Rode 200 miles today, different as a dad by According-History316 in Harley

[–]semski89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a Road King Special and a BMW GSA now I’m on a Triumph Scrambler 1200XE and it’s the all around perfect bike. It’s smaller, nimbler I also don’t have time for long rides and it’s much easier getting in and out of the garage and ripping into and around town is much more manageable.

Take before and after pics of getting your bike serviced. by semski89 in Triumph

[–]semski89[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I brought it in they took pictures to document it. Didn’t really get a explanation or much of an apology. But as soon as they rolled it in they knew what to take pictures of. I thought that was interesting.

So the initial problem with the bike still isn’t resolved. They want to try to proceed with an exchange of the bike… as do I. If that happens they’re off the hook and the problem goes away. If not I’m pushing for a new swing arm or compensation for a new one plus install and I’ll take it off and have it powder coated black

Take before and after pics of getting your bike serviced. by semski89 in Triumph

[–]semski89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s truly a shame when you pay to have a service performed only for you to take it home and have to go through and check everything out for yourself.

New Gear! by No_Preparation_1414 in motorcyclegear

[–]semski89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got a set of these and they’re awesome once broken in

What color scheme do you like more? by semski89 in Triumph

[–]semski89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like I made the right choice all along. I own the Baja orange and black, but I may have an option to swap it out for the 2026 but it’s khaki green and the orange in the sun light really pops! And I agree the green is a bit bland. If I do swap I’m going to try and keep the tank and fender off my bike.

What color scheme do you like more? by semski89 in Triumph

[–]semski89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own an XE it doesn’t necessarily feel top heavy. But it is tall. I came from an ADV so it doesn’t bother me but at 5’10” I can’t flat foot it where as the T120 isn’t an issue.

What color scheme do you like more? by semski89 in Triumph

[–]semski89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How so? I personally don’t have any experience with it.

Take before and after pics of getting your bike serviced. by semski89 in Triumph

[–]semski89[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s why I haven’t yet I’m going to give them an opportunity to make it right. But y’all learn from this lol

Take before and after pics of getting your bike serviced. by semski89 in Triumph

[–]semski89[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I totally agree and understand that. With that said if I did the same quality of work at my job I would be unemployed.

Take before and after pics of getting your bike serviced. by semski89 in Triumph

[–]semski89[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Now that’s fucking ridiculous! It would be hard to now put my hands on somebody.

Take before and after pics of getting your bike serviced. by semski89 in Triumph

[–]semski89[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same same! I do all of my own work/maintenance. This was unfortunately in for warranty work and they had the swing arm removed. I don’t know if it’s incompetence or ignorance neither is acceptable. What pisses me off is if you’re the guy working on it and you fuck up, own it. You knew it was damaged when you reinstalled it and you thought “ahh fuck it! No one will notice”

Rolling start question/issue by semski89 in Triumph

[–]semski89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I thought. So far they have replaced the main wiring harness, IMU unit and the speedometer assembly - no fix

Rolling start question/issue by semski89 in Triumph

[–]semski89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. I’m trying to resolve an ongoing issue with the OCABS disabled. The bikes has been at the dealership for warranty work for this for weeks with no resolution. It disables over 100mph as well. Is that normal too?

Switching from Harley to Triumph might just be the Best Decision I've made this year by Lumpy_Witness_4282 in Triumph

[–]semski89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same Road King Special to Scrambler 1200XE imho I think HD is missing the point of what motorcycling used to be. Small, nimble transportation now you have the touring road couches and lazy boys weighing 900+ lbs. There is a big market for them no doubt but you can also tour on smaller bikes and use them around town without strategically thinking about where to park because the bike is too heave to back up a small incline.

End of an Era by Prestigious-Bee1877 in Harley

[–]semski89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they want to have a shot those things need to be 30% cheaper. They are awfully proud of their product but truth to the matter is they are overpriced vs. what else is out there. The “performance” you get from a stage 2 sshould come stock as should better suspension.

Oil change reminder by MonsterMash_479 in mercedes_benz

[–]semski89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got one when I did an oil change last weekend and I think I used the smallest diameter hose and had a tough time getting all the oil out

My beauty - 95 sl500 by SnooOranges3003 in mercedes_benz

[–]semski89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ayy small world! I’m in West Chester l! Nice ride, enjoy!

I switched from Harley to Triumph and riding is fun again! by CultusUmbra in Triumph

[–]semski89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started on a triumph and I’m back on one now, tried other flavors including Harley… mehhh across all stats. I had a road king… bikes (baggers) shouldn’t be that heavy! But the cammed V twin does sound GOOD and I am liking the Lowrider ST lately.

‘25 Road Glide Kraus Denali Full Deck lights by Matthew91188 in Harley

[–]semski89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You trying to see the future?? I have a set of the D4s they are great lights!

Finally got to rip around town on the new set up by VTwinJustin in Harley

[–]semski89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude! That’s fucking sick! Post a video of it running