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Offline Old Moe Toe

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The new Triumph Bobber
« on: February 21, 2017, 10:23:34 pm »
Wifey is keen on one of the new Triumph Bobbers. The first one arrived in the local shop today and we went to have a look.
Gotta say it looks pretty cool in the flesh, one we saw was deep red. 1200cc. Only downside to me was the tiny fuel tank that gives about 100 mile/160ks before empty with gentle riding.
Also wondering how one might attach saddlebags to such a bike.
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Re: The new Triumph Bobber
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2017, 12:45:36 am »
Well, after the completely overwhelming response to the first post with the metaphorical tidal wave of encouragement and entusiasm I thought I would follow up with part 2.
Part 2.
The new Triumph 1200cc bobber turned up today. Wifey just loves it.
Not really sure how many bikes one actually needs but "what the blazers!".
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Re: The new Triumph Bobber
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2017, 03:33:25 am »
Nice Congrats... The bags just sling over the fender, you can use acorn nuts, or a pillion pad to hold them on..
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Re: The new Triumph Bobber
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2017, 04:48:21 am »
 Congrats and nice group of bikes there. Looks like a nice gold 1970 CB750 in the background also.
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Re: The new Triumph Bobber
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2017, 11:43:06 am »
Nice stable of bikes.

The Bobber is a much better alternative to a HD Sportster (better ergos, engine, fit and finishes than the HD).  Lots of low end torque, too.  Not so much my style.  I got the Thruxton R. 

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Re: The new Triumph Bobber
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2017, 10:32:16 pm »
 A friend of mine is very hot to trot for a Thruxton R right now. Said a dealer out in Washington state is the cheapest in the country right now. Local dealer did not have one in stock at the moment and was quoted a lot higher price.  I assume you love it ?
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