2016 Triumph America LT

[Vmass]

Here is a nice deal for a 2016 Triumph America LT. This dealer has 6-8 available at this price. They also show a $199.00 shipping deal.

I am not a big fan of the bikes appearance but I thought someone here might be interested.

Details: Brand new 2016 Triumph America LT MSRP $9,800.00 Special Deal $6,499.00

http://www.nationalpowersports.net/itemDetail.aspx?itemID=31217

 

[Nessism]

Looks like a nice flat slab commuter scoot. I'm not a big fan of that style either but cruisers serve a purpose.

 

[rphillips]

Rekon what size that hoss is, a vertical V twin looks kind'f like the old Triumph 650's back in the 60's. I read all the readin & all it said was American LT, didn't mention what size it is. Doesn't look too impressive to me either, no matter what size it is.

 

[marvinsc]

850 I think.

 

[bwringer]

If you like that sort of thing, then this is the sort of thing you might like.

 

[lurch12_2000]

Here is a nice deal for a 2016 Triumph America LT. This dealer has 6-8 available at this price. They also show a $199.00 shipping deal.

I am not a big fan of the bikes appearance but I thought someone here might be interested.

Details: Brand new 2016 Triumph America LT MSRP $9,800.00 Special Deal $6,499.00

http://www.nationalpowersports.net/itemDetail.aspx?itemID=31217

They're only 10 miles away from me and I was there a few days ago looking over bikes. I go there when I want to lust over bikes in person. They must have at least 600 bikes in their showroom/warehouse of all makes. They are the local Triumph dealer but I did not see that deal though. Not my style of bike either and they do price out much higher than CL for any type of bike. But that is a great deal. A few times I've brought bikes over for cash but they offer low, as usually expected, but bikes like my clean, low miles DL650 and SV650 were in demand bikes and they had little or no inventory of those. I wind up selling for 30-50% higher private sale on CL anyway....but I still like walking through there....like a kid in a candy store!!
Then I wait til the Loudon Classic Races (12 miles away) in June and for a week I go and take all the new bikes out for test rides.

 

[Vmass]

They're only 10 miles away from me and I was there a few days ago looking over bikes. I go there when I want to lust over bikes in person. They must have at least 600 bikes in their showroom/warehouse of all makes. They are the local Triumph dealer but I did not see that deal though. Not my style of bike either and they do price out much higher than CL for any type of bike. But that is a great deal. A few times I've brought bikes over for cash but they offer low, as usually expected, but bikes like my clean, low miles DL650 and SV650 were in demand bikes and they had little or no inventory of those. I wind up selling for 30-50% higher private sale on CL anyway....but I still like walking through there....like a kid in a candy store!!
Then I wait til the Loudon Classic Races (12 miles away) in June and for a week I go and take all the new bikes out for test rides.

They do have a bike that I would like, but I cannot get them to budge on their price.

 

[lurch12_2000]

They do have a bike that I would like, but I cannot get them to budge on their price.

They don't haggle on price. It is what is marked. I've tried a few times but their answer is that they price everything at what they think is the best price. The salesman stated once that over 60% of their sales are over the web. They do have a nice location for walk-in though and they are pleasant people. Lots of Harleys there. They are a dime a dozen to me and way overvalued, but whatever sells.

 

[Jedz123]

I got a hell of a deal on my trade through them on the B-KING. As I recall they did move on the price some but you can get them on the trade in. We negotiated a trade in for $5500. I was working with MOM, National and Roadside in VT. Made them fight for my business, National won.
I made out very well I walked out with my Connie for $1300 plus trade all legal and ready to go. Not bad considering I bought the B-KING for $5K out the door, 8 months earlier in the year, I also racked 10k miles on it... Everything is negotiable, you just have to work the right angle! $6800 for a then minty ZG1400 with 14K miles... Worth every penny for hands down the Connie is the best bike I've ever owned for my riding style and demands.

 

[Vmass]

I got a hell of a deal on my trade through them on the B-KING. As I recall they did move on the price some but you can get them on the trade in. We negotiated a trade in for $5500. I was working with MOM, National and Roadside in VT. Made them fight for my business, National won.
I made out very well I walked out with my Connie for $1300 plus trade all legal and ready to go. Not bad considering I bought the B-KING for $5K out the door, 8 months earlier in the year, I also racked 10k miles on it... Everything is negotiable, you just have to work the right angle! $6800 for a then minty ZG1400 with 14K miles... Worth every penny for hands down the Connie is the best bike I've ever owned for my riding style and demands.

Well, they win! I tried on three occasions to work a little better deal on their listed price, they simply would not budge. I searched the country for an identical bike and came to the conclusion that the bike was priced very competitively and I put a deposit on the bike.

This company does quite an extensive condition report on their bikes as well as provide a bunch of pictures. This particular bike has not been through theIR complete service/picture process. So, I put a deposit on the bike and will have first right of refusal once it has been checked out.

So, if the bike checks out ok, I will have my semi-pirate bike for Laconia. The past couple of years I have rented an Indian for the weekend and thought it made sense to buy the ship.irate:

 

[Jedz123]

Well, they win! I tried on three occasions to work a little better deal on their listed price, they simply would not budge. I searched the country for an identical bike and came to the conclusion that the bike was priced very competitively and I put a deposit on the bike.

This company does quite an extensive condition report on their bikes as well as provide a bunch of pictures. This particular bike has not been through theIR complete service/picture process. So, I put a deposit on the bike and will have first right of refusal once it has been checked out.

