Hello all,
First, let me say thank you for allowing me to join this forum! I'm brand new and look forward to gaining insight and advice, and eventually hope to contribute.
I am searching for a Thruxton ... either a new 2013, or a pre-owned (maybe modified) late model.
I read that Norton recently gained US certification for its new (to North America) Commando 961, and is accepting deposits for genuine April/May deliveries. (I'm familiar with the long development delays associated with the new Commando) This bike looks awesome but, at twice the price of a new Thruxton, is it worth it? (It would be a stretch for me to afford the Norton)
I realize that I'm asking for opinions and advice from Triumph guys, and that this may be a somewhat polarizing subject. I have about a week to make a decision.
New Thruxton - with some money left over to modify to my taste?
Or New Norton - and try to come up with an extra $10K?
Thank you all in advance for your opinions and advice! I look forward to participating here.
Mark
First, let me say thank you for allowing me to join this forum! I'm brand new and look forward to gaining insight and advice, and eventually hope to contribute.
I am searching for a Thruxton ... either a new 2013, or a pre-owned (maybe modified) late model.
I read that Norton recently gained US certification for its new (to North America) Commando 961, and is accepting deposits for genuine April/May deliveries. (I'm familiar with the long development delays associated with the new Commando) This bike looks awesome but, at twice the price of a new Thruxton, is it worth it? (It would be a stretch for me to afford the Norton)
I realize that I'm asking for opinions and advice from Triumph guys, and that this may be a somewhat polarizing subject. I have about a week to make a decision.
New Thruxton - with some money left over to modify to my taste?
Or New Norton - and try to come up with an extra $10K?
Thank you all in advance for your opinions and advice! I look forward to participating here.
Mark