Well the bike arrived. I actually bought it without ever having ridden one, which I don't really recommend but there you go. I'm pretty happy with it. Slightly more on the wrists than my TBird which was expected. Great engine. Slightly taller than I expected. I'm 5 foot 11 and can only just get my feet down properly. Easy to flick about on the move. Very planted. Suspension seems very good. The only issue I have encountered so far is the indicator switch does not turn off the flashers when pressed. Im a bit annoyed at the dealer as this is dangerous. Dealer has otherwise been pretty good. Hopefully I can take it to bits and do a repair. I'm a bit paranoid about engine noises. Bike has only done 21k so hopefully trust will build as I put some miles on. She turns in very easily, but tries to sit up, which i think is the tyres being a bit flattened off, particularly the front. There is some life left in it but I might have to buy a new one. Clutch lever is a bit heavy but not ridiculous. Cable looks ok. If I don't get used to it I'll run a new one. Gear box is good so easy enough tonfind neutral, which helps. She starts. Suspension is good. Brakes good and she looks good. So I'm a happy man, planning trips to Wales, the Peak District and Isle of Wight
Happy New Bike Day! I take it the bike came with an MOT? Surely the dealer should have spotted the indicator switch not functioning. I would definitely be in touch with them. Also if the tyres are that worn a decent dealer would have replaced them.
Happy New Bike Day! Nothing like getting a new bike to make one feel like a kid again. Great write up about your initial impressions, @Stu9000.
@Stu9000 Its looks a nice machine. My cables once a year i use a syringe and fill it with light oil and feed it into the cables and leave over night. Seems to work for me. If you are not far from the dealer let them sort the indicator should never have left the dealers with dodgy indicators or switch's. The engine is a lump so does make the odd noise but those sprint's are good for very high miles. Think when i sold my 1050 it had around seventy thou miles on the clock and still wanted to motor. I did love it. But I think as a lot of peeps on here know i get the itch very quickly. So it was sold for something new can't remember what i got.
Thanks all. I agree MOT should have flagged the switch. I mentioned it to the dealer but they fobbed me off with suggestion that contact cleaner might fix it. I say fobbed cos it had clearly been taken apart recently. When I took it apart there was nothing obviously broken. Strangely if I press down, then turn the switch in the direction the flashes are on, it turns off. Triumph replacement part over £150 so I'll live with it or find a fix. At least it is consistent so not too distracting . Tyres are legal and for a 3k bike I can understand a reluctance to put a new one on. Bike seems in good shape otherwise, fingers crossed.
I love the sounds it makes when switched off. An endearing mix of R2d2 and an old daisy wheel printer.
I bought mine with 25k on the clock, and now have 43k miles. It's been a fun ride (max speed so far was 115 mph). I had the forks and valve clearances done around 42k. My wife enjoys the ride on the back, too, as long as I have the top box mounted with a backrest. I've had some issues with the tranny not wanting to leave 1st gear when it is cold. A little pressure on the gear shift while releasing the clutch, and it snaps into the next year. 5 minutes later, there is no issue. Good Luck!
