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By *tephTV67 OP TV/TS
over a year ago
Cheshire |
Bit of advice over a couple of bikes I’m looking at, both Triumph Sprints one 2007 with 45k on the clock, the other 2005 with only 28k on the clock. It’s only £100 that separates the newer model to the later, so which do you think would be better in the long run, especially when selling on ? |
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By *tephTV67 OP TV/TS
over a year ago
Cheshire |
"Look for another that's better than both of those,their out there.
One that suits pocket and mind x"
Looking to tour so need luggage as well, both of these are local and have what I need, potentially a couple of more bikes in mind.
Not in a great rush but will need soon. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm not familiar with the model but were there many changes between those years?
Lower mileage is always easier to sell regardless of the year so for that reason plus engine wear I'd go with the lower mileage. I bought my Thunderace last September and paid a lot from a dealer. It's a '96 and immaculate but only 11,000 miles.
Best real advice is no matter how much the bike in front of you is screaming "buy me!!!!" Remember there's 1000's out there and that low mileage only ridden on sunny Sundays bike is worth waiting for.  |
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By *tephTV67 OP TV/TS
over a year ago
Cheshire |
I’ve actually got Triumph Leathers both jacket and trousers with their logo all over them, look stupid wearing them riding a Honda 
Before anyone says anything, I’m not looking for a bike that matches the leathers 
I do like triples and fancy another  |
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By *tephTV67 OP TV/TS
over a year ago
Cheshire |
"I'm not familiar with the model but were there many changes between those years?
Lower mileage is always easier to sell regardless of the year so for that reason plus engine wear I'd go with the lower mileage. I bought my Thunderace last September and paid a lot from a dealer. It's a '96 and immaculate but only 11,000 miles.
Best real advice is no matter how much the bike in front of you is screaming "buy me!!!!" Remember there's 1000's out there and that low mileage only ridden on sunny Sundays bike is worth waiting for. "
Thanks confirming what I was thinking |
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"I'm not familiar with the model but were there many changes between those years?
Lower mileage is always easier to sell regardless of the year so for that reason plus engine wear I'd go with the lower mileage. I bought my Thunderace last September and paid a lot from a dealer. It's a '96 and immaculate but only 11,000 miles.
Best real advice is no matter how much the bike in front of you is screaming "buy me!!!!" Remember there's 1000's out there and that low mileage only ridden on sunny Sundays bike is worth waiting for. "
Mechanically yes, but be aware the rubber seals degrade over time and that can lead to all sorts of issues, brakes, forks, wheel bearings and if it's carbs the diaphragms. |
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By *tephTV67 OP TV/TS
over a year ago
Cheshire |
"Have they had the reg/rec replaced?
Known fault with thus bike, can take the alternator with it.
I have a 2009 version, love it.
The headlights are shit though."
It's with a dealer, I've had Triumphs in the past so was aware of the problem and the lights, totally agree
But I love the engine, so very tempted |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I would honestly ask about the service history, when was the tyre, chain, sprocket and filters changed. Has it had work done, has it been thrown up the road.
I would look at the condition of both.. engine knocks, muckyness in oil, any white smoke.. you can have a bike that is mint with high miles or a bike with low miles that has been treated like shite lol.
Miss A. |
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By *ock69erMan
over a year ago
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Thank fuck you didn't buy the Triumph... You had lots of good advice, thunderace guy was spot on... Fantastic bike BTW even today I would not hesitate to buy a thunderace. Fireblade couple was spot on. The sprint is a poor choice regardless of service history and brand loyalty.
An FJR.. Bloody good choice
From a Blackbird owner of 14 years. |
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By *tephTV67 OP TV/TS
over a year ago
Cheshire |
"Thank fuck you didn't buy the Triumph... You had lots of good advice, thunderace guy was spot on... Fantastic bike BTW even today I would not hesitate to buy a thunderace. Fireblade couple was spot on. The sprint is a poor choice regardless of service history and brand loyalty.
An FJR.. Bloody good choice
From a Blackbird owner of 14 years. "
Absolutely agree, I was always 50/50 on the Triumph. Looking forward to picking up the bike tomorrow |
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