Triumph Thunderbird

Discussion in 'Motorbike Technical Discussion' started by Scott Swinehart, Feb 3, 2004.

  1. Scott Swinehart

    Scott Swinehart Guest

    Looking at a new (2003) Thunderbird. This will be my first British bike. Any
    strong opinions.

    Scot
     
    Scott Swinehart, Feb 3, 2004
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  2. Scott Swinehart

    The Older Gentleman Guest

    My best mate has one (I have a 1200 Trophy).

    Lovely, lovely bike. Great sound and feel. Not wildly fast (125mph or
    so) but incredibly flexible and torquey. Really, really nice to ride.
    Soul it has. Looks great, IMHO - much better than the new Bonneville.

    Single front disc works better than you'd think. Rear shock is
    definitely low-rent and best thrown away as soon as possible.

    It weaves with Triumph's own handlebar-mounted screen on. Try something
    smaller. Some form of wind protection is needed if you regularly ride
    over 70mph.
     
    The Older Gentleman, Feb 3, 2004
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