 Buying a new Triumph
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Wife finally gave the thumbs up to me getting my first motorcycle. I know I want an America, so visited a local dealer to check one out. Met a very nice salesman, had he no problem spending some time with me answering questions and giving good advise.
The question of price came up, and he told me that they get about another $1,000 on top of MSRP for "setup" and fees. I've been in the car business for over 25 years, so this sounded a little odd to me.
Is this standard practice for a Triumph dealer? Or is he just looking for a reaction (and hoping for the best) and the negotiations start from there?
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I didn't pay that when I bought mine. Check other dealers online and see what they charge.
We all like to think of ourselves as rugged individualists. But when push comes to shove most of us are sheep who do what we are told. Worst of all, a lot of us become unpaid agents of whoever is controlling the agenda by enforcing the current dogma on the few rugged individualists who actually exist.
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I didn't pay that when I bought mine. Check other dealers online and see what they charge.
Thanks. I am considering a used America as well. They do seem to pop up on ebay.
I would like to do business with the same place I plan on having service done. Any and all reviews on the dealer have been stellar. But, like most people (all?), I don't want to pay more than I have too.
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I bought mine in 05. I called every dealer in Tx. Had them fax or e-mail their best offer. Got the lowest guy, then talked with him. He took off dealer + about another 500. I did drive 3.5 hrs to get the bike, but it was worth it. He even gave me dealer price on a few things out of the sales floor (New helmet shirts and stuff). So call around or look on Cycle Trader. You can find pretty clean TBA or TBS that already has some basic mods and bling for around 3 to 5.
So tell us where your at and a bit about yourself. Welcome to the best Triumph site around!
Mal: "Y'all see the man hanging out of the spaceship with the really big gun?{ref, Jayne} Man's lookin' to kill some folk. So really, it's his will y'all should worry about thwarting."
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New Tires
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Might help if we knew your general local. In Kansas City, you pay MSRP + $50 process fee.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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Thanks beamer.
Really is a good forum/site, and seems to be populated by good people. I've read through much of it. It says a lot when you see people like yourself who have stuck around for many years.
I'm in the St. Louis area. 2nd child about to graduate college, so it is time for me. Been thinking about a motorcycle for a few years, then without prompting, the wife tells me I should get one. So off to the dealer I went. However, I'm waiting until after graduation. (June-July). First timer.
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Should be Riding
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Sweet, I can help you find one in St. Louis if you're interested, hell, I'll even come over and test ride it for you to make sure it can do the ton!!  What dealer told you 1000 dollars, Donelson?  Go to Moto Europa, or go check craigslist
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http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/3713723594.htmlcan probably get one cheaper than this, but it's a nice color combo
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http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/3630497382.htmla Speedmaster in Maplewood, not shiny enough though 
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Congratulations ! 
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Welcome Tom.
You lucked out having Dave nearby as an extra set of eyes in the search for your perfect bike. He's got one of the nicest on this forum.
Ride Safe.
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Tom, you just need to know one thing . . . The RED ones are the fastest! 
I would be unstoppable if not for law enforcement and physics.
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roadworthy: Speedmaster? I have no way of knowing (just what I've read), but I believe I'd be better off/more comfortable with the America handlebars.
If I do go used, I'll probably go 2009 or newer, as I'd want EFI. I've dealt with carbs on cars ('66 Mustang, '75 Beetle, '71 Fiat, ...), and don't think I'd want to deal with the maintenance.
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At least you have a bit of time to look around for what you want. My dad has an '11 America and the EFI is nice if you don't want to tinker, I guess. When I was looking to buy mine, I ended up going about 240 miles away to get it, and spent the rest of my day riding home with a big ass grin 
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Don't listen to Dave too much, he has a certain addiction that will cost you.....Chrome 
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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You lucked out having Dave nearby as an extra set of eyes in the search for your perfect bike. He's got one of the nicest on this forum.
thank you 
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You will do well with Dave helping you find the right bike and the right deal. Take advantage of having a smarticle like him close to you. And don't pay a grand on top. Have them give you a grand in equipment (helmet, jacket etc). Which Dave will convince you is best spent on shiny bits  or going with a gently used one is safe too. I'm at 15k trouble free miles. Good luck and welcome aboard. We look forward to seeing your pony. Brett
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Tom, you just need to know one thing . . .
The RED ones are the fastest!
Slight correction, Cyn. MULBERRY Red (and graphite) are the fastest...
Tom, Welcome aboard!!
