Differences in Triple Black

[isthiscoolenough?]

Besides the black rims, what is difference between a Triple Black GS and a Sapphire black GS?
Ken

[Dan-M]

The non-Triple Black has silver engine cases, silver subframe, wheels and final drive plus the forks are gold. All of that is dark on the TB.

[isthiscoolenough?]

Thanks. What;s the general consensus of the Triple Black look on the forum? Like or no like?
Ken

[Dan-M]

I reallly wanted one. When I went to buy it the last one on hand had just been sold. I could have waited for a '12 but they had a left over sapphire '11 on hand that I saved $2500+ on so I bought it.

IMO the TB is great looking.

[Stinkyb]

Dunno, I dont exactly look at my final drive as Im driving...
If you like it, buy it, but if theres a reg gs/gsa for less, why pay more for different paint?

I think its alright, cant justify the mark-up.........So with that said, I no like.....

[hillbillypolack]

Gettin ready to pull the trigger this week on a GS / TB. I obsessed over the color combo for a week or so and I really like it. IMHO, it makes the silver forks and engine look old. The black rims just add to the look.

If I got the 'normal' with Sapphire Black, I'd end up taping the fork legs and blacking out a few items anyway. I'd think that after adding spoked wheels to a regular GS, the cost difference may be nominal or within a few hundy.

I only hope the camhead engine ends up being as smooth as my hexhead after a few thousand miles.

[isthiscoolenough?]

I have to think it over. Don't know of I can see one in the flesh.

Btw, the camhead engine is significantly smoother and torquier than the hexhead.
Ken

[ATCguy]

I like mine!

[JackpotDuc]

Originally Posted by ATCguy

I like mine!

Nice setup Tom.
I''ve just taken delivery of my TB from Max this week.
Tell me about your luggage setup - I like.
Thanks

[yellowbirdrs]

if you really want a nice looking GS get the Rallye one and forget about the black/blackish/silverish mess BMW did with the TB or get a sapphire black and save some $$$ for gas or a brake in trip

my .02 cents

[oalvarez]

The oem TB is ok to me but I prefer the standard black. Darth Vader/murdered out ones look a mess to me, I don't like them that way.

[GeoAggie]

Originally Posted by oalvarez

The oem TB is ok to me but I prefer the standard black. Darth Vader/murdered out ones look a mess to me, I don't like them that way.

What??? You don't like my bike Obie?? I think she's a beauty and someone set it up perfectly.

[oalvarez]

Originally Posted by GeoAggie

What??? You don't like my bike Obie?? I think she's a beauty and someone set it up perfectly.

yours was set up the right way.

[GeoAggie]

Originally Posted by oalvarez

yours was set up the right way.

No doubt. My riding buddies have been drooling over your former triple black GS which has resulted in unsolicited offers to buy/trade. The only changes I've made are to back off the preload a tad on the Ohlins (for the sometimes rough roads I ride) and return to the stock footpegs (personal preference). Man, does this bike rail through the curves . . . . . and look trick doing so

However, your titanium MTS isn't too bad looking either and it redefines sportiness in this segment of the market based on my limited seat time.

[hillbillypolack]

Originally Posted by GeoAggie

No doubt. My riding buddies have been drooling over your former triple black GS which has resulted in unsolicited offers to buy/trade. The only changes I've made are to back off the preload a tad on the Ohlins (for the sometimes rough roads I ride) and return to the stock footpegs (personal preference). Man, does this bike rail through the curves . . . . . and look trick doing so

However, your titanium MTS isn't too bad looking either and it redefines sportiness in this segment of the market based on my limited seat time.

Saw that bike when it was listed in FM. Does it have the ESA? If so, with the Ohlins swap, is it the Ohlins ESA, or traditional shocks? Just curious.