The bike thread 2 - The kind with engines - Page 46

Cooper "s" · Jul 29, 2012, 9:38 PM

I like that yellow anodized aluminum front fork....looks nice on sports bikes

Evo_power · Jul 29, 2012, 9:42 PM

Well seeing as those issues have already had a recall sent out on them, looks like they already fixed the problem. Way to go Triumph.

Driftster · Jul 29, 2012, 9:54 PM

Well considering each of those have been a recall sent out every year since 2002 and the 600...I'd say they haven't fixed anything No that's not true..SOME of the recalls have popped their head up in say 2003 went away for 2004-2005-2006 then came back in like 2008 on the new gen bike..
but the regulator recall hit the mailing system in 2002 for the Daytona 600...continued into the Dayrona 650..and on up to the daytona 675....10 years of the same problem triumph just can't fix.

For the 2011 and 2012 model they now have THAT problem, along with the purge valve, along with bad software causing random stalling, a little side order of harness/generator problems killing new batteries in 2 days....annd icing on the cake being the the Kill-switch's spiking and frying the ECU all together

Looking at the Ducati recalls..they have their share too...but they all seem to be traced back to 1-2 sources...of which probably happened when choosing a parts distributor..

1 Fuel lines on a few of the bikes can exhibit micro-cracks over time ...2..Wrong bolt chosen in rear arm on the Panigale...

mclaren_mercedes_f1 · Jul 29, 2012, 10:11 PM

Meh those honda's are cool and all but those tubular framework on that Triumph makes it that much more awesome.

Ravenous · Jul 29, 2012, 10:39 PM

I ride with / track with at least a dozen Trumpy riders and only one of them has ever had problems. Another one of them is a mechanic at a Suzuki/Triumph dealer who says Suzukis tend to be even more troublesome. Which is totally plausible, given that a bulk of Triumph's parts manufacturing is outsourced to the Japs.

The only bad story I've heard about a Trumpy was the ex's dad getting knocked off his Bonnie by a girl on her probationary license.

Evo_power · Jul 29, 2012, 10:43 PM

He survive?

Ravenous · Jul 29, 2012, 11:00 PM

Mostly. 3 years of complications later and he's still standing, albeit with a cane.

Evo_power · Jul 29, 2012, 11:07 PM

That's good to hear. Hey that reminds me, what exactly was the final outcome of your accident?

Your bike get written off? You have any long term problems or anything?

Ravenous · Jul 29, 2012, 11:13 PM

Not even. The bike and I have a couple of scars but that's all. The crash knob saved the fairing, the frame/bars/etc didn't give a damn (it's a race bike, and my gear saved all but a patch of flesh on my right hip.

Best bit about 600s, apart from all the aftermarket upgrades, the crazy handling and the laughably negligent fuel bills, is their near-invincibility.

Driftster · Jul 31, 2012, 8:57 PM

more bmw sex...

Evo_power · Jul 31, 2012, 9:12 PM

That's a neat bike. I wish I had one. It's a total nerd bike though, as are all BMW's.

Driftster · Jul 31, 2012, 9:40 PM

Too much power for you i suppose...sucks to be you gellato man...

Anywho I can't say i'm big on the hp4 for WHAT it is, but i understand the need for it..

Since BMW released a 1000R WITHOUT all the "electronic nannies" they needed to release one that came standard with all of them, AND one that puts BMW's electronic technowizardry back at the fore-front..

When the bmw1000 came out it was like "wow cool nanies let you hit the gas in a puddle and not die" but a year later they're old and slow...but they revamped them pretty good again, allowing for full power in ANY mode at any time and compensating appropriately.

VTEC_Dreams · Jul 31, 2012, 9:49 PM

There are two companies that I have massive respect for, and both started off making motorcycles.

One I really love, one I just respect...except for the bikes.

Boy, them damn Bavarians know how to make a motorcycle. I love me a BMW motorcycle, unequivocally.

Companies that started off on two wheels are the best.

Evo_power · Jul 31, 2012, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driftster

Too much power for you i suppose...sucks to be you gellato man...

Anywho I can't say i'm big on the hp4 for WHAT it is, but i understand the need for it..

Since BMW released a 1000R WITHOUT all the "electronic nannies" they needed to release one that came standard with all of them, AND one that puts BMW's electronic technowizardry back at the fore-front..

When the bmw1000 came out it was like "wow cool nanies let you hit the gas in a puddle and not die" but a year later they're old and slow...but they revamped them pretty good again, allowing for full power in ANY mode at any time and compensating appropriately.

I never said anything about their capabilities. It's one of the best engineered bikes on the planet, hands down. I'd also love to have one, and it would be a blast to ride.

But it's a nerd bike. As all BMW's are.

VTEC_Dreams · Jul 31, 2012, 10:12 PM

Did VW ever buy Ducati?

