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  1. Havit

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    #1 Havit, May 16, 2018
    Well lads i'm thinking of getting another bike ......Yes i know i have two but the GTR is still in bits and im concerned about Pens engine rattle that nobody seems to know what it is without a full strip so i thought get another one to ride this summer . I have three in mind ( see pics) . Triumph Trophy with 16000 miles or a ZZR1100 with 23000 miles or......only kidding :p:scream::poop::D what do you think.

    I love the ZZR1100s i had one years ago and they are a great bike. I dont know much about the early Trophys other than they suffer from the sprag clutch issue the 900s suffered with .
    Any thoughts ?
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  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #2 thebiglad, May 16, 2018
    The Trophy's carry their (not small) weight high, and when loaded up with full panniers can be a handful. Strong motor though and no sprag clutch issues SO LONG AS you ensure tip-top battery condition.

    Personally I would go for the ZZR - just a fantastic machine altogether.
     
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  3. Havit

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    #3 Havit, May 16, 2018
    The Trophy is up for 1095 Pounds(in the north) The ZZR1100 2500 Euro both private. 2500 euro would be my limit i suppose unless something amazing came along . I Think (hope to) i can get the ZZR for 2000 as i know his out of work and needs it gone.
     
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    #4 Havit, May 16, 2018
    I could trade Pen in and get a newer bike.........:sweat:
     
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    #5 Havit, May 16, 2018
    yes they are the two bikes Ade. im seeing the ZZR tomorrow .
     
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    #6 Havit, May 17, 2018
    Got the ZZR for €2000. Needs some cosmetics but the engine is sweet .
    Rides greatl another project after the GTR.
    Will ride her this season as she is
     
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  7. capt

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    #7 capt, May 18, 2018
    Try the cam chain ! My 94 trident got rattling after 90,000 or it might be the balance shaft, my trident made some weird noises just before bearings and shaft went east !! @ 56,000 hope that helps .?.?.?

    Cheers capt
     
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  8. thebiglad

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    #8 thebiglad, May 18, 2018
    Now stop right there ! Pen's a keeper.
     
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    #9 thebiglad, May 18, 2018
    Congratulation Wayne - ZZR1100 - GRRRRRR8T bike.
     
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  10. Havit

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    #10 Havit, May 18, 2018
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    #11 Tiglet, May 18, 2018
    Nice Wayne in the best ZZR colour :cool:

    To be honest I thought you would have gone for the BMW, especially as your dad has one, keep it in the family and all that :eek:
     
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    #14 Havit, May 19, 2018
    By god shes quick. I forgot how fast they are
     
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    #15 Havit, May 20, 2018
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    #16 stollydriver, May 20, 2018
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  17. Wessa

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    #17 Wessa, May 20, 2018
    Congratulations on the new bike, looks awesome....... Are you coming to Wales on it?
    Wessa
     
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  18. Havit

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    #18 Havit, May 21, 2018
    In boxes:D:D

    Having the tank cleaned and coated in the uk .
     
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    #19 steve lovatt, May 21, 2018
    Nice one Wayne!
    Looks good next to Penelope :cool:
     
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  20. Havit

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    #20 Havit, May 21, 2018
    Oh i have a choice now.......i dont know steve one of the three:D
     
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