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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2016 18:02:33 GMT
Could be right mate......perhaps some bits are indeed manufactured there. Mind you, so are I -Phones and most of the parts found on Range Rovers I think.
Sign of the times?
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Post by wazzbo on Jan 3, 2016 18:06:04 GMT
I wonder why they used plastic chrome? price I suppose.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2016 18:13:28 GMT
The headlamp shell and clock surrounds on my year 2000 Bandit are also the same.....I am guessing it was a weight saving thing.....or cost perhaps?
I am pretty sure my 1998 Bandit were metal items.
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Post by davefirestorm on Jan 3, 2016 23:17:01 GMT
Since 2014 the Bonne has been made in Triumph's factory in Thailand,don't know what these "new" Enfields are like but the old Redditch designed bikes made up untill around 3-4 years ago were a poor quality product especialy let down by electrics and finish,the latest bikes with the new engine look better but what are they like?A used/improved one maybe a good buy,do they hold their price well I wonder
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Post by Harold on Jan 4, 2016 10:14:06 GMT
I think perhaps we are being a bit harsh on Triumph, I think what they have achieved is to be applauded they have resurrected a British marque and provided a real alternative to Japanese and American bikes. The new Bonneville's are now 1200cc and look really good I think, although the Street Twin would be my personal favourite and it has kept the 900cc engine. I think as a retro styled modern bike they are a good option.
As for a commuter bike Nick I think something like a CB500 or XJ600 would be ideal something you won't be too bothered about keeping clean.
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Post by davefirestorm on Jan 4, 2016 10:37:38 GMT
I'm not knocking Triumph I agree with what you say and John Bloor has done and is doing a marvelous job,I've toured the Hinckley factory and it's very impressive.I just don't fancy anything they make at the moment,went to NEC bike show and only bike I thought of as a possible buy was a Yamaha XV950 Racer!!
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Post by Harold on Jan 4, 2016 10:41:08 GMT
I like the Yamaha XSR900 in the yellow speed block.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2016 11:56:58 GMT
I didn't want to sound too harsh on them for sure. I would love to own one - that white one is a beauty as well. The bikes had to go over to fuel injection I guess because of emissions laws especially in the US. It is good that they kept the car look though as the bike would look odd without them.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2016 12:19:10 GMT
*carb look*
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Post by davefirestorm on Jan 4, 2016 13:35:00 GMT
I like the Yamaha XSR900 in the yellow speed block. I prefer the vee twin engined XV950 with of course the yellow speed block colour scheme |
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Post by bluedreamer on Jan 4, 2016 13:36:00 GMT
My husband's Bonnie is a 2014, it has lots of bottom end grunt and whilst it is not a sportsbike it definitely outperforms the SD! The chromed plastic was actually the same on the 1972 Bonnie he used to have. We were looking at the Enfield as well, nice machine, a true retro experience, it will put a smile on your face on B roads. But we still love our SDs, the Bonnie is as well as not instead of!  |
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Post by davefirestorm on Jan 4, 2016 13:55:29 GMT
Yes,nice to have different bikes for different roads/moods etc. I like all 2 wheeled vehicles from mopeds up to sportsbikes although my Fireblade riding days are over.I had one of the old Indian Bullets and I loved it and the Continental looks like fun too
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Post by 1stgarry on Jan 4, 2016 21:35:12 GMT
I've got an R.E Continental GT. I'm chuffed with it. Bags of character and a pleasure to ride. I believe Harris Engineering designed the frame especially for this bike. The brakes and suspension are pretty decent. Overtakes do need a bit of planning as it can run out of steam if you open it up and push it hard. I bought it new in March 2015 and it's been my choice of ride most times (got other bikes in the garage including a 2005 Triumph Thruxton).
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Post by marktrower on Jan 5, 2016 12:19:43 GMT
most of that enfield was probably made in china,china is now the biggest manufacturer of two wheeled vehicles.they did make crap at the start but it was half the price of the jap equivalent.the bikes they make today are very good the scooters are as good as the competition .they are now getting into the larger bike market,a mate of mine as been importing chinese bikes for years,his business nearly went down hill at the start with the comebacks but got involved with better manufacturers and as very little trouble.its hard to find a product that is not made in asia,it was not that long ago your pride and joy Had the title JAP CRAP.
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Post by Harold on Jan 5, 2016 13:00:10 GMT
The thing is nearly everything is made in China now but that doesn't mean cheap crap. We import stuff from China in work and basically they will make things to a price, if you want it as cheap as possible then you'll get cheap crap if your prepared to pay a bit more then you will get a better product. I still don't think though that the bikes they build are on a par with the Japanese stuff but they are getting better.
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