Garage Random

I bought my Rocket III new in 2014 and have put over 72k miles on it. I have ridden it in at least 18 different states including a 3500 mile 11 state adventure to the 2015 75th anniversary Sturgis Bike Week and back. Rode my Rocket on Tail of The Dragon in May 2023. And of course all over Texas.

My Trophy SE I bought used. It is a 2017 model year which is the last year Triumph made the bike. The previous owner only rode it for 424 miles and then traded it in for a Kawasaki Ninja. Apparently the Trophy was too tall and he had difficulty reaching the ground when stopped. So I saved $8k by flying to Florida during Daytona week and purchased. Took 4 days and leisurely rode it back to Texas thru GA, AL, MS, & LA. It is 1215cc and is loaded with comfort and technology features. In 2020 I rode it to NC to ride the Tail of The Dragon. I went via AR, MO, IL, KY, & TN. While in the area I made side trips to GA, SC, VA, & WV. Great bike for going fast.

My first Street Bike a 1980 Kawasaki 440. Bought this while in Denver serving in the Air Force. Right before being discharged it was stolen. Then 5 months later I received a letter from the police and it had been found with minimal damage. So I made my way back and picked it up. The picture is after I repaired the bike. Fun bike. Probably did a couple thousand miles in the Rockies on her.

A 2006 Honda CB 919 aka Hornet. Fun speedster. Big round headlight that provided great visibility in traffic. But the turn signals were dorky as hell. I believe 2007 was the last year Honda made this bike. Put just over 40k miles on this before trading in for my next Honda.

I bought this 2007 Honda ST1300 new in 2008. It was fast, nimble, and stopped quickly. Although it was considered a Sport Touring bike it really did not have much in the way of features. The sound was so unique that my friends referred to it as "the blender" or "Jetson's". In 2010 I encountered a damaged road going 50 mph on a left curve. It sent me off the road and into a ditch. The bike body was smashed good. Frame was fine and other than some damage to controls it was still ridable. I rode a few miles to a gas station and called a tow. Insurance totaled the bike and that is when I turned to my current brand, Triumph.

Bought this in 2010. Got hit on the way home from work in 2012. Totaled. My first Triumph. Fell in love at first sight. Would have paid anything the dealer asked.

My current rides. Bunking together nary an argument. A 2017 Trophy SE and a 2014 Rocket III Touring. I had to pick a model so that is why it says "America".