 A quick hello from new member.
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Hello from Italy!
My name is Sergio and I am at the moment looking to buy either the America or the new Thunderbird (I am having a difficulty to decide).
Anyway I just wanted to say hello and congratulations for this very interesting site.
Sergio.
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Stickman Yogi
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Live to love, love to live.
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Worn Saddle
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Hello from the U.S. Tough decision. More power or good looks. Let us know how it turns out!
Fidelis et Fortis
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Welcome Sergio. Get yourself the America. The Thunderbird is a boring motorcycle. Fast, but boring.
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comastai Sergio, go fer the speedmaster.
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Check Pants
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SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
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Loquacious
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Go for the Speedmaster or America. The T-bird is just not pretty enough push come to shove.
Triumph's design experts could have done a better job in that respect.
Just look at the sleek clean good looks of our bikes....no comparison.
"Proud to be an Infidel" ... "100% pure American Jingoist"
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Benvenuto! 
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Benvenuto Sergio!America, Rocket, Speedmaster or Tunderbird are all magnifico!
They all need aftermarket pipes to bring them to life.
Whatever your choice enjoy the ride bro!
One day as a tiger is worth a thousand as a sheep
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3/4 Throttle
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Welcome Sergio!
If you are considering a T bird why not just go the whole hog and get a Rocket3?
I'd say though go for a speedmaster - much better looking and people won't confuse it as much as a T bird with all the kawazukihondahas that are out there.
Before the war on terror, if I saw an unattended package I used to think "I'll be having that!"
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Ciao Sergio
Che bello vederti qui. Ho una America. Molto consigliabile.
Saluti della Svizzera
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Thank you for warm welcome.  I am having confusion with the America and Speedmaster. What is really the difference?
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Ergonomics. The Speedmaster has drag bars and the America has wider more traditional cruiser bars. Aside from that, the Speedmaster has dual front disc brakes, a tach is standard and more black parts than chrome parts.
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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go old school and get a Bonneville America 
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Welcome! Look at the bikes, sit on them, and ride them if you can. Even though the America and Speedmaster are very similar, they have different seats and bars. What's comfortable for you should be a high priority.
Even though the T-Bird is new and a great bike, I'll bet my America will still turn more heads and get more attention.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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I am curious on about how the America is for long distances.
Is it comfortable and how is the power?
Thank you for your help.
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Should be Riding
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Yes. The Speedmaster even more so.
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Yes. The Speedmaster even more so.
So you are long distance expert? Fantastic!
You think SpeeMaster better for long distance, is this because better seat position or why?
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My woman and I ride long distances I on a Speedmaster and her on an America. Both bikes loaded with gear for camping for a week or so. We have no complaints about either bike.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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A week, I was thinking of longer.
Of course I know this bike is not touring bike, but what distances are you talking about?
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If you are wanting to do some serious long distance riding I dont think you'd be happy with either.
we should do this every weekend!
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Distance riding depends somewhat in the rider. Though the America and Speedmaster are not built SPECIFICALLY for long distance riding, I find my America is perfectly comfortable doing so. These bike's are a compromise. They handle better than most cruisers, but not as well as a sportbike. They do ok for a distance cruise, but not as well as a "goldwing couch". I regularly do 600 to 1000 mile rides, with no complaint. However, many members here don't care for the seat, for long distance, and they change it to a Corbin, or other.
Fidelis et Fortis
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I also run 600 to 1,000 fairly often. Also posted some of my rides in your other thread.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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400 miles is about my limit for a day on the Speedmaster.
The ergonomics aren't the best for my frame.
If you plan on a lot of long distance riding, you'll be better served by a different bike, maybe Thunderbird, maybe Rocket touring (to stay with Triumph).
If you plan on touring with a pillion, The America/Speedmaster is not your bike.
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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Stickman Yogi
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Me and my TBA get along pretty good on long distant hauls and I'm talking stock saddle combined with my stock a$$. I could ride from coast to coast and back again then wake up the next morning and want to ride some more. But... the Beemer R1200CL I sampled a few months back was a DREAM on the ol' body, especially the butt. So what I'm saying is to ride my Trumpet does end up hurting but not enough to stay at home. And I'm saying the Beemer was much more comfortable but not enough to switch bikes. Ahhhh, just fire up the America or Speedy and don't look back.
Live to love, love to live.
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If you plan on a lot of long distance riding, you'll be better served by a different bike, maybe Thunderbird, maybe Rocket touring (to stay with Triumph).
If you plan on touring with a pillion, The America/Speedmaster is not your bike.
I am not looking to be a long distance king like member Beduin (as said on the other thread which I have now lost) but am looking at covering this possibility if nessecary.
I have some thinking to do as there are a few opposite replies that confuse me.
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Should be Riding
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Just buy one and love it and make it your own to ride as you see fit. The distance one can travel on it depends on the rider.
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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