Beloved Triumph community! After a confused little break and two years with some good old American iron, I humbly and proudly announce to return back into the fold... After drooling onto the showroom window for a while, I went into my old Triumph dealer’s place and asked them if they would be interested in a little bike-swap. They were. And now, the reserved sign has been attached to this gorgeous beauty: And for those of you who remember me owning the red Thruxton R and selling it... Oh yes, I recall my wrists aching during slow city passages. But you know what? I give a damn. I still think, this is one of the most beautiful bikes ever built. And besides that: It feels great to own a Triumph again! Hand over is scheduled for Friday! I’ll keep you posted...
Awesome, Daniel! What a gorgeous motorcycle! Good for you for going for it. Life's short--buy the damn bike! Which you did. Excellent choice, too, I must say. Nothing like a new bike to make one feel like a kid again. And welcome back to the Triumph fold.
Do like the Thrucky R with the Dunstall style fairing! Anybody else remember 'Dunstall Decibel' silencers? They should restart making them.
As for the aching wrists. If it happens with this one, a pair of 2" risers does wonders, and it is not enough to spoil the look. ...J.D.
Very nice Daniel, as said life's to short to stand back and mess aboot , make a decision and enjoy yasell. Enjoy.
You won’t feel the aches when you’re giving it the beans and loving the ride. Enjoy mate, lovely looking bike
Well Jez, the obese Robert (Fat Bob) had to go. The podracer is a keeper! BMW even tried to talk me into some other of their bikes after they discovered that my /5 all of a sudden was limited. So, one day, I am going to sell 2 droids and a NineT...
Believe it or not (and it might be my German upbringing) but a Gummikuh can be a dream-bike too for some... I had this scale-model, when I was 10... And then, all so suddenly, I was able to buy this... So, what can I say...!? But now: Back to topic
Must say, the older bike makes the newer one look like a load of random parts slung together in a fit of frustration. However, looks apart, I bet the newer one is superior in (almost) every way. Oddly, I still hanker after another R100RS. Perhaps one day ........
Lovely ride Daniel , Thruxtons have been very popular in NZ for years. I particularly like the look of yours, enjoy the delivery
Picked her up today! It is one of those machines that you want to caress all the time. The proportions are just perfect. OK, here are two pics, and then I‘ll be off again. The weather is too good and @heartlander is waiting!
