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Author Topic: Trade my M695 for Triumph Speed Triple 1050?  (Read 6060 times)
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« on: September 16, 2013, 04:31:45 PM »
This guy would like to trade for my bike, which has 6400 miles and Arrow high mounts that I LOVE. But I also really want a bigger bike. I'm going to have to throw in a few hundred $ though of course. Should I do it? I'm really going to miss the sound of my exhaust...

http://cnj.craigslist.org/mcy/4018454237.html
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« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2013, 05:08:32 PM »
The "whine" of the Triumph triple will sound different that's for sure...
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« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2013, 05:22:12 PM »
I don't mind the Triumph whine.

But that said, the OP should be banned from the DMF for a month of Sundays for even considering trading away his Monster. 

Heretic.
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« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2013, 05:26:53 PM »
Put some akras on that beast if you do  Evil



I've debated getting one, still am (demo for $8300), but I'm waiting to see what Ducati has for '014. Also debating a track bike instead...


I probably won't bite. Love my monster too much. <3
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« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2013, 05:35:36 PM »
Quote from: ungeheuer on September 16, 2013, 05:22:12 PM
I don't mind the Triumph whine.

But that said, the OP should be banned from the DMF for a month of Sundays for even considering trading away his Monster. 

Heretic.



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« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2013, 06:36:27 PM »
That triple is very nice.
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« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2013, 06:58:31 PM »
I'M SORRY GUYS WE'VE TRIED WORKING THINGS OUT, IT'S ME, NOT HER Sad
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« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2013, 06:12:58 AM »
That Triumph triple spins-up like a fine Swiss watch.

But it doesn't have the heartbeat of a Ducati.

Take her out on those twisties that she loves so much, then bed her down and sleep on it.  Dolph
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« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2013, 06:54:50 AM »
Had a Speed Triple and sold it to preserve my drivers license. It's a great bike, but a bit like inline-4s, it's always asking you to go really fast to fully enjoy. (Even if it has torque right from the get go, if you're like most you wont be able to stop there, you'll accelerate until the wind tells you you're going twice over the speed limit hehe).

Great bike, maybe I could have one when I'm 70 and have calmed down.
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« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2013, 07:11:27 AM »
Quote from: ikillterrorists on September 16, 2013, 04:31:45 PM
http://cnj.craigslist.org/mcy/4018454237.html
In deciding, don't forget to add $1k to the price to have it painted not-lime-green.
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« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2013, 07:31:59 AM »
My girlfriend's dad has a Speed Triple and I've taken it around a few times. I don't have any other experience on big bikes, but I felt bad riding it around town, couldn't open it up. But plenty of torque, looks cute, and I happen to love the whine as it's super distinctive compared to most bikes you see and hear.

On the other hand, that front end lifts up pretty easily, almost too easy...  Police

But oh shit, that werkes exhaust sounds amazing. i've heard one in person. applause
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« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2013, 07:57:58 AM »
What's the maintenance on one of those bad boys like? 

Lime green speed trip was always one of my favorite naked bikes, but it'd be a real tough decision to ask me to give up my duc for it... : Huh?
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« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2013, 08:04:26 AM »
Do it!
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« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2013, 08:08:39 AM »
If ever a bike needed a new front headlight it is the triple........  That thing has the least attractive nose just about ever.  Aside of that nice bike.  Just not a Monster.
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« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2013, 08:17:50 AM »
Quote from: Skybarney on September 17, 2013, 08:08:39 AM
If ever a bike needed a new front headlight it is the triple........  That thing has the least attractive nose just about ever.  Aside of that nice bike.  Just not a Monster.

Totally agree. Nice bike, except the headlights need a little work. Reminds me of this:
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