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Triumph 2021

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  • 28-02-2021 4:43pm
    #1
    dec_82
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭


    I've always had the idea of getting a Triumph in the back of my mind.

    With the 2021 models coming out it might be time to trade in the 700GS for a nice modern classic. Post plague new start :)

    Im a short rider and the bulk of the GS always keep me on my toes ... hua hua :D

    The new street twin in blue would do nicely. Any triumph horror stories?

    My only worry is a naked bike in the wind and rain. Sticking a screen could really mess with the look.


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    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    What are you using it for? I wouldn't buy a naked if you commute. You'll sell it in a week coming from a GS.


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    zubair wrote: »
    What are you using it for? I wouldn't buy a naked if you commute. You'll sell it in a week coming from a GS.

    A 700GS is effectively a Naked.

    Adding a Flyscreen to a classic will make it just as effective

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    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    galwaytt wrote: »
    A 700GS is effectively a Naked.

    Adding a Flyscreen to a classic will make it just as effective

    While you're partly right in that it's not fully faired and doesn't have a high screen, an aftermarket tall screen is easily fitted (OP probably already has one) and doesn't look out of place, plus it's half faired I wouldn't say its effectively naked, it'd be much more comfortable on the GS compared to a bonnie, trident or speed twin on the motorway to work.


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    dec_82
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭dec_82


    I do compute but into Dublin city. No long motorway time etc more stop start find a gap and fill it stuff :)


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    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    dec_82 wrote: »
    I do compute but into Dublin city. No long motorway time etc more stop start find a gap and fill it stuff :)

    If it's all urban riding a screen won't make much difference.


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    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,296 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Go without the screen if your commute is mainly urban. The one thing that's handy for a commute is a topbox and that totally ruins the look of a naked bike.

    I ended up getting a tiny foldable backpack instead. folded into not much bigger than a wallet which was dead handy if you do need to stop at a shop. Wasn't 100% waterproof, but if it's just for the odd time you need to carry somthing, it's great.


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    Del2005
    Registered Users Posts: 18,992 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Cienciano wrote: »
    Go without the screen if your commute is mainly urban. The one thing that's handy for a commute is a topbox and that totally ruins the look of a naked bike.

    I ended up getting a tiny foldable backpack instead. folded into not much bigger than a wallet which was dead handy if you do need to stop at a shop. Wasn't 100% waterproof, but if it's just for the odd time you need to carry somthing, it's great.

    I'd go for a slightly less nice looking bike than wear a backpack when riding. If you come off the backpack can do you serious injury a top box won't.


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    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,296 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Del2005 wrote: »
    I'd go for a slightly less nice looking bike than wear a backpack when riding. If you come off the backpack can do you serious injury a top box won't.

    The light backpack will break off very easily, the straps are very light


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