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MrLongbeard
08/09/2005 at 07:45
Bugger,

Here I was all ready to get a new Speed Triple when the house was sold, and then what do I read in yesterdays MCN, a nice big Harley (Street Bob) in my price range.

So now I'm gonna have to wait untill 06 to have a test on the Harley.
So which do I go for?
Apart from the dubious name what do Harley owners think of the Dyna range?

Ta.
Sprocket
08/09/2005 at 07:48
Don't know how you can compare a bike that goes around corners, stops and is quick with a pile of American poo.


You don't deserve a Trumpet, get your tassles and a Hog.
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FJSRiDER.
08/09/2005 at 07:55
R30Jeff wrote
So which do I go for?
The Triumph will depreciate like water running down a drain - the residuals on tidy Harleys are high. They seem to distort basic economic theory - but there you go.

Sensible money goes on the Harley.



Looks good too.
Sprocket
08/09/2005 at 07:59
FJSRiDER wrote
The Triumph will depreciate like water running down a drain - the residuals on tidy Harleys are high. They seem to distort basic economic theory - but there you go.

Sensible money goes on the Harley.



Looks good too.


Wrong Triumph residuals are high, it says so in MCN !
Remember to lubricate your sprockets, this one needs Ale not Oil.

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Sprocket
08/09/2005 at 07:59
Yorick wrote
Or try a Texas Harley


OMG that cows wearing trainers....
Remember to lubricate your sprockets, this one needs Ale not Oil.

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FJSRiDER.
08/09/2005 at 08:01
Sprocket wrote
Wrong Triumph residuals are high, it says so in MCN !
Is that the same More Crap than News that gets large advertising revenue from Triumph?

Look in CAP or Glasses guide.... Shite.
Sprocket
08/09/2005 at 08:02
FJSRiDER wrote
Is that the same More Crap than News that gets large advertising revenue from Triumph?

Look in CAP or Glasses guide.... Shite.


Cynic
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FJSRiDER.
08/09/2005 at 08:04
Sprocket wrote
Cynic
For sure
Gromit
08/09/2005 at 08:48
I'd take the Harley - why?

They're an acquired (if expensive) taste but in their own way are a lot of fun. Like FJ says, depreciation is very low and the list of things you can do with them (cue 'pushing off a cliff' comments from the Powerangers of course ) is almost endless. Just don't get suckered into the H.O.G. thang - it's sad with a capital Ser.

Try one - sit back and chill out. It's a great antedote to tearing around with your arse on fire. And they can be ridden quite briskly once you get used to them.

Oh...Street Bob demo's are available in several dealers. I'm taking one out in a couple of weeks
Ringadingding
Gromit
08/09/2005 at 08:50
FJSRiDER wrote
For sure


Comforting to know I'm World Class at something
Ringadingding
Nik Samson
08/09/2005 at 09:14
Dynas are the better handling of the Harleys - the basic entry level 'un that looks like a big Sportster (if you squint) is actually quite a fun bike: Had one on test a few years ago and had quite a lot of fun playing with sportsbikes up the A606 with it after picking it up - by resting your foot on the back brake, you can keep the bouncy back end under control a lot better, and you can absolutely nail it away from the lights 'cos you can't flip it no matter how hard you try.

MrLongbeard
08/09/2005 at 17:13
Hmmm some food for thought.

To be honest I hadn't given the depreciation issue any thought, I either ride 'em into the ground or pass them onto the wife when I want a new one.

Both bikes represent totally different ends of the spectrum for me, both I want to try.

I am leaning to the Harley, why, I don't know although I must bear in mind the price of my imaginary list of mods that'll need doing.

Keep it coming
mr tack
08/09/2005 at 17:19
The Harley.
Im waiting for triumph to do a replacement for the Blackbird then ill have one.(the ST is just too small for me)

Dyna engine on mine is fine (1340) and it chugs away nicely for what i want and need it to do.
The finish ive found to be very very good though mines never left wet.


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Don't ask me when I'm coming back again
I reckon it's only a matter of time
Before the law kick in the door
Mother I'm running out of change,
but I had to phone to let you know

They'll never take me alive....
Dirtybill
08/09/2005 at 17:22
Nik Samson wrote
- by resting your foot on the back brake, you can keep the bouncy back end under control a lot better, and you can absolutely nail it away from the lights 'cos you can't flip it no matter how hard you try.




I take it you've ridden a V-Max too?
throwback
08/09/2005 at 17:23
i don't see how you can compare the 2 ??

a harley that weighs about 2 tonnes and has about 20 bhp and a naked muscle bike with loads of power and great handling?

i'd definitely go for the triumph. maybe it's different were you are, but triumphs always seem to hold their value very well when i've been looking round.
it's people like you that make people like me need medication!
erizo
08/09/2005 at 17:24
R30Jeff wrote


I am leaning to the Harley, why, I don't know although I must bear in mind the price of my imaginary list of mods that'll need doing.



not that expensive to liberate a few more ponies

less restrictive silencers (they don´t have to be offensive, just free flowing) or ideally, a 2 into 1 supertrapp system.

k&n filter in the original airbox, or a hypercharger

you WILL notice the difference with just those changes
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Dirtybill
08/09/2005 at 17:27
I think you have to ask yourself what kind of riding you like to do.

Most of the people around here who own Harleys are fucking assholes. Strange thing though, as most of the American owners I've met are life long Bikers and are usually pleasant people. I guess it's mostly people who fall into fads around here who buy Harleys.
QUALCAST
08/09/2005 at 17:28
Do yourself a massive favour and steer well clear of both makes.
Dirtybill
08/09/2005 at 17:29
QUALCAST wrote
Do yourself a massive favour and steer well clear of both makes.



Must be a Honda owner
Foxy
08/09/2005 at 17:33
Dirtybill wrote
Must be a Honda owner


Backs against the wall then
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