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Riding the cheapest Triumph's I could find at the Tampa Triumph dealership. The speed triple was really cool, but I'd spend my money on the tiger. Once again, I am not paid for these videos i just like showing people that it's not as expensive as you think to get into motorcycles. Keep it weird y'all #shadetreearmy

[@RiskiestGeeMan]

95 wow that's got to be one of the cleanest nicest examples I've ever seen. $2,500 is an incredible price. To know you can find other stock like this at dealers just makes you want to pick these up and preserve them just like the original owner has till now.

[@nocturnalferalguitarist]

That Triple is such a smokin deal. Legendary bike and that color 👍

[@landonnorwood1556]

This series got me on a motorcycle. Super thanks for this content

[@shadetreesurgeon]

That’s so awesome to hear!

[@landonnorwood1556]

I'll be straight with you man it was a one two combo that got me riding. There was always a little interest there and then I stumbled on your 1200 miles on the chopper video and it was over, and then this series helped me get one. This is an all in one get you on a motorcycle channel man lol

[@MiguelCura]

You know what you get when you do these kinds of videos? You get ALL THE LOVE from us cheap buggers who are saving pennies for the next/first bike. You are doing us so much good.

[@DubCityDiaries]

As a working class millennial and new rider, I'm happy that this series exists. Not many channels offer content on older/budget bikes. I'm also really into the talking head videos, they're unbiased, fun and informing, keep'em coming!

[@TheNonstopHero]

Man this video makes me happy beyond words. I've owned so many T3 Triumphs, from Tridents to Sprints to Daytona... I even owned one of the super rare Daytona Super III's and still own a 96 Speed Triple to this day. The T3 Triumphs (The carbeurated 900 triple and 1200 four cyl) are somewhat forgotten about today and they need more attention brought to them. Calling these engines bulletproof is almost an understatement with how many stories there are out there of engines with over 100k on the clock without any major mechanical failures... there are plenty of T3 era triumphs out there still for sale that are cheap, and at the risk of making getting these bikes on your hipster tier list, they definitely deserve to be on anyone's short list for a unique, soulful bike to add to their collection. They should be collected and appreciated, because without them, there'd be no Tiger 1050's for people to ride today either.

[@Marcus_972]

Ignore the haters, this is a public service especially to the young dudes out there. Hell even if they pay you so the F what this is a business and DAMN IT this is 'Murica! (Insert eagle scream)

[@shadetreesurgeon]

HELL YEAH 🤠

[@benpielstick]

The absolute funniest thing about this, is the ridiculous sound bald eagles actually make. It is the most american of things that bald eagle sounds are replaced in popular media with those of a red tailed hawk to make them sound cooler.

[@Dadmoves49]

Like this energy rn

[@fatdog371]

@@benpielstick you probably informed your classmates santa isn't real lol! ✌😆👍

[@josephgrande5759]

I've offered to let you do a video on my VROD like 5 times...just saying

[@2kanchoo]

I've never understood the hate for the vrod. An amazing porsche engine in a muscle bike. Fast, loud, comfortable. What's not to like?

[@fatdog371]

It just needed any other name than Harley attached to it. Edit: To clarify, because to Harley guys it wasn't a Harley, and to everyone else it was.

[@draconis9766]

14:04 "A wild Princess Pepe has appeared!" lol came outta nowhere

[@edkinj]

The cool thing is you do this for every motorcycle!! Keep up the great work you are doing awesome job.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Gotta spread the love man!

[@187fluffy187]

Shadetree: *gets on riding lawnmower* Dont get me wrong, this aint no slouch!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Fair 😂

[@Malvo0ovlaM]

That bike is sweet, clean and a great deal. One of the best looking naked bikes of the 90's, and packs a punch.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great vid as ever SS - Loved that Tiger 1050 ride, I had one of those before my GS (the full on Dad Jeans machine) and still miss that awesome Triple....the one you rode has a hideous after market windscreen, they look so much better with the original screen.....stay safe over there!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

You stay safe too man!

[@TheDannodog]

These are some of my favorite vids! Thanks man

[@zackarybrown6752]

"10's of people have requested this 10's!" Great video I enjoyed it.

[@benpielstick]

Life is short, buy the bike!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Agreed!

[@thedogfather1204]

Hell ya🤘

[@DirtyDeedzSpeedShop]

When you need life to be shorter.. buy the bike.

