tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post395696224648256025..comments2023-12-08T00:30:31.874-08:00Comments on Trobairitz' Tablet: Monster TripleTrobairitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-58223685253751783242010-12-21T09:15:05.255-08:002010-12-21T09:15:05.255-08:00Thanks for the ergo link! That is way fun to play...Thanks for the ergo link! That is way fun to play with. Good thing it's a holiday week at work. ;-) Good luck with choosing your new bike. (I replied to your comment on my blog asking how I chose the 650GS.)Allainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13607166128617504125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-52602920818875952472010-12-18T11:34:32.810-08:002010-12-18T11:34:32.810-08:00Ah yes, the short list that never stays short. Bot...Ah yes, the short list that never stays short. Both are beautiful bikes. I'd have a hard time choosing between them. <br /><br />Per the footpegs issue, Troubadour is right. I had the same problem with footpegs and I don't even notice it anymore. You'll find the position that works for you and your bike.<br /><br />Trobairitz on a Triple. That has a very nice ring to it! :)Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-17785830346510053052010-12-18T08:02:12.074-08:002010-12-18T08:02:12.074-08:00Thank you. You guys and gals are providing such w...Thank you. You guys and gals are providing such wonderful feedback and it is appreciated. After having gone to bike night in Eugene last night and hearing feedback about the local Ducati/BMW dealer it doesn't sound like a shop we would want to deal with on a regular basis so that might be out. Time will tell, Next closest Ducati dealer is Portland or Medford.<br /><br />I am partial to the Triple. I just love Triumphs. I wont make any decisions until more tire kicking.<br /><br />@ Geoff, I agree with that forward lean angle. It didn't seem like that much of a difference, but sitting on a bike at the show is not real world riding conditions. <br /><br />@ Sonja - I have seen the Breva 750 for sale in Seattle on Craigslist and love the look of it. That is where the V7 came from. There just is no place to check them out. (I think the 750 was discontinued to make way to the V7 Classic) Our local (Portland) Guzzi dealer doesn't have them, just the V7s, but we may be heading there today as it is their holiday open house and they are also a Triumph dealer.<br /><br />@Bobskoot - me too<br /><br />@ Lori & Motoroz - you are welcome for the site and have fun with it, and Motoroz, I like the Ducati too - that is the problem, I like more than one.<br /><br />Happy Saturday everyone...... hope you sneak in a ride. It is raining and 40˚ here in the soggy Willamette Valley.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-88012844949113232272010-12-17T22:08:56.992-08:002010-12-17T22:08:56.992-08:00Trobairitz:
I love the Street Triple
bob
bobsko...<b>Trobairitz:</b><br /><br />I love the Street Triple<br /><br />bob <br /><a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">bobskoot: wet coast scootin</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-63074706297916737632010-12-17T19:44:04.203-08:002010-12-17T19:44:04.203-08:00Bravo! Except for the Duck you have exactly made t...Bravo! Except for the Duck you have exactly made the same choices that I was drooling over before going after the Beemer. The Gladius is certainly an economic decision, and you will want to upgrade again soon. The Striple and the Bonnie will have a special place in my heart, and one day I will get me one of those. Not sure about the dealer network for Ducati and Guzzi, but Italian bike are not known for fast and good service. They are sexy bikes though and Guzzi has the advantage of a shaft drive. Check out the Breva, you might like it, too.<br />The F/G 650 GS is well balanced, can be lowered (I flatfoot mine), and get a tin butt award (over 600 painless km in one day), and oh my it is a forgiving bike, too. Not to forget it is fit for gravel and worse, if you want to try this.<br />Too me the Striple is by far the most appealing. Good hunting! I am curious what you will come up with.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-79013047044453562152010-12-17T19:23:42.385-08:002010-12-17T19:23:42.385-08:00I like th ergo site. Thanks for sharing.
I am pa...I like th ergo site. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />I am partial to the Monster. Let us know what you decide.Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-29662616078185330802010-12-17T19:08:54.769-08:002010-12-17T19:08:54.769-08:00Two very nice first choices. Those are some downr...Two very nice first choices. Those are some downright sexy shots of those bikes. The look of the Ducati just reminds me of my BMW. But the Triple is intriguing. <br /><br />Thanks for the ergo's link. I really wish I had found that when I was looking around. I have to flat foot also. Just my way. Luckily I am tall, but I don't feel comfortable at all maneuvering my bike on loose or uneven surfaces while in the saddle. But there wasn't another bike out there at the time that would have fulfilled my requirements list better. :)<br /><br />Enjoy the time saddle shopping! Should be great fun kicking the tires and all that "new bike smell". :)<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-15385657277920289462010-12-17T16:39:45.510-08:002010-12-17T16:39:45.510-08:00Trobairitz:
Thanks for the nice words! Thank you t...Trobairitz:<br />Thanks for the nice words! Thank you too for sharing the ergo info, it's actually quantified a comment I made on the ST review about having to dip my head more than the ST when riding to see the Monster instruments. The forward lean is 25 deg on the Monster compared with 17 deg on the Triple, which puts your head further forward on the Duke. Hence the need to incline the head more to look down.<br /><br />Some people complain that the stock Triple seat is uncomfortable but I think it's equally to do with the shape and padding of a person's butt! I'm pretty average I guess but find it fine for 700 km days. For the recent 1000-mile in 21 hours ride, I used the smallest Airhawk pad available and it was superb. A sight cheaper than an aftermarket seat too!<br /><br />Finally, if there isn't much difference after clinical analysis and test riding both, go with your gut. The "emotional attachment" factor is rarely wrong!<br /><br />Good luck with your deliberations - what delicious anticipation!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.com