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tron86
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PostPosted: 18:22 - 03 Jun 2013    Post subject: Cool Wall Reply with quote
At the risk of ripping off Top Gear, I'm trying to figure out, is Triumph cool or uncool?

New to the world of bikes, looking in the longer run at a 600 sports bike. Daytona 675 gets great reviews but something holding me back from really wanting one. When I think Triumph I think old fashioned.

So, putting it out there, is Triumph uncool, cool or sub zero?
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PostPosted: 18:50 - 03 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
wrong section n00b
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tron86
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PostPosted: 09:58 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks CaNsA, not a good start - I thought I posted in the new bikers section. Second time lucky...
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PostPosted: 13:12 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
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triumph are uncool. Wink

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PostPosted: 13:53 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ollie1995 wrote:
British Triumph are Sub Zero

As opposed to American Triumph (which if you are wondering make fishing vessels) Ollie you are such a fucking autie faggot it's unreal.
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PostPosted: 14:27 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Triumphs are cool, because I have one. However, I also buy my clothes from supermarkets and own a caravan, so a second opinion may be advisable.
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PostPosted: 14:34 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Never really looked into them, or owned one..

but because they don't make a 125cc class.. I'de rate them sub zero

Reason for never wanting one is because I don't believe in bikes over 400cc...

Not much real-world performance gain for rather a large expense of parts and car-level MPG... no thanks.

But otherwise, their cool bikes Smile
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PostPosted: 15:08 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Scootaloo wrote:

Reason for never wanting one is because I don't believe in bikes over 400cc...

Not much real-world performance gain for rather a large expense of parts and car-level MPG... no thanks.



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Have you actually tried riding a 400cc + bike I wonder ?

I guarantee you there are massive 'real-world' performance gains to be had . . . . Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 15:12 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Banger wrote:
Scootaloo wrote:

Reason for never wanting one is because I don't believe in bikes over 400cc...

Not much real-world performance gain for rather a large expense of parts and car-level MPG... no thanks.



Shocked

Have you actually tried riding a 400cc + bike I wonder ?

I guarantee you there are massive 'real-world' performance gains to be had . . . . Thumbs Up


Honestly, no.

Yeah.. maybe there is bombing it down an open A road, or on the M25.. but not down the craggy little streets of London...
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PostPosted: 15:12 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Banger wrote:
Scootaloo wrote:

Reason for never wanting one is because I don't believe in bikes over 400cc...

Not much real-world performance gain for rather a large expense of parts and car-level MPG... no thanks.



Shocked

Have you actually tried riding a 400cc + bike I wonder ?

I guarantee you there are massive 'real-world' performance gains to be had . . . . Thumbs Up


It says in his sig he currently rides a CBF500. Go figure. Wink

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Sig is a lie. Razz
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Banger
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PostPosted: 15:21 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Scootaloo wrote:

Honestly, no.

Yeah.. maybe there is bombing it down an open A road, or on the M25.. but not down the craggy little streets of London...


Ahem, I live and work in London and ride everywhere. . . .

sorry to piss on your argument there. Mr. Green
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PostPosted: 15:26 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Have you actually tried riding a 400cc + bike I wonder ?

I guarantee you there are massive 'real-world' performance gains to be had . . . . Thumbs Up

It says in his sig he currently rides a CBF500. Go figure. Wink

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Sig is a lie. Razz


No, the sig speaks the truth.

I just regard the 500 twin the same as a 400 IL4.. possibly a bit slower!

It's probably because I have not met anyone yet who really can utilise the 600cc+ power.. Everytime there's been someone on a 600 GSXR or a Ninja "making progress" I've always been able to keep pace with them. Of course during the straights they start to pull away at about 45+ MPH but that's the only real difference I've seen so far.

Who knows. Maybe one day once I've ridden a super sports or something I can really understand. But from my third party perspective, I see little difference.

