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Hey
Rider from Milwaukee, WI
Looking at a Speedmaster to replace a 98 Honda Magna
Thoughts??
Thanks
Todd
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Stickman Yogi
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Welcome and.... GOOD IDEA! (not that I'm biased or anything!) 
Live to love, love to live.
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Should be Riding
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Welcome and.... GOOD IDEA! (not that I'm biased or anything!)
what he said 
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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Welcome!!
Just get the Speedmaster! You'll never regret it. It's the best bike on the planet!
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3/4 Throttle
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Welcome aboard! What they said! I have an America but you can't go wrong with either one!
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Bar Shake
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Ride one and see. The weight is similar, the Honda probably has a bit more power, defiantly smoother with that V-4 but that doesn't mean the Triumph vibrates, just has a bit of two cylinder character.
I think you'll like the Speedmaster but the only way to be sure is to test one out.
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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Learned Hand
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Welcome Todd.  I have a black speedy and I will never sell it. It has the looks and feel and sound and ... need I go on? Test ride one. 
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Greenhorn
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Last year my wife had a 99 Honda Shadow and I had a 04 Honda Sabre. This year we have 06 & 09 speedies and couldn't be happier! I love the sound of a speedie motor.
2009 Triumph speedmaster - all the farkles - sweeeet!
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Welcome Todd. Good choice on a replacement for the Honda.
The Speedmaster has tons of character and reliability.
Get it and enjoy.
BTW, Black is the best color.
Tony G
'03 America
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3/4 Throttle
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BTW, Black is the best color.
But the RED ones are faster! 
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Loquacious
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BTW, Black is the best color.
But the RED ones are faster!
(If ya can't afford GOLD!)
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
J. Prine
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Loquacious
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Opps!  WELCOME TODD!
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
J. Prine
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Loquacious
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Welcome Todd The only thing wrong with Speedies is that they are not Americas, not that I'm biased  
Too old to die young, too ugly to leave a good looking corpse
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Adjunct
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BTW, Black is the best color.
But the RED ones are faster!
Oh no, not again.  When I first came on this site we were doing the "fastest color" thingee.
Look, let's settle this right now---the fastest ones are, without a doubt---Pacific Blue! 
And, welcome to you, and glad to have a new member. And, even though I have the fastest color---don't let that cloud your choise. Get your Speedmaster.
07 America, Pacific Blue/New England White.
SSgt. USAF 67-71
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Worn Saddle
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If ya wanna get the BEST color, and also the FASTEST color, get a red AND black one. And if ya wanna make up your mind for sure, just go back and read some of our old posts...
Fidelis et Fortis
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Thanks for all the replies
(I am partial to the Green/White Combo)
Love my maggie for its power to size ratio (is a hog killer)
What do I want - little more room from seat to footpegs
Lean angle
Accessories (wanna travel with the thing)
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Stickman Yogi
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What you want is what you need And what you need is what you get And what you get is how it shines A Triumph bike upon you climb (It's more than just fate that you signed up here.) 
Live to love, love to live.
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Greenhorn
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Does size matter??
Does anyone feel that a bigger bike would be better??
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Nope! I went from a Harley 1340cc Evo with go fast parts installed to the America. All concerns of engine size was erased after test riding her.
Didn't buy into the hype, you can keep the change.
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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Thanks for all the replies
(I am partial to the Green/White Combo)
Love my maggie for its power to size ratio (is a hog killer)
What do I want - little more room from seat to footpegs
Lean angle
Accessories (wanna travel with the thing)
Lean angle? Dude, you won't find another cruiser that can roll through the turns like these can. And accessories are plentiful for traveling.
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Greenhorn
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The closest dealer is 30 miles out-I'll have to make time
There is a local "distressed" used bike dealer that has a 08 speedmaster for $4,500-is that kinda low??
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