My interests are motorbikes and photography. Specialising in nature and wildlife photography.. I al...
My interests are motorbikes and photography. Specialising in nature and wildlife photography.. I also write on dooyoo under the same name. Check out my ginger wine review and a few updates to old reviews.
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I own the 2001 version of this bike. The 1200cc 4 cylinder motor sure does pack a punch. It can out perform most bikes on the road. It is a great tourer and commuter especially if the full luggage set is installed. This consists of 2 panniers and the optional top box. I have the triumph panniers but the top box i have is made by shad. The triumph top box is an optional extra and expensive new. It can be purchased on ebay though but you will need to be patient to locate the colour you are after. It is a large bike but is ideally suited to those longer in the leg. It fits me perfectly as im just over 6 foot. The comfort is variable but some people chose to fit an alternative seat such as a corbin or instal a sheepskin cover. The comfort for the passenger is alot better due to the width of the seat. I commute everyday on mine 20 miles each way and find it ideal as the farings keep the worst of the weather off and the heated grips are great in the winter. It may be a big bike but i still manage to commute through the streets of London on it. It is more manouverable than you expect expecially as it is about 7 foot long. If you find the buffeting from the wind too much alternative wind shields/screens are available. Both genuine and non genuine can be obtained. I find the stock screen perfect though. It is fitted with chain drive which doesnt take much looking after if a scottoiler is fitted and minimal adjustments are needed. Service interval is every 6000 miles. It is an undiscovered classic and excellent all rounder. A good alternative to a bmw, goldwing or electraglide. You should be able to find them available for under £3000. They are available as a 4 cylinder 1200cc model or the 3 cylinder model is 900cc.
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