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"Uncle Larry"
I've heard that some of the Harleys have those highway pegs. Did you check over there???? 
Trophy 2012 / 2013
- Thread starter Edmund Kean
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Probably due to his Pizza Delivery Service!
Finally got to see one in person and they are a BIG looking bike. I'm going to try to schedule a test ride, but they sell them pretty quick and they haven't had one at Lone Star BMW/Triumph on a day I could make it over.
I can't decide if I want a Trophy or an Explorer, but the only manufacturer that has a bike I want right now is Triumph (I could go for a purple and white Bonnie too!)
I can't decide if I want a Trophy or an Explorer, but the only manufacturer that has a bike I want right now is Triumph (I could go for a purple and white Bonnie too!)
Bones
Your Humble Scribe
Interesting quandary. One consideration I've had is storage capacity, as the right pannier on the Explorer is dramatically cut in capacity by the exhaust can. I'd be tempted to go Explorer just because it's lighter and not so big, but at least with the Triumph panniers the space just isn't there. Still need to ride them both...may stay with an ST and a Versys, too.
You can get the new Trophy already..its called a BMW RT1200...
I'll ride this bike one up for the most part so storage isn't a deal breaker to me. I'm leaning explorer because I'm keeping the wing, but the specs on the trophy are sweet.
Not too interested in a BMW at this point, but when its time to find a replacement for the wing the 1600GT looks pretty good.
RONST1300
STOC # 8616
I sat on one and was impressed with the many farkels. Heated seats have different heights. Tons of torque. The one down side I noticed is there are no highway pegs or place to mount them if you want them. It's worth a second look.
Ron
Ron
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"Uncle Larry"
The ST1300 doesn't come with highway pegs or a place to mount them either..... There went your excuse to not buy one.
I'm thinking there is a bike that comes with those, however, if that is your main criteria for buying a bike. I'm currently having a bit of trouble recalling the name of said bike though.
RONST1300
STOC # 8616
My friend is a certified Triumph mechanic, spent a year and a half in their school, and he was standing right there with the sales man when I was looking at it, and he said there is no frame near there where you can mount it. So.. my reason stands!
Ron
Ron
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I saw a Triumph trophy for the first time this week, it was the blue one. I was really impressed. I don't imagine I have any insights that haven't already been covered in the previous eight pages, but I liked it. It seemed like Triumph listened to the riders and provided all the things riders typically add to their bikes including a usb connection(except GPS). Knowing my history with bikes I asked about tip over protection, but looking at the bike I didn't see any or any good mounting places without drilling the fairing.
At $19K I'm not willing to part with my low mileage ST13, but I can see it being a popular bike.
At $19K I'm not willing to part with my low mileage ST13, but I can see it being a popular bike.
Got to take an hour long demo ride today on the new Trophy SE. Very nice bike. Light, powerful,smooth,and handles easily and
well. Comfy enough for an hour anyways. Handlebar comes back nicely so no risers needed. Radio is pretty good even at hiway speeds. Cruise control is great! BUT the engine noise is really annoying. It is a treat to listen too when going up through the gears etc, but when just steady cruising at speed on the hiway, I think it is way too noisy and tiring. The windshield goes WAY up but is not as good as others. I think I still like the R1200RT better as it is quieter, with better wind management. Also think the ST13 is better in this way also.
Maybe the fairing is just too wide and lets too much noise stay around the rider? Didnt try the explorer to see the difference.
well. Comfy enough for an hour anyways. Handlebar comes back nicely so no risers needed. Radio is pretty good even at hiway speeds. Cruise control is great! BUT the engine noise is really annoying. It is a treat to listen too when going up through the gears etc, but when just steady cruising at speed on the hiway, I think it is way too noisy and tiring. The windshield goes WAY up but is not as good as others. I think I still like the R1200RT better as it is quieter, with better wind management. Also think the ST13 is better in this way also.
Maybe the fairing is just too wide and lets too much noise stay around the rider? Didnt try the explorer to see the difference.
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After trying the Explorer and Trophy, I think the Trophy is the one for me. I just didn't like the ergos on the Explorer. I actually think the ST-1300 is a better bike, but I want 2013 bells and whistles and buying a 3 year old new bike doesn't make sense to me.
Now to find one at a price I want to pay . They don't seem to be dealing on them.
Now to find one at a price I want to pay . They don't seem to be dealing on them.
Welcome to the world of Triumph.
I talked to the dealer about price and he quoted list plus freight, setup, tax, title, license, inspection, inventory charge and documentation fee--$21,262 out the door. Tax, title, license, inspection and documentation fee (state of Texas) are usually buyer responsibilities. A lot of dealers charge freight and setup charges, but the inventory fee is a new one on me but its only $40. Anyway, I told him that was more than I was willing to pay and he said make me an offer. I'm working on that so maybe they will deal a little.
Appalachian
No, the OTHER left!
That is exactly how I plan to do it in a year or two, well played!