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I'm considering buying a new Bonneville..would like to know what triumph owners think.dependability,maintainence etc..to buy or not to buy? that is the question. thanks
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It's a Triumph... well worth the investment. And it'll love you as much as you love it!! Go for it!!!!
Live to love, love to live.
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My 2009 America has been a fantastic bike for me. No issues with the bike (I just have 3000 miles, but they have been worry-free), haven't had to do anything other than routine service. I am glad I purchased a Triumph. Hope this helps.
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42,000 miles on my '05, and 21,000 now on Kimmy's..best machines I have ever purchased in my 48 years here...
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dependability is right up there with your spirit. Handling is 100% betterer too. actually we all hate em. That's why we are members of this site!   This site is aimed at owners of the 270 cranks. You realize that the geometry is vastly different for our rides vs the bonnevilles and their variations? Have you presented your question to the gods over at TRat? Dazco has all the answers.  hum, got to get me tongue out of me cheek, excuse me...
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Jim, Daz has a 270 crank T-bird now I believe. Of course you aren't surprised are you, tongue in cheek or not. Lol
Staintune Pipes, K&N Pods, 45 pilots, TBS needles and 145 mains.
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Once you get beyond the fact the carbies no longer feature "ticklers" & the traditional kick start has been replaced by a little red button, Triumph makes nice motorbikes. OK, I like the newer technology over that of 30+ years ago. Initial cost, dependability has been well chronicled around here since 2002. Lots of  & 's. Now there are differences between the std bonneville & america/speedmaster cruiser lines. Least of which, average owner age of the latter being somewhere around 65-70.  A little searching around this ba.com site should answer most of your questions. Good Luck jh
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Bought my America new in 2002 Had to change my clutch wire once..it was almost broken Totally unrelieble bike!  Johann
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My America was bought new in '03. Replaced the battery last summer, no other problems other than it is difficult to convince myself that it really is time to stop riding and go home at the end of the day because it is such a nice bike to be on.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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It's a Triumph... well worth the investment. And it'll love you as much as you love it!! Go for it!!!!
I'm going to have to disagree. They are a horrible investment. They depreciate like crazy. But who gives an ****** about that. These bikes are awesome.
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It's a Triumph... well worth the investment. And it'll love you as much as you love it!! Go for it!!!!
I'm going to have to disagree. They are a horrible investment. They depreciate like crazy. But who gives an ****** about that. These bikes are awesome.
Friar, that is precisely why buying used is such a steal. Yep don't buy these steeds for resale value, buy em to put up wet, again and again.
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Obviously, you don't buy any motorcycle for an investment unless you're an antique collector. As far as value paid for the quality and enjoyment you get, Triumph could just well be the best deal out there.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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This is my 4th bike and first triumph and it's the best bike by far, cost included! I have an 09 America. Have owned a Honda, Yamaha and Harley. I'll be putting lots of miles on mine. There's not a better product out there in my opinion. 
Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, a touch that never hurts. - Charles Dickens
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, average owner age of the latter being somewhere around 65-70.
Huh! I'd take a fence if I had a garden to put it in 
Oh yeah, the question, I've never loved a bike more than I love my Triumph, I would not get rid of her for the world 
BTW I don't regard myself as a Triumph nut, the only thing I own with the Triumph logo on is the bike, which I am tempted to name (never named a machine before), possibly call her Lara, what do you think guys and gals?
Ooops went a bit  there
As for the wrong forum, you probably are, but you found the better one
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I'm considering buying a new Bonneville..would like to know what triumph owners think.dependability,maintainence etc..to buy or not to buy? that is the question. thanks
While you're pondering a purchase out there read this: CC Rider's 100,000 mile report
Great bikes, you can't go wrong as long as you get the one that fits you. I had both but the America fits me better so the Bonnie went to a new home.
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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Paul I was until recently the owner of a 08 Bonnieville Black which in a year I covered 7000 miles (1000 on an Iron Butt). With a few mods (comfort seat, 19 tooth front cog, after market pipes) made a terrific bike. I would not have gotten rid of it but my wife did not like the ride on it and prefered the America. I did like the Bonni but I prefer the America because of the size and chrome. Either of these models are fine bikes and you will not be disapointed with either. Come over to the dark side.....you know you want too
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I still have one of each an 07 America and an 08 Bonnie T100. Love them both; for different reasons and different rides. Either (or both  ) will serve you well.
Thom
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Well , I've had nothing but problems.... 1st , I had to replace the pipes ( boy are they loud now) then I had a paint problem ( that graphic cost $$$) and then all was fine untile I saw some guy riding a Triumph with a 21" wheel up front !  yep then I had to put on a new front rim , but oh no, I didn't just have to put on the rim, I then had to rake the front end an additional 3.5 degrees...problems solved right !  NO !!! some guy blew past me one day soooooooo, I had to do some engine work ( a new big bore kit) and then , AND THEN I had to do some carb work to feed the new beast of an engin in my ride....done, problems over but nooooooo , the back fender was too long and I had to chop it ( looks good) and if that was not enough , had to get a new tail light off of a 1958 Tiger (looks hot) done ? wife said " you better be" well as luck would have it I had to replace the seat with a Corbin Saddle ! .......... so I don't know ................ 
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Jeez Dan, why would you keep such a problematic bike? You should trade it in on a reliable Harley
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Well , I've had nothing but problems.... 1st , I had to replace the pipes ( boy are they loud now) then I had a paint problem ( that graphic cost $$$) and then all was fine untile I saw some guy riding a Triumph with a 21" wheel up front ! yep then I had to put on a new front rim , but oh no, I didn't just have to put on the rim, I then had to rake the front end an additional 3.5 degrees...problems solved right ! NO !!! some guy blew past me one day soooooooo, I had to do some engine work ( a new big bore kit) and then , AND THEN I had to do some carb work to feed the new beast of an engin in my ride....done, problems over but nooooooo , the back fender was too long and I had to chop it ( looks good) and if that was not enough , had to get a new tail light off of a 1958 Tiger (looks hot) done ? wife said " you better be" well as luck would have it I had to replace the seat with a Corbin Saddle ! .......... so I don't know ................
Nothing but problems eh, Dan. My America is starting to give me the same kinda grief!!
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30k kilos .. that's 18k in miles. No problem with my TBA. Highly recommend the Triumph marque.
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Just to keep it fair there are some of us who have had trouble with their BAs. Six months after I bought my 06 BA she had to have $2,000.00 worth of warranty work done to her. Then after about a year I had to disassemble the key ignition switch and solder the wires back on. Then shortly after that the speedo cable broke, but that was a minor repair. Almost ruined a good paint job when the front break fluid reservoir starting pouring break fluid out. Other than that, yea its been a good bike. But if I had to do all over again I would have kept the Honda that I traded in on her.
'06 America, Raask foot controls, the bike use to be Graphite and Silver, now its Red and Black.
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It's a Triumph... well worth the investment. And it'll love you as much as you love it!! Go for it!!!!
I'm going to have to disagree. They are a horrible investment. They depreciate like crazy. But who gives an ****** about that. These bikes are awesome.
Well, therein lies the difference. If you want an investment, buy a Harley, and maybe someday it'll be worth something. I bought mine cause she's beautiful and she's been a peach since day one! And, she's a lot easier to ride than a blue chip stock....
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