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Old 28-07-09, 05:39 PM   #1
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Ok guys I know this isn't a Triumph site, but as you some of might know I recently got rid of my Daytona 650, basically being a bit short I struggled with the seat height for so long in the end it totally wrecked my confidence and I just gave up, however one bike has kept popping back into my head and I wondered of any of you had any experience of one of these


I know mark (rictus) used to own one and it would be good if he could throw a bit of advice my way but have any others had one of these or knows any pitfalls etc, its the 900 sport model Im looking at getting,
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Old 28-07-09, 05:42 PM   #2
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Haven't ridden one but Triumphs "modern classic" type bikes always tickle my twine
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Old 28-07-09, 05:46 PM   #3
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Tis nice that....
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Old 28-07-09, 05:47 PM   #4
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Get a sportster ...
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Old 28-07-09, 06:07 PM   #5
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I'ld have one.
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Old 28-07-09, 06:13 PM   #6
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I'm 6 foot 1 and I struggle slightly with my D600, wide tank and wide seat seems to be the cause.
Personally, I'd get another daytona and lower it

I love mine.
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Old 28-07-09, 06:14 PM   #7
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Rictus is your man Stew.
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Old 28-07-09, 06:19 PM   #8
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my dads just bought a triumph t21 bathtub thing from 1962... think you'd get on pretty well with one of them
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Old 28-07-09, 06:33 PM   #9
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[QUOTE=Dave20046;1986535]Get a sportster ...[/QUOTE
I owned a spotster and they are good bike, but the triumph our so much easier to ride and live with
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Old 28-07-09, 06:53 PM   #10
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Get a sportster ...[/QUOTE
I owned a spotster and they are good bike, but the triumph our so much easier to ride and live with
probably a very good point, all comes down to what you want to use it for I guess. (Awaits someone to say 'if you want to ride it don't get the harley ). The picture just screamed sportster rip off to me....

Never owned one can just see it being my bike of choice if I live to an old age. Thinking about it though if it's for the vertically challenged the wideness of the seat may be an issue?
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