Talk Triumph Adventurer 900 to me

[Slide Panda]

Anyone know about these bikes? There's a 96 for sale locally for cheap. Appears to be in present condition - at least cosmetically. Wife did her brc and is interested in a smaller cruiser. This might be fitting the bill.

[mickyvee]

  My wife has had her 2003 Thunderbird from new. Damn good bikes with bombproof mechanicals and high build quality. Fit an AGM battery if you get the bike,as it will improve starting immeasurably, and will avoid any sprag clutch issues. Ride and handling are good, and the engine is a peach! These bikes were competition for the HD Sportster, and they beat them in every department. Let us know how you get on!

[Slide Panda]

AGM Battery? Enlighten me?

Present = Pristine.. dunno how that translated out of my head when I typed it.

Any gotchas on these?

[mickyvee]

  Absorbed Glass Mat batteries have far more CCA (cold cranking amps) than ordinary lead acid types, and they can't leak. The one fitted to my wife's bike spins it over like a top. It is a Westco brand, and is highly recommended.

[Slide Panda]

Ah ok the soda can batteries. Just hadn't heard anyone call 'em AGMs

We'll see what happens... I'll have to prod the wife and get a call on if I should open negotiations. Don't think this bike will stay listed long at the asking price.

[pitbull]

I've heard great things about the 900 triple engine.

I had a sprint with the 955 and if the 900 is even close to being similar (and I hear it was) it will be fantastic