Jul 29, 2012, 9:38 PM	#676
Cooper "s" Coop DeVille Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 17,932	I like that yellow anodized aluminum front fork....looks nice on sports bikes __________________ The closest thing they have to the Fit is the off button...- Evo

Jul 29, 2012, 9:42 PM	#677
Evo_power Johnny Suave DeathMachine Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oregon Awesomeness: Infinite Posts: 23,243	Well seeing as those issues have already had a recall sent out on them, looks like they already fixed the problem. Way to go Triumph. __________________ "Deflecting isn't becoming." - Dorito

Jul 29, 2012, 9:54 PM	#678
Driftster Bimmer DBAG Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 48,582	Well considering each of those have been a recall sent out every year since 2002 and the 600...I'd say they haven't fixed anything No that's not true..SOME of the recalls have popped their head up in say 2003 went away for 2004-2005-2006 then came back in like 2008 on the new gen bike.. but the regulator recall hit the mailing system in 2002 for the Daytona 600...continued into the Dayrona 650..and on up to the daytona 675....10 years of the same problem triumph just can't fix. For the 2011 and 2012 model they now have THAT problem, along with the purge valve, along with bad software causing random stalling, a little side order of harness/generator problems killing new batteries in 2 days....annd icing on the cake being the the Kill-switch's spiking and frying the ECU all together Looking at the Ducati recalls..they have their share too...but they all seem to be traced back to 1-2 sources...of which probably happened when choosing a parts distributor.. 1 Fuel lines on a few of the bikes can exhibit micro-cracks over time ...2..Wrong bolt chosen in rear arm on the Panigale... __________________ R.I.P. Randy Last edited by Driftster : Jul 29, 2012 at 9:58 PM.

Jul 29, 2012, 10:11 PM	#679
mclaren_mercedes_f1 VODAFONE McLAREN MERCEDES Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12,330	Meh those honda's are cool and all but those tubular framework on that Triumph makes it that much more awesome. __________________ He lives in Puerto Rico dude, it's not a state. - Lancer Evo Power

Jul 29, 2012, 10:39 PM	#680
Ravenous Filthy whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: AWOL Posts: 13,384	I ride with / track with at least a dozen Trumpy riders and only one of them has ever had problems. Another one of them is a mechanic at a Suzuki/Triumph dealer who says Suzukis tend to be even more troublesome. Which is totally plausible, given that a bulk of Triumph's parts manufacturing is outsourced to the Japs. The only bad story I've heard about a Trumpy was the ex's dad getting knocked off his Bonnie by a girl on her probationary license. __________________ your right, the empty space in your garage IS way more hardcore than my R6 ~ Evo

Jul 29, 2012, 10:43 PM	#681
Evo_power Johnny Suave DeathMachine Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oregon Awesomeness: Infinite Posts: 23,243	He survive? __________________ "Deflecting isn't becoming." - Dorito

Jul 29, 2012, 11:00 PM	#682
Ravenous Filthy whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: AWOL Posts: 13,384	Mostly. 3 years of complications later and he's still standing, albeit with a cane. __________________ your right, the empty space in your garage IS way more hardcore than my R6 ~ Evo

Jul 29, 2012, 11:07 PM	#683
Evo_power Johnny Suave DeathMachine Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oregon Awesomeness: Infinite Posts: 23,243	That's good to hear. Hey that reminds me, what exactly was the final outcome of your accident? Your bike get written off? You have any long term problems or anything? __________________ "Deflecting isn't becoming." - Dorito

Jul 29, 2012, 11:13 PM	#684
Ravenous Filthy whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: AWOL Posts: 13,384	Not even. The bike and I have a couple of scars but that's all. The crash knob saved the fairing, the frame/bars/etc didn't give a damn (it's a race bike, and my gear saved all but a patch of flesh on my right hip. Best bit about 600s, apart from all the aftermarket upgrades, the crazy handling and the laughably negligent fuel bills, is their near-invincibility. __________________ your right, the empty space in your garage IS way more hardcore than my R6 ~ Evo

Jul 31, 2012, 8:57 PM	#685
Driftster Bimmer DBAG Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 48,582	more bmw sex... __________________ R.I.P. Randy

Jul 31, 2012, 9:12 PM	#686
Evo_power Johnny Suave DeathMachine Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oregon Awesomeness: Infinite Posts: 23,243	That's a neat bike. I wish I had one. It's a total nerd bike though, as are all BMW's. __________________ "Deflecting isn't becoming." - Dorito

Jul 31, 2012, 9:40 PM	#687
Driftster Bimmer DBAG Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 48,582	Too much power for you i suppose...sucks to be you gellato man... Anywho I can't say i'm big on the hp4 for WHAT it is, but i understand the need for it.. Since BMW released a 1000R WITHOUT all the "electronic nannies" they needed to release one that came standard with all of them, AND one that puts BMW's electronic technowizardry back at the fore-front.. When the bmw1000 came out it was like "wow cool nanies let you hit the gas in a puddle and not die" but a year later they're old and slow...but they revamped them pretty good again, allowing for full power in ANY mode at any time and compensating appropriately. __________________ R.I.P. Randy

Jul 31, 2012, 9:49 PM	#688
VTEC_Dreams Slow car enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 12,782	There are two companies that I have massive respect for, and both started off making motorcycles. One I really love, one I just respect...except for the bikes. Boy, them damn Bavarians know how to make a motorcycle. I love me a BMW motorcycle, unequivocally. Companies that started off on two wheels are the best. __________________ Anyhow...

Jul 31, 2012, 10:12 PM	#690
VTEC_Dreams Slow car enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 12,782	Did VW ever buy Ducati? __________________ Anyhow...

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