New stablemate for Quota

[GeorgiaGuzzi]

So I got rid of my Victory. Traded it for a Triumph Trophy 900 triple. I think it’ll be a good change of pace bike. I gotta say, on the plus side, heated grips are great! Also the panniers are suprisingly spacious! On the down side, the brakes are anti lock like the old early eldorados I’ve read about! And the previous owner has the suspension set to the lightest setting to make it easier for him to reach the ground. Not the settings I need! Lol.

[Ncdan]

Congratulations Bob!

[Motormike]

Those were the early days for the "new" Triumph.  Always liked the look.  They made a 1200 as well, didn't they?  I would think parts (especially bodywork) would be hard to come by.

[LowRyter]

Nice bike, I've tried to get one.  I thinks it's a cost effective and sportier alternative to an RT or GW.

[Lannis]

Those were the early days for the "new" Triumph.  Always liked the look.  They made a 1200 as well, didn't they?  I would think parts (especially bodywork) would be hard to come by.

The early 1200 was a four, I think.   I have a "modern" (2014) Trophy Triple, 1215cc and as nice a bike as you can want.   

I don't think that 25-year-old Triumph bodywork is any harder to come by than any other major brand ... you have to be hooked into the forums and clubs and get your bodywork from bikes with blown engines, and your engine parts from bikes with crashed bodywork .... 

Lannis

[GeorgiaGuzzi]

Those were the early days for the "new" Triumph.  Always liked the look.  They made a 1200 as well, didn't they?  I would think parts (especially bodywork) would be hard to come by.

Yes. The 1200  4 cylinder really cooks. The 900 tho has plenty of power a neat exhaust note being a triple. Parts (excepting bodywork) are surprisingly affordable and available. Of course, my Quota sets a high bar for unobtainium parts! 😂

[usedtobefast]

congrats on the "new" bike! 

Is this a "needs nothing" type of bike?  Or will you need to sort out a few items with it? 

[Bulldog9]

I had a buddy who had one, and he loved it. Our XS1100's were getting long in the tooth, and we started migrating to the Concours, FJR and the Trophy's. If I remember, the 900 was far more reliable and enjoyable than the 1200. Great find!

[GeorgiaGuzzi]

congrats on the "new" bike! 

Is this a "needs nothing" type of bike?  Or will you need to sort out a few items with it?

It needs a front tire. And the suspension reset. The guy I got it from couldn’t flat foot, so he set the shock to the softest setting so he could get his feet firmly down. The softest setting is NOT proper for my size. So I’m going to have to set sag in the rear and maybe take a look at firmer springs in the forks. That’s all. It’s in really good shape. Just needs riding!

[steven c]

 I had a 97 Triumph Sprint Executive, really the same bike but different fairing more like a BMW RS. Nice bike, top heavy but that goes away once moving great trackable motor, you could almost just leave it in fourth. Pain to work on, but didn't need much,who ever designed the air filter should be forced to changed it. The motors are way over built but the starter sparg (?) can breaking a huge job to fix  if I think there was a bolt you should replace. It was going to be my forever bike but then I test road the Buell Ulysses....

[Turin]

I've owned two early Hinckley Triumphs. Current is 96 D

1200.