I suppose the golden rule apply's here, it's not the bike that's the limit, it's the rider...
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PostPosted: 15:28 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Scootaloo wrote:
I suppose the golden rule apply's here, it's not the bike that's the limit, it's the rider...


Now that IS the truth ! Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 15:30 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Scootaloo wrote:


No, the sig speaks the truth.

I just regard the 500 twin the same as a 400 IL4.. possibly a bit slower!

It's probably because I have not met anyone yet who really can utilise the 600cc+ power.. Everytime there's been someone on a 600 GSXR or a Ninja "making progress" I've always been able to keep pace with them. Of course during the straights they start to pull away at about 45+ MPH but that's the only real difference I've seen so far.



Maybe they weren't trying to make progress but you were thrashing the nuts off the CBF?

IME larger cc bikes don't make you faster per say, they just make speed far more easy to achieve.
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PostPosted: 15:50 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wafer_Thin_Ham wrote:
Scootaloo wrote:


No, the sig speaks the truth.

I just regard the 500 twin the same as a 400 IL4.. possibly a bit slower!

It's probably because I have not met anyone yet who really can utilise the 600cc+ power.. Everytime there's been someone on a 600 GSXR or a Ninja "making progress" I've always been able to keep pace with them. Of course during the straights they start to pull away at about 45+ MPH but that's the only real difference I've seen so far.



Maybe they weren't trying to make progress but you were thrashing the nuts off the CBF?

IME larger cc bikes don't make you faster per say, they just make speed far more easy to achieve.


That is a possibility, I remember one time, I raced a ducati of the line... I rushed off letting the CBF scream it's face off just getting to 70mph.. where most it's "go" runs out... then as it was approaching 90 (tops out at 115) the ducati just effortlessly passes me... not even close to it's limits, just cruising on by...

That's licence loosing territory already on the 500, I can't Imagen what sort of conditions you would need to give a 600 or a 1000 full throttle.
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PostPosted: 16:00 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think the Daytona's are pretty but the speed triples are ugly as feck. People seem to love newer Triumph's so they can't be bad.
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PostPosted: 16:02 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you're buying it because it's cool, it's not.
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PostPosted: 16:04 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Depends which Triumph. The Trophy is not cool, the 675R is. For example.

Depends on the colour too.

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PostPosted: 16:07 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
LordShaftesbury wrote:
Depends which Triumph. The Trophy is not cool, the 675R is. For example.

Depends on the colour too.

https://cdn.bikechatforums.com/files/speed-triple-se_100.jpg


https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2013-Triumph-Daytona-675R-08.jpg

Stupid red subframe = not cool

Gold taken from the Subaru wheel catalogue = not cool

Scaffolding attached rear numberplate = not cool

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PostPosted: 16:49 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
So we've got Triumph covered.

What about Harley Davidson...... Sub zero??

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PostPosted: 17:45 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
New Triumphs aren't as cool as old Triumphs because they're too good.

In much the same way the old Lamborghinis are cooler than the new ones.
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PostPosted: 17:50 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Henry Hoover wrote:
So we've got Triumph covered.

What about Harley Davidson...... Sub zero??

(tin hat on) Shocked


Generally very uncool. There are a small number of sub-zero HD's though. Google "Mickey Rourke Harley Davidson Black Death".
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PostPosted: 18:16 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wafer_Thin_Ham wrote:
Stupid red subframe = not cool

Gold taken from the Subaru wheel catalogue = not cool

Scaffolding attached rear numberplate = not cool

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I like the red subframe loads of bikes have gold forks so what all new bikes have stupid numberplate hangers due to stupid rules in some country or another put on a tail tidy.

There I think that's covered. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:35 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Why do you care? Are you a dedicated follow of fashion?

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It's a bike, get one that interests you, you plum.

Now, how "new" are you? If you start one of those "Awwww, mum doesn't want me getting a bike, what can I do?" threads, I shall be mildly miffed.
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