Yeah, well, unless you are over 40, you are probably not gonna like it.

But just to let you know, BITD, if you wanted to drive it to work and jump stuff, this was the bike you got. If you want to see one it action, rent the Great Escape with Steve McQueen. That will give you an idea on how they were ridden.

 

Yes McQueen was supposed to be in a BMW airhead because the flick takes place in a German concentration camp but there's no way the shaftie Bavarian was going to be able to do that jump so they "body doubled" in a Triumph. It could be the worst attempt to disguise a Bimmer ever!

Nonetheless, one great flick. Definitely worth watching on a rainy day. [8D]

 

I also heard that, unlike the popular belief, he did not do that jump, it was a stunt double. The studio had a problem of him doing it even though he definately had the ability.

Another rainy day flick to follow the Great Escape would be On Any Sunday.

Any time I see that flick I want to go riding.

 

I seriously considered that 250TE, but damn the closest dealer is in Georgia and I live in South Florida, just too far away. Avaliability and price of parts and maintance was the deciding factor for me as well as the maintance schedule and reliability of the KLX. I sure would like to see one in person though.

 

I rode a 250 te the other day and glad i bought the klx,im 6-5 and i was on my toes, way to much bike. and with the mods and gearing at 49 tooth rear not that much of a differance.

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OK - after this topic came up, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a new Triumph. The dealership also had a showroom full of Huskys to choose from it that suits your fancy (incabiker). The Supermotos were Very cool stuff indeed. My sales guy and one of the parts guys had just bought themselves offroad Huskys and I showed them where I like to ride in TN. They said they would be contacting me soon so we can do a group ride off road. Inca - another open invite if you want to join us at Coal Creek. I won't know the dates until they get with me.

OK .. As I walked in, I saw the Triumphs sitting just to the right of the doorway. Of course, the floor-full of Ducatis, Moto Guzzi's and $30k MV-Agusta's made me studder step - but I quickly refocused on the Triumphs. There was a T100 Bonneville, a Scrambler, and Thruxton 900 - all sweet machines, but I opted for their demo model Bonneville that was sporting a super clean look with lowered handlbars and low-azz pipes. Had to have it, plus they gave a great OTD price. I was SOLD!

Just came back from putting a quick 50 miles on her. Man this thing is ME. I'll get some better pics of it in the daylight when I have a chance.

 

Congratulations Bonafide! That is one beautiful bike!

 

That is nice. Yeh more pics.

 

Nice man, Very nice indeed

 

What kind of bike is that? It looks old school, but new. That thing is awesome looking. Linky please.