Going all Modern

Richy CB1000 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 06 May 2012 Karma :

Well yesterday picked up a T3 900 Trophy, was looking for a dry ride for the 100miles home but even after two rain storms with just my jeans and jacket on, not a drop got on me, blooming amazing these faired bikes!

So for me I now have my first Brit bike.

A 21 year old bike rather than 22!

Rather than choose between a V and a IL4, a Triple which are all fashionable these days.

First ever triple and I immediately get what they say, smooth constant delivery.

Wait for it..... a mono shock after years on twins.

Ooooh, heated grips....

Damping adjustment, getting excited now......

New, New not part worn Conti's!

Plus remote preload!

All with only 34k miles and £700! I'm liking these modern machines.

Highly recommended piece of kit for those that way inclined.
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CB1000 Big One, Triumph T3 Trophy 900

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Name change?
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Sable · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2012 Karma :

No good karma until pics are posted. Mad

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Hardly a modern bike. Maybe just a better bike?
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Richy CB1000 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 06 May 2012 Karma :

Only done around 300 miles on it, so far so good. It's different alright.

Same kind of power just completely different delivery, oh forgot to add a sixth gear!

More tourer than hit it hard but it feels slower than you're actually going and carries momentum better, definitely better handling. Filled up and got around 55mpg tank before reserve good for 220 miles steady.

It just makes you seem to ride more lazily but when you look down it's a different story on the clocks.

Chucked a bucket over for pics

https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a169/richy_bmw/Trumph/WP_20140710_008.jpg

https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a169/richy_bmw/Trumph/WP_20140710_007.jpg

https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a169/richy_bmw/Trumph/WP_20140710_010.jpg

https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a169/richy_bmw/Trumph/WP_20140710_015.jpg

I'll leave the username, still got the other one she's just away for summer hols and a CCT / rear shocks / Tyre expenditure.
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CB1000 Big One, Triumph T3 Trophy 900

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Dat is hideous Shocked

How much did you spend on that SnowTigress-esque piece of machinery?!

Richy CB1000 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 06 May 2012 Karma :

First bit £700 - Each to there own! One day I'll get into the new millennia.....
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CB1000 Big One, Triumph T3 Trophy 900

Whosthedaddy · Super Spammer Joined: 11 Dec 2005 Karma :

Had one of these and disliked it for various reasons but was a good bike and so easy to ride in slow traffic despite being the weight of a small bus.

https://www.bikepics.com/members/Whosthedaddy/97trophy900/

Groin used to be in fire due to the vents in the fairings blowing hot air straight at the gentlemwna area during the summer. Sounded like an HGV accelerating and didn't like doing 100+ due to the massive front screen causing turbulence.
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