First ever triumph

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  1. Thruxtongaz69

    Thruxtongaz69 Member

    Apr 21, 2015
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    Well I have gone and bought a thruxton, massive change for me as I am an out and sportsbike nut. I currently own a 1098s and a gsxr 600, the latter is my race bike that I use in club racing.

    A life long mate has steered me down the path of cafe racer coolness lol so in for a penny in for a pound!

    The Thruxton is currently having a custom paint job, Steve McQueen Monaco style and I am waiting on delivery if D and D full race exhaust system and ohlins rear shocks.

    Reading up on the bike I think the tire will be swapped for something a bit more sticky than the OEM stuff.

    Will see how she runs and if needed possibly have a stage 1 forks upgrade done and a power commander, but only if I think it needs it.

    Look forward to picking her up late next week, will post pics once she is all dressed up.

    Cheers

    G
    Still a Ducati freak but willing to try a relaxed "cool" cafe racer
     
  2. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

    Nov 6, 2014
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    Welcome in, I said in another post that you could do loads of upgrades but it looks like you've started with some biggies!
     
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  3. Clarkey

    Clarkey Well-Known Member

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    Hi and welcome to the triumph forum
    I'm also a sports bike nut or was until I got nicked for speeding and fed up being uncomfortable
    Started doing the rounds at dealers getting test rides on everything and then I rode a 1050
    And I knew it was the bike for me sold my blade and waited till the perfect bike turned up
    Job done
    Haven't regretted it one bit
     
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  4. Dodge74

    Dodge74 Active Member

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    Hi , welcome to the forum - we definitely need some pictures of that by the sound of it
     
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  5. chrispy

    chrispy Well-Known Member

    May 1, 2013
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    Welcome to the forum :)
     
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  6. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

    May 12, 2014
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    Hi and welcome to the forum
     
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