So i went to the dealer

Z-Trob · September 23rd, 2011, 12:41 PM

....to look at an 03 shadow 750 that was there on consignment. turns out it sold that morning...
heartbroken, i walked around sitting on other bikes, some gixxers, cbrs, Fz's/R's, and various cruisers, then as i was walking out i stumbled upon this.

A 2006 Triumph Speed Triple.
1050cc 7400 miles.
it had been traded in the night before and was its the first day on the lot.
I've always loved street fighters, and this one sucked me in. I put 100$ down Saturday to hold her and came back Monday.
The guy who brought it in also brought along new Michelin Pilot Powers which the dealer put on for free along with an oil & filter change.
It came with a few aftermarket parts as well, very tasteful i think.

my ninja W/ full muzzy is actually louder.

these headlight have grown so much on me

impressions:
this motor makes so much torque across the RPM range.... its just stupid. i ride around shifting at 3-4k. throttle response is excellent, but not scary, unless you want it to be

i am glad i rode my 250 for as long as i did though. it was excellent experience. i also love the instrument gauge, analogue tach with digital speedo, yes plz! select-able settings: water temp, avg MPG, Trip MPG, avg and top speed.

the suspension is a bit stiff around town, but rides like its on rails around the good twisties. seating position and comfort is amazing. the bars are just enough to keep me upright and not hurt my back, but low enough to still have a sporty feel. i don't really notice the lack of a windscreen or fairing, I think the stock pre-gen screen made things worse for me, pushing turbulent air at my helmet.

backinthesaddleagain · September 23rd, 2011, 01:04 PM

nice, enjoy and be safe.

choneofakind · September 23rd, 2011, 01:21 PM

Beautiful bike!! I've got a soft spot for Triumphs because they're so different from everything else on the market.

ninja250 · September 23rd, 2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

the suspension is a bit stiff around town, but rides like its on rails around the good twisties.

Exactly like it should be!
Nice ride! enjoy!

alex.s · September 23rd, 2011, 05:59 PM

sick ride bro. mind if i ask how much you got her for?

ninja250 · September 23rd, 2011, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

sick ride bro. mind if i ask how much you got her for?

Caution! Warning! Avert! Retreat!

GeorgiaHooligan · September 23rd, 2011, 09:07 PM

Nice short wheel base, I bet it wheelies like a mug!

rusninja · September 24th, 2011, 12:39 AM

I'd Tap that :P

andylawcc · September 24th, 2011, 12:52 AM

excellent choice!

Socal5646 · September 24th, 2011, 01:39 AM

I was looking at the same exact bike when I went shopping for my 636 th other day! Awesome bike! I know what you mean about the headlights!

blink · September 24th, 2011, 10:29 AM

The headlights are so awesome. Looks like that robot guy from that robot movie ahha

Socal5646 · September 24th, 2011, 11:13 AM

You mean Johnny 5 from Short Circuit?

blink · September 24th, 2011, 11:53 AM

Yes!!

Something like that, i think ive seen a more relevant one.
love streefighters so much

Lil_Green_Demon · September 28th, 2011, 11:14 PM

Such a sexy bike! Congrats!
I didn't see any mention of this but did you get rid of your 250R?

Z-Trob · October 1st, 2011, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil_Green_Demon

Such a sexy bike! Congrats!
I didn't see any mention of this but did you get rid of your 250R?

still have her

i take her to work and around town. still have modding plans with her too. 08 swing-arm swap and possibly forks, but that stuff's gonna take some saving up... guess ill just have to hang on to it till then!! plus I've always wanted to do some body work, possibly with fiberglass

Jiggles · October 1st, 2011, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Trob

still have her

i take her to work and around town. still have modding plans with her too. 08 swing-arm swap and possibly forks, but that stuff's gonna take some saving up... guess ill just have to hang on to it till then!! plus I've always wanted to do some body work, possibly with fiberglass

Setasai and I are going to be experimenting with fiberglass fairings and possibly carbon fiber in the future. We should collaborate together

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=85052

September 23rd, 2011, 12:41 PM	#1
Z-Trob ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Allentown PA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 99 250, 06 Speed Triple, 2009 husky 510SMR Posts: 36	So i went to the dealer ....to look at an 03 shadow 750 that was there on consignment. turns out it sold that morning... heartbroken, i walked around sitting on other bikes, some gixxers, cbrs, Fz's/R's, and various cruisers, then as i was walking out i stumbled upon this. A 2006 Triumph Speed Triple. 1050cc 7400 miles. it had been traded in the night before and was its the first day on the lot. I've always loved street fighters, and this one sucked me in. I put 100$ down Saturday to hold her and came back Monday. The guy who brought it in also brought along new Michelin Pilot Powers which the dealer put on for free along with an oil & filter change. It came with a few aftermarket parts as well, very tasteful i think. my ninja W/ full muzzy is actually louder. these headlight have grown so much on me impressions: this motor makes so much torque across the RPM range.... its just stupid. i ride around shifting at 3-4k. throttle response is excellent, but not scary, unless you want it to be i am glad i rode my 250 for as long as i did though. it was excellent experience. i also love the instrument gauge, analogue tach with digital speedo, yes plz! select-able settings: water temp, avg MPG, Trip MPG, avg and top speed. the suspension is a bit stiff around town, but rides like its on rails around the good twisties. seating position and comfort is amazing. the bars are just enough to keep me upright and not hurt my back, but low enough to still have a sporty feel. i don't really notice the lack of a windscreen or fairing, I think the stock pre-gen screen made things worse for me, pushing turbulent air at my helmet. __________________________________________________ Muzzy, Pods, 112 mains w/ 2 washers, fender delete, polished rims/tripple tree, WC clip-ons, adjustable levers, soupy's dogbones

September 23rd, 2011, 05:59 PM	#5
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	sick ride bro. mind if i ask how much you got her for? __________________________________________________

September 24th, 2011, 12:39 AM	#8
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	I'd Tap that :P __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

September 24th, 2011, 10:29 AM	#11
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	The headlights are so awesome. Looks like that robot guy from that robot movie ahha __________________________________________________ blink-182

September 24th, 2011, 11:53 AM	#13
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	Yes!! Something like that, i think ive seen a more relevant one. love streefighters so much __________________________________________________ blink-182

September 23rd, 2011, 01:04 PM	#2
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	nice, enjoy and be safe.

September 23rd, 2011, 01:21 PM	#3
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Beautiful bike!! I've got a soft spot for Triumphs because they're so different from everything else on the market.

September 23rd, 2011, 09:07 PM	#7
GeorgiaHooligan ninjette.org guru Name: Aaron Location: Gone riding. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 389	Nice short wheel base, I bet it wheelies like a mug!

September 24th, 2011, 12:52 AM	#9
andylawcc ninjette.org guru Name: andy Location: san gabriel Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397	excellent choice!

September 24th, 2011, 01:39 AM	#10
Socal5646 ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 150cc chinaman scooter Posts: 226	I was looking at the same exact bike when I went shopping for my 636 th other day! Awesome bike! I know what you mean about the headlights!

September 24th, 2011, 11:13 AM	#12
Socal5646 ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 150cc chinaman scooter Posts: 226	You mean Johnny 5 from Short Circuit?

September 28th, 2011, 11:14 PM	#14
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	Such a sexy bike! Congrats! I didn't see any mention of this but did you get rid of your 250R? __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

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