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    Thuxton 1200 Question

    hi there, Lifting the front wheel I do the same as you, apart from I use a plank of wood about 6" by 1" on a trolley jack. If you look under the...
    Post by: RetTh'ead, Feb 14, 2024 in forum: Tyres
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    Thruxton R Tyre Choice

    Hi there, I have read on a number of occasions that the road surfaces up this way are much more abrasive ( larger & more widely spaced granite...
    Post by: RetTh'ead, Jan 21, 2024 in forum: Technical Help
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    Thruxton R Tyre Choice

    Hello there, There was a similar thread started back in May 2022 with some good input from many riders, might be worth a look. I have not tried...
    Post by: RetTh'ead, Jan 20, 2024 in forum: Technical Help
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    Newbie From Scotland

    Ow Do and welcome, From another 1200 Thruxton owner down in Southern Scotland. Mines a white R with the cockpit fairing, give us a nod if your...
    Post by: RetTh'ead, Jan 30, 2023 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Thruxton Replacement Tyres Thruxton

    Good advice Gareth I meant to say the same re keeping the old tubes. A couple of times I have been caught out by the limited supply of 17" tubes...
    Post by: RetTh'ead, Aug 22, 2022 in forum: Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident
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    Thruxton Replacement Tyres Thruxton

    Hello there, I have had a couple of Thruxton R bikes and put about 25,000 miles on the pair. As you can imagine I have used a fair few tyres in...
    Post by: RetTh'ead, Aug 17, 2022 in forum: Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident
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    Thruxton Rear Suspension Too Firm

    Hi Dave, I am no expert and certainly not a "fast group track" rider but I do ride on pretty poor road surfaces here in Scotland and like to make...
    Post by: RetTh'ead, Jun 26, 2022 in forum: Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident
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    Thruxton R Metz Sportec M9rr

    Hi there, I read that on a forum about some Dunlop models in the USA I think? . Both the 160 x 60 Roadsmarts 3s and the Sportsmart 3s fitted...
    Post by: RetTh'ead, May 4, 2022 in forum: Tyres
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    Thruxton R Metz Sportec M9rr

    Hi there, No problem, just bear in mind the roads up this way can be pretty shoddy with moderate size crevasses masquerading as pot holes, and...
    Post by: RetTh'ead, May 4, 2022 in forum: Tyres
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    Thruxton R Metz Sportec M9rr

    Hello there, I would be willing to throw my thoughts into the ring on this subject for riders thinking of changing tyres on their TTR. Like many...
    Post by: RetTh'ead, May 3, 2022 in forum: Tyres
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    Almorness Point

    DC, Thanks for the excellent write up and brilliant pictures All in my neck of the woods too! You did really well to find that wee turn off for...
    Post by: RetTh'ead, Sep 19, 2021 in forum: Rideouts, Trackdays, Touring & Spotted
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    Sad Times Again

    Hi Joe, sorry for delay, but I have only just read your sad post, So sorry for your loss. The really kind words that you wrote to me on the loss...
    Post by: RetTh'ead, Aug 8, 2021 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    Good Service At Triumph Carlisle.

    I would also support a good shout out for KC Superbikes in Carlisle. Craig the service manager always goes the extra mile. For example I had the...
    Post by: RetTh'ead, Jun 11, 2021 in forum: Dealers & Workshop Reviews
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    Ride On

    Late on Sunday afternoon I rode over the Queens Way in Galloway in glorious warm sunshine, on the way over the high pass from Newton Stewart...
    Thread by: RetTh'ead, Jun 1, 2021, 15 replies, in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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