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Close call today at Shoreline Motorsports, almost bought a 12 T-Bird, offered me $5800 trade on the 08 America. That seemed a decent offer to me. Love the America but commuting 53 miles to work everyday (each way) and I think the TBird would be a nice upgrade.
ArGee
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Wasn't sure if Red or Black was faster, so I got a Red & Black one...
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Upgrade?
My last bike was a 1500. I upgraded to the America.
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The thoughts are in the head now!!! Will not be long before the gremlins start talking to you.....
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UH OH! Did I just hear the "U-word" mentioned around here????  Well, if anybody needs me, I'll be cowerin' right behind this here couch 'til all the fuss has settled down-->  
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Its a bigger biker but no upgrade. More displacement don't mean better. Our bikes are the best there is to offer at the price. Because they are affordable, easy to maintain, and repair. They are fun to ride with leg room enough for even a tall fellow like myself. I work on bikes all day, the more I work on every bike under the sun the more I love my little America. So up grade my foot.
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I think it would be an upgrade if I spent an hour every mourning commuting to work, and probably not on a "fun" highway. I love my America and I'll take long road trips for an adventure, for fun and I know what to expect as far as comfort. Heavier bikes with more torque just do better on highways, they're just not as much fun and convenient around town and in the twisties. 
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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I was offered $4700 on my 03 against a Tbird but the answer was no. I doubt if I'll ever trade her in. Might purchase a 2nd bike but the America stays.
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no need to get rid of one cruiser for another cruiser, get a Tiger or a Sprint or wait for the new Trophy
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Ended up making the deal, got $6500 for the America, with the agreement I'd leave my Corbin seat, Progressive 440's and the National Cycles windscreen on it.
Probably a bad choice of words to say 'upgrade', loved my America but the T-Bird will handle that highway commute better for me, plus 2-up with the wife should be a little better as well.
With the great debate over red or black being faster, I played it safe and got the Red/Black two tone...
ArGee
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I think the TBird would be a nice upgrade.
Don't get me started. 
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Geez, we're gonna have more T-Birds and Rockets at the Midwest Rally than we have Americas and Speedmasters.
Congrats Rich, post up some pics
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I confess I did like the Bird I test rode for the extra torque. But my America is much better looking and powerful enough. Congrats on the new bike! Have fun!
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Gee, if you're going to ride a 700 lb. bike you may as well have 140HP... 
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Be safe, it will handle differently on curves and in parking lots. Congrats and good luck. 
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
H. L. Mencken
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ArGee
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Nice bike
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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So, have you signed in at www.tb1600.com yet? 
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Thanks Friar,
Thought I had the html right, guess not...
ArGee
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So, have you signed in at www.tb1600.com yet?
Not yet, but I will. This board has been a great help and source of info for the America with the addded bonus of meeting some great folks, hopefully the TB1600 boards have the same info/help available. I'm sure the folks will be great too.
After all, if they were jerks, they'd probably be on a Harley board...
ArGee
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Nice looking bike for a Tbird, hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy my Speedmaster. This whole highway thing I think is what you get used to. My old 650s were cranking fairly high RPMs at highway speeds and rode them all over the country. Ride my SM 45 minutes one way to work now and love it and want for nothing.
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Argee, here's my thoughts. Yep, I say, performance-wise the T-Bird WOULD be a definite "upgrade". Looks-wise, a slight "downgrade". Handling-wise, a VERY slight "downgrade".
And so, I guess it all pretty much depends upon your priorities here, and IF your MAIN priority would be to purchase a bike for longer distance commuting and with the extra power to MORE leisurely criuse along at superhighway speeds, THEN I can see why you're considerin' this trade-in.
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Thanks Friar,
Thought I had the html right, guess not...
The path you used in your link was to the page, not the photo itself.
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Enjoy that new T-Bird, Rich!
Live to love, love to live.
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On the roads where I live and ride it would definitely be a downgrade.
Nice bike, though.
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love the upgrade....you have fun with your new bike ... ED 
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Dang, that IS a purty paint job! My favorite combo, black and red.
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Just looked at it again. Too bad they didn't put a more retro/bigger/classier emblem on the tank. That would have helped the looks some. Just a small comment.
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Just looked at it again. Too bad they didn't put a more retro/bigger/classier emblem on the tank. That would have helped the looks some. Just a small comment.
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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Just looked at it again. Too bad they didn't put a more retro/bigger/classier emblem on the tank. That would have helped the looks some. Just a small comment.
Agreed, an eyebrow badge on there would have been nice.
ArGee
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Just looked at it again. Too bad they didn't put a more retro/bigger/classier emblem on the tank. That would have helped the looks some. Just a small comment.
Agreed, an eyebrow badge on there would have been nice.
Not to worry, if Triumph thinks they can make a buck they'll produce one. Don't stop your visits here, you're an alumni and we'll look forward to updates on your T-bird.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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Just looked at it again. Too bad they didn't put a more retro/bigger/classier emblem on the tank. That would have helped the looks some. Just a small comment.
AND FINS! (Trademark Dwight Inc.)
Gotta say that paint job IS pretty darn cool, alright!
(...though for some reason it's kinda remindin' me of some of the paint jobs on '50s/'60s Harleys)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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That is a nice paint job Probably the best I've seen on a T-bird
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I traded my America for a Rocket Touring. Looked at the T-bird and found it to be too similar to the America. The Rocket is an awesome machine and worth considering. The bike handles great with tons of torque. I like the torque since I ride mostly on back roads and can stay in 4th gear all day!
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Nice bike! i looked at them, but honestly for me anyways, the look of my SM with the clam tank and everything not to mention its great around town and great enough for me for the few long hauls i make, i just can't reason the extra cash, i own this sucker so if i want to spend 2k on her etc then its still cheaper then a new one and i know what i have, a couple three years from now it will be a different bike anyways so always something new to look forward to. If ya get it, i am sure it will be great though, enjoy.
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nice bike. i plan on getting a thunderbird at some point in my life. but i will do all i can to keep my speedmaster for the rest of my life.
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Nice bike, sharp paint job. Good choice for an upgrade.
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gease you guys are a little too sensitive about this whole "upgrade" debate...haha
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Beautiful bike. The color is pretty cool. I would love to see someone on here stuff a T-Bird engine in an America/Speedmaster!
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There is a T-B Sport for sale here in Seattle ( Craigslist) with a Speed Trip cam and ignitor, sounds fast.
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