Chewie Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I know, I know this isn't a bike forum but today I couldn't resist it I had to buy myself a very early birthday present, a brand new Triumph 1050 Speed Triple. Delivery is next week!! I can't wait. It's the only excuse I've got for wearing leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 very nice chap my step dad's got the 900 very nice bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I had to Google it to see what a speed triple looked like . . . One of those ? Very nice! :jealous: What made you buy one at this time of year though? I take it you're an experienced biker, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 the newer ones are fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 the newer ones are fantasticCare to share your experiences? I haven't ridden a modern superbike for some time. My poor old FireBlade has sat unused in the garage for the last 3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 I had to Google it to see what a speed triple looked like . . . http://www.motoplanete.com/triumph/speed-triple-2005_1050.jpg One of those ? Very nice! :jealous: What made you buy one at this time of year though? I take it you're an experienced biker, right? I love naked streetfighters. I can't be bovvered with sitting perched on a sports bike with my knees pressed im my ribs. I got a good deal on a new 2007 model because it's winter and Triumph have got cosmetically modded 2008 out. (new wheels, paint options and trim. I love biking. It's the nearest to flying 2 feet off the ground. Drive your Supe and stick your head out of the window for a fraction of what biking is about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Nice bike:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Please take it easy on these roads... I've just got a CBR900 that was dropped on the bad roads, they look lethal out there for our two wheeled friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 What made you buy one at this time of year though? Bikes are like convertibles -- buy 'em in the winter, sell 'em in the summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 Please take it easy on these roads... I've just got a CBR900 that was dropped on the bad roads, they look lethal out there for our two wheeled friends. Too right! I am THE fair weather biker. And a fair weather Supe driver. But having said that regardless of season, if it's dry, and not too windy then it's on with the Dainese and a lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Care to share your experiences? I haven't ridden a modern superbike for some time. My poor old FireBlade has sat unused in the garage for the last 3 years i have now gone supermoto but i still ride my brothers 05 zx10 around when he lets me , i havent riden the triple but a mate that works opposite me has one, he says its ideal, looks trick i thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 i have now gone supermoto but i still ride my brothers 05 zx10 around when he lets me , i havent riden the triple but a mate that works opposite me has one, he says its ideal, looks trick i thought Go down yer local Trumpet dealer and book a test ride. The Street is nice but you'll only trade up to a Speed Triple, Superduke or Tuono. I know this is heresy but sometimes when I'm riding motorbikes, I wonder why I even have a Supe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Go down yer local Trumpet dealer and book a test ride. The Street is nice but you'll only trade up to a Speed Triple, Superduke or Tuono. I know this is heresy but sometimes when I'm riding motorbikes, I wonder why I even have a Supe. best not for me to get another sports/tourer bike, the reason i sold my zx6 was every time we went out it turned in to a massive race, a dangerous one too. just couldent help myself. my supermoto will only do about 100mph (on a private track) and i dont go out with the nutters on sports bikes as i can only keep up on twistys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 I know exactly what you mean. On twisties I am king on my Hornet but on the straights my mates Fireblade leaves me for dust. Anybody can go fast in a straight line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I know exactly what you mean. On twisties I am king on my Hornet but on the straights my mates Fireblade leaves me for dust. Anybody can go fast in a straight line. thats the problem, if ever theres a long, straight, private road it seems to be 155 all the way. not good. supermotos the way forward, i put spuddies on at weekends and nail it throug the woods and green lane it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Nice This is how they are made; HKEuzxC4eGc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Mental bike. Mine's been sat in the garage for a while now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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