[@michaelmitchell5909]

@@DirtyDeedzSpeedShop ...only if your an idiot, will it make life shorter dude

[@dccajc1]

And sleep with my grandma lol

[@specialse]

Worked for Triumph for 20 years and remember unboxing the speed triple and seeing it for the first time ... like a sledge hammer compared to a CBR 6 or the like , always loved them , the bike you have there is standard apart from the seat hump , it would also be double the price here in the UK ... if you could find one . great vid

[@derekholland5705]

I've had to vrods..absolutely my favorite bike and I'm sad they've stopped making them. Wonderful bikes.

[@dereklindberg6704]

I love my v-rod... It's the best money I've ever wasted.

[@dereklindberg6704]

Not one hour after posting this. Now it won't start and I'm pretty sure she ate another ignition switch. She don't look like a Harley, but she sure breaks down like one.. 😒

[@sparrowstudios615]

derek Lindberg 😂😂 I don’t mean to laugh at you, man, but this is too damn funny.

[@rocket3me695]

@derek Lindberg, what kind of reliability issues have you been having? I just bought my 2012 NRS 6 months ago and I haven’t had any issues with it yet lol. Genuinely curious!

[@Legendairy_Angel94]

I'm dead 💀💀💀

[@dereklindberg6704]

@@rocket3me695 honestly... Not too mant issues. I ride the hell out of my bike... (60k on it). Other than the standard tires, brakes and wheel bearings. Not much else, although fair warning.. If they get wet the neck bearings like to go out. That job is definitely not for D.I.Y crowd. Pay a shop. 😂😂

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Absilutley love the new rocket 3....bad ass machine

[@patw9175]

Speaking of adventure bike stereotypes, the coffee stop is NEXT TO THE DEALERSHIP!

[@nicholasfuentes3155]

Test rode one of these back in 95, clip ons were stock on the speed triple. The Trident/Sprint had more upright bars. A very tight, smooth, fast, great handling bike. Bought a Ducati instead! Wish I had bought the Triumph.

[@jamescampbell4311]

That Orange Triumph Speed Triple is brilliant, great buy for someone.

[@Bredaxe]

I love the Tiger 1050. I think it had the same engine as the same years speed triple and comfortable as hell. This isn't an off road tiger, it's a touring on road version.

[@interman7715]

This is why I love this channel.

[@anthonyrobert5248]

Dude I love that you found a niche with going to dealerships and showing that you can ride for cheap.Awesome content bro

[@MrPAULONEAL]

The best part of the V rod is the placement of the gas tank.

[@billywebb9614]

Amazing video as always, brother. I love how you point out the more affordable bikes for the average person. Like you said, "One more of us, means one less of them." keep up the great content, man.

[@RidingintheOzarks]

I just bought a dual sport to add to my collection but I would like to have something like the triple just to ride sometimes. A love for motorcycles is the greatest gift my dad ever gave me.

[@alissarobertson8840]

I bought a 98 Fatboy in super good shape with 27K on it for thirty one hundred bucks. It is a one owner bike it doesn't even have a chip in the paint. Deals are out there specially if you have cash. Only saw a few V Rods not my kind of bike but I have no opinion on it but I like your test ride videos

[@deadlyapollo]

VROD was discontinued because it had an ounce of performance and Harley's can't have that....

[@2ane]

yeah but then you compare it to the XDiavel, V-Max or Rocket and... whats the point?

[@HDDynalowrider]

Ride what your brought. Have fun. Who cares. Not me. Ride on.

[@matthewheade9788]

Shadetree, I just want you to know these videos inspired me to get my bike. Still getting it running, but it cant be broke forever!

[@PaulusMacanicus]

The more of us, the less of them :) That's the spirit dude :) Loved the Speed Triple, and you were right, Speed Triples of that generation are already exclusive, and in Orange even more, because most of them came in Black... It's a shame I am in France, because if I was in the States I would be at this moment on my way to Tampa to get that bike :)

[@iguanabelga8028]

Hi sir, love your second hand bike reviews 😎keep them coming 👍

[@1ststater611]

It's important to review dealerships , keep doing this type of content. Thanks!

[@jimwortham8634]

Shadetree one of the best bike videos on KZbin no BS

[@thewheel2023]

Great stuff got my full on dad jeans bike last week. But its the coolest thing on two wheels sorta. Thank you for sharing

[@rocknrollbarbecue5166]

I did this almost exactly. Four years ago I bought a 2003 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster for $2,300 with only 9,000 miles and I absolutely love it.

[@dmaxcustom]

Boi i want that Speed Triple.

