Nice Thruxton R
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Nice Thruxton R
I'm not much of a Triumph fanboi,but I do quite like the look of this.
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Re: Nice Thruxton R
It's too faux 1960s looking for me, which is massively hypocritical of me, because if any of the Japanese manufacturers made a bike that looked as 1980s as that looks 1960s I'd be buying a new bike.
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Re: Nice Thruxton R
Not tried that model, but I had a go on the original 'new' Thruxton when it came out first. Bars were way too low for comfort.
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Re: Nice Thruxton R
It looks quite muscular and purposeful. It reminds me a bit of the 595 that a mates pal was riding when 3 of us went to Le Mans. That was fun to ride for 10 minutes.
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Re: Nice Thruxton R
Is the OP the standard bike?
Apparently the 1200 Speed Twin is great - Nidge has got one I think?
EDIT: This one. Very similar to the Thruxton underneath I think, but actually rideable.
Apparently the 1200 Speed Twin is great - Nidge has got one I think?
EDIT: This one. Very similar to the Thruxton underneath I think, but actually rideable.
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Re: Nice Thruxton R
My eyes.
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Re: Nice Thruxton R
I like it. But then I really enjoyed owning my older Thruxton. Those Triumph twins make a great soundtrack to ride along to...
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Re: Nice Thruxton R
That plate looks close to KNOB DOG,which given the bike is dog dick red is quite fitting.
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Re: Nice Thruxton R
You should post more about the RE (instead of political wankPotter wrote: ↑Tue Feb 01, 2022 7:38 am I don't like 60's looking bikes, nor 1970's looking Italian bikes.
That look of an engine with a park bench sat on top doesn't do it for me.
I bought the RE Interceptor because it was cheap for a great package and there is enough chrome and style to make it look nice(ish) in a BSA Gold Star style kind of way, but there isn't much else that tempts me
) as i really like it, as an idea/concept. I was always impressed with how well @Couchy got on with his and how it went.-
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Re: Nice Thruxton R
I do kinda like the Thruxton and the Speed Twin....in fact I really like the look of the Thruxton, but I know it'd kill all of my joints
I love the V7 Guzzi's too.Thing is though, I've (nominally at least
) got some actual 60's bikes in the garage. Buying an RE or a Thruxton or whatever would make me one of those old boys who thinks bike styling peaked in 1971.-
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Re: Nice Thruxton R
*Harry Enfield mode.....At your age,young man,at your age?
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Re: Nice Thruxton R
Even as a 17 year old I didn't like clip-ons and high pegs. I actually converted my Honda CB-1 to renthals. I think it's cause I've got a really out of proportion torso/leg ratio
I find my CBR600 borderline, anything more than that is an effort. I couldn't ride my 996 for more than about an hour without serious discomfort.
The Bonnie actually has proper low clip-ons and high pegs, I would get rid of them but everything else about that bike is already a ballache so they can stay.