Considering A New Ride

I am not sure if this question belongs here, but it is as good a place to start as any.

My America (2002) is bomb proof, never given me any issues, that were not operator induced.

My only complaint is a 5 hour trip to receive service @ a Triumph dealer.

I am the short term caretaker of my son's BMW 800 GS, while he is overseas. I have been dividing my rides between the two primarily to keep the battery charged and tires aired up on the BMW.
I like some of the features of the newer m/c (2002 v 2017) & this has steered my thoughts to another ride.

Under consideration,

Triumph Thunderbird, Trophy, or possibly a Tiger.

I lean toward the Thunderbird, for the forward foot position, and lower seat height. The knees get quite stiff after a while with the leg position required by the GS, and perhaps this would be the case with the Trophy or Tiger. I realize highway pegs or other add-on can be used to stretch out the legs when buzzing down the road

The nearest Triumph dealer is 5 1/2 hours away so not so easy to go window shopping. Also since the Thunderbird & Trophy have been discontinued they are not as available to just drop in and sit on.

Your thoughts and opinions are greatly appreciated.

 

yes, I have recently found a local shop that specializes in older motorcycles, so I'm optimistic.

I do realize your point, and that is a consideration as well
My America is so reliable it has only been in the for periodic checks, such as 24K etc. I would expect the same service from another Triumph. I can put up with a once a year trip to the mega-plex for service.

 

Chuk,
I am located on the southern plains of Texas, 300 miles West of Dallas or 300 miles East of Albuquerque, 300 miles NW of San Antonio.

 

I figured it would be. None the less, I do appreciate the thought