During a recent trip to The netherlands I managed (somehow) to buckle the back wheel on my Dame Edna Trophy 1200. Having looked at the price of a new one I...
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snslawr
Dec 1, 2004 4:03 pm
They probably charge a pretty penny to ship across the Pond but IME if Baxter Cycle (Marne, IA USA) says a salvage part is good, it is. Might give them a...
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veloce_guy
Dec 3, 2004 4:54 pm
I've still got a '95 Trophy rear wheel for sale, but I'm in California. 17 x 5.5, straight, original grey paint, maybe a small scratch or two. $150 + shipping....
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Ed
m1_tanker_99
Dec 5, 2004 3:38 am
All, My wife and I took advantage of the beautiful Louisiana weather to ride over to Covington, Louisiana. We rode over the 24-miles of the Pontchartrain Lake...
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grandpaulz
Dec 5, 2004 3:50 pm
Time to get your wife a matching Bonnie for CHRISTmas....
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triumph1@...
tr6r70
Dec 5, 2004 4:19 pm
Anyone have a front brake lever laying around for an 00 RS? Imagine an ST, Daytona, speed3 and Tiger would be the same. I broke mine in two in an...
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Mike Bartlett
dameednato
Dec 5, 2004 7:31 pm
... Thanks for the offer Tom, it's a good price but the shipping to the UK will be a problem, also thanks to the other suggestions (web sites etc) made. -- The...
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matrixman33020
Dec 5, 2004 11:44 pm
I joined the club so I can get some advice and feedback.I am thinking of getting a America , I have never owned a Triumph yet but I want something different...
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Mike Harp
mike_t_harp
Dec 6, 2004 1:51 am
Get a Rocket III. It'll blow away any cruiser and most sport bikes and be a ton of fun along the way. I've had many bikes in all flavors; it's the most fun...
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Alex
ahlewis53
Dec 6, 2004 4:25 am
Wow, this brought back some memories for my girlfriend! She is from New Orelans and her brother (and his family) lives in Covington. :) We've been back twice...
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Ed
m1_tanker_99
Dec 6, 2004 1:17 pm
Wanted her to get a Boonie for her birthday in October, but, she dropped out the HD run MSF course after the first range day after doing a high side fall onto...
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snslawr
Dec 6, 2004 2:43 pm
I have a R3 also and ditto re the most fun on 2 wheels, however if somebody's looking at "midsize" cruisers like the BA it's definitely a whole 'nother...
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Barry Rhodes
funtobewith4...
Dec 6, 2004 4:03 pm
I have ridden,and owned,nearly every make of motorcycle [except a Hardley],and I have found the new Triumphs to be the best bikes I have ever owned,from every...
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Ed
m1_tanker_99
Dec 6, 2004 4:59 pm
Check out the September 2004 Motorcyclist which picked the Rocket III as 2004 Best Crusier and a head-to-head with a 20th Anniversary V-Max. Ed 2004 Sprint RS...
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Von Pelot
vdpmmp
Dec 6, 2004 5:25 pm
Your height can be a factor...at 5''8 1/2 " I did a test ride and found the footpegs on the America a stretch. I think I have read other reviews that found...
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Greg Fehr
gregfehr45243
Dec 6, 2004 7:29 pm
Barry: Thanks. But the best thing you can do is "share the name/location" of this gem of a dealer. Then all of us can reward the gems, and make the other...
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snslawr
Dec 6, 2004 8:21 pm
The Sportster it compares closest with would be the 883 Custom in terms of ergonomically, price ballpark and displacement. Having ridden both if I were in the...
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Barry Rhodes
funtobewith4...
Dec 6, 2004 9:37 pm
Hi,Greg...........I'm not sure that the address of this dealer will help much,but the dealership is: Sturgess Cycle,on King St., in Hamilton,Ontario,Canada. ...
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Kurt von Ahnen
voncon
Dec 6, 2004 10:45 pm
Hey All; This is just meant as a friendly update for Rainey Performance Products. I only send out to the Yahoo groups about once a quarter... but if I upset...
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Victor
irikawa_us
Dec 7, 2004 12:25 am
Hey people !! Does anyone know where is it possible to download the owner's manual for Triumph Sprint RS, I tried many links but they have only basic Specs,...
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triumph1@...
tr6r70
Dec 7, 2004 12:57 am
What year, I have a 2000 if that'll do it for you. Would be willing to copy it for you and send by mail or scan it and send e-mail. Tim E...
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grandpaulz
Dec 7, 2004 4:39 am
Barry, you mention you have ridden nearly every bike made, I'm sure that is an off-hand remark but okay in context. Back in about '72 I started to compile a...
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grandpaulz
Dec 7, 2004 4:49 am
By the way, I've owned 13 brands, spread over 64 bikes in 35 years. I currently own 32 bikes spread over 10 brands. 10 of them are Triumphs, (8 Meriden, 2...
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Carter5656@...
kidblastus
Dec 7, 2004 6:05 am
AND,as Barry always likes to refer to the "New" Triumph's as the best bike from every point of view,the point of view missed is the "Rush" you get from that...
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David Zuniga
local35
Dec 7, 2004 6:10 am
well thats great,quit talkin about em and ride the fuckers,all of ya,oh yeah, the best bike is whatever the hell you actually go down the road on,figure it ...
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Carter5656@...
kidblastus
Dec 7, 2004 6:17 am
Did you look at the pictures or can you actually "Read" the words? ... __________________________________________________________________ Switch to Netscape...
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Donovan
lonerider14
Dec 7, 2004 12:56 pm
... 'Morning, 32 !?!? Where the heck do ya keep'em? Sounds like lifestyles of the rich and famous to me. :0) Seriously, I sure do wish I had kept one of...
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grandpaulz
Dec 7, 2004 1:37 pm
Yeah, everybody has one they should have kept. A buddy of mine is restoring a BSA Lightning, but it's a Gold Star, I believe. A 650 twin. I'm not real up to...
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Donovan
lonerider14
Dec 7, 2004 3:09 pm
... The Gold Stars are 500cc singles, maybe 350 early on. Real classics. The one I had was a dual carb 650. I believe one mag called it the world's fastest...
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Vic morales
irikawa_us
Dec 7, 2004 4:38 pm
Hi tim: The year of the bike is 2001, it is probably the same that the one you have. Maybe you can e mail me a copy and we could post it in the files section...
