In the interest of full disclosure;  I have a real soft spot for Triumph's retro styled bikes. I've been lusting after a new Bonneville for quite a while.

I'm not familiar with the Legend - I had do a search to see some pictures and read some reviews. But my totally uniformed opinion - and since it's your money- is hell yes. I think you should buy it.

Did that help?

http://www.carolenash.com/insidebikes/bike-reviews/triumph/legend-tt/

I had 2 heart attacks in 1 year 3 years ago myself, and I still have heart issues, that are enough of an issue the dr's put me on disability, but it hasn't stopped me from riding at all,  I just have to be more careful when choosing to ride in the full summer heat during the hottest months of the year here in TX.

R.F.

Might be a dumb question, but what the heck difference does it make if the guy said he was sellin' the bike 'cause he had a heart attack, as long as the bike is in good shape, Pine likes it, and the price is right?
Pine's lookin' for a motorcycle - he's not paying the guys health insurance. People selling stuff say all kinds of stuff. Sometimes the stuff they say is even true.

It doesn't matter. Just bored, I guess.

Anybody want to hear about the 2800 h.p. twin turbo Camaro that I saw run 250 mph in 1 mile from a standing start, or the Ford GT that ran 267.6 mph to set a new record for the Texas Mile? I didn't think so.

None of the real heavy hitter 'Busas showed up this time so about the most they went is mid 220s.

Oh, buy the bike. In the scheme of things, 2k ain't a lot, although I'd try to get it for less. Life is short, do what makes you happen if it doesn't hurt anyone.

Google "Texas Mile" & check them out on Facebook. Made it up on Friday & Saturday but skipped today due to wife not liking to ride with me pulling trailer 65+ with 30-35+ wind gusts. I was tired anyway, getting old sucks. Two passes to the Mile, best $40 I spent all weekend, great birthday presents for wifes b-day (25th) & mine (4-2).

Offer the guy $1500 for the bike. He might just take it. Not a lot of people will be jumping to buy a bike that age with a limited dealer network.

oldNslow wrote on 03/25/13 at 06:05:56:


Actually this is a second owner bike, from the local Triumph dealer. First owner traded it back to the dealer, second owner then bought it from the dealer. The second owner has only used the dealer for service.. and he thinks the first owner did as well. Like many things in this state.. either your popular or your not. Most people, will only consider the top dog on the list without regard to any other facts. hehe with the internet I have used that to my benefit many times.

http://www.triumphmotorcycledealer.com/

Actually this dealership is much closer to the house and work than the local Suzuki dealer.  Both dealerships.. seem to be an "also run" meaning they are pretty low key operations, no high pressure sales. Very "mom and pop" type places. This is stark constrast to the Honda/Yamaha dealership which is a "megastore" with a heavy emphasis on large expensive cruisers, and much more in tune with folks with lots of cash and not much else.

Thanks all. It was too cold to ride the bike to work.. but I put my helmet in the truck... so I may try and test the bike out tonight.. if not then some time this week.