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"Decay buys too many beaters" (decay) 05/29/2016 at 18:06 • Filed to: None

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Met with the seller, bike actually exists and I’ll be picking it up Tuesday (once the banks reopen)

Needs some carb work and some polishing, but it’s still a hell of a bike for the money. I’m excited, this will be the first vehicle I’ve ever owned that was produced by an allied power.

leicester > Decay buys too many beaters 05/29/2016 at 18:17

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Welcome to Britbikedom....

Decay buys too many beaters > leicester 05/29/2016 at 18:23

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Should I be worried? :)

jkm7680 > Decay buys too many beaters 05/29/2016 at 18:35

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Nice! That tufted seat looks weird though.

Decay buys too many beaters > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 18:37

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I agree, it’ll probably come off once I get an idea of what needs to be done mechanically

BobintheMtns > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 18:39

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Yeah, I'd go on a triumph forum and talk about how great that seat is, in hopes that someone offers to trade a stock one for it.... And crazy price.. How many miles on it?

leicester > Decay buys too many beaters 05/29/2016 at 19:43

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Nah, the newish Hinckley’s are pretty bomber. Mine has a lot more to worry about from my attempts at maintenance. That said, Triumph-branded parts and consumables can be spendy, so finding generic substitutes is a good idea.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Decay buys too many beaters 05/29/2016 at 20:26

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Nice. Must admit I’m jealous. Rode my first triumph, Daytona, today and it was awesome.

Decay buys too many beaters > leicester 05/29/2016 at 20:28

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Pretty robust generic aftermarket then? I had assumed so since it’s been out for a while and I believe they sold relatively well.

Decay buys too many beaters > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 05/29/2016 at 20:29

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I’ve been hunting for a triumph triple ever since I rode my friends street triple. Obviously the Thunderbird is a different type of horse, but the engine characteristics should be the same and that’s kinda what I’m going for.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Decay buys too many beaters 05/29/2016 at 20:53

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The sound of that triple though! Who would’ve thought three cylinders could sound so awesome?

Yeah, I’m sure you will be very happy. I haven’t encountered a triumph I wouldn’t enjoy riding yet.

Decay buys too many beaters > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 05/29/2016 at 21:05

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And who’d have thought that going to three cylinders would so effectively combine the most desirable characteristics of a twin and an I4. I mean it seems so obvious, but things so rarely work out that way.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Decay buys too many beaters 05/29/2016 at 21:16

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Right! Especially after having driven more smart cars than I care to admit that all sounded terrible (except for one I legitimately thought was a CLA45 until I saw it), were rough, and powerless. I’m mean I knew the triumph triples were good, but I didn’t know they were awesome.

Decay buys too many beaters > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 05/29/2016 at 21:20

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It makes me wonder what a smart would sound like with no cats and a titanium exhaust. Can’t fix the lack of power or refinement though.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Decay buys too many beaters 05/29/2016 at 21:22

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Presumably similar to a 45? I guess? Which isn’t a bad thing at all. Well, not for the smart at least. This one had some sort of aftermarket exhaust on it though I don’t know specifics because I didn’t really care to look.

Decay buys too many beaters > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 05/29/2016 at 21:25

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Haha, me either. Far as I know anybody doing a “performance” build does superbike motor swaps.

leicester > Decay buys too many beaters 05/29/2016 at 21:53

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I know at least one of the forums (maybe triumphrat) has an equivalent part no. list, e.g. jap parts, alternate filters, etc. Ebay and triumph vendors for parts.