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    Thruxton I Hate My New Thruxton R

    That overhang looks like some kind of extension maybe for a phone holder. It is not part of the standard bar itself. Maybe some sort of DIY...
    Post by: ThruxM, Oct 26, 2021 in forum: Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident
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    Thruxton I Hate My New Thruxton R

    For what it is worth I bought my Thruxton R with the raised clip ons and found it fine for several hours at a time. I tried the lower clip ons for...
    Post by: ThruxM, Oct 26, 2021 in forum: Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident
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    Random Light Tapping Noise Upon Restart

    Thanks @Pegscraper. My Thruxton R started making this noise as well, mainly on warm starts. I didn't realise they used a hydraulic tensioner. I...
    Post by: ThruxM, Oct 7, 2021 in forum: Technical Help
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    Why Has My Stator Connector Melted :-(

    Same thing happened on my FZR1000. I reckon it was corrosion on the contacts causing excessive heat build up. They seem prone to corrode and I...
    Post by: ThruxM, May 2, 2021 in forum: Technical Help
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    Air Box Full Of Petrol

    I'd say carb float valves not sealing or a dodgy float. Either punctured or jamming. Perhaps check by blowing into the carb fuel line before...
    Post by: ThruxM, Apr 30, 2021 in forum: Bonneville
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    Motorcycle Camping

    Good on you. Great pics. You are never too old for camping with friends. Even when the weather is a bit iffy you'll be able to reminisce. I was...
    Post by: ThruxM, Sep 19, 2019 in forum: Lounge
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    Thruxton Post your Thruxton pics here

    Hi Spacefrog, Apologies for taking a while in getting back - I've been away. Here's a few pics including one where I really loaded up for camping...
    Post by: ThruxM, Jul 23, 2019 in forum: Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident
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    Thruxton Post your Thruxton pics here

    I bought a Rentec rack to put the tent and roll bag on for lightweight camping in the UK and abroad. Cost about £100 and it has been well worth it...
    Post by: ThruxM, Jul 18, 2019 in forum: Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident
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    Thruxton Usb Charging

    That might explain it. I changed the phone this year to pretty basic Samsung. I don't remember having the issue last year with the old phone. I've...
    Post by: ThruxM, Jun 4, 2019 in forum: Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident
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    Isle Of Man Ferry Tie Downs

    Yes - absolutely brilliant. Highly recommended. And the organisation runs like clockwork. Jamie Coward was riding a 1990s era 250 spectacularly....
    Post by: ThruxM, May 28, 2019 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    Isle Of Man Ferry Tie Downs

    Thanks. I'm just back and can confirm this. Extra rags/cloths are well worthwhile to prevent the rope rubbing the side panel. They only provide a...
    Post by: ThruxM, May 28, 2019 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    Thruxton Usb Charging

    Apologies - I think in my haste (and using the phone) I didn't explain too well. What I mean is Triumph provide a USB (rectangular) socket under...
    Post by: ThruxM, May 28, 2019 in forum: Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident
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    Thruxton Usb Charging

    Has anyone used the USB charging socket under the seat. I find it useless. Last year it would charge very very slowly. This year i have a new...
    Thread by: ThruxM, May 27, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident
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    Isle Of Man Ferry Tie Downs

    Thanks Tiglet. We shall be heading to the pre TT classic - and especially looking forward to seeing and hearing the Manx Nortons and sidecars....
    Post by: ThruxM, May 23, 2019 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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