Featured Rideout Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2022

What a great DGR you had, @RevPaul! Thanks for sharing the photo of the Fat Boy you sat on. I'm not that surprised that you didn't find it intimidating. I find that it's quite a comfortable bike and nice ergonomics. It lifts easily off the side stand for a big bike--but, yes, that side stand design could definitely use an upgrade! Every time I park El Gordo I am very mindful of the stand and give it a couple of hard nudges just to be certain that it's completely engaged and stable. I do think you'd be surprised how easily you could adapt to the foot forward floorboard position. Yes, when I first got a bike with that setup it felt quite odd but now it feels good to me, relaxed and comfortable.

It looks like there were oodles of super cool bikes there. I enjoyed seeing the pic of your Street Cup next to that Thruxton. And that Thruxton looks very similar to my very first Triumph, a 2012 Thruxton 900 in black with a gold stripe.

Thanks for your DGR report, RevPaul!

 

@Geoff Butler
It's a great photo, Geoff! Well, worth the cost, I'd say.

 

I happened to be in York by chance when everyone left and did a quick video of everyone on my phone passing by. Unfortunately doesn’t seem like I can add it on here. If anyone would like a copy pm me your email address assuming the file is small enough

 

If you upload it to YouTube you can then post a link to it on here. Might be easier in the long run.

 

@RevPaul:
I love the mustach and the monocle on your head light!

 

My first DGR in Lancashire on newly acquired Thruxton R

 

My first DGR in Lancashire on newly acquired Thruxton R View attachment 148124

 

Looking good, @Cpl-Clott! Looks like you were dressed for the occasion and had a good time. I love that Thruxton of yours. I had a 2016 R the same color.

 

Somebody made a video of our DGR: