I do like these

Sarky B’stard

Sarky B’stard

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They’re nice bikes but demand looking after as Italian bikes in UK rain tend to. While sheltering from that rain (& Her Majesty getting her Barnet sorted) I dropped into Edinburgh Triumph. I was unexpectedly taken by the Trident 660 that’s £800 cheaper than the Guzzi and flicked more of my switches.....each to their own. Then again, always loved the early 70s V7 Sport..... decisions, decisions! Ain’t choice horrible?
 
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Sarky B’stard said:
They’re nice bikes but demand looking after as Italian bikes in UK rain tend to. While sheltering from that rain (& Her Majesty getting her Barnet sorted) I dropped into Edinburgh Triumph. I was unexpectedly taken by the Trident 660 that’s £800 cheaper than the Guzzi and flicked more of my switches.....each to their own. Then again, always loved the early 70s V7 Sport..... decisions, decisions! Ain’t choice horrible?
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An old mate of mine, who had no intention of getting a Triumph, passed a dealer who had a test fleet day, stopped and got a slot later in the day, and after his ride started the process to buy a Trident that same day.
 
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Don the Don said:
Try and give one a try @Scrappy they have come a long way since the old days the quality is much better, as folks say each to their own, I like them
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I'm smitten mate, can't get the fecking things out my head even though I don't have the financial means or physical space to have one at the moment. But I know I'll go and have a test ride, then it will frustrate the hell out of me trying to come up with a cunning plan to get one 🤪
 
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Don the Don said:
I have that feeling as well I will wait till I come down south [Staffs] in July and go look at one, If I had to get rid of a bike them it would be the Speedmaster, the Bonnie has grown on me
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I had been thinking of sarificing the Street Triple, then I ride it and its such a great ride, however it really does encourage the hooligan in me, whereas a V7 might hopefully help me be a bit more laid back. Choice and decisions 😵
 
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Scrappy said:
I had been thinking of sarificing the Street Triple, then I ride it and its such a great ride, however it really does encourage the hooligan in me, whereas a V7 might hopefully help me be a bit more laid back. Choice and decisions 😵
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Which is why I went for the Tiger Sport. Every time I tried being a hooligan on the Bonnie I had to work it so hard it threatened to buck me! I also wanted supple suspension and something to help with the wind 💨😳
 
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Don the Don said:
Try and give one a try @Scrappy they have come a long way since the old days the quality is much better, as folks say each to their own, I like them
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I'd be curious too. They're getting close to a favourite of the 'lifestyle' crowd so I'd be def interested to know how useful they were as a motorbike. If they made a basic 1000cc version I could be all over it.

I'm basically after a budget MK1 Lemon.

[edit] Even back in the day guzzi had a better rep for electrics than Duke or Lav. I've spannered Lavs (jota and RGS) for a mate and *I'd* never drop my own dollar on one. Espesh at the price they fetch now. Lovely bikes but pure pita
 
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