Hey all:
I have been jones'n for a Triumph since a young pup. For some reason never had the chance to even learn how to ride a motorcycle though.
The child is now a man-child and living out on his own in Philly and my wife and I are here in Denver, CO with what I would think would be some prime territory to finally learn how to ride and get that Triumph I have been lusting after since my older brother pulled his into the drive many years ago!
I am taking a weekender training class next weekend and taking off the following week to test drive some Triumphs. While I was allways set on the Bonneville, after sitting on it and the America, the America seems to fit alot better, perhaps because of my 6'2 frame?
Anyways, sorry to ramble but was wondering if you could offer your opinion as to wether or not either of these Triumphs, (and the Speedy as well), are too much bike for a beginner?
I would hope to use the bike primarily for weekend cruizing with the wife on the back, and on occassion a very short commute,(5 miles), to work and back. I am pretty physically fit, competing in Triathlons, marathons, Ironman events, which involve 2 to 300 miles a week on my bicycle. My weakness is probably just being hard headed.
Any thoughts as to which bike and the degree of diificulty in learning how to ride given my age, etc?
Thanks all!
