Comments on: Unavoidable Daydreams

By: N.C.Street Photography

N.C.Street Photography — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:27:00 +0000

Not a rider but I’ve lusted after Triumph’s for years. Vespas are a cool alternative & belive I would feel much more comfortable on one.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:44:00 +0000

Dragon: It is hard to beat the nimbleness of a little scooter. If you can keep your ego at bay you can have a boat load of fun and satisfaction.

Irondad: I relate completely. Absolutely.

By: irondad

irondad — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:49:00 +0000

I like the Triumphs. I like old Beemers. I like a lot of bikes. Very few fit my current needs and psyche. End of story. Can you identify?

By: Honky-Tonk Dragon

Honky-Tonk Dragon — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:44:00 +0000

Steve,
I’ve been working in a Triumph/Moto Guzzi/ Vespa shop for about a year and half now.That metallic matte green Scrambler is indeed tempting. But I recently replaced my (totaled) P200 with a 500cc 4 cylinder Honda. It was fun, but I was never as comfortable as on a scooter. After less than six months, I was back on a CVT scooter. Down to 80cc from 500, yet I am so much happier. The new (to me) scoot is so much nimbler on the rough and twisty CT back roads.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:18:00 +0000

Jack: I like BMWs. Especially old airheads. They have the same visual feel to me as the Triumph.

Once I win that Powerball Jackpot I'll have a couple more machines in the new garage.

Milos: Quit giving me more ways to rationalize buying a Triumph! I only need one machine. Maybe two...

Anonymous: I think I should be a photographer too. But it's hard work and requires dedication that gets in the way of riding.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:13:00 +0000

Conchscooter: Our dealer has a really grungy Triumph from the Terminator movie in the show room. It looks the way I think mine would after a few months...

RedCass: I think it is ok to look at motorcycles when you are a scooter rider. Just not at HumVees or Cadillacs.

Pvino: I hear you. For now it is a scooter only.

Baron: I like the Vespa GTS 250. Plenty of power for me and the way I ride, smooth on the road, and really, really nimble. But those Triumphs just look so good...

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:03:00 +0000

Steve, I haven’t checked your blog in quite a while, great photos. You should be a photographer.

By: Milos

Milos — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:49:00 +0000

Steve,
If I had a stretch of road outside my house, a nice Bonnie would be there already. If possible along with Vespa. Sadly I live in the middle of a downtown madhouse, surrounded with heavy, clogged and slow traffic. I’m in a transition process these days as I bought BMW F650CS as a good learning bike, something rookie friendly, yet being a city/urban commuter I can only say that Vespa rules on this terrain while clutch and constant first-second-first-second kills me on BMW. Vespa is in local adds since Thursday and I’ll sell it in no time as they are very popular but I’ll admit I’m having second thoughts to keep it, if for no other reason then because it’s far more romantic than this beemer I got. Triumph is something else, loads of charm, evergreen, so refined… my ultimate goal, not to mention what a photo-model it is. Think about it again, due to economy crisis and sales going down generally you might be able to come across a bargain… and take advantage on it.
Cheers!

By: Jack Riepe

Jack Riepe — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:36:00 +0000

Dear Steve:

If I were to get another motorcycle, ourside of the BMW marque, I'd have to give serious consideration to a Triumph Bonneville. I lke the retro look of the Bonnieville, and the paint schemes. I also like the painted fairlings you can get from Parabellum for them.

Fondest regards,
Jack
Twisted Roads

By: Baron's Life

Baron's Life — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:06:00 +0000

Trimuph has done ana mazing good job on their come back… I still have a Triumph CUB which is a treasure to ride.
How do you like the 250?
When it comes to motorcycles vs scooterss…you can say I’m AC/DC sorta guy I have no particular preference, own both, ride both and equally enjoy them