streaminfreedom
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- Utah
- First Name
- Matthew
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- vulcan s 650
So after a ton of research, I'm narrowing my next bike purchase.
I want a cruiser style bike, that would look amazing, and be fun on winding canyon roads here in the mountains of Utah, and could be comfortable enough for my wife on a 2-3 hour ride and enjoyable to take a trip with my son to Vegas or even California (5-12 hour ride).
I've considered all the following.
Honda Rebel 1100 (feature rich, but it's a Honda)
Victory - Judge, Gunner, Vegas, Hammer, Octane (nervous about future parts availability though these bikes look amazing)
Indian Scout (looks amazing, but heard it lacks some on comfort)
and
Triumph Thunderbird Storm but wanted a blacked out look so just found out about the Nightstorm today.
I'm curious about ya'lls feed back on the 16 Thunderbird Nightstorm, its currently the one I'm most leaning toward.
Were there any changes from the 2014 storms to the 2015 that you are aware of.
Is this as great a bike as I hear others say, and can anyone provide any comparisons to the above bikes, especially the victory judge and gunner and/or rebel.
And is this bike a decent longer distance bike (I get its no goldwing or BMW, but mostly will use it for Sunday strolls, occasional commutes and date nights, just would love for it to work in both situations.)
Are there consistent issues to be aware of in a purchase of the TBirds.
Beyond that, anyone know of a Nightstorm for sale with decently low mileage, only have seen one in phx and its loaded, but pricey for a 2015.
I included some images of the Nightstorm, Judge, Gunner, Rebel, Hammer, Scout, Octane, Vegas, which is my current order of interest for you viewing considerations, and feedback is completely welcome.
I want a cruiser style bike, that would look amazing, and be fun on winding canyon roads here in the mountains of Utah, and could be comfortable enough for my wife on a 2-3 hour ride and enjoyable to take a trip with my son to Vegas or even California (5-12 hour ride).
I've considered all the following.
Honda Rebel 1100 (feature rich, but it's a Honda)
Victory - Judge, Gunner, Vegas, Hammer, Octane (nervous about future parts availability though these bikes look amazing)
Indian Scout (looks amazing, but heard it lacks some on comfort)
and
Triumph Thunderbird Storm but wanted a blacked out look so just found out about the Nightstorm today.
I'm curious about ya'lls feed back on the 16 Thunderbird Nightstorm, its currently the one I'm most leaning toward.
Were there any changes from the 2014 storms to the 2015 that you are aware of.
Is this as great a bike as I hear others say, and can anyone provide any comparisons to the above bikes, especially the victory judge and gunner and/or rebel.
And is this bike a decent longer distance bike (I get its no goldwing or BMW, but mostly will use it for Sunday strolls, occasional commutes and date nights, just would love for it to work in both situations.)
Are there consistent issues to be aware of in a purchase of the TBirds.
Beyond that, anyone know of a Nightstorm for sale with decently low mileage, only have seen one in phx and its loaded, but pricey for a 2015.
I included some images of the Nightstorm, Judge, Gunner, Rebel, Hammer, Scout, Octane, Vegas, which is my current order of interest for you viewing considerations, and feedback is completely welcome.