Just registered here after reading for about an hour.

I looked at some Harleys today, then stopped by to look at the Thunderbird. But, the Speedmaster called me, strongly. I spent about a half hour with it and the sales guy was cool, too. They have one I can ride if I come prepared. I'm excited.

MSF and license Sept. '08, I've put a few thousand on my Kawi Versys 650 parallel twin since. I'll keep it and my Kawi Super Sherpa (250cc dual sport).

Tell me about this bike. It felt very good sitting on it, I love the looks, mid-size cruiser will fill out the stable. I've had a very good experience so far, no maintenance issues except a recall inspection on the little one, and a lot of aftermarket stuff I put on the Versys. Everything has just started and ran so far, is the Triumph reliable? How harsh is the ride? How about long distance?

Should I hop a Greyhound (I'm in Dayton) and get the '09 in E. St.L.?

--Chuck