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obandoj · 05-27-2003, 11:31 AM

What do you expect from people who are so partial to American Iron?

Betamax · 05-27-2003, 01:18 PM

I did work on it, you pompous and patronizing little ****.

seruzawa · 05-27-2003, 02:01 PM

Oh, poop. I've been intimidated by AK wielding professionals. So spare me.

v4bryan · 05-27-2003, 04:28 PM

Actually, they didn't typically blow second gear, the shifter forks usually ground down, or splayed from rapid shifting. The gear teeth would start to round off if the forks weren't replaced, and when second gear went, fifth would often be next, based on its position in the transmission. When this happened, you pulled the engine, split the case and put in aftermarket, undercut gears for less than $400, which would solve the problem of speed shifting as well.

v4bryan · 05-27-2003, 04:42 PM

With today's modern, high quality chains, maintenance means spritzing lube on the chain once every 500 to miles or so, after a ride preferably...it takes less than 60 seconds. Sure, it's not maintenance free like a shaftie, but it doesn't rob as much horsepower, and you can change your final drive gearing for less than $30 whenever you want.

triumph900 · 05-28-2003, 06:23 AM

Better late than never... My wife has a '99 Legend. So far, it's been bullet-proof. It has about 12K miles. She enjoys it. The 900 triple is a fine engine, first valve adjustment is at 6000, then ever 12000 miles. All I've done is basic maint. on it. So, based on that, I would recommend the Legend.

triumph900 · 05-28-2003, 06:57 AM

"some dork"...? What the hell is that supposed to mean? All Triumph dealers are dorks? All Honda dealers are perfect? God Damn, that's a stupid statement. If you like Honda, fine. If you don't like Triumph, fine. But why make a stupid generalization like that? Triumphs are fine bikes. I've owned many since '94. NO problems. Seen plenty go 40, 50, 60K miles. Love the story a few years ago about the guy in London who put 250K on a Trident in about 30 months. Buy the Legend. You'll enjoy it!

71MAGNA · 06-02-2003, 06:10 PM

"dork"? Don't like the usuage? Then don't take it out of context--You DORK! Maybe I should have said "guy,person, gentleman, etc...".

Give me a break. I was telling him that in case he didn't like the only Triumph dealer in town -it wouldn't matter. He'd be stuck. Honda dealers abound so if he wasn't happy with one of those "dorks", he could go to another.

Stupid. Talk about THIN-SKINNED readers.....get your hanky now Mr.Jump-to-Attacker....Dork

955i1340 · 06-02-2003, 06:15 PM

Triumph Daytona Fastest Bike around the world. 19,000 miles in 30 days. No break downs. Guinness book of world records 2000. Honda? Cup holders or ...?

05-27-2003, 11:31 AM	#51
obandoj Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 912	Re: Triumph Legend or Honda Magna? What do you expect from people who are so partial to American Iron?

05-27-2003, 01:18 PM	#52
Betamax Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 236	Re: Triumph Legend or Honda Magna? I did work on it, you pompous and patronizing little ****.

05-27-2003, 02:01 PM	#53
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Triumph Legend or Honda Magna? Oh, poop. I've been intimidated by AK wielding professionals. So spare me. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

05-27-2003, 04:28 PM	#54
v4bryan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 144	Re: Triumph Legend or Honda Magna? Actually, they didn't typically blow second gear, the shifter forks usually ground down, or splayed from rapid shifting. The gear teeth would start to round off if the forks weren't replaced, and when second gear went, fifth would often be next, based on its position in the transmission. When this happened, you pulled the engine, split the case and put in aftermarket, undercut gears for less than $400, which would solve the problem of speed shifting as well.

05-27-2003, 04:42 PM	#55
v4bryan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 144	Don't let a chain scare you off With today's modern, high quality chains, maintenance means spritzing lube on the chain once every 500 to miles or so, after a ride preferably...it takes less than 60 seconds. Sure, it's not maintenance free like a shaftie, but it doesn't rob as much horsepower, and you can change your final drive gearing for less than $30 whenever you want.

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05-28-2003, 06:23 AM	#56
triumph900 Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 183	Re: Triumph Legend or Honda Magna? Better late than never... My wife has a '99 Legend. So far, it's been bullet-proof. It has about 12K miles. She enjoys it. The 900 triple is a fine engine, first valve adjustment is at 6000, then ever 12000 miles. All I've done is basic maint. on it. So, based on that, I would recommend the Legend.

05-28-2003, 06:57 AM	#57
triumph900 Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 183	Re: Triumph Legend or Honda Magna? "some dork"...? What the hell is that supposed to mean? All Triumph dealers are dorks? All Honda dealers are perfect? God Damn, that's a stupid statement. If you like Honda, fine. If you don't like Triumph, fine. But why make a stupid generalization like that? Triumphs are fine bikes. I've owned many since '94. NO problems. Seen plenty go 40, 50, 60K miles. Love the story a few years ago about the guy in London who put 250K on a Trident in about 30 months. Buy the Legend. You'll enjoy it!

06-02-2003, 06:10 PM	#58
71MAGNA Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 8	Re: Triumph Legend or Honda Magna? "dork"? Don't like the usuage? Then don't take it out of context--You DORK! Maybe I should have said "guy,person, gentleman, etc...". Give me a break. I was telling him that in case he didn't like the only Triumph dealer in town -it wouldn't matter. He'd be stuck. Honda dealers abound so if he wasn't happy with one of those "dorks", he could go to another. Stupid. Talk about THIN-SKINNED readers.....get your hanky now Mr.Jump-to-Attacker....Dork

06-02-2003, 06:15 PM	#59
955i1340 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Triumph Legend or Honda Magna? Triumph Daytona Fastest Bike around the world. 19,000 miles in 30 days. No break downs. Guinness book of world records 2000. Honda? Cup holders or ...?