I'm the same height & inseam as you. I always ride with a pair of "water proof" Carolina linemen boots with a thick heal & sole. That gave me an extra 2"...
John and others, Thanks for the feedback so far. I do have a few additional questions. John, without your thick soled shoes and at a standstill (like at a...
I heard from a bird one day that a Trophy 1200 on a nice highway in New Hampshire, US can reach 135 mph and still have more to give. It must have been nerve...
For me, stopping at lights, in traffic, etc. I have no problems. I am about 75% flat footed with sneakers on (slide up REAL close to the gas tank, she likes...
I have a 34" inseam and the extra leg doesn't help much, because the foot pegs are exactly where my legs need to be when at a light or during parking. It is...
Lenny, Howdy. I am 5'9", 31 inch inseam. My seat is lowered such that a local seat builder said "You're sittin on the pan!". I wear police tactical leather...
Thanks for your help. On checking I found no 1 fuse had blown "The Headlamp Bulb one" !!! replaced it and all now fine. seems funny that when that fuse blows...
Hello Frank I am new to the group also. I just purchased a 1996 Triumph Trident after much research. I new what I wanted before I bought it and I love it. I...
Hi Lenny I'm 5'8'' with a 29'' inside leg and can easily manage a 91 trophy 93 trident & 94 sprint my 98 t595 was a bit of a stretch though. Colin Lenny...
Hi Lenny I'm 5'8'' with a 29'' inside leg and can easily manage a 91 trophy 93 trident & 94 sprint my 98 t595 was a bit of a stretch though. Colin Lenny...
Once you learn the tech the bike is easy to put on a center stand. At 5'9 and above and with a 30" inseam you should be able to reach the ground on mid sole....
Sure Larry. When your carb allows gas into the cylinder the spark plug will ignite it which forces the piston down. Of course the valves open and close...
I do have a heavy wrist! I always get off smiling. When I'm on the Trophy operating expense doens't factor into the picture. You do trade FUN for Economy Amen...
... it yet ... I went from a '78 T140 to a '97 Trophy 1200 with no problem, and I have the rear suspension raised ~1.5". (I'm also 6'4") Looked for some photos...
All the magazines listed the top speed at 130 for my 2000 1200. I am sure other models will go faster if gear differently etc. If you are riding at 130 or...
OK, now I see what you mean! But, the motor would have to be run in that state for some time to do damage. You are speaking of washing down the cylinder walls...
My Trophy has been Totalled. Insurance is using NADA for the value. NADA states that mileage can be a factor, yet the insurance says they don't want to...
From what the Triumph dealer told me Saturday morning in Racine, Wisconsin. About six Thousand plus, it is about a dollar a mile unless the bike is some thing...
I guess I'd be curious what NADA considers "average mileage"? I'd guess it is as low as 2,000 miles a year, or 12,000 miles in your case. So your bike would...
Grahame - Chalk one up for the good guys! As for "funny", if you mean why the fuse blowing allows the headlamp bulb to blow, it can only be because the battery...
Frank - Misfiring is all too common with Trophys. My Trophy suffered, and while it may not be relevant, there may be some pointers for you in my experience,...
Lenny - I had an '01 Bonneville (it seduced me back into motorcycling after a 35 year break!), and after a year I changed to a Trophy. I am 5/8", 31" inseam. ...
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