My retro bike 2

robnobrakes · Post by **robnobrakes** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:03 am

Just traded in my 1050 Triumph Speed Triple for this Thruxton (865 parellel twin).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/r ... C02368.jpg

Zer0Zer0 · Post by **Zer0Zer0** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:27 am

hey hey a racing tour of the cafe's of england!
nice trumpet

Max · Post by **Max** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:17 am

Triumph are making some interesting bikes these days.
Why ditch the speed triple its one of their best ?? the Thruxton is nice though,
I fancy one of these for a bit of fun
http://www.royal-enfield.com/images/clubman_500S.JPG

Post by **sirch345** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:29 am

I like that new bike of yours too Rob

but as Max said the Speed Triple was also a nice bike, anything against the Speed Triple or did you just fancy a change

Chris.

robnobrakes · Post by **robnobrakes** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 2:34 pm

sirch345 wrote:I like that new bike of yours too Rob but as Max said the Speed Triple was also a nice bike, anything against the Speed Triple or did you just fancy a change

Chris.

The Speed Triple is an excellent bike, although its hard work above 100mph for southern wimps like me. I've recently bought the Firestorm as you know, which has similar performance without the wind drag issues the Trumpet had for me. I would not have dreamed of changing the Speed Triple before I bought the Firestorm though.

I just love the looks of the Thruxton and in my opinion, its one of the coolest looking bikes around. Its a hoot to ride, flicks from side to side very quickly (what wouldn't with a 130x18 rear tyre and 100x18 front tyre), and sounds like a proper motorbike should, with the race cans fitted. Its not sports bike fast (claimed 69bhp before the race cans were fitted) but I will be able to thrash it once its run in, without going at the silly (road) speeds I tend to do on the Firestorm. Planning overtakes will be more challenging due to the comparative lack of horse power, which may also be more satisfying.

I think I have just talked myself into the purchase of this bike.

The best bit (as far as my wife was concerned) is the Thruxton cost me Â£100 less, including the extras, than the trade in price I got for the Speed Triple.

Get this, comprehensive insurance for the Thruxton for an old git like me was quoted at Â£94.00/pa including breakdown/recovery and protected NCB. I have both bikes on the same policy though, total cost of which is Â£157.00/pa including breakdown/recovery and protected NCB on both bikes. This could be the only advantage of being in my 50's.

I am also able to ride any Triumph demonstrator (from Bonniville to Rocket 3) at my local dealer, anytime I want, as I organise my local dealer rides for customers wanting to go on group rides. Tomorrow, I will be taking the dealer's new and un-used 675 Daytona for 5 days to 'run it in'.

I also did the same for their 1st 675 demonstrator back in January, when it was the only 675 in Essex.

Its a tough job, but someones got to do it..

Post by **sirch345** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:16 pm

Hi Rob,
That explains it all very well and what a bonus on the insurance side.

It must be tough having to take out all those Triumph's though

You lucky person you

good for you, enjoy it mate

Chris.

dookie · Post by **dookie** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 6:40 pm

Very very nice m8

Max · Post by **Max** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:07 pm

robnobrakes wrote:
sirch345 wrote:I like that new bike of yours too Rob but as Max said the Speed Triple was also a nice bike, anything against the Speed Triple or did you just fancy a change

Chris.
The Speed Triple is an excellent bike, although its hard work above 100mph for southern wimps like me. I've recently bought the Firestorm as you know, which has similar performance without the wind drag issues the Trumpet had for me. I would not have dreamed of changing the Speed Triple before I bought the Firestorm though.

I just love the looks of the Thruxton and in my opinion, its one of the coolest looking bikes around. Its a hoot to ride, flicks from side to side very quickly (what wouldn't with a 130x18 rear tyre and 100x18 from tyre), and sounds like a proper motorbike should, with the race cans fitted. Its not sports bike fast (claimed 69bhp before the race cans were fitted) but I will be able to thrash it once its run in, without going at the silly (road) speeds I tend to do on the Firestorm. Planning overtakes will be more challenging due to the comparative lack of horse power, which may also be more satisfying.

