New thruxton

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drlapo

Hooligan
I want a new thruxton.
I like the green standard model but wonder if I'll regret not getting the R with its upgraded suspension and brakes.
The $2000 upcharge is well worth it but the green bike sure is pretty.
Gotta sell my Moto Guzzi V7
 
D9

D9

Vendor
Either one... sex on wheels :motorbike2:

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drlapo

Hooligan
My local dealer made a reasonable offer on the V7 so I think I'll buy the green thruxton. Put some bags and a flyscreen on it and use it as a sport tourer
 
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drlapo

Hooligan
I'm keeping my79 Bonneville and 05 thruxton along with the800 tiger and BMW R80
So I have many cups o tea
 
beemerrich

beemerrich

Street Tracker
D9 said:
May already be out there... is it a 41mm fork OD and 7/8" or 1" bar OD?
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+1. Won't any of the 41mm high rise clip ons out there on the aftermarket fit?

BTW, you should post up an ad for the V7 sale...not that I'm looking, but I did just sell off my sailboat (sniff). Might need to drown my sorrow in motorcycle goodness....
 
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drlapo

Hooligan
The clip ons are comfortable.
No need for a change.
Maybe when I get old. I'm only 67 now.
The bars are 1".
The tarozzi high race bars are 7/8
 
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drlapo

Hooligan
The discs on the front wheel are so big that its difficult to check the tire pressure but they sure work well.only did130 miles today so its too early to make any meaningful comments.
I'm liking it so far
 
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drlapo

Hooligan
Rode another 100 miles+ yesterday and should be able to do the same today.
No complaints yet even the handlebars are comfortable.
Theyare best over 50 mph but there is not that much pressure on the wrists
The 270 crank is strange under3000 rpm and it feels like I'm short shifting at anything below 4000rpm.
Tons of torque from 2000rpm but it feels like I'm lugging the engine because of the crank phasing.
The fueling is flawless and the differences between the modes is noticeable.
Going to ride it back to back with my air cooled Thruxton today to compare
 
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drlapo

Hooligan
Rode 100 miles on the older Thruxton Sunday.
Never got to do a back to back comparison as the ride was so enjoyable that I never switched bikes.
It's a keeper.
The new thruxton is of course quicker and faster and my son, on the new bike, had no problem passing me. And that's not because I'm old. Damn kids
 
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drlapo

Hooligan
Triumph offers handlebar "finishers" to plug the open end of the bar.
You can get black nylon hole plugs at a hardware store for $.50 to do the job. 5/8 or 11/16 will fit
 
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