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    #16
    My uncle had that same bike. He put 85k miles on before he pased. Only problem he ever had was a failed ignition coil.

    Congratulations and enjoy. I like the color. My uncles was black. Yours looks much nicer.
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    Glen
    -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
    -Rusty old scooter.
    Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
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      #17
      Congrats on the new ride, Kerry. It looks great.
      I had the same small headlight fairing on a bike and was surprised as to how much protection it provided.
      2@ \'78 GS1000

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        #18
        Congrats on the new Triumph Kerry. It looks comfy
        Ryan

        1979 GS850G - currently undergoing a major overhaul
        1986 GSX-R750 - I'm figuring it out

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          #19
          Originally posted by Redman View Post
          Displacement: 885.0 ccm (54.00 cubic inches)
          Engine type: In-line three, four-stroke
          Power: 68.0 HP (49.6 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
          Torque: 68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 4800 RPM
          Top speed: 190.0 km/h (118.1 mph)
          0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 5.10 seconds
          60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear: 12.40 seconds
          Compression: 10.0:1
          Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 65.0 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches)
          Valves per cylinder: 4
          Cooling system: Liquid
          Gearbox: 5-speed
          Transmission type,
          final drive:
          Chain
          No, that's not the same engine as my '99 Trophy...Or it is, and it was detuned for the Legend...Don't know
          Engine and transmission
          • [*=left]Switch unit

          Engine type: 3 cylinders, 4-stroke, Inline
          Displacement: 885cc (54.07 cubic inches)
          Bore × stroke: 2.99 inch × 2.56 inch (oversquare - shortstroke)
          Cooling system: Water cooled
          Power: 94.22 HP (69.3 kW) @ 9000 rpm
          Torque: 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) @ 8600 rpm
          Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
          '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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            #20
            I'm 99% sure that it's basically the same motor, just detuned for the more cruiser-style bike. Cams with less overlap/lift, maybe smaller carbs.

            I really liked that first generation of Hinckley Triumphs. Test rode a Trident back in '97 and was very impressed with it. I'd ridden the GS1000S up to the dealer (Atlas in Tulsa, for any oldtimers in that area) and was surprised that it was noticeably faster than the GS. Seriously considered buying it, but ended up on a Ducati 900SS instead.
            The original Speed Triple from that era was a gorgeous bike also.
            '20 Ducati Multistrada 1260S, '93 Ducati 750SS, '01 SV650S, '07 DL650, '01 DR-Z400S, '80 GS1000S, '85 RZ350

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              #21
              Kerry, that is a very good looking bike!
              I loved the look of those Thunderbirds, particularly the Thunderbird Sport.
              "Only fe' collected the old way, has any value." from His Majesty O'Keefe (1954 film)
              1982 GS1100G- road bike, body, seat and suspension modded
              1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine) track bike, much re-engineered
              1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane; hooligan bike, restored

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                #22
                Originally posted by RichDesmond View Post
                The original Speed Triple from that era was a gorgeous bike also.
                Absolutely. I had a picture of one on my wall for quite some time.
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                When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                Glen
                -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                -Rusty old scooter.
                Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
                https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
                  Absolutely. I had a picture of one on my wall for quite some time.
                  Ha, still got a poster. It is a beautiful bike.

                  2@ \'78 GS1000

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by steve murdoch View Post
                    Ha, still got a poster. It is a beautiful bike.

                    Personally, I think that was the most perfect of the new era of Triumph. They never made a better looking bike after that.
                    "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                    ~Herman Melville

                    2016 1200 Superlow
                    1982 CB900f

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                      #25
                      I do still love the second gen speed triple. I actually considering buying one new way back, but happened upon an 1150e to replace failing 1100e. A choice of a couple thousand for a nearly mint 1150e vs a payment book. The Suzuki won and to this day is still the nicest bike I've owned.
                      sigpic
                      When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                      Glen
                      -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                      -Rusty old scooter.
                      Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                      https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
                      https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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                        #26
                        I could see one next to the Sportster, but in truth, I want a dual-sport and although the Triumph might outperform the Harley, the Harley would get ridden far more.

                        Kerry, you got yourself a super cool bike!
                        "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                        ~Herman Melville

                        2016 1200 Superlow
                        1982 CB900f

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                          #27
                          Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View Post
                          Kerry, you got yourself a super cool bike!
                          I'm pretty jazzed, yeah. Wouldn't mind having a spot of warm weather now! Next Friday it might get into the high fifties, so I might get some ride time.
                          "I have come to believe that all life is precious." -- Eastman, TWD6.4

                          1999 Triumph Legend 900 TT




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                            #28
                            With the right exhaust, those bikes have one of the most glorious sounds in motorcycling!
                            "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                            ~Herman Melville

                            2016 1200 Superlow
                            1982 CB900f

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                              #29
                              Any more photos Kerry? Gotta have PHOTOS!!!
                              Ed

                              To measure is to know.

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                                #30
                                Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                                Any more photos Kerry? Gotta have PHOTOS!!!
                                i can put a few up Friday
                                "I have come to believe that all life is precious." -- Eastman, TWD6.4

                                1999 Triumph Legend 900 TT




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