As above really. I've noticed the price of second hand Speedy's are very strong which is good. So what have triumph done to the later models to either make them better than the earlier models? And I'm talking post 2009 on. Or what have triumph changed on the later models to stop you fettling them? I do like to fettle. I'm still undecided. Which year in your opinion was the best Speedmaster? And why? Personally. I do prefer the look of the fronts when they had the fork shrouds. Did this stop in 2011? Cheers.
Can't say much about fork shrouds but newer triumphs (speaking from bonnevilles) 2012 onwards approx run that shitty CANbus electrical system which can't be chopped into and modified if that's an answer you needed?
My 13 plate doesn't have the shrouds and I'm with you I think they look better with them. The thing for me was the price between a ten year old bike and a two year old bike was relatively close so I couldn't justify having the older bike. I paid less than 6k from a triumph dealer but another non triumph dealer wanted 4k for a 04 plate, although it did look respectable. I think it comes down to personal choice, and if you like fettling I think maybe you'd be happy with an older machine and like you say residuals are good anyway.
Thanks. Yes I've noticed prices of used bikes are very high, which is great once you've got one!. And 1and 2 year old machine's are virtually the same as new. This is why I'm leaning towards a new bike. I wonder if the shrouds of an older machine or the newer America's would fit a Speedmaster? Maybe that's an option to look at? Cheers.
I just paid 5k for a 2010 Bonnie se. I have had a few over the years and there are a lot of very low mile bikes out there. they seem to hover around the 5k mark for a long time. but the nice thing is how ever long you keep it should hold its money
Hi, my 07 reg (05 model) is fine and it has real carbs. It handles so smoothly you forget you're in a bend. The twin discs up front are pretty sharp so anchoring on ain't a problem. The only thing I'm not thrilled about is the tacky looking front indicator mountings as they spoil the look but that's just cosmetic luckily you can get OEM bits to relocate them. All in all a good bike just as long as you don't mind a leisurely ride and don't try to flog along at warp factor snot.
I did all the warp factor riding in my youth. I ended getting into streetfighters and then chops which slowed things down. That's what attracted me to a Speedmaster. The chopped look and its a trumpet. Always wanted one, but never got round to it. I like the sound of leisurely.
Hey don't worry t4, it took me 3yrs to find my bargain. Good job I weren't in a rush! I've found that waiting out of season doesn't seem to work as planned since the ages of Bonneville and generally triumph modern classics owners are 'older' and are less likely to sell cheap out of season as young sports bike lads would do. You'll know when the "right" one appears. Eric
I don't plan to wait that long!!! I've seen the one that is "right" for me. It's exactly how I would like mine, but its come up 2 months early. Hopefully with winter coming it will still be available when I'm ready to buy.. Fingers crossed.
Ha! That's the problem with looking before your ready to buy! All the right ones come up! I always beleive if there's a reason why you can't buy it it's because the real right one hasn't appeared yet, so if it's not available when you're ready it's not the right one.
Just to ask the question. Is there any word of a Speedmaster ish version in the new 1100 releases that are being announced today??. I feel its needed to bridge the gap between the present Speedmaster and the Thunderbirds. Especially as the T birds have increased capacity.
Hi Jez. Sorry to hear you may have to sell. It's still a little early for me buying wise, but I'd be interested when the time comes. Got any pics? Cheers.
Found it. Very nice indeed. Hopefully it won't be for sale, but if you do have to part with it. I can certainly give it a very good home. Keep me posted. Cheers.
