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Worn Saddle
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Bar Shake
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I wonder why they didn't use the 2000cc v-twin. 
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they said weight, that 1700 is supposed to be lighter and rev faster. nice looking bike. i think they did a very good job on it
Frank
(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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After looking at that site, it doesn't look like they missed anything in design and engineering. Pretty nice looking bike, I'm sure they will sell a bunch of them.
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Wow! Now there's somethin' ya don't see every day. A V-Twin touring bike!!  Jack
'08 America Blue/White; Custom Headlamps, Custom Lowers, Clearview 20", Bafflectomy
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The bike I didn't care for, but the passenger looked very nice. 
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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The bike I didn't care for, but the passenger looked very nice.
LOL the most expensive accessory on it! 
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Red is my favorite bike color, but that bike has got more body work than a Gold Wing. I'm not sure I'll ever be ready for that.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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Another bike the new T bird has to live up to, I wonder what the price will be compared to the T bird as well
Ray(UK)
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Another bike the new T bird has to live up to, I wonder what the price will be compared to the T bird as well
From the look of it i'd say its a cross between an electra glide and a vision. I dont think the Japs are aiming at Triumph yet. But I am wondering too what the price of a T-bird will be and just how Triumph markets it.
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
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If I were going to ride a Harley tourglide, I'd rather it said Harley on the side of the tank. That way, I'd know I'd be able to rebuild it in 20 or 30 years instead of having to chuck it in the dumpster in 5.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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I like the looks of this bike. It has a lot of great features as well. Looks like a winner to me but time will tell. I'd wait a bit on this one to hear some reviews. I do like the styling and the attempt to keep the weight down. I'm wondering what the seat height is on this bike.
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Good thing they can be rebuilt, cause that Kaw. will probably go 100K miles before even needing a tune up. Probably rebuild the H.D. three times by then. 
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J. Prine
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3/4 Throttle
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Dang it has a water cooled Alternator,Id hate to see what that thing costs to replace.... 
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