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No offence taken folks, everyone has a right to their opinion.I personally like the Tank shape. Anyway I will upload a pic of the bike(rear view), and Gina they are carbs not EFI in disguise on my bike anyway, perhaps later on they might do that. I would have bought an 07 model if this one had EFI
don't know hou to upload photo in this thread, it will be in the photopost. He said something bout whilst the AI is plugged they leave the tubes in - covers thier a&**e
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still want the indents back but not too bad from this angle. 
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No offence taken folks, everyone has a right to their opinion.I personally like the Tank shape.
I thought it migh appeal to your inner Norton 
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oldroadie,
The inner Norton is at peace, the planets are in proper alignment for a looooong ride and Hoffo is Haaaapppppy.
Already done some mods, - New mirrors(low slash cut) rear & front indicators, pillion pad gone. Up till 2pm this morning.Getting a Tan leather seat, Saddlebags, Tool roll,Fender bib & Tank bib made as we speak by a mate ,the same as yours - hope you don't mind.
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starting to show the oriental influence with that tank. Shapeless and plain in my opinion. It needs the knee pad indents to give it that Triumph personality.
Dog, "oriental" isn't PC anymore. It's "Asian". Folly? 
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oldroadie,
The inner Norton is at peace, the planets are in proper alignment for a looooong ride and Hoffo is Haaaapppppy.
Already done some mods, - New mirrors(low slash cut) rear & front indicators, pillion pad gone. Up till 2pm this morning.Getting a Tan leather seat, Saddlebags, Tool roll,Fender bib & Tank bib made as we speak by a mate ,the same as yours - hope you don't mind.
Hoffo
Very cool!!!! Is that chrome sprocket cover an add on or is it new for '08? The whole bit looks so new and shiny I just want to touch it...
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When did oriental fall out of fashion? I must've missed a memo. 
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I take it the rest of you aren't refering to these Oriental, ahem, sorry, Asian kneepads...  Sorry, Hoffo, had to take up for my mate 
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Oldroadie,
Sprocket cover standard.That photo was taken just after I got home. Standard bike as delivered. Even all the warning labels are still attached in the photo - all gone now
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starting to show the oriental influence with that tank. Shapeless and plain in my opinion. It needs the knee pad indents to give it that Triumph personality.
Dog, "oriental" in not PC. It's "Asian". Folly?
since when has anyone ever accused me of being politically correct?
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the carbs are gone in 2009
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Upon further inspection. I think I like it. I like the old style ('02 - '07) and the new ones.  Soren
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the carbs are gone in 2009
That's pretty standard. Once a rumor is disproved, just push it back a year. Rinse and repeat.
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I hope I can see one in person soon. It's not fair that you guys down under are getting the first ones.
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the carbs are gone in 2009
That's pretty standard. Once a rumor is disproved, just push it back a year. Rinse and repeat.
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I hope I can see one in person soon. It's not fair that you guys down under are getting the first ones.
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Thats cos your on the wrong side of the international date line. We're a day ahead dont forget 
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All the reflections make it hard to see the actual shape of the tank.
That, or all the beers.
I'd like to see one in person as well.
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Thats cos your on the wrong side of the international date line. We're a day ahead dont forget
I'll check with the dealer tomorrow then 
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All this fuss about changing the shape of the tank reminds me of when the Speedmaster first came out and a few no-taste yo-yos thought that it was iconoclastic
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I don't really like it and I don't like what looks to be a painted on badge. It looks OK from the riders position but not from the side. Maybe I'll change my mind when I see one in person.
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I like it. I don't notice any rolled edge to the bottom of the tank. I reminds me of the way the newer sportsters went.
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Can't say that I like the tank either. Looking more at the pics dose not seam to be changing my mind. Also the fact that they did the Speedmaster the same way is disconcerning.
But it has been my experience that pictures do not do most motorcycles justice and they always look better in person. When they come to Indy I am going to have to make a run to the dealer and then form my final opinion.
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Hoffo, congratulation mate on your new ride. Regarding the tank, I like the look of it for sure but having the old shape my obvious preference is the tear drop. I'm wondering though why the change given Triumph marketed the Bonnyvilles on past generations. Does this shape tank reflect any past tanks Triumph built and if so what models were they? I'm just a tad confused to why they changed unless this is the first of many. If that is the case I believe they should start thinking about changing the name then. Anyway, just forgetting the cosmetics for a moment. You have just bought yourself one of the best toys money can buy. safe riding matey.
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This one is a replacement for an 07 model I totalled 2months ago (insurance),don't remember what the 07 capacity was but in the new handbook it states this model: Tank Capacity 16.6 lit. Reserve Fuel 3.5 lit.
Have another 3 Toys under the house. This is by far the best bike i've owned in 37 yrs of riding (even better than my Black Shadow). I too am confused why they changed the tank design. the old one was brilliant
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That is the same tank volumn as my 07 Speedy and same reserve level.
Safe riding mate and enjoy your new ride. Mate im still smiling and I had mine since May
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oldroadie,
The inner Norton is at peace, the planets are in proper alignment for a looooong ride and Hoffo is Haaaapppppy.
Already done some mods, - New mirrors(low slash cut) rear & front indicators, pillion pad gone. Up till 2pm this morning.Getting a Tan leather seat, Saddlebags, Tool roll,Fender bib & Tank bib made as we speak by a mate ,the same as yours - hope you don't mind.
Hoffo
Very cool!!!! Is that chrome sprocket cover an add on or is it new for '08? The whole bit looks so new and shiny I just want to touch it...
My 07 has a chrome sprocket cover. I think that's the year it started, but not sure.
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Just outta curiosity, is that tank badge a separate metal badge (fitted into a recess or something) or a sticker? Hard to tell with the reflections.  For what it's worth, I like the new tank. I imagine gripping it with your knees is more difficult than the current tank. Anyways, nice ride, Hoffo. 
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It's a cast metal tank badge, it's got a sort of a eyebrow on top reminiscent of older models but a bit more contempory in design. I've just run downstairs to have a look at badge and it appears to be stuck on - no screws, no indent in tank for badge,
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Hoffo, buddy, you need to update your signature to '08 Triumph America...as we say here in the southern states, "it ain't braggin' if it's true"
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Right on oldroadie, in all the excitement i've forgot, Post another couple of pics tomorrow with the low slash mirrors and new indicators, had to get rid of those lollipop numbers on the rear.
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Hoffo That looks sweet will you be riding her on the next Ratbags ride?? Would love to check her out. Who's your dealer??
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Dealer was Moto Arena Nerang, great bunch of blokes gave me a fantastic deal, really looked after me, couldn't reccommend them enough.Definitly on the next Ratbag ride, I won't be going to Port Mac. will see you next ride ,You've got a great webpage & some great chrome products,now the fun starts and the missus shudders.
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Since in '08 or '09 all the bikes will be FI and that will eliminate the need for a petcock and that will eliminate switching for reserve and currently the shape of the tank makes it almost impossible to hook up a fuel gage, maybe that is why they changed the shape. Maybe Triumph will be adding a fuel gage to our bikes.
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I kinda like it...but looks too much like the new HD sportster custom tanks, IMO. The cutouts in the older tanks are part of what makes our bikes unique. I've had many compliments on the tank shape of my '03 speedy. Not sure I like the badges either - but have to see them in person. congrats on the new bike!
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Since in '08 or '09 all the bikes will be FI and that will eliminate the need for a petcock and that will eliminate switching for reserve and currently the shape of the tank makes it almost impossible to hook up a fuel gage, maybe that is why they changed the shape. Maybe Triumph will be adding a fuel gage to our bikes.
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I think if it is along those lines the more likely reason is to make room for the fuel pump. I still think they could have kept the shape and widened it just a little to make room. Even at that It seems there is plenty of room if you do away with the dash and put an offset fuel cap on one side and the gauge/fuel pump either on the other side or above or below it like the old bikes had for other reasons.
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Upon further inspection. I think I like it. I like the old style ('02 - '07) and the new ones.
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I like the tank, also would like to see one close up in reality.. Not really sure about the badges, as it is hard to see in this photo exactly what they are like.
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Now the new badges I like. But will they fit on the old tanks.
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I don't see any hardware holding them on.... double sided tape? Hmmm, I know somebody that needs some tank badges.... Now if we can only talk him into trying them out.....
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