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To: V_TWIN

When I purchased my T-100, the other two runner-ups were a HD Iron 883 and a Yamaha Bolt. They both had above average rides, but had other problems. I didn’t like the 883 seat and the Harley dealer gave me a hard time about putting in another seat. As for the Bolt, the gauges were very hard to make out in direct sunlight. It was to the point of being dangerous IMHO. I finally decided to give the Triumph a try and glad I did. The ride was much better than either of the other two.

However, had a small mishap 3 years ago and had to wait 1.5 months for the parts to come in. That was a big chunk of the riding season gone. That would not have happened with a Harley. Also, there is a Harley dealership 5 miles away, while the Triumph dealer is 45 minutes away. So, I’m thinking next time I might just bit the bullet and buy a HD.

Before the Triumph, I only rode Hondas. Reliable, but meh. But at least the salesman would not ignore you.


17 posted on 03/10/2017 4:41:06 AM PST by rbg81 (Truth is stranger than fiction)
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To: am

Now that I recall, I didn’t like the Yamaha Bolt’s seat either.


19 posted on 03/10/2017 4:49:21 AM PST by rbg81 (Truth is stranger than fiction)
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To: rbg81

To me this thing looks a little like a Buell. Also from the pics on line it may be liquid cooled. FYI, this bike weighs around 500 lbs.


24 posted on 03/10/2017 5:00:19 AM PST by V_TWIN
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