Ever since I decided to buy my thruxton, I’ve seen loads up for sale, with really low miles. Even as low as 26 miles! Is there something I’m missing???
Sounds feasible about pre-registering to hit sales targets, but even just summer use, why buy a bike, do a handful of miles, then sell it. Made me wonder if there was some inherent problem I didn’t know about
I trade mine in today 2700 miles in one year. Pick up my new Ducati supersport. The Thruxton has been a great bike,but not a keeper at the moment.However I think I'll return back to one when I'm older. Roll on spring ..ride safe
The rest of the time is spent polishing the engine casings, getting the rust of the spokes etc etc............................
A couple of anecdotes from a few I could mention. 1) Pre-loved Thruxton R, track inspitation kit (free atm), back in the shop, bargain, as good as new with 17 miles on the clock. Customer returning to riding after some years off bikes, concerned about his dodgy knee so sat on the bike in the shop and it felt good. Didn't give any thought to his old-man's back - rode it home with resultant severe back ache. End of Thruxton dream. 2) 50-yr old back-to-biking after 30 years bought a brand new Speed Triple having sat on it and Street Triple in the shop. Rode it home and shat himself. Traded bike in, 27 miles on the clock, for a new Street Triple RS. Before letting the S3RS out of the shop dealer staff persuaded customer to go out twice for an hour on a docile demo Scrambler while one of them rode behind him. The customer was obviously rusty, but safe enough after a few riding tips. Dealer even offered to pay for a half day refresher with local bike training school before taking delivery of the S3RS. Customer declined and rode the bike 27 miles home, shat himself, traded it in for a nearly-new pre-loved Thruxton (basic), which he rode home, shat himself, and sold back at another ££s loss with an additional 27 miles on the clock. Bought himself a well pre-loved CBR or some such on Gumtree to convert in to a cafe racer like from his youth, realised he didn't have the time or skill set, so put it back on Ebay after trying to sell it to a local Triumph dealer. 3) 73-yr old, loved classic cars, always wanted a bike, so took his test, sold an orange TR3 to buy a Repsol Fireblade, which he test rode before buying. Three years later still he's riding around like a feckin' hooligan Moral of the stories? Test ride first. Buy a Street Twin?
That’s one thing I didn’t do, take a thruxton out, before buying. I had a go on my mates brand new T120 black and liked it, and as I was used to a turbo bandit, kicking out 200bhp, I decided on the highest power twin triumph, plus I’m into the the RnR scene, so the thruxton seemed the right choice. Potty it’s a bit taller than the T120, as I’m a short arse. I also think I may be going back to the original bars, with the track racer kit, as it’s a bit harsh on the wrists, unless blaring along at 70+ mph
You can't just swap the bars over, it will need some fettling to get the originals to fