Bonneville America Forums Forums Off Topic Discussion Forums Lounge I Love My Speedmaster But.........................

I miss my 98 T-Bird. In the past 15 years I have had 10 motorcycles. All new when I got them and all sold or traded in. I was looking for that "ONE" special bike. I had the american the jap the exotic but nothing satisfied me. I think I had it with the T-Bird and didn't know it It was a silver and red beautiful triple. Why did I sell it you ask? BECAUSE I AM A FOOL Someone told me I look too big for the bike and that was that. Vain or what! IDIOT! IDIOT! IDIOT!! Sorry about that. I feel better now. Someone else have a similar story they would like to share?? Tell us.....

JOE

The family of Triumph triples are great-looking bikes. I'd love to find a used one at a reasonable price but it seems no one lets go of them!

The lesson here is, never sell a bike. I've only sold a couple of the many cars I've owned over the years and regretted it.
Good luck Joe!

Here's one on CL
95 Tbird

Definitely left a hole in their lineup when they stopped the T-bird.

If possible buy your next bike and keep the old one for a while. That's what I use to do but now have a family.
I too love the t-bird and really wanted one but could not find one soon enough. I bought a SM and love it but I am still a bit uncomfortable with the foward controls and low seat, my first cruiser. After 14k on my SM I still seem to prefer standard ergos and a taller seat. Thought that might change...maybe not.
What year t-bird did you have? Standard or sport? How would you compare to the SM?

Just got my 01 Tbird 3 months ago.had been waiting for the 07 Speedie to come downunder but the TB showed up at local dealer too good to pass up with only 6000ks on the clock one owner etc etc
Still lusting for the SM...Really confused at present . 2007 stock due in Australia next month. Love the triple power and the handling of the TB. really cant make up my mnd at present

Nice T-Bird. But it figures..Just bought a new house new car and about 1,500 dollars for accessories for the SM. As far as the two bike are concerned..They are two completely different animals. I felt that the T-bird had way better handling at slower speeds and was a lot faster for sure. But the SM has attitude. More like a Harley.(sorry everyone) So IMHO, I guess it boils down to what kind of riding you do and dare I say "image" you want. As an all around bike I think the T-Bird wins hands down but the SM is a special bike in it's own right.

JOE

P.S. Funny thing my dealer said. He said he could not give a T-Bird away when they were still making them but now everyone wants one

I used to have a Triumph Legend- a cheaper version of the Thunderbird, but good fun never the less. My bike was written off when someone decided to ride into me, resulting in me surfing his roof....The bike was a write off, but I was fine!...I however, prefer the America as it is not top heavy- the Legend was top heavy at slow speeds- I dropped it 3 times in 1 year!!!

I can honestly say though that red is a faster colour!

Rod, nice bike! I like the dark looks of the Legend best I think, kinda like a Speedmaster.

The solution to avoiding dropping a bike at slow speed is to GO FAST. lol
Ride safe.

Rod...Yes it was a little top heavy but I think the SM front end rake is worse when going slow. In fact I was thinking of a steering damper like I had on my Moto Guzzi. May be a little overkill. Glad to hear your O.K. JOE

Kars..I had Two. They were both Cal.1100's. One was 50th anniversary edition. I loved that bike but the riding position was bad for me. No matter what I did It hurt my back. Changed handle bars and the seat and was stiil very uncomfortable. The motor was bullet proof though. I had a New FGR 1300 that I waited a year to get when they first came out. Had to put down $500 just to get it. It was one of the fastest bike I ever ridden. Same deal as the Guzzi. My elbows were killing me after about 15 miles. Ride before you buy!!Lesson learned.

JOE