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found a great deal from bmw orlando on a black tba and i'm ready to take the plunge (probably today) and buy it. any thoughts out there? i'm buying sight unseen, but it's from a dealer and listed as new (10 miles) with manufacturer's 2 year/unlimited miles warranty.

bill

ps - i live in tennessee and will have the bike shipped to me.

What year?? leftover 09? 10? Do you have or seen pics of the bike?? It wasn't dropped, scratched in the show room??

My thoughts?!

Well, if you've gotten a good deal on it and the shipping charges are reasonable and would still make the whole deal cost far less than purchasing from a local dealership...say, $300 or more in savings...then by all means get it.

You do realise the black ones are the fastest. Its brand new with warranty from a dealer, I'd go for it.

I'm on the way to Orlando , I'm gonna ride it up to Tennessee for ya . Then you can ride me back to Atlanta on it and I promise not to wiggle .

That's just wrong on so many levels.

I started to buy a 2010 tiger se demo bike from them on ebay middle of last year.They were some of the most arrogant a$$es I have ever talked/email to.They were vague with itemizing certain charges and I simply didnt trust dealing with them.Why not find someone closer to deal with and avoid the shipping/long distance hassles? BTW I would be saying that even if my experiance with them wasnt tainted.

I'd be a bit nervous unless it was a smoking hot deal to help calm my nerves. Here's hoping it works out for ya... let us know!!!

we gotta buddy over that way don't we on here, that can go slap them around if its a bum deal.

Where I come from men don't ride b!tch.

especially wiggling while they do.
I would ride b!ch if the driver was hot and she had big enough hand holds up front. Is that too far?

thanks for all the comments, ya'll. did the deed, bike shipping tomorrow. will let you know how it turns out. it's a 2010, saw pics of it, not dropped, no dings, etc. saved about $2K from retail, so shipping won't hurt too much. will post pics soon.

joined the forum about 2 1/2 years ago, great to finally join the club.

oh, btw. i wanted a blue and white one, but black was all they had. i justified it to my wife (and myself) by telling her they're the fastest. learned that here.

Well done Billy. These bikes have a heart and soul, you won't be sorry. We want pics when you get it. Welcome to the club.

Awesome and welcome Billy. Blue and white is the best, but black is acceptable.
Now don't forget to take off the stock pipes and put on some real he-man, throaty Bubs !!!

Then fret over what oil to use, whether to oil or not oil your chain, airbox mods or Freak, tall or short sissy bars, etc...

Always factor in extra time when you are out on your beauty, as people will want to talk to you about it, ask you when did Triumph start making bikes again and tell you stories of their old Trumpets. And have fun with the H-D crowd, after all they sit there and shake...

+1 on welcome to the club and post some pics!!

Nice going, Billy!! Keep us in the loop once you get 'er home and riding. Good times!!!!

"Taking the plunge" sounds like you're getting married or buying a Harley.
Being the caretaker of a Triumph is a real commitment!

Met some Canucks near Great Falls a few years ago. They were on a blue and white America (2007, I believe). Sharp looking bike. They were from Alberta and on their way to Vegas.

slight delay in shipping. bike to arrive tue or mon night if driver can get up here after a delivery in AL. got gear today. snow forecast tomorrow and monday, so hopefully driver can make it, but riding might have to wait a while.

Tennessee, huh? You'll be riding in no time. Congrats!