1996 Triumph Thunderbird, with some extras- here's the craigs list post:
I can get it for $2,500. Here are the iffy things about it for me:
I was thinking of a Bonnie. This is bigger, heavier, more motor. Normally a good thing, but perhaps too much like my 98 Bandit 1200? Two bikes too much alike? Oldest, therefore most affordable, Bonnie is 2001, using KBB.com retail value, its $2000 more money- not affordable, for a second bike, to me.
Compared to the B12, 30 less hp (compared stock to stock, or this bike and my B12 with cans and such, I figure still about the same spread) and more weight (Triumph- 485, Bandit 478) Weight by its self is not a biggie, but pwr:wt. ratio is not so good.
So, sock it to me: This time I want informed opinion, off the cuff opinions, shots from the hip, hell, even shots from around the back. If you love or hate the bike, or me for considering it, fire away. Tell me how you REALLY feel.
Just read Wade-Kat600's post- good point, but the Tbird and the speed triple have the same basic motor, trans, rear suspension, don' they? I prefer the vintage look, personally.
I can get it for $2,500. Here are the iffy things about it for me:
I was thinking of a Bonnie. This is bigger, heavier, more motor. Normally a good thing, but perhaps too much like my 98 Bandit 1200? Two bikes too much alike? Oldest, therefore most affordable, Bonnie is 2001, using KBB.com retail value, its $2000 more money- not affordable, for a second bike, to me.
Compared to the B12, 30 less hp (compared stock to stock, or this bike and my B12 with cans and such, I figure still about the same spread) and more weight (Triumph- 485, Bandit 478) Weight by its self is not a biggie, but pwr:wt. ratio is not so good.
So, sock it to me: This time I want informed opinion, off the cuff opinions, shots from the hip, hell, even shots from around the back. If you love or hate the bike, or me for considering it, fire away. Tell me how you REALLY feel.
Just read Wade-Kat600's post- good point, but the Tbird and the speed triple have the same basic motor, trans, rear suspension, don' they? I prefer the vintage look, personally.
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