[kspiers]

Talk about a major disappointment. The first new vehicle I have ever purchased is my 2008 Triumph Street Triple. Ride it off the dealer lot with 0 Miles. Get home with 53 miles. Get on for ride two, and bike refuses to shift out of first. Adjust the clutch, next thing I know something pops and the linkage is completely free hanging out of the transmission, no longer engaging/disengaging the clutch and the bike is unrideable. Totally bummed....

[tom3040]

That sucks man. But thats what you get when you buy a triumph.

[DBConz]

so you must be mr jro that almost got in a fight on your way home

sorry about the bike dude. next time get a gixxah

[getaddicted]

I was about to say, that sounds familiar...

sucks man, but like they said, you bought british

[kspiers]

I was so pissed at my bike. Next thing I know jro is about to knock out some dude and his wife. I'm not even in neutral cursing my bike and she's off her bike and yelling face to face with the guy. It was a very interesting day....

[BCT748]

Originally Posted by DBConz

sorry about the bike dude. next time get a gixxah

I'd rather have a Triumph with some problems than a gixxah

[kspiers]

Thanks BCT748, I almost feel better about my purchase...

[BCT748]

Originally Posted by kspiers

I was so pissed at my bike. Next thing I know jro is about to knock out some dude and his wife. I'm not even in neutral cursing my bike and she's off her bike and yelling face to face with the guy. It was a very interesting day....

You should have kicked the guys wifes ass and let her take on the guy

Reminds me of a time I was at a bar with this chick. Out of nowhere she tweeked on this guy and I was getting threatened by him and his friends. I found out later he grabbed her ass....Can't say I blame him, she has a great ass.

[Manny]

Dude.. dont sweat it. Call the dealer mon am and Im sure they will sort you out!

[l3uddha]

Originally Posted by kspiers

Talk about a major disappointment. The first new vehicle I have ever purchased is my 2008 Triumph Street Triple. Ride it off the dealer lot with 0 Miles. Get home with 53 miles. Get on for ride two, and bike refuses to shift out of first. Adjust the clutch, next thing I know something pops and the linkage is completely free hanging out of the transmission, no longer engaging/disengaging the clutch and the bike is unrideable. Totally bummed....

sit back and relax. shit will be dealt with accordingly. just be thankful you didn't close on some piece of shit gixxer.

[slowrider]

It'll get sorted.

I don't want to jinx myself, but I've had 2 trouble free years on my 675. Hasn't sipped a bit of oil (that was my big concern with this engine).

[Brian675]

Originally Posted by l3uddha

sit back and relax. shit will be dealt with accordingly. just be thankful you didn't close on some piece of shit gixxer.

I sure the dealership will handle this matter.

[kspiers]

Things could be worse. It's all under warranty so I'll get it handled. Not like I dumped the bike on new tires.

[Cheese-GSXR]

Originally Posted by kspiers

The first new vehicle I have ever purchased is my 2008 Triumph Street Triple. Ride it off the dealer lot with 0 Miles. Get home with 53 miles. Get on for ride two, and bike refuses to shift out of first. Adjust the clutch, next thing I know something pops and the linkage is completely free hanging out of the transmission, no longer engaging/disengaging the clutch and the bike is unrideable. Totally bummed....

Other people on here have talked about the benefits of buying bikes that are a year or more old. Perhaps getting all these break-in quirks taken care of before they buy it is one such reward.

I hope the dealer takes good care of you.

[KillBill]

Good luck....it WILL work out.

NO worries.....
just be glad your g/f isn't in jail right now.....

[naked-daytrader]

Originally Posted by kspiers

Talk about a major disappointment. The first new vehicle I have ever purchased is my 2008 Triumph Street Triple. Ride it off the dealer lot with 0 Miles. Get home with 53 miles. Get on for ride two, and bike refuses to shift out of first. Adjust the clutch, next thing I know something pops and the linkage is completely free hanging out of the transmission, no longer engaging/disengaging the clutch and the bike is unrideable. Totally bummed....

Hey kspiers, the problem sounds like it's your girlfriends fault...drop the loser.


Have you met Denno....

[-jro-]

edited for being stupid.....teehee

[Brian675]

Originally Posted by naked-daytrader

Hey kspiers, the problem sounds like it's your girlfriends fault...drop the loser.


Have you met Denno....

Thanks for the good laugh

[Doc]

Originally Posted by kspiers

I was so pissed at my bike. Next thing I know jro is about to knock out some dude and his wife. I'm not even in neutral cursing my bike and she's off her bike and yelling face to face with the guy. It was a very interesting day....

Nice to know she has your back!

[GNTurbo6]

Originally Posted by BCT748

You should have kicked the guys wifes ass and let her take on the guy

Reminds me of a time I was at a bar with this chick. Out of nowhere she tweeked on this guy and I was getting threatened by him and his friends. I found out later he grabbed her ass....Can't say I blame him, she has a great ass.

Hope you got to tap that later to make up for your troubles.