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I've searched here and on several other forums, but can't find a specific answer to my question...
I've had too many honda motorcycles to count and i love the fact that with small amounts of maintenence you can just get on them and ride...My last bike was an F4i. Now I want a big bore naked!
Here is my question...It's time for a new bike and I love the looks of the 1050 S3, i've been a fan of s3s since i was a small teen (now i'm 22)
My question is, i will probably put about 10,000 to 15,000 miles a year on my new bike and i plan to keep it for many years to come, i'll be doing some touring and i just want to know what the lifespan of these bikes are?
Who's got the highest mileage 1050 out there, i know the sprints and tigers have the same mill? does anyone have 70 to 80k on one of these engines, if so what if any problems did you run into, obviously there is maintenence do be done, but what else?
I've read the common s3 issue's thread and i found nothing in there that had any meat to it...is anyone having major troubles with these bikes?
I have read of one incident regarding a cam chain failure on a sprint, but this seems to be a one off occurrence, is anyone else having problems? Some valve seal issues here and there, but what else? I want to know the dirt!
I guess i just need some advice to sway me either way, dad keeps telling me not to get a triumph, but in my mind they are just as reliable as other brands...
If i am used to honda rideability, will a triumph leave me unsatisfied?
give me some feedback, all is appreciated. Thanks
I've searched here and on several other forums, but can't find a specific answer to my question...
I've had too many honda motorcycles to count and i love the fact that with small amounts of maintenence you can just get on them and ride...My last bike was an F4i. Now I want a big bore naked!
Here is my question...It's time for a new bike and I love the looks of the 1050 S3, i've been a fan of s3s since i was a small teen (now i'm 22)
My question is, i will probably put about 10,000 to 15,000 miles a year on my new bike and i plan to keep it for many years to come, i'll be doing some touring and i just want to know what the lifespan of these bikes are?
Who's got the highest mileage 1050 out there, i know the sprints and tigers have the same mill? does anyone have 70 to 80k on one of these engines, if so what if any problems did you run into, obviously there is maintenence do be done, but what else?
I've read the common s3 issue's thread and i found nothing in there that had any meat to it...is anyone having major troubles with these bikes?
I have read of one incident regarding a cam chain failure on a sprint, but this seems to be a one off occurrence, is anyone else having problems? Some valve seal issues here and there, but what else? I want to know the dirt!
I guess i just need some advice to sway me either way, dad keeps telling me not to get a triumph, but in my mind they are just as reliable as other brands...
If i am used to honda rideability, will a triumph leave me unsatisfied?
give me some feedback, all is appreciated. Thanks