HELP!! Big dillema

[dantow]

I've Just taken a 2009 street triple r for a spin and it was awesome. already has the bellypan, pazzo shorties, full arrow system. $11500. guy selling it who is the bike mechanic said it had been in an accident and he replaced the front end etc. checked on revs and rta vehicle history and its a repairable write off.Has been inspected and re registered by rta. On the test ride I didn't notice any noises( except for the sweet sound of the arrow system) or any vibration etc.
Should I get it or not?

opinions please

 

[Bikebiz]

Ha, bitten by the triple bug. Such an awesome machine! I'd be tempted to steer away from it. If the budget is an issue, definitely worth looking at a non-R version. Sure you lose adjustability, but the suspension is set really well for street use from the factory. In fact the R is a tad on the harsh side and needs to be softened as it stands (imo).

Could be a bargain buy and have zero issues, but just wondering if you'll have a harder time with resale that's all.

 

[dantow]

Thats what I was thinking about resale as well but if I keep it for at least five years then trade it in I prob wouldn't lose too much.

 

[Bikebiz]

If it's going to be a 5yr bike then yeah not so much of an issue. And I'm sure if you string it along for a bit you could get it for $11k even hey. What colour? I'm very envious!

 

[Kazza]

Buy it.....

Having a Trumpy in the family is great. We're on our 2nd (06 Daytona 675 and 09 Speed Triple). I would loooovvvveeee to add to the collection with either a Monster 696 or Street Triple R.

Go for it

 

[Bikebiz]

If you get a Street Triple, just got one piece of advice. Buy an aftermarket regulator and install it unless you want to risk an unexplained breakdown. It's the kryptonite of that range of bikes.

 

[Kazza]

But they look pretty

I want the grey Street Triple R but this week I saw the Limited Edition Speed Triple in Mikes Triumph newsletter - yes people - that is red carbon fiber :drool: :drool: :drool:

 

[Bikebiz]

The SE looks fantastic as well.

 

[dantow]

Its grey thereis one that looks pretty much exact the same(same 3 into 1 system) on bikepoint for sale up in brisbane for around 4 grand more. I rode the new z1000 the other day and it didn't put the smile on my face that this bike did.

 

[Kazza]

The SE looks fantastic as well.

It is nice in the flesh, but the dark red carbon fiber on the other one - that's got me

 

[Humperdinkel]

I say that Triple sound alone :drool: :drool: :drool: should be enough to seal the deal :thumbup:

 

[dantow]

I'm very close to breaking. Problem will be finding someone to insure me after having just lost license!

 

[Kazza]

I'm very close to breaking. Problem will be finding someone to insure me after having just lost license!

Oooh, that's the biggie......

QBE
Swann

They'd be the ones I'd try first

Good luck :thumbup:

 

[Bikebiz]

You're off "Insure my ride" for life then! The least stringent at the moment is NRMA, but of course you pay And for that reason the 675 is going to be a far easier choice than a 1000 or 1050!

 

[dantow]

Thanks kazz, Qbe were half the price of most of the others.

 

[dantow]

Thats it I'm off to get it! Thanks everyone for talking me round. photos in a day or so!

 

[Wolfman]

Good luck with your purchase....Cant wait to see what the heck you have neen "banging on" about!

 

[Kriswithak]

Yea good luck, hope it all turns out well!

 

[Humperdinkel]

Good luck with the new ride but im guessing your out cruisin by now :thumbup:.... Surprised QBE were the cheapest , might keep that in mind..

 

[dantow]

Well I got it. Some new photos in the album. Sorry for indoor phots but its been raining.
I'm a happy man!