[@blakeschluchter]

I have an 07 v rod night rod special with 16" apes. Absolutely love it. Its a comfy cruiser that goes 150 mph stock.

[@NotHunterCooper]

For buyers new to motorcycles: When buying any well used bike (>7ish years old or 30k+ miles) its super important to set aside $500 and get new tires on it. A flat on a car sucks, getting a flat on a bike on the highway is real real bad.

[@teslaedison6236]

A good dealer will not sell a bike with crappy tires.

[@gur262]

I didn't get a flat with the 10yo tyres I was unaware of. Thing is my brake tests showed they really sucked. Not terribly dangerous as long things go Allright and as long I was not fast anyway but. Yeah. Not good at all.

[@MrPAULONEAL]

1995 is old enough to get antique tags in Arkansas...

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Yikes, that makes me feel old 😂

[@MrPAULONEAL]

Looking out at the road rushing under my wheels Looking back at the years gone by like so many summer fields In ninety-five I was seventeen and running up one-on-one I don't know where I'm running now, I'm just running on...

[@donsvideos1985]

@@shadetreesurgeon try being from the early 60's :/ I'm still keeping it wierd brother!

[@johnludmon7419]

That speed triple is very cheap and the bars are stock . Triumph ran a single model race series with this bike in the UK lots of fun to watch. The first generation Hinckley built modular Triumphs from the 90’s were reliable if a little heavy and not the best handling . The only fault that affects most of them was the starter motor sprag clutch which is an engine out job to fix. I owned a 900 trident and would happily have paid $2500 for the speed triple but not as a first bike a 90hp 140mph bike wouldn’t be my choice to learn on.

[@bullpups4life189]

2014 street triple was my first bike 😂. The only riding experience I had was my weekend motorcycle safety course on a 250cc Suzuki standard. Probably fewer than 12 hours ride time lol. I love America.

[@mikeyellen362]

I dont remember how I found your channel but coming from a yamaha xt225 starter bike. I like watching these test drive videos.

[@igorgetsin09]

That’s a VROD Night Rod, VRSCDX in Harley Speak. And that Black and Orange paint scheme just got me the bug at the Motorcycle show. I seriously considered buying a bike and a few years later after riding the Honda CTX, I am a proud owner of the Yellow VROD Muscle - VRSCF (the red haired child of the red haired VROD family).

[@draconis9766]

Loving the 20min vids man. Great job, Great channel! Keep it weird bro.

[@Vonslik69]

I'm a proud owner of a 95' Speed Triple 900 (Diablo Black_original owner). The original S3 is the first and last hardcore carbed big body Triples. It was the bike that put Triumph Hinkley on the map? It was dubbed the "first factory Street fighter in 1994. My bike is 25 years old now and it still looks the business? I think it was the best modern cafe racer in all the bike categories. If I had the cash I would scoop the Fireball Oramge in a heartbeat?5 speed Carb muscle bike man....meannnnnn!!!

[@williamwallace1127]

Hey Shadetree, sweet video. Hopefully it will get some people thinking they CAN get into biking without breaking the bank. Thumbs up man!

[@tennesseeriverfisherman9964]

I hear 2010 and I'm thinking, "oh, that's a newer bike. That cant be cheap." Then I realize that 2010 was 10 years ago.

[@codyburke990]

I'm not gonna lie I love the orange paint lol

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I was diggin it!

[@codyburke990]

I'm a sucker for green and orange. I would love to see another video at Indian. I want to here your opinion on the scout ftr and challenger but I'll take any video you put out

[@toddcercone6715]

Keep testing those cheap bikes brother. That is how I got started in 1985 when I bought a cheap Honda Magna. Still riding and loving it. Be safe out there.

[@SuperVistaprint]

finally.... after all these years... good ol josh on a vrod ;) also those triumphs... and the prieces... hot damn half of the prieces here

[@CCitis]

The triple is amazing. I have a 95 Sprint 900... pretty much the same motor... Real fun ride. I love it...and its my all year round bike up here in Vancouver.BTW really great video... more of these!

[@bigmikeh5827]

Good guy brother. Well rounded in your reviews, bikes you own and friends you ride with.

[@ericweber1969]

Sweet Speed Triple! I very nearly bought one of those, but got a Ducati Monster instead back then. I've always regretted not getting the Speed Triple instead! Unbelievable value.

[@juliodc1231]

I always loved the speed triple, and I literally just got a used 09 speed triple 1050 and I absolutely love it. I first fell in love with the speedy from seeing it in mission impossible with Tom cruise.

