wessie says... http://www.epinions.com/content_4146897028 http://www.epinions.com/content_3358498948 -- Lozzo Triumph Daytona 955i SE (Black with added black bits) GSF600SW (broked) 'I do not object to people looking at their watches when I am speaking. But I strongly object when they start shaking them to make certain they are still going.' William Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett, Oct 1960.
wessie says... Do they make them any different for the US market? -- Lozzo Triumph Daytona 955i SE (Black with added black bits) GSF600SW (broked) 'I do not object to people looking at their watches when I am speaking. But I strongly object when they start shaking them to make certain they are still going.' William Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett, Oct 1960.
wessie says... So you're telling me that they have different quality of parts and assembly specifically for the US market. -- Lozzo Triumph Daytona 955i SE (Black with added black bits) GSF600SW (broked) 'I do not object to people looking at their watches when I am speaking. But I strongly object when they start shaking them to make certain they are still going.' William Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett, Oct 1960.
Read your question again. I answered it correctly. Without checking any parts lists I'm certain that at least the headlamp deflectors are different.
TOG@toil, , You don't want an 1100 or any of the 4v per cylinder K series. They aren't anywhere near as robust as the 2v per cylinder varients.
Well it's very much a "tourer" in a way that the Sprint isn't and it's possible then that the RT would stay, the Sprint might be replaced by something else. Anyway this is largely thinking aloud. Thanks to all for the comments on RTs though.
I believe so. He joined the Crocketts at SPC, buying a majority stake, then bought Steve's remaining minority interest 2-3 years ago. There was a major refurb, whic turned it into a really good shop. Excellent display and 'toys and kit' area, a comfortable internet-enabled caff/waiting-area and a rather good workshop behind. I wonder if anyone would have the bottle to take it on as a project, as the roads around there are ideal for 'test rides'.
You want something late in the 2V range. 1986 on say. Don't be scared by the ABS1 system, it's clunky and heavy but it works well and is reliable. K100RS or RT/LT or a K75S. Avoid the naked versions. I think the later 4V are ok, once they had reliability in the Bosch M-tronic DME sorted. A late K1100RS or RT/LT is an ok bike. I personally do not like the 4V 1000cc bikes, the K100RS. I found them buzzy and required more revving. They do have better brakes and tyre sizes.
I'll take your word on the K1100; everything I've read describes them as (relatively) fragile; i.e. good for 80k and then it can get expensive. Regarding the 2v engines, I'd go for a late(ish) K100RT/LT or, if you don't need to be able to cruise at 110 a lateish K75RT which I think is a nicer bike; it's a little lighter but, more importantly the engine is a lot smoother. I'm not really a fan of the ABS on the 1100 and wouldn't be bothered about it on another; if it goes wrong it's coming off...
Nick says... That all depends on what bikes it was up against. Road tests also very rarely take into account long term ownership and the problems encountered therein. -- Lozzo Triumph Daytona 955i SE (Black with added black bits) GSF600SW (broked) 'I do not object to people looking at their watches when I am speaking. But I strongly object when they start shaking them to make certain they are still going.' William Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett, Oct 1960.
Well, he must have been doing something wrong, to drive two BMW shops into bankruptcy, one after the other.
Or, alternatively, in Lozzo's view he must have been doing something right. Prace bets now for blave attempt on hat-tlick.
Charlie says... Hurrah for sensibility -- Lozzo Triumph Daytona 955i SE (Black with added black bits) GSF600SW (broked) 'I do not object to people looking at their watches when I am speaking. But I strongly object when they start shaking them to make certain they are still going.' William Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett, Oct 1960.
