Prospective new owner

just been to see a new thunderbird storm today.gutted side stand is far to awkward for me as I'm height disadvantaged with a heavy bike and a bad knee I don't want to risk it....totally gutted.
So I enquired about a new speedmaster /America only to be told the model is to be discontinued due to euro 4 (abs and linked brakes) double gutted as I'm not buying untill possibly march/April and I'm in a position to buy my 1st new bike for 30 years. Don't want to buy the old model,as as soon as I do a new model will be launched ☹️☹️.please cheer me up guys
Tony

 

Have you looked at the new t100?

 

Tried the T100, can only touch the floor on tiptoes not ideal but really I wanted a cruiser .
Tony

 

What about the new Bobber ?

 

Single seat ,sometimes the other half tags along.

 

It looks like I may have to look at Japanese of over the pond to the USA .realy wanted a U.K. Bike .but never mind.

 

Think I read they do a conversion kit for 2 up ?

 

There must be a way to either remove foam from the seat, get a second seat pad for a bobber, or lower the suspension in some way. If this is your first chance of a new bike and you want a Triumph don't give up. There will be some sort of specialist machining help you can get, what about some sort of tang welded to the Thunderbird sidestand?

 

Folks on triumphrat.net were discussing side stand mods. This side-stand extender which you can tailor the position got a thumbs up.
http://www.triumphrat.net/thunderbird-cruiser-chat/555145-side-stand-extender.html

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/kuryakyn-universal-kickstand-extension

 

I have a looked at these.in reality the stand was a good 4 inchs to far forward and with a dodgy knee I didn't feel confident with the weight.so it's not for me
As for the bobber I really don't like it.

 

Have you tried the new street twin?

 

Rich Bryce can put you on to a nice little Honda 50. lol

 

I don't think I can handle power jump from my X9 500 scoot.

 

You are perfectly entitled to not like the Bobber. And 100% correct not to like the Bobber.

I was wondering if there is a low seat version of the Bonneville myself - there used to be before the revamp, I'm sure. Then I read PompeyMark's suggestion of the Street Twin. Not a 'cruiser', I know, but there will be/are lots of bits available (from Triumph and no doubt many others) to tailor it to your needs.

And yes, you are right to avoid the Honda 50. The power band once above 4,000 rpm is ferocious and not for the faint hearted!

 

I'm not too sure of the model line up just now but if you could get an Bonny SE with mag wheels, the one I have came with 17" wheels as opposed to the 19" spoked wheels, I'm 5'7" both feet fully on ground easily.

Nothing wrong with a last years model, even if going out of production normally means you can get it for a better price and maybe get some extras thrown in as well.

I spoke to sales guy recently that told me most cruiser styles are more for long legged peeps

 

Does it have to be a brand new bike?
Have a look for good, clean, low mileage recent Speedmasters / Americas.
I have a Speedmaster and due to having short legs, I've fitted a footpeg relocation kit (brings the foot pegs / controls 4" back) and a kickstand extender.
The bike is nice and comfortable for me now, really enjoy riding it.

 

It's my probably the last chance to buy my 1st new bike since 1980.
so I was going for new while I can enjoy it.
I've been searching the web for any news on a speedmaster replacement,nothing found yet.
But I can wait (unless we need a new kitchen,bathroom,patio,wallpaper and paint etc)
Cheers Tony