[@Fatyaqui]

That's awesome! Keep showing us those inexpensive bikes. You might show one that I might be interested in. These bikes not my cup of tea but definitely nice bikes for the price. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing.

[@michaelcoulter714]

Exactly ! That's why I bought my VTX 1300C. I could afford the $ 3400.00 I paid for it. It's clean very well taken care of by the previous owner enter Heck..I like the way it looks. Reasonably fast .. Not a Rocket 3 by any stretch of the imagination but hell ... I'm 63 yrs old..so it's just fine for what I wanna do..and I could afford it ! Great bike

[@talkingrock7011]

Michael Coulter and it’s dependable the VTX lineup is a cant go wrong buy

[@JP-eb2hy]

Affordable beautiful bikes, can't go wrong with the good old 1050 triumph triples. Unique sound, linear powerband, and definitely great bikes to learn/grow on and not get bored with. A gentleman and jack of all trades indeed🧐

[@harleyflower8557]

These videos are great man ignore the haters. Its good to see affordable bikes. I’ve never paid any more than £1000 for a bike and I’ve had some brilliant machines. I’ve just got a 1985 xv1000 that will make a nice bobber cost me £800. There are great bikes out there that don’t break the bank.

[@rocket3me695]

I am so so so happy you rode a v-rod! You have now just justified my purchase haha awesome vid man!

[@connorhynes2207]

bought my 98 dyna low rider for $4k. thanks for making these videos and showing people you dont need to spend $10-15k on a bike to get out and have fun

[@Chris-hq7nl]

That speed triple was clean. I test rode a new one and it was, as you said, deceptively fast. I think RCR said it best when he reviewed a Jaguar and he said “It doesn’t accelerate. It advances.” The Speed Triple was like okay... lay on throttle. It’s making some noi- holy s**t I’m doing 80.

[@BloodPlusPwn]

I adore my Night Rod. Best bike Harley ever made imo. It feels like it opens up 2 more cylinders once you hit around 5k RPMs lol. I think they failed it, not the other way around. They should have really pushed it and the Harley flock would have gotten over it eventually. I think that's the mindset they need to avoid failure anyway. Mine has mid controls on it and I definitely prefer that to the forwards. Makes it feel way more sporty. It doesn't really come alive until you get a fuel controller on it. It was measured at 18:1 f/a ratio at one point. It's the leanest thing ever off the line lol

[@jordanfitz1926]

Shade! What’s up my guy?? I’m a firm believer that the looks of the first scoot we get just shouldn’t matter. It’s gonna get banged around a bit anyway. Great content dude. Keep it up 👊🏼

[@jeffkeni]

Heck, I'd call that speed trip a classic. 25 years now...it doesn't seem that long ago! And the 1050 Tiger, talk about bang for the buckaroo. Wish I owned bofum!

[@mountaineermonkey7714]

My first bike was a 1974 cb750 out of a chicken coop for 200$. 15 years and 10 bikes later I still own and love that bike.

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Oh I don’t know about knowledge, but I like to share what I got :)

[@cazgerald9471]

Love that orange on the 95 triple. If I lived in the area I'd be very tempted.

[@teslaedison6236]

I have a 2006 Triumph Scrambler and now I want one of these triples! Thanks

[@bernardcarlson2055]

Those first gen Hinkley triples are great bikes. Bit of a stretch to the bars but still cool. The orange is a great color.

[@solonwoodall1330]

I had 2004 995 Tiger when I was younger. I drove it like it was stolen. For 6 years. It had over 60,000 miles. No problems at all with it. Thinking about buying another one. One of the most dependable bike I ever owned.

[@ElementofKindness]

LOL! I thought the thumbnail was a Husqvarna riding mower!

[@randombuilds8336]

That tiger has a madstad windshield on it. That is one of the best upgrades you can make to any tiger.

[@getoffmygrass6974]

V Rod is a great bike, they were just part of the muscle fat tire era and I’m surprised it held on as long as it did considering by 2010 that fad was dead 💀. That triple is a steal, plus carbs sound the business and are so easy to tune.

[@tmburke1]

I'm on a Harley now, but I still miss my Triumph! Still use my Triumph tour jacket on my Harley too! Remember, the British are allies!

[@davidforsdike4343]

Pity Triumph sacked most of their work force in the uk . Moved all production to the far east.