I think I have just talked myself into the purchase of this bike.

The best bit (as far as my wife was concerned) is the Thruxton cost me Â£100 less, including the extras, than the trade in price I got for the Speed Triple.

Get this, comprehensive insurance for the Thruxton for an old git like me was quoted at Â£94.00/pa including breakdown/recovery and protected NCB. I have both bikes on the same policy though, total cost of which is Â£157.00/pa including breakdown/recovery and protected NCB on both bikes. This could be the only advantage of being in my 50's.

I am also able to ride any Triumph demonstrator (from Bonniville to Rocket 3) at my local dealer, anytime I want, as I organise my local dealer rides for customers wanting to go on group rides. Tomorrow, I will be taking the dealer's new and un-used 675 Daytona for 5 days to 'run it in'.

I also did the same for their 1st 675 demonstrator back in January, when it was the only 675 in Essex.

Its a tough job, but someones got to do it..

So to keep it simple you are just spoilt really

Thruxton is a lovely looking thing, the retro look is really improving now as they go for older bikes.

tony.wilde1 · Post by **tony.wilde1** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:05 pm

that looks great!!

robnobrakes · Post by **robnobrakes** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:16 am

Thanks for the kind words chaps.

Here is a rear end photo (ooooo/rrr mrs

) before the mirrors were removed). I will be removing the rear mudguard and changing the ugly rear light and indicators once the replacements have been delivered.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/r ... 02362a.jpg

Post by **sirch345** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:08 am

I like the sound of the mods you have planned Rob

Those exhausts look sooo Norton Commando ish (for those of you who are old enough to remember

)
Triumph really have done a good job on this one

iggy1966 · Post by **iggy1966** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:58 am

Rob,

Try these guys http://www.mototwin.com they have an extensive selection of goodies to tempt the money out of your wallet (speaking from experience here), they offer really good service. So far I've got

progressive front springs
Ikon rear shocks
rejetted the carbs
pea shooter silencers
shortened front and rear mudguards
procom Hi rev ignition box
rear sets
K&N air filter
etc etc

I'm tempted to swop mine for a Thruxton but I like the riding position on the Bonnie

robnobrakes · Post by **robnobrakes** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 1:39 pm

iggy1966 wrote:Rob,

Try these guys http://www.mototwin.com they have an extensive selection of goodies to tempt the money out of your wallet (speaking from experience here), they offer really good service. So far I've got

progressive front springs
Ikon rear shocks
rejetted the carbs
pea shooter silencers
shortened front and rear mudguards
procom Hi rev ignition box
rear sets
K&N air filter
etc etc

I'm tempted to swop mine for a Thruxton but I like the riding position on the Bonnie

You read my mind. I ordered the Ikon rear shocks early this morning. Mototwin are having a sale on at the moment so I saved a bit of cash.

You have done quite a bit to your bike. What in your opinion is your best modification?

I have fitted the Triumph race cans and air injection plumbing removed. Would the K&N air filter be worthwhile? Carb jets are standard!!

iggy1966 · Post by **iggy1966** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 3:34 pm

Biggest improvement was ditching the standard pipes and putting the open ones on, followed by the suspension upgrades. everything else was "just because I can". Getting the extra rev's from the procom igniter has made it alot better as well.

I forgot to mention ditching the air injection, glad to see you've done that before your exhaust headers get blue.

Trying to way up wether to fit the 904 big bore kit at the moment ..... hmmm there on offer at mototwin as well

If your running standard jets then you would be better going up to 120's/125's with the open pipe. Not sure that the K&N is any better that the standard filter.

Post by **sirch345** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:55 pm

Another nice looking bike aswell, Iggy

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My retro bike 2

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