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I was going to get a bare bones Yamaha. But, I'm checking out a Triumph I wanted to stay away from a Harley. They are just too boomer cliche. Some of these Triumphs have some retro styling I like. I have a 10-15k budget. I tend to just take off for a weekend with my sleeping bag and a tent and see what the hell happens.
Does anyone have any experience with Triumph?
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Not much but the Yamaha cruisers are pretty good. Not sure what you're looking for overall but they're not bad.
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I cant make my mind up. Cruisers are heavy and I am all about lightness. But there is something to be said for added weight if it is done right for comfort and function. I am liable to drive across the USA given the right impulse in the summer.
Suzuki Cruisers
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Check out BMW touring bikes.
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Two shows left this seasons.
http://www.motorcycleshows.com/
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In the BMW line this bike is what i was going for in a bare bike http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en/bike/urban/f800r/f800r_overview.html¬rack=1
My decision is around Los Angeles traffic driving, where lightness and maneuverability will save my life and highway cruising where you can be comfortable and arrive at your destination without thinking: Man that was a long ride.
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My father in law used to ride a Triumph when he was younger and lived in California.
He talks about it all the time. He even has a fucking tattoo that says Triumph.
I don't know much about motorcycles, but of all the things he could have gotten tattooed on himself he chose that, so I'm guessing he enjoyed it a lot.
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Consider a Polaris 8-ball.
http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/victory-motorcycles/cruisers/vegas-8-ball/pages/photos.aspx
We could be twins! 
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Sweet bike Sinlock.
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10 - 15k?
Get a Ducati. 
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that first one makes me want to come on myself.
i think i will buy one when my car is paid off.
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Bah. This is a CA bike. Light enough even for the Pismo dunes. Quick in traffic. Cheap! yet well made and trouble free. Had one years ago when stationed in CA. Loved it but not a long haul type of a bike. Good for a Vegas or Tahoe run though.
http://powersports.honda.com/2012/shadow-rs.aspx
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My last bike was a Honda Nighthawk 750. They quit makin them. When I moved I sold it for $500.00. It had about 5500 miles on it.
When it is time, I hope to buy it Feb- Mar. I ll post a pic when I buy it. I 'm going to start with the Triumph. Maybe this one http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/range/roadsters/street-triple/2012/4763
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this one for the speed http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/range/roadsters/speed-triple
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Not claiming to be an expert or anything but since I went to a large motorcycle show only three weeks ago I did pick up some rather strong impressions for what makes for a really good long haul touring bike and a styling cruiser wasn't it. The high end touring bikes were definitely more utilitarian with travel cases and accessories, less flashy chrome crap, rode higher and tended to incorporate features that made them resemble the dual sport class (so that you could off road in a pinch, like a washed out road, poor road, etc).
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I rode one for years but I would never do so on the So Cal freeways.
And I would NEVER ride between traffic on the freeway. Every time I see someone doing that I wonder how stupid they are....
Usually just before I see yet another car make a sudden lane change before they even THINK about looking.
Every time I am tempted to buy a bike I remember that I would rather finish life much later than 50 and with all my limbs.
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Im with you on this Nanji. My greatest fear is i will push it too hard in the desert. If Im closing in on 100 mph I want to do it. I love the speed and there is no room for error at high speed. Im getting older and my reflexes are not what they used to be. This is why a 700 cc bike is probably better for me than a 1000 cc bike. I dont cut traffic. Riding in the diamond lane is a benefit though.
Aeth, Im a person who can really go light, a sleeping bag, a liteweight tent and one pair of clothes for a change. I can wear a backpack if I dont have saddlebags.
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Good deal Mo. Stay safe.
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