I would be nice if every bike would "fit" all riders, but they do not. A modification of some sort has been made on every bike I have ever owned. Some very...
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mcatrophy
Mar 1, 2006 11:44 am
Eric - I've frequently heard about clock problems on the Trophy, to the extent that I keep checking mine to see if it's still working (it is, and keeps...
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J .Mick. Ormerod
jmormerod
Mar 1, 2006 1:14 pm
... Nice one Eric! mine went wonkey last year and I disconnected it, then I velcroed a cheap casio watch over it;0) My next job will be to fix it, many thanks!...
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xs1100g
mrsixtysix
Mar 1, 2006 2:01 pm
A late model Honda CB750, my wife had a 2001 purchased new. Dependable, low maint. (hyd valves) made until 2002 or 2003 I think. Gary ... From:...
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Gregory Andrews
greg95ns
Mar 1, 2006 2:43 pm
Hi Will, For a first bike, get something small and light. 250 or 305. Something that's not too pretty and has already been dropped. She'll probably drop it in...
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John Haynes
shodan64
Mar 1, 2006 3:44 pm
Great piece of information! My clock has been intermitantly losing time over the past season and I just couldn't get myself to pay the $100+ to purchase a new...
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apsllp@...
triumphtrophy12
Mar 1, 2006 4:15 pm
John: Find someone who is upgrading to a Corbin or Mayer seat, and buy thier old stock seat. It will have the clips on it. I bought one so that I have a spare...
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triumph_rocket_three
triumph_rock...
Mar 1, 2006 4:38 pm
I've ridden a Triumph Bonneville for many years (circa 1972), but am looking for a good touring bike. As luck would have it, a local Triumph dealer happens to...
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spberrecloth
Mar 1, 2006 5:09 pm
Does anyone in the UK have a set of D&D exhausts for a '97 1200 Trophy? Or have any idea where I can get a (cheapish) pair of exhausts to fit? Thanks....
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Phil Smith
pjsmithres
Mar 1, 2006 5:21 pm
Possibly LEDs for the turn indicators neutral high beam and side stand on the dash. Recommend standard lamp for overtemp and oil pressure lights ... started a...
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Phil Smith
pjsmithres
Mar 1, 2006 5:22 pm
try novus 1 or 2 for the scratches. ... started a ... paint. ... enamel? ... well ... up) ... with...
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Tom
motoworld2001
Mar 1, 2006 5:35 pm
... am ... them ... Trophy ... appreciated. ... Pick the color you like best and start to enjoy a real Sport TOURING machine... Nuff Said!!! Tom D....
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Phil Smith
pjsmithres
Mar 1, 2006 5:41 pm
Where's the pictures... ... results. ... clock to ... into ... thing ... works ... the ... just...
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Alec Gore
alecgore
Mar 1, 2006 5:51 pm
Production was stopped in 02. There are no "03" models, except that is when they were first registered. Both should be same spec. Choose the one that takes...
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Kevin W. Dix
trophy1200dix
Mar 1, 2006 5:56 pm
Buy it!!! One of them at least. I have two years and over 14m miles on my '99 and I wouldn't swap for the world. KW Dix ... From:...
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Randall Rolling
bpdrolling
Mar 1, 2006 6:20 pm
Pick which one you want then let the rest of us know where the other one is and how much they want for it. Randy triumph_rocket_three...
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Joe Mullins
creative502000
Mar 1, 2006 7:11 pm
Tuffy I went the GEnMar route...I had the bike lowered and realized that I could put on a second set of risers. Now Im very comfortable. I havn't dropped...
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Jack Byers
poppajack1200
Mar 1, 2006 8:33 pm
If there is a difference in price that's substantial I'd go for the older model. If not take the newer one. In any case the bike you buy will depreciate as...
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John Haynes
shodan64
Mar 1, 2006 8:54 pm
Poppa Jack is right about everything except one point. Pacific Blue blows the doors off of BRG any day of the week! John Jack Byers <jackbyers@...>...
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mcatrophy
Mar 1, 2006 9:00 pm
... They're all right, except the fastest colour is ... Oh what the heck, they're all fast enough. I've not heard any Trophy owner complain about performance....
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Rick MacPherson
b25bsaboy
Mar 1, 2006 9:11 pm
I had a 2002 Kawasaki Concours and sold it outright because the Trophy was a much more nimbler machine. I traded a new 2003 Triumph Thunderbird for the Trophy...
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Rick MacPherson
b25bsaboy
Mar 1, 2006 9:12 pm
Thought we all agreed some time ago that Platinum was the fastest! Rick MacPherson ... From: TriumphTrophy@yahoogroups.com ...
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mcatrophy
Mar 1, 2006 9:22 pm
Rick You are using the Royal We-all. It is reserved. mcatrophy '02 Sunset Red (wow, it's bl**dy fast) http://atrophy.lock.net...
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Rick MacPherson
b25bsaboy
Mar 1, 2006 9:44 pm
Guess so! ... From: TriumphTrophy@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TriumphTrophy@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of mcatrophy Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 2:22 PM To:...
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beardiggitydog
Mar 1, 2006 10:02 pm
In a message dated 3/1/2006 2:13:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, TriumphTrophy@yahoogroups.com writes: All, A female friend, who has ridden a scooter a couple of...
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taylorrguk
Mar 1, 2006 10:20 pm
... If they've been standing in a heated showroom for 3-4 years some items will have deteriorated - try to get the dealer to replace at least the battery and...
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bmillard7291
Mar 1, 2006 10:20 pm
Try ' Triumphant ' in Merthyr ( they have a website ). The guy who runs it is called Sandy and he's very helpful. They sell second hand Triumph parts. He's...
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Grace
ttrtuffy
Mar 2, 2006 2:10 am
Joe Thanks, I had already changed the sprocket and put a new chain on before I lowered the bike. Chain guard is OK. I don't know if I would want to double up...
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Grace
ttrtuffy
Mar 2, 2006 2:14 am
My clock has also always worked perfectly. I will remember this just in case it goes out. Good work. That sort of thing bugs me too. I will tinker until I...
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Grace
ttrtuffy
Mar 2, 2006 2:36 am
I am a lady rider. I agree! NOT a Trophy. I had 100,000 miles of riding experience before I tried out a Trophy. I am also a little bit taller. Try a used...