[@jonnypilotfish]

The fork tubes are pulled up about an inch and a half in the triple clamps, they weren't like that stock. I bet if you hit a bump while accelerating hard, you get a tankslapper, especially if it has taller profile tires than it originally did.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I'd buy it just for the colour!! Great video and that's a class deal for someone! Those ADVesque bikes are really really good all rounders. The tiger is the same kinda thing as the Tracer 700. Brilliant all rounders. I would kill for a vrod, or like a vrod engine in the likes of an FTR frame. Beasts

[@Ibis117]

Loved the vid. Sir needs to get himslef to a Honda dealers, and check out the F6B or a GL1800 - be good to compare to the StreetGlide. That 1050 Tiger is a giveaway!

[@BikerForJustice]

I guess I don’t understand the comment I keep hearing “someone really loved this bike” - but it has no miles I loved a bike in 2009 and dumped 17,000 miles in one year ! Love that sound on the triple

[@alanlevesque7180]

Full coverage on my 2019 HD bagger is about $27 per mo. Comp, collision, UM, towing, trip interruption, current model year replacement coverage. Super inexpensive.

[@nickmarks8555]

Make sure you have medical, mine was 27/mo no medical. Only $5 extra per month but will save you thousands in the event of a bad day!

[@TheRmoroni]

the triumph looks like a happy motorcycle looking back at you!

[@Tobenator1200]

Great motivational video for new riders. I bet this does more than some manufacturers' 'back to riding' etc. initiatives

[@bullpups4life189]

That's a gorgeous classic triple!

[@donniebaker5984]

That particular V-Rod with the Maddie black paint and the two orange stripes was a very limited edition that cost around $23,000 back in 2012 was around 117 horsepower as I almost bought one but opted out for a screaming eagle Cafe Street Bob as I was challenged by a Yamaha R1 at a stoplight and he lost with four other of his buddy chasing it

[@QBTO]

I'm currently rebuilding a Speed Triple that I bought for £800 😁 Clip ons were standard on the early models, later ones bars moved above the top triple tree. Oh and it's only a 885cc 😜

[@LuckysLair]

I love that second bike, looks like fun (for commuter). Seeing the Tampa roads is always a treat too, both my kids went to USF. Safe travels brother !

[@miles4948]

I'm considering buying a bike soon and these videos are great to learn about what's out there as this is all new to me. I'm thinking Triumph Bonneville America or Honda Shadow. Maybe someday I'll upgrade to a softail slim when I can afford it. haha.

[@MRGRD]

I really like this series very cool for someone staring out or a second bike😎👍🏍🎥👊

[@JohnConnor12]

By car standards, that Speed Triple is an antique! Being in a state that you can ride year round, I think you guys have more deals like this pop up than we do here in Michigan. I don't even need a bike, but I'd probably jump on that deal if it was right in front of me. Good point on the insurance costs too. My brand new XSR900 is cheaper to insure than my 2007 civic.

[@michaelhenry7497]

I love these videos and your channel. keep them coming

[@SnuggleBear1970]

Hey Shadetree Surgeon, I really like your videos. They provide a window into your world and also show me what it's like to ride a Harley Davidson. I would like to know what is the cost of ownership for your bike. Also, do you end up doing a lot of the maintenance for yourself or do you take it to the shop? I would also like to thank you for making content during the strange time. It's KZbinrs like you I keep my spirits going. Cheers! Keep up the good work.

[@chiguy_]

If you never rode the v-rod, I would totally let you ride mine... I do love it.. anyway, great vid and great way to showcase years to costs and all different styles.. cheers as always.

[@jaysfreakshack8177]

Yep, I'd be all over the 95 if I wasn't upto my arse in projects lol. Great vid man.

[@paulsmith2444]

FYI for any potential vrod buyers, when I worked at the dealership these came in A LOT. And many parts were obsolete to repair the bike.

[@michaelhayward7572]

That S3 all day long. Those carb'd gen 1 Speed Triples are cult bikes and classics these days in the UK and nice ones fetch TOP DOLLAR.

[@1250GSX]

I owned one of these. Those bars are standard. They switched to regular bars with the next model. Great bike. Wish I hadn't sold it.

[@d.michal7358]

Love your videos man, you’re triumph thunderbird video inspired me to go purchase one if my own. Keep it up bro.

[@seeburg10]

I'd buy a bike from you Shadetree. You are knowledgeable and honest and you love bikes.

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

I was never a fan of the V-Rod, but the other day I saw one that had been slightly customized and it was really nice. (still wouldn't want to own one though) ;)