Great Qualities Of The Big Twin Thunderbird

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  1. Futterman

    Futterman Well-Known Member

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    I started making a list of the great qualities of the big twin Thunderbird motorcycle.
    1. It handles incredibly well and, with high-mounted foot pegs, provides sufficient ground clearance.
    2. It delivers good fuel economy and long range with the large tank size.
    3. It is completely stable in strong crosswinds.
    4. The engine pulls hard from low rpm and offers a flat torque curve and smooth fueling.
    5. The engine is happy being lugged or operated at the upper levels of its rpm range.
    6. The engine note has a great character at all rpm.
    7. The braking is strong (if a bit lacking in feel).
    8. The transmission shifts precisely and smoothly.
    9. It is extremely comfortable.
    10. The roadster windshield creates a pocket of stable air without noise or buffeting.
    11. It has a low-maintenance belt drive perfect for touring.
    12. It's a beautiful motorcycle.
    13. It has a wonderful overall character that makes you feel like you're one with the machine.
    What would you add to this list?
     
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  2. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Jack Daniels :yum
     
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  3. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    When Lisa is on the back of mine I have to keep checking in the mirrors because you don't know you have someone on the back
    also great at around about 80 mph for cruising . also looks fcking awesome in BLACK
    Tucker
     
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  4. Futterman

    Futterman Well-Known Member

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    Tennessee whiskey? Gotta be Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey! :grinning:
     
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  5. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    You had better send a bottle for comparison proposes :D
     
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  6. Futterman

    Futterman Well-Known Member

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    14. Effortlessly handles a passenger.
    15. Cruises at 80 mph with ease.
    16. Looks awesome in black! :grinning:
     
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  7. Tucker 1963

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    IMG_20190101_131032.jpg Tucker
     
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  8. Hamburg

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    She’s not looking too happy Tucker.
     
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  9. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Makes a good hearse
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    Looks great on a womans chest :cool::cool:
    mockup_Triumph_Thunderbird_Heaven_Dont_Want_Me_Womens_Dark_T-Shirt.jpg mockup_Triumph_Thunderbird_Easy_Rider_Womens_Light_T-Shirt.jpg
     
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  12. Judd Dredd

    Judd Dredd Giver of Drugs, Vaccines and Hard Truths

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    17. It is the sophisticated choice compared to HD/Indian
    18. Looks badass
     
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  13. Futterman

    Futterman Well-Known Member

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    Definitely! "Sophisticated" is exactly the word my daughter used when she saw it for the first time today!
     
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  14. Cyborgbot

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    He promised it was going to be sunny and warm, and they’d stop off somewhere nice along the way...
     
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