati scrambler may have been an interesting choice but the Brocket has chosen. A bike I can get on and off and ride and get my feet on the floor. Not too heavy and runs a bit like a strom.

TLPower · « **Reply #7 on:** June 11, 2018, 18:29:44 »

I bet that sounds wicked and it's very shiny. I bet you're happy.

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #8 on:** June 11, 2018, 18:34:13 »

I was about to suggest taking a look at one of those. Have fun.

Brockett · « **Reply #9 on:** June 11, 2018, 18:53:07 »

Salesman says "one lady owner with belly pan, crash bungs and a fancy exhaust"

What about the bike?

"Oh!", he says "2000 dry miles"
Well that's good, the saddle won't need cleaning.
And a very similar blue to my Doblo which, I hope, will be towing it to the Wales meet.

Brockett · « **Reply #10 on:** June 11, 2018, 18:59:06 »

@TLP - well stack me!! I thought I was back in 1969 with some San Fransisco flower power hippie assaulting my poor old lugs.

Graham62 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 11, 2018, 20:33:51 »

Nice bike Brockett

that's what I was looking at before I got my Wee.

SuzukiSte · « **Reply #12 on:** June 14, 2018, 13:03:25 »

@Brocket take a look at this for specs.
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/Suzuki/world-first-test-2016-Suzuki-sv650

Dark-Strom · « **Reply #13 on:** June 14, 2018, 17:24:38 »

Nice looking bike Brockett, well done.
So that's 2 bike changes this year, will you be going for the hat-trick?

Brockett · « **Reply #14 on:** June 14, 2018, 17:58:49 »

Hat trick done. 1. Harley in January nownow sold. 2. Gladius. 3. TDM. Watch this space for further instalments.

tallpaul · « **Reply #15 on:** June 14, 2018, 19:11:12 »

Can anyone with a Vstrom please raise your hand...?

wurzel · « **Reply #16 on:** June 14, 2018, 19:13:40 »

Fat Rat · « **Reply #17 on:** June 14, 2018, 19:26:19 »

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #18 on:** June 14, 2018, 19:41:42 »

user650 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 14, 2018, 20:55:59 »

me me me me