03-07-12, 11:44 AM
(03-07-12, 12:34 AM)flesh link Wrote: Triumphs in general as an alternative to the Yamaha?
I had a Street Triple 675 for 2 1/2years, bought it Nov 2007 so thats a while ago now. The most fun to ride on the road bike I have ever had but sold it for the Fazer8 as I wanted something with a fairing.
I think the build quality is slightly below Yamaha, but they are cheaper. The rear shock seemed to corrode quickly and was replaced under the general shock recall they had. The chain would rust if you didnt lube it after it got wet. It did 9,000 miles with no issues, but thats a tiny milage really. Valve checks required every 12,000 miles, expensive servicing.