So, if the bike checks out ok, I will have my semi-pirate bike for Laconia. The past couple of years I have rented an Indian for the weekend and thought it made sense to buy the ship.irate:

The fact they ship to your house is killer too... Congrats on the purchase... I like the Triumphs but IMHO they are a bit sluggish. If it doesn't wheelie I loose interest fast..

Congrats Vmass Maybe next year we will get to see you and the new machine at one of our NE GSR rallies!!!

 

[Vmass]

The fact they ship to your house is killer too... Congrats on the purchase... I like the Triumphs but IMHO they are a bit sluggish. If it doesn't wheelie I loose interest fast..

Congrats Vmass Maybe next year we will get to see you and the new machine at one of our NE GSR rallies!!!

I didn't do the Triumph, not a fan. I used to have a Victory and thought it was a great bike, so I have been searching for deal!. Love the new Indians, but for the amount of use I will give it, 20k doesn't entice me.

Here is the Vic I chose: http://www.nationalpowersports.net/itemDetail.aspx?itemID=31134 If it is as nice in person, it is a solid deal. Not sure of it's wheelie capability!

 

[Jedz123]

I didn't do the Triumph, not a fan. I used to have a Victory and thought it was a great bike, so I have been searching for deal!. Love the new Indians, but for the amount of use I will give it, 20k doesn't entice me.

Here is the Vic I chose: http://www.nationalpowersports.net/itemDetail.aspx?itemID=31134 If it is as nice in person, it is a solid deal. Not sure of it's wheelie capability!

Wheelie capable? I'd guess probably not but it would smoke the rear tire which is also cool! Those bikes are actually quite peppy, for being a cruiser! It would smoke the TU... And any GS650(Shafty) and under... $8K is a decent deal for that machine!!!

I test rode a Scout I wasn't too impressed with it. The motor was very nice but the transmission felt anything but smooth. To be fair I also test rode a FZ-09 the same day, not much was in comparison to all round perfection (IMHO)... Maybe the R3?

I'm sorry the link from above sent me to a Triumph. I hope things check out for you! Best of luck on the purchase!!!

 

[Vmass]

I agree with you on the Scout, not very impressive and too small for my liking. The Indian that I spent a couple weekends on was the Chief Vintage, I loved it. Just didn't 20k love it!

This Victory should do everything that I liked about the Indian at a far better price point for a bike that won't get much use........probably just Laconia and Halloween.irate:

 

[Nessism]

That Victory looks like a very capable mileage accumulator.

A friend of mine that first rode a GPz750, and then graduated to a Ducati, bought a Kawasaki Vulcan (can't remember the size, but it was big) so he could ride with his wife. 35k miles later it was about the only bike he rode anymore. This dude use to race the GPz too so he was no pirate type.

 

[Vmass]

That Victory looks like a very capable mileage accumulator.

A friend of mine that first rode a GPz750, and then graduated to a Ducati, bought a Kawasaki Vulcan (can't remember the size, but it was big) so he could ride with his wife. 35k miles later it was about the only bike he rode anymore. This dude use to race the GPz too so he was no pirate type.

The Vulcan is a big bike: http://www.nationalpowersports.net/itemDetail.aspx?itemID=25297#gAnchor and it was actually on my short list for a Laconia bike. However, since I enjoyed my last Victory (picture of it below), I figured I would stay with it. The new Victory has a very low seat height and feels very light and well balanced, much more so than my previous Victory..... and the price is right.

The pirate reference was just a joke, all things considered, I probably couldn't even pull it off on Halloween.

 

[Jedz123]

I always got a kick on how big the Victory engine looks.... Truthfully though that 106 Freedom mill is top notch compared to Harley...

If I loved the VTX and if I decided to keep a cruiser I would have opted out for a Gunner:

Obviously I didn't catch that bug...

 

[Vmass]

My old Vic was a 2004 and had 92 CI engine. I am not sure when they went to the 106....should be a bit more fun! The Gunner is a sweet looking bike, similar to the Judge: http://www.nationalpowersports.net/itemDetail.aspx?itemID=30638

 

[lurch12_2000]

My old Vic was a 2004 and had 92 CI engine. I am not sure when they went to the 106....should be a bit more fun! The Gunner is a sweet looking bike, similar to the Judge: http://www.nationalpowersports.net/itemDetail.aspx?itemID=30638

You want me to go over and kick the tires for you? Any excuse to walk in there and window shop. I took the Vegas with the larger front wheel for a test ride at Loudon this year, but I'm just not a Harley cruiser type. It was definitely smoother than the half dozen borrowed Harley bikes I've ridden...and cheaper price. I've ridden more than a few forward control bikes but they just don't feel good after awhile, especially in stop and go traffic or over 75 mph. It's hard to beat an old bike like the GS850G or 1000G for 1/10th the cost for racking up miles..not to mention more clearance when leaning hard in the corners. And I get more lookers in the crowd of bikes because it doesn't blend in. Enjoy the new bike when it arrives. If you get this week there might be a few warmer days to ride before Christmas!!

Vegas.....that might be the Gunner next to me in pic?

 

[Vmass]

Hey Lurch, thanks for the offer. Don't go out of your way to check it out, but if you are in the area, feel free! I actually have no need to get the bike quickly, so I will probably let them keep it until April. They have a Layaway deal that has no interest and no storage fees, another attractive reason to buy this bike from them.

According to the salesman, the bike will be going into their service department to get a full checkup, fluids changed and detailed. They will follow that up with many pictures and a video. Once I review the checkup report, pictures and video, I can say deal or no deal. From the pictures they have posted, pretty sure I know what I will be saying.