Here is another of my bikes, but a smaller one of the big lad. Maybe it is the right time to post this. Happy Christmas to you all Ken.
Lovely bike buddy. V Twin grunt. I used to own both TLS & TLR. They are Nothing but torque monsters. Shame about the handling. I've always liked the Aprilia but those sportsbike days are gone for me. But I sure can appreciate one when I see one
Maaaaan, that's a sweet ride. Loving the radial brake conversion, and very cool wheels. What brand are those? I've had a Gen 2 Factory as well, but I honestly prefer riding my Gen 1.
Hi yes it was amazing to ride. It cornered/handled really well. The wheels were PVM and forks and brakes were off a Ducati 999. You will also see the Ohlins rear shock was a big upgrade. I also used a quick action throttle which brought the bike alive. It was a pleasure to own. I rode plenty of fast miles on that bike. Mostly in the Lancashire/Yorkshire dales and the Scottish borders.
Awesome, I would like some lighter wheels for mine, but as you probably know they ain't cheap. People want silly money for the increasingly rare OZ's I've upgraded the internals of my Showa forks, and find them very good. My rear shock is a Nitron which improves the bike no end. Love em.
Rob, those wheels cost me a fortune along with all the other bits, but hey lets not go there. But you are right wheels, brakes and suspension is the best upgrade you can make. If you lived on the Isle you will know where this picture is, we were transponder testing before the TT. My mate got the invite and he took me along 2 fantastic days. Plus a little taster of the sunny days we can look forward too. Snetterton.
Cool, I'm guessing... 32nd or 33rd Milestone area for the IOM pic? I absolutely loved living there, I did sooo many runs over the Mountain section, back and forth. Then finally stop for a chill out Pint at the Creg.
We better stop now getting withdrawal symptoms, Roll on the spring. Still getting out every weekend at the moment albeit on my trails Fantic. Good to be keeping fit and bike savvy. Ride safe Mate have a good Christmas Ken.
I got the email about posts and thought about the wrong thing when I saw the title!! Santa won't be stopping by mine the weekend
Ha ha! Yes everyone does indeed love banging twins .... but back to Bikes It would seem that a few of us here on the Triumph forum have flirted with the big Italian V twin's. Below are pictures of the 3 that I have owned in the past, the RSV-R and the Factory R were great track bikes but the Factory in particular was an instrument of torture for my 6ft 3ins frame if ridden 'steady' on the road or god forbid through town!! The Tuono was a good all rounder as in comfy enough on the road but also had enough to hang with the sports bikes round the twisties.
Awesome triple twin teat there! I also had a Gen 2 Factory, but also found it uncomfortable.. awesome when bossed around, but not 'tickling along' My Gen 1 is preferable to me for all round. I've never actually ridden a Tuono, need to change that fact... Loving the 2-2 on your Gen 1 R
Yeah that 2 into 2 was awesome, just sooooo loud, sounded like a squadron of Lancaster bombers!! It was a complete Renegade race system with the open air box to match, that was a ride to make you smile from ear to ear
