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    Thinking about a new thruxton need advice

    Hello Bulldog, I agree with theartic sea, I'm 5'6", there are no issues with riding a stock Thruxton, practically flat foot it around. I have a Scrambler that I need to move aound with my toes. Reg, BB
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    Triple Tee from a 2004 Thrux on a 2009 Thrux!

    Hello Folks, Simple question - Would a Top Triple Tree from a 2004 Thruxton fit a 2009 EFI Thruxton? After being rear ended and on replacing the bent handle bars, it looks a bit skewed. A clip on and the triple tee would be a way forward. Basically all its got to do is to make the whole kit...
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    Instrument Subharness

    Hello There, Thank you, that sounds promising,will keep my fingers crossed. Take care and stay well. Reg, BB
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    Instrument Subharness

    Hello Mate, You mentioned "...so the only parts that I have left are the gauges themselves and the bracket." And that is precisely what I am on the lookout for! Please inform me if it is up for grabs! Reg, BB
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    Instrument Subharness

    Hello There, Would you be replacing your speedo/Tach or both. I'd be interested in the same (my Thrux was rear ended by a car), I'll gladly pay for the parts and shipping. Reg, BB
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    Rebuilding the Thrux - not starting

    Speedo/Trip meter Hello Folks, I've got the Thrux up and running. There are a few parts that should be coming through anytime soon (Rear foot rests, speedo cable & tank decals). I have picked up a replacement speedo from Flea Bay, unfortunately, it did not come with the small knob...
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    Rebuilding the Thrux - not starting

    Hello Folks, The Thruxton lives! Had to do the following; 1. Short the clutch switch 2. Short the side stand switch 3. New Hella relays for headlight and indicators 4. There is a Alarm unit that has a few connections missing, so had to short terminals 1&2 and 3&5. It is...
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    Rebuilding the Thrux - not starting

    Hello FoothillRyder, I've received the parts that you sent - top notch -Thank You! Electrics, err... they scare me. I'll print the wiring diagrams on an A3 paper and take it up form there. Wondering if the diagram would be different for the EFI Thrux! Will keep you all posted on...
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    Rebuilding the Thrux - not starting

    Hello Ivar & Monty, I'm mad, mad as a box of frogs. Only the head lamp pilot light comes on, the neutral light is AWOL. Will look into the sidestand issue and revert. Reg, BB
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    Rebuilding the Thrux - not starting

    Thruxton problems Hello Bonafide, Yup! petrol in the tank, battery charged, head lamp lights up, no neutral indication, no clicks and hums - no go - no joy! Reg, BB
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    Rebuilding the Thrux - not starting

    Hello Folks, Some folks here are aware of the Thruxton re-build after it was rear ended by a car. I've re-charged the battery, installed it, installed the two relays head lamp and indicator. However, the bike does not crank up, the fuel pump does not 'whine', the engine management...
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