moe
Bearing Changer
Reged: 01/11/05
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Loc: Merritt Island, Fl
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...My question being, is there enough power for 2 up touring? Keep in mind, I dont want to do 100 MPH through twisties, but 80 MPH to keep up on a super slab every now and then would be needed. Do I really need to go to the big displacement for comfort?
Our rides get around just fine!
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Blackwind
Oil Expert
Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 2049
Loc: Houston
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As you can see by most of these pics, we can load these bikes down pretty good. And, I must add, still pass every thing else on the Interstate, other than a larger displacement machine of course, but I find most of them don't ride as fast as I do anyway. Ever.
Loaded or not, two-up, or not, I tend to ride at least 9 miles over posted speed limits, and allowing for speedo error, that means (to me), keeping my tach over 5K, and my speedo needle north of 85 mph in a 70 mph zone. Loaded or not, two-up, or not. And my 790cc twin isn't even breathing hard after a 10 hour day, and I'm comfortable enough to look forward to the next 10 hour day tomorrow, too.
You are where I found myself 8-9 years ago, when I thought I wanted (needed) that Honda VTX, and then the 1300 came out, and that seemed to be the perfect starter bike for what I thought I wanted to do. No way, no how, would I have ever put 80K on a VTX 7 years...nor had half as much fun doing it.
People(like me now) on this forum convinced me the Triumph twin in a cruiser frame could do what I wanted without all the extra cc's. Or engine coolant. Or fans. Or shaft drive. Or an extra 150-200+ lbs. of extra weight.
AND, THESE ARE TRIUMPH! I still can't stop for gas without attracting attention.... 
Edited by Blackwind (03/18/12 09:22 AM)
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hesmysnowman
Complete Newb
Reged: 03/28/10
Posts: 13
Loc: Allen TX
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Thanks for the input Blackwind and great photos Moe. I get the feeling that this is the direction that I want to go.
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jyatesmp
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Reged: 05/11/10
Posts: 175
Loc: DFW
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I have camped off my bike ridding 1 and 2 up. I am able to keep up with my dads 2007 Yamaha 1300 V4 venture all day long... until it comes to taking corners... I can ride circles around him. I also am getting 48-53 mpg 2 up (depending on load, wind, road type) compared to dad's 40ish!!!
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satxron
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Reged: 01/16/06
Posts: 3778
Loc: San Antonio, Texas--- 05 TBA
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Absolutely not! Do not buy a TBA to tour. At their very competitive price, buy two, one for each of you.
As your Texas neighbor mine has been to Arizona Twice, Florida Bike week, and Myrtle Beach bike week. All without a problem. And I ride less than all the above folks.
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The_Dog33
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Reged: 02/01/07
Posts: 16982
Loc: NE PA USA
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I agree with the buy 2 theory, 2 up is fine but each on their own bike is even better no matter what bike it is.
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locopony
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Reged: 09/01/10
Posts: 4286
Loc: Texas, Houston
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Yep, I agree. Two up these bikes do the job well. One up on two bikes and you will no doubt have a blast.
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hesmysnowman
Complete Newb
Reged: 03/28/10
Posts: 13
Loc: Allen TX
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Now you have me back up to the $20K mark if I have to get 2. My girlfriend, although licensed, does not ever want to drive mine. I doubt that I would be able to get her on her own. It is more my hobby that she will partake in than our hobby.
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satxron
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Reged: 01/16/06
Posts: 3778
Loc: San Antonio, Texas--- 05 TBA
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I that case buy one, have lots of fun and spend the rest on jewelry for her. 
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AlexO
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Reged: 10/26/10
Posts: 115
Loc: Pattaya Thailand
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Frustrated with the displacement wars. I'm don't understand why when I was a kid, 1000CCs was a huge bike and now it is an entry level machine. I toured the US on a Kawasaki KLR 650 this year and it had plenty of power for me and roughly 50 lbs of gear (300lbs total). I am looking at going to a street bike that I can tour 2 up on without goint to 1600CCs. I like the Thunderbird, but just don't see why it is needed. I have been facinated with the America and see lots of people that have bags and screens on them.
My question being, is there enough power for 2 up touring? Keep in mind, I dont want to do 100 MPH through twisties, but 80 MPH to keep up on a super slab every now and then would be needed. Do I really need to go to the big displacement for comfort?
I've toured 2 up on my Honda Steed, which is 400 cc I weigh about 300lbs, plus gear, plus my gf, etc. My Honda Steed is 30hp and I can do 70mph on it if needed, although it doesn't like it when loaded like that. A 600cc bike would do just fine and an 865 cc is overkill. So, to answer your question: you have more than enough to do what you need to do on an America or Speedmaster. A bigger displacement engine is just a penis extension
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