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I am probably going to purchase an '07 America or Speedmaster, but I am torn between the 2. Any comments to steer me in a direction? 
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I got the America so my bride could go with me. No regrets. Would have gone Speedy instead if it was a solo ride but I'm 100% satisfied with my America. I know, how does this help? Rode tham both and no difference at all EXCEPT the balck ones are faster!
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what he said. I have the Speedmaster and ride solo 100%
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Well Ralph, that depends on if you like bright shiny "reaffirming" stuff..OR if your soul is as black as a dark lonely coal mine!!! Your PICK, Dude!!!  (they're pretty much the same bike, BTW, but the Speedies have twin-rotor front brakes and may stop a little tiny bit better if that makes any difference to ya)
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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I am probably going to purchase an '07 America or Speedmaster, but I am torn between the 2. Any comments to steer me in a direction?
Buy the Speedmaster. It has better brakes and a better high-speed (for a cruiser anyway) riding position. Seats can be changed, but adding a second front brake to an America involves a whole new front end. 
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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if your soul is as black as a dark lonely coal mine!!!
Dangit! If only they had Speedmasters in '02!
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if your soul is as black as a dark lonely coal mine!!!
Dangit! If only they had Speedmasters in '02!
Ya see Ralph, Friar John here jumped the gun one year too early back in '02 and ended up with a bike, though EXTREMELY attractive with all that nice lookin' chrome and all, doesn't quite match his usual "sunny disposition"!!!
And so, whatever you do...BEWARE...and BE TRUE to yourself, Dude!!!
(now do ya see what can happen when ya make the wrong choice here???!!!) 
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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A black Speedy is faster & better looking too
we should do this every weekend!
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if your soul is as black as a dark lonely coal mine!!!
Dangit! If only they had Speedmasters in '02!
Don't worry John, everyone round these parts knows that your bike is not a reflection of your black lonely coal mine of a soul 
Let my dying thought be that every mile was fun and let my tombstone read,"They never made one fast enough for me."
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Truth of the matter is that the Speedmaster is the leaner meaner brother of the America.
But actually, the best advice I can give is to sit on both and get the one that fits you the best. Because of the bars, the ergonomics of both bikes are different.
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I have been going over and over about this bike decision.
I have been tossing around the notion of the Star Roadliner (big, but very nice ride), the Victory Hammer (cool but another Harley-like bike), the MotoGuzzi Griso (also cool but who knows about them Italian bikes...I'm Italian and confused), but I seem to keep coming back to Triumphs. In 1972, I rode my first bike. It was a Kawi, but there was a dealer near me (Randy's Cycles in Boylston, Ma.) and he sold Triumphs, BSA's, Nortons, etc. and he let me ride the Bonneville. I thought it was so cool. Now, as a 46 year old, I think about my youth and the thought of riding a Triumph just has a weird appeal to me. I was thinking about a T100 and doing the "68" thing to it, but I just bought my wife a Vulcan 500 and she wants to cruise long distances, so I think a better choice would be either the Speedmaster or the America. I like the feel of both, but lean to the Speedy's drag type bars.
I have had all manner of bikes including a big, clumsy, FLHS Harley and I just want something a bit different than the mindless culturally deprived masses.
Thanks for all your input. I think now I lean a bit more to the Speedy for the brakes and the additional power, but I must say, I like the chrome on the America. It reminds me more of the T100 motors.
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John has a soul? 
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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John has a soul?
Why Ian???!!! I'll have you know that the good Friar has TONS of soul! 
IN FACT, you should have seen him tryin' to fit all that "soul" o' his into that little Spyder o' mine just a few weeks back!!! 
(right John???!!!)
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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I think now I lean a bit more to the Speedy for the brakes and the additional power, but I must say, I like the chrome on the America. It reminds me more of the T100 motors.
So, here's what you do, you get the Speedmaster and get chrome side covers. I think the current deal is that you get $1200 of accessories.
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John has a soul?
you should have seen him tryin' to fit all that "soul" o' his into that little Spyder o' mine just a few weeks back!!!
(right John???!!!)
was there a big "POP!" when he got back out?
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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John has a soul?
you should have seen him tryin' to fit all that "soul" o' his into that little Spyder o' mine just a few weeks back!!!
(right John???!!!)
was there a big "POP!" when he got back out?
Well, come to think of it Ian, I DO remember at the time of his egress from the car that I heard a distinct sound that reminded me of opening that bottle of extra dry Champagne last New Year's Eve, but at the time I just attributed it to a possible gastro-intestinal problem on his part!!!
(it did seem to assist his egress however)
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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IN FACT, you should have seen him tryin' to fit all that "soul" o' his into that little Spyder o' mine just a few weeks back!!!
(right John???!!!)
Is THAT the part of the body that houses the soul? I must have more soul than anyone on this site!  
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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was there a big "POP!" when he got back out?
Naw, that little tiny door wasn't good for entrance or egress, but it did wonders as a suction release valve. I'm just glad the thing didn't have a roof. There's no way I could Dukes of Hazard it through the window on something that small...
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just get whichever one looks better (to you) and fits you better. all the differences can be changed
Frank
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^^what HE said^^
the speedmaster has a second brake but to be honest, the america's single brake reportedly is plenty.
the only diffrences (real world diffrences) is the look.
Get the one you like and if need be, buy a corbin set up or a stock two piece set up.
I went with the speedmaster and a corbin....I also ride two up.
-Tony
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Get the one that makes you smile more when you see it and sit on it. They are both great, but, my America sure gets a lot of attention from young ladies and old farts...... thinking of getting a rat bike to avoid the attention...... 
Warren
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Would have to agree with AngusPT here. The two bike's specks are identical any way. Also any thing like handle bar, seat issues, and other ascetics can be addressed later. So go with the grin factor and let that be your ride.
She's a Lady and the Lady is 100% mine !
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