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If Triumph can dress up the new Speed Twin as nice as the 961....You already have this bike....
The T100
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If Triumph can dress up the new Speed Twin as nice as the 961....You already have this bike....
The T100
The Speed Twin is brilliant- mine, now it is run in, accelerates eye poppingly quickly, the brakes are more than up to the task of slowing and stopping and the roll on between gears is phenomenal. It is really comfortable and above all reliable. Only niggle is the fairly basic suspension so I have an upgrade booked.If Triumph can dress up the new Speed Twin as nice as the 951....
Hey...I still like the bike. Got 11k on it. But since this is the 5th summer of 6 that its down, I get a bit bitchy. Side by side with most bikes out there, the Norton is a tank. You can justify it all you want with the contracted components failing, but time off the road is just that. Combine that with parts and service....
Maybe it's just that hand built isn't all that its cracked up to be.
The bits sold me. CF fender, the dials are beautiful. Its simplicity compared to the Beemer's massive use of cheap metals and plastics as well at that time, the Triumphs. The Norton looks, feels, sounds, vibrates, has the power of everything I want in a bike. I wish I were more well equipped to deal with its downfalls. Wish I had known what I was in store for. It was 2014....Can't the UK produce a reliable dry machine on home turf yet? Lord knows just about everything they've produced is mega cool.The Speed Twin is brilliant- mine, now it is run in, accelerates eye poppingly quickly, the brakes are more than up to the task of slowing and stopping and the roll on between gears is phenomenal. It is really comfortable and above all reliable. Only niggle is the fairly basic suspension so I have an upgrade booked.
I would re-phrase that Tony to "You guys in England are a little more fortunate...".You guys in England are fortunate to have the factory to fall back on . There are lots of owners not so fortunate and lack the necessary resources to deal with the problems. You can dress it up any way you like , but in the end the bikes need to work well.
It was exactly the same for me, the bike looks the mutts nuts, is engaging and exciting to ride and sounds like a motorcycle should.... I really enjoy riding it as well
Like you, just wish I were able to sort the issues without having to get it transported across the country but will do so whilst it is still under warranty...after that??....
especially after reading The Times write-up on Garner that was posted recently on Facebook.
I would re-phrase that Tony to "You guys in England are a little more fortunate...".
1. the local bikes are easier to get sent back to the factory but the turnaround time is pretty dire.
2. In the past when I have had to phone Norton it is 50/50 whether anyone answers the phone (1st point to address in any business is a communication line so that folk see you are OPEN FOR BUSINESS!).
3. We have to contact the same people at the factory and the turnover of staff means none of us are quite sure who we should be talking to.
4. Local bikes appear to be braking down just as frequently as those sent overseas.
Thats the one.... ok so the new plant is being built bricks and mortar, it has been seen, but they still haven't financed the ability to actually build these new bikes that they have full order books for??? Then there is the bit about seeing a tiny profit for the first time year ending March 2018... wtf? Will they be around before my warranty runs out?
Thats the one.... ok so the new plant is being built bricks and mortar, it has been seen, but they still haven't financed the ability to actually build these new bikes that they have full order books for??? Then there is the bit about seeing a tiny profit for the first time year ending March 2018... wtf? Will they be around before my warranty runs out?
Well, The T100 was a great first step for Triumph coming off the 1998 Thunderbird flop.
And I have improved it a bit, in power, suspension, etc.
But the T100 lacks sporty chassis, has a single disk up front, on a 19" wheel.
The new Commando should be a sporty modern classic, like the 1200cc Triumph Thrux, or Speed Twin.
Just lightweight, maneuverable, and use the existing 650 engine as a starting point.
Keep all the internals the same, just bore it to 750.
750 Commando II DOHC.
To be honest the worry makes me regret buying it but looking at those for sale now I would lose a lot if I try to sell. And then what would I replace it with? Not a Triumph, they are far too common and nothing Japanese appeals these days...