Should I buy

[trevor]

Hi Guys, new to the site.
I’ve been looking at buying a Trek 1130 but I’m a bit concerned about all the problems/issues I here about the bike. I ride a ducati s4 at this stage and find the bikes a bit snug with my legs, love the power and weight of the bike and the feel of the V motor, so I’m still just trying to make up my mine which way to go..

I’m looking for some feed back having not rode one yet, how comfortable is the bike to ride over stay over a three or four hour ride, seat and ride position for a 6ft person, is it like a Ducati Mult, do you get wind buffeting from the shield (I like no shield as I hate wind buffeting when the shields not right for the rider), aftermarket parts like exhaust and other items are they easy to get? And service costs and so on, can’t find much info about the bike at this stage other then test rides which again mention the on going issues with stalling and mapping and getting them fixed?. I gather these issues can all be addressed (which I’m willing to take into account) but are they as bad as some make out?.

Any help would be great. I love the look of the bike and I’m not sure if I can get a test ride easily at this stage. Should I take the big step blind?

Trevor

[ROBFM]

Welcome to the forum Trevor, you've certainly come to the right place for a start, I've only ever had Tornado's so can't comment on the TreK, but I'm sure others will advise you, just take into account that on here the bulk of threads tend to highlight problems, which is a good basis to work from, but there are plenty of folk who've never experienced any problems,


So I hope others will help you decide in choosing such an iconic brand,

[JPF]

Not sure where you live Trevor, but if your that undecided, I'd definitely make sure you get a test drive before taking the plunge.

Try this self test, would you reccomend your current ride to anyone who was comtemplating buying one?

The answer is probably yes....simply because you're used to the foibles of that particular machine and have grown to overlook its deficiencies.

No doubt you've read this forum and picked up on all the bad points and problem areas on the TreK but then again I think you'll find that most specialist forums tend to highlight problems as that's how everyone becomes aware of potential issues and remedies.

I think you'll also see a pattern emerging re all the Benelli range, with some "swapover" of issues within each class. That also extends to the other main issue that seems to recur a lot; everyone seems to have an issue with the "grin factor", can't seem to think why?

Keep looking around this site and take into account all the advice and informed opinion before you finally take the plunge......be warned though...if the looks are what have drawn you to the TreK, it might be a feeling that won't ever go away....had me itching for best part of 5 years before I was able to resist.

Hope you make the right choice!

Cheers

[ferret]

Hello and welcome the trek is a great bike issues aside and as jpf says it will keep your facial muscles extra fit due to the excessive grinning that will take place .I love mine .

[dougn]

ride position very good
no buffeting with the windshield in low position
you can get aftermarket exhaust but difficult in the states.
mapping shoulds be OK

[richardm]

londn to italy non stop .

still walked into bar and sat down with no problems and shoulders still operated arms with no probs to drink a beer .so i will say is comfertble

london to spain on tornado chose a massage instead . but hey she was thai and gave a happy ending

aftermarket parts are a plenty all mine off ebay and from laurence foe dodgy chinease copys joking laurence .best of tiwan.

service prices like ducati but dont waste it down in sussex.

7500 miles second set of tyres . .but i aint no rossy but def not drivin miss daisy.

been totaly reliable and coil sticks to .


1130 for touring 899 for small jaunts not to loaded up .

[Laurencewhite]

aftermarket parts are a plenty all mine off ebay and from laurence foe dodgy chinease copys joking laurence .best of tiwan.

Cheeky basket

[klinkerstinker]

...it aint a life or death decision chap.

Yep, I took the big leap of faith on a new Tornado 9 months ago. After reading alot of what the dodgy guys were typing on here...l so joined the AA as a precautionary measure.

NEVER NEED IT. Bugga...

[ferret]

Klink fancy suggesting we are dodgy on here lol

[nfitz]

Where abouts are you located - I'm sure someone on here will meet up with you and let you have a quick test ride. Or make the effort to get to Bennets in Barnsley and see Russ - book a test ride 1st with him.
As a TRE owner I was impresses by the Trek when I borrowed one to get back from Scotland. The 1130 is a powerful but easy to ride bike. The wind buffeting is minimal.
I've also got (had) a 100ds and there is no comparison.
Bad points are getting accessories such as hard luggage and sports exhausts. Try and get one with these on - was a trek at MRO or KjM fully loaded a while back