... The 1200 weighs a little more which, theoretically at least, should change the handling, but since the additional weight is about as low as it can be, I...
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Gerard Louise
gerard_louise
Aug 1, 2005 12:04 pm
Tom; I am a 51 years old 5'10" rider and I ALWAYS ride alone. I love the Thurnderbird Sport but am looking at a more confortable ride for longer journeys....
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Andrew Bell
grigorii06010
Aug 1, 2005 12:38 pm
Given that, the 900 would be plenty. Plus with the 900 you get better mileage. Andrew '96 1200 Trophy ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Garland Arnett, Jr.
gararnett
Aug 1, 2005 1:31 pm
... The new word that replaced it is BLING. Same crap, different day and age. As always, the less educated are impressed with this junk called bling. But I do...
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Rocky Mountain Motorc...
rockymtnmoto001
Aug 1, 2005 3:44 pm
We've used both the Corbin and Triumph gel seats for our Trophys. Most of our guests have preferred the Triumph Gel seat and I have to say I was not impressed...
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deweyb@...
deweybrian
Aug 1, 2005 4:03 pm
Oh no, not another 900 vs 1200 thread! My 2c Two up touring: 1200 raw power:1200 better mileage: 900 weight: 900 handling: ???????? other than less weight ...
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Grant Marshall
pi_lover2000
Aug 1, 2005 4:20 pm
Hi Sean. I got a Corbin when I bought my Trophy second hand. It's not a touring seat. It's firm and I consider it more a sports than touring seat. It's not...
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Tom
motoworld2001
Aug 1, 2005 5:22 pm
... Gerard, A "properly tuned" 1200 is smoother than the 900 and against the thought of many of my fellow Trophy owners, the fuel mileage is not a factor...
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hairhead@...
svwrecker
Aug 1, 2005 6:00 pm
... Most of the boys on here will tell you the 1200 rocks cause it's got more motor. Point taken. But I test rode both the 1200 and the 900 extensively before...
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Randall Rolling
bpdrolling
Aug 1, 2005 8:59 pm
"47+ mpg is achievable" Maybe for some. I've heard this before, but the best I can get on 2001 1200 is about 33mpg. But, I'm about 6'0"/210 and mostly ride two...
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Phillip Koken
philkoken
Aug 1, 2005 9:02 pm
47 mpg? baahhahahhahahahahahahahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahaha I feel better now- ... Sent with ChatterEmail True push email for the Treo Smartphone ...
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hsfarber
Aug 1, 2005 9:57 pm
47 Miles per IMPERIAL gallon? Maybe?...
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Phillip Koken
philkoken
Aug 1, 2005 10:00 pm
Maybe the miles are shorter... ... Sent with ChatterEmail True push email for the Treo Smartphone www.chatteremail.com...
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triumphman43
Aug 1, 2005 10:40 pm
I would just like to thank the person that recommended old #7 car wax to clean the windscreen. After I cleaned the windscreen I applied some turtle wax that I...
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Tom
motoworld2001
Aug 2, 2005 1:20 am
... For you Phil and that wanna-be fast Platinum Trophy, the miles would have to be shorter so you would have half a chance at beating my BRG BBBB in a power...
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Gordon
xbooty866
Aug 2, 2005 1:21 am
... No, not imperial gallons either - I'd be happy with 37 (per imperial gallon) if I could get that at dual carriageway / motorway / autoroute speeds (80 - 95...
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Tom
motoworld2001
Aug 2, 2005 2:02 am
... Gordon, If you are going to operate the machine at that rate of speed you might consider getting a better sprocket combo. If the motor is turning about...
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Brian Jones
trumpettriple
Aug 2, 2005 2:40 am
... Hello Tom!!!!!! Tom, you post such affable waffle. Properly tuned...is smoother? Bollocks mate; complete bollocks. Fuel mileage is not a factor for you,...
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mlw
mlw1978
Aug 2, 2005 3:13 am
amen!!!!! ... From: <hairhead@...> To: <TriumphTrophy@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 1:00 PM Subject: Re: [TriumphTrophy] Re: Trophy 900 or...
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Lee
cruisncomfort
Aug 2, 2005 11:17 am
I have just had to replace the battery in my 01 1200 Trophy but being stupid, I forgot to put the system into service mode before removing the old battery. Now...
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Phillip Koken
philkoken
Aug 2, 2005 11:56 am
I got fed up with the alarm and disconnected it. ... Sent with ChatterEmail True push email for the Treo Smartphone www.chatteremail.com...
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Randall Rolling
bpdrolling
Aug 2, 2005 2:48 pm
Not shifting? I don't get it. Weather it's a 900 or 1200, I thought shifting was just part of riding a motorcycle. For me it's not just a need to shift or not,...
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Randall Rolling
bpdrolling
Aug 2, 2005 2:58 pm
Radars are legal in Florida as well. But with most radar and lazer units being trigger activated now, radar detectors are not as useful as they once were. ...
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Phillip Koken
philkoken
Aug 2, 2005 3:07 pm
I always ride with my V1 detector... Because if I am riding - I am speeding... Sometimes very far over the limit... I have been saved many, many times, Radar...
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John Doak
johnhuntd
Aug 2, 2005 3:28 pm
I'm intrigued by Lee's post about his alarm system was "locked" by removing the battery. I've had my battery out many times over the last six months to gain...
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panman bruce
panman_bruce
Aug 2, 2005 3:46 pm
phillip, hey what kinda detector is that? Do you use ear buds to hear it?...
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John Parmer
dialh4hero
Aug 2, 2005 3:50 pm
I also use Valentine 1 detector and find it quite reliable. Mine is attached on the windscreen, with the suction cups glued in place so it doesn't fall off....
It's a Valentine 1 I have it piped into my Autocom via an Audiobox... I listen to it through Challenger custom molded earplug speakers- Most is listed on my...
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John Elliott
ninetennis
Aug 2, 2005 4:41 pm
Hey Phil K. I thought you were running Pilot Powers on your bike (if you still have it, maybe you have sold it by now?) Anyway, I was checking out your photos...
