DGWatts
Standard Bore
- Joined
- May 9, 2007
- Messages
- 5
Greetings ... I'm picking up a 2007 Classic Tourer from an Atlanta dealer on Tuesday, 5/15/07. I am a little concerned about a couple of issues with the ride, as I am selling a Suzuki 1500 LC and a Honda Valkyrie to cover the cost of this bike.
First concern: when I test road the Rocket III last week I shifted into first, the neutral light went out, yet the transmission remained in neutral. I found the neutral light five times before fiirst gear engaged, but thereafter it always went into first from neutral. The sales rep stated that it probably needed an oil change ... hmmmm.
Next, I asked for pricing for extending the warranty from two years to five and also inquired about a service plan. The reply was $4,200 for both. Now I realize Triumph needs to make a profit, but I just purchased a 2007 Toyota Highlander ... I extended the factory warranty to five years for $585, and purchased a full maintenance program for the five years for an additional $100 per year through the dealer ... that Highlander with options came to over $28K .... this bike, including taxes, etc., comes in at around $17K .... any comments?
Has anyone out there any comments about this bikes reliability? Any indemic flaws? I'm really concerned as the sales rep stated that I should purchase the extended warranty and service plan, as any work on the motor requires that the same be removed from the frame as it is a stress member.
Otherwise, this bike is a beast ... although the stock saddle isn't the best.
First concern: when I test road the Rocket III last week I shifted into first, the neutral light went out, yet the transmission remained in neutral. I found the neutral light five times before fiirst gear engaged, but thereafter it always went into first from neutral. The sales rep stated that it probably needed an oil change ... hmmmm.
Next, I asked for pricing for extending the warranty from two years to five and also inquired about a service plan. The reply was $4,200 for both. Now I realize Triumph needs to make a profit, but I just purchased a 2007 Toyota Highlander ... I extended the factory warranty to five years for $585, and purchased a full maintenance program for the five years for an additional $100 per year through the dealer ... that Highlander with options came to over $28K .... this bike, including taxes, etc., comes in at around $17K .... any comments?
Has anyone out there any comments about this bikes reliability? Any indemic flaws? I'm really concerned as the sales rep stated that I should purchase the extended warranty and service plan, as any work on the motor requires that the same be removed from the frame as it is a stress member.
Otherwise, this bike is a beast ... although the stock saddle isn't the best.