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| | | davetac1 | | Thunderbird |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Jul 2014 - 17:52 Post title : Re: Trophy SE (Re: intimidator32) | | | So Todd,what you're sayin is the Trophy is just like the Bimmer and the newer Wings,correct?? From an engineering point of view,I'm not really thrilled about the single swing arm configuration,but willing to take a chance on it because I don't pull a trailer.Other then the trailer thing,I haven't really heard any negatives about the single swing arm configuration.But what has really drawn me to it is,it's got a SHAFT DRIVE and NOT a belt.Believe me,I AM DONE WITH BELTS!!! Enough is ENOUGH!!! Dave!!!
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| | | EnGage | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 14/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,155 | | Location | : | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Jul 2014 - 18:19 Post title : Re: Trophy SE (Re: davetac1) | | | Dave,
I have not ridden a Bimmer, but based on the comments from others I would say the Trophy is as good or better than the BMW. Likely it would fall between the 1200 RT and the new 1600.
I have spent a lot of time on a Yamaha FJR (son owns one) and on a Kawi Concours. Both are really nice bike, but for me the Trophy is more comfortable.
The Wing to me is a totally different animal. It is not a cruiser, not a sport tourer, just a big huge comfy bike. Like the Rocket, its in its own league. If my wife wanted to retire a tour the country on a motorcycle, I'd likely consider a wing.
My only beef about the Trophy is that I would like highway pegs. This is why I want Mat to get one cause I know he would design a fabricate something. 
You should test ride one, but if you have been a cruiser guy your whole life, you might find it too different and as Mat alluded to, lacking sole. Its a different animal.
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| | | mat1600 | | Thunderbird | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 04 Jul 2014 - 21:56 Post title : Re: Trophy SE (Re: EnGage) | | |
EnGage wrote:
My only beef about the Trophy is that I would like highway pegs. This is why I want Mat to get one cause I know he would design a fabricate something.
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Todd, I had a look to see if it is possible to do something with extra pegs. Not a lot to go at as it is all covered in. I did have a look on the internet and came across RG who make some crash bars to fit. Maybe you could do something with those and a bit of bracketry.
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| | | davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Jul 2014 - 22:20 Post title : Re: Trophy SE (Re: EnGage) | | | Quick question Todd: How's the seat height on the Trophy? Can ya get your feet flat on the ground when ya stop? I only have a 30 in inseam which is why I'm asking! Thank you!! Dave!!!
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| | | EnGage | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 14/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,155 | | Location | : | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Jul 2014 - 23:13 Post title : Re: Trophy SE (Re: mat1600) | | |
mat1600 wrote:
EnGage wrote:
My only beef about the Trophy is that I would like highway pegs. This is why I want Mat to get one cause I know he would design a fabricate something.
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Todd, I had a look to see if it is possible to do something with extra pegs. Not a lot to go at as it is all covered in. I did have a look on the internet and came across RG who make some crash bars to fit. Maybe you could do something with those and a bit of bracketry.
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Hey Mat,
I'm aware of the crash bars and some of the guys have them and have mounted pegs to them, but I really don't want crash bars on a sport-touring bike.
Thanks for looking I into it tho
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| | | EnGage | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 14/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,155 | | Location | : | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Jul 2014 - 23:15 Post title : Re: Trophy SE (Re: davetac1) | | |
davetac1 wrote:
Quick question Todd: How's the seat height on the Trophy? Can ya get your feet flat on the ground when ya stop? I only have a 30 in inseam which is why I'm asking! Thank you!! Dave!!! |
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Hi Dave,
I have a 32 inch inseam. I have the taller seat AND I modified it to be an inch higher and I am fine so with the stock seat and 30 inch inseam you will be fine.
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| | | AZCactus | | Taranis | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,515 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 08 Jul 2014 - 06:00 Post title : Re: Trophy SE (Re: daz) | | |
daz wrote:
EnGage wrote:
Honestly, I should have keep the Tbird, cause I'm going to kill myself on this bike, but what a way to go... |
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Don't worry Todd....you'll be back on a bird before too much longer. Happens to them all once they get bored with the power. We'll leave the door open for ya buddy. 
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My hp is good  btw, is engage a trekie thing? :)
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| | | EnGage | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 14/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,155 | | Location | : | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
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| | Posted : 09 Jul 2014 - 00:29 Post title : Re: Trophy SE (Re: AZCactus) | | |
AZCactus wrote:
My hp is good btw, is engage a trekie thing? :) |
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| | | AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,515 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 09 Jul 2014 - 05:20 Post title : Re: Trophy SE (Re: EnGage) | | | ...for sure Todd.
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