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Cardinal red was the first and fastest although mulberry is a close runner up! You are fortunate to have Dave nearby. He'll steer you right, you can count on that. Otherwise, welcome aboard and let us know what you end up with!
Live to love, love to live.
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you guys and your never ending arguments on which paint color is the fastest... we all know FLAMES are where it's at!
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you guys and your never ending arguments on which paint color is the fastest... we all know FLAMES are where it's at!
Okay, so we all share confidence in Dave, but it now seems possible he will steer you in the wrong direction color-wise (although he does have a pretty fast bike). Just a heads up, Tom!
Live to love, love to live.
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Welcome to the site, Tom. Listen to Dave. (Unless he talks about me). An experienced hand is worth a lot, and I can tell ya, Dave has the most experienced hand around!  Seriously though, he knows as much as anybody around here and is a serious rider. My two cents. If you can find a slightly used one, the savings can be large. And don't be afraid of the carbs on an older bike. They are pretty good. Most of us have never had any trouble with a carbed bike. Keep us posted about your shopping luck. We love to see another friend on a like bike. Especially if it's one of the really rare and collectable RED ones!
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Call Ryan @ Sindt Motorsports in Dubuque, IA. They are an incredible dealership, love to work with people, and its worth the time you invest to give em a try.
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Welcome Tom. Don't give up on carbs. Once you dial them in for your pipes, you'll rarely have to touch them again. Now get some Mikuni HSR 42mm Carburetors and maintenance will be forthcoming. KISS. Fuel injection: WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO THE TANKS! grrrr One thing about the master of St Louis: Bring coffee! (Love you Dave!) 
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you guys and your never ending arguments on which paint color is the fastest... we all know FLAMES are where it's at!
Yeah, I don't know about that, ya see mine's Mulberry, I past a bike with flames on it and I was going so fast the flames went OUT!
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roadworthy: Speedmaster? I have no way of knowing (just what I've read), but I believe I'd be better off/more comfortable with the America handlebars.
If I do go used, I'll probably go 2009 or newer, as I'd want EFI. I've dealt with carbs on cars ('66 Mustang, '75 Beetle, '71 Fiat, ...), and don't think I'd want to deal with the maintenance.
Welcome to the site. As others have noted don't be afraid of the carbs, set them and forget them, plus if you go carbs you can also get the option of the clam shell tank which i honestly think is much nicer and more "akin" to the triumph look then the new ones JMO.
And Uhm.... everyone knows the black ones are the fast ones!
2007 Speedmaster and miss it!
2013 T-Bird Storm and Luvin it!
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I am amazed by the volume of people chiming in on this thread. Thank you all.
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Yep, you can certainly see the passion these machines have inspired in the folks around here, can't ya Tom! (...and here's my welcome to ya too!)
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 amazed by the volume of people chiming in on this thread. Thank you all.
We're a big passionate family here. Darn nice people for the vast majority of the time. If you get an America, you get us for free. (Well, maybe not TOTALLY free. Might cost you the occasional beer.)
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I run one hsr42 and only have to maintenance it every now and then. Not bad for a tinkerers toy. I prefer the carb bikes as mentioned before the tanks are better looking. But there are lots of plusses; worse fuel mileage, those little stock carbs restrict the bike so much that it only presents half of the full potential, in other words lots of room for mad scientist fun, those cooky airboxes are a bodgers dream, oh the hacking, cutting, and modifying the leave room for. I love these bikes you buy them then completely change them. Its like being addicted to paint fumes, greasy hands, gasoline, and grinder shavings.
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One thing about the master of St Louis: Bring coffee! (Love you Dave!)
 I'm seriously never going to hear the end of that, am I
only Angela knows where we keep the french press, sorry you had to settle for the nearest gas station
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Hey Rensak, welcome to the forum from another St. Louis guy . I'm really good friends with Dave(Roadworthy). Good luck on your search and as Dave said, stay out of Donnelson. It's a waste of your time and they love to take take take your money.
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I think the biggest thing we all can learn from this thread is that I'm pretty awesome
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(...aaah..."Modesty, thy name is Dave", huh?!) 
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 the biggest thing we all can learn from this thread is that I'm pretty awesome
Yup, you sure are!! ('cause you never know if you'll be passing through St. Louis on your bike one day and it breaks down and the only guy (other than Chris) you can call for help is, Dave.
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I think the biggest thing we all can learn from this thread is that I'm pretty awesome
Humble too. 
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Hey Tom, If this Dave Love Fest doesn't scare you away from this bunch, let us know about the bike you end up with.
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