Triumph Trident 900 (1991-1998)

WOW! Where have you been all my motorcycling life? I was bored with all the 'plastic fantastics' and yearned for a proper motor bike. I had never considered Triumph before and had gone through a succession of Honda's and Suzuki's (Fireblade, SV650, DRZ400, VFR800, TDM800, TTR250, CB750, CX500, CRF250 etc. I found this Trident on ebay and could not believe the condition it was in even after 18 years it looked as though it had just come out the showroom. The bike gleams and looks fantastic! The engine has six gears (why?) five is more than enough. It is as sweet as a nut. It rides and feels like I'am on a proper bike again, and the grin factor is back. I don't speed everywhere, I ride to enjoy myself and safety is always upper most in my mind having lost several close friends to motorcycling accidents. This bike has done 24,000 and the alternator bolt had sheared when I bought it unknown to me at the time but only cost £86.00 to repair at BS Bikes in Tunstall. I am worried that the sprag clutch may go but if it does it does. The finish on these bikes is the best that I have ever seen and its so cheap to insure (£76.00 with Bennetts), I love the upright riding position it must be an age thing being 52 now I can ride upto 2 hours without a break in relative comfort on this bike. The mirror stems and the underside of the head light chrome ring are showing signs of slight surface rust on close inspection and the right hand engine cover starts to bubble due to the powder coating issue. Other than these minor points the bike is perfect. The acceleration is something else, it's a Fazer 1000 but with pedigree and breeding, just have to re-learn how to take corners all over again and one day I might be able to put this bike onto its centre stand...lol this is a man's bike alright. It turns heads everywhere I go in its British Racing Green and Cream livery and everyone comments about its good looks. A great bike for very little money...highly recommend you look one up if you are yearning for something different.

Had my 750 Trident (98) model for 3 months, bought with FSH and well looked after, it has served me well so far (every day use) niggles are, normal pipe removel is a must!!! Shh!. it's a bit bouncy on the road, but that's it really. 200mpg and easy 2 throw around - for a heavy bike, 1st Triumph, so happy so far, last of the Brit Bikes.

bought it new in 1993,31000 miles of which 90% have been long hauls around europe,two chains and sprockets and on my 5th pair of tyres present make battle axe 020's seem to suit bike and me ok, no problems execept the sprag clutch goingat 23000 miles,very torquey pulls like a train fully loaded up mountian passes, and is quite happy to cruise at 85-90 allday

Bought my Trident new in August 1995.Still have it to this day with now over 45000 miles under its wheels.Beautiful strong,smoothe and torquey motor which is more than capable of hauling 2 people plus luggage over long distances.Have done over 500 miles in one day through France with minimal discomfort for myself or my wife. Handling is a bit top heavy, especially when fully loaded (Givi panniers and top box plus tank bag) for 2 up touring,but even so can still be hustled through corners quite nicely. I've had no reliability problems at all so far,just normal service replacements. Fully loaded at 80-85mph on French autoroutes I can usually get 155 to 175 miles before the fuel warning light comes on, so fuel range is pretty good. It is run on 10/50 or 15/50 fully synthetic oil which is changed every year. Tyres at the moment are Avon Storms which seem to suit it well and gave 7000 miles at the rear and over 8000 at the front (and still counting). Goodridge hoses and EBC HH pads give pretty good braking. Hagon shock and front springs help the handling and a Gpz style handlebar fairing helps keep the wind off. Overall a very strong reliable bike which will go to the shops or the depths of France with minimal fuss or effort. And all with a beautiful 3 cylinder soundtrack. Don't think I'll ever sell it. Couldn't get anything as good for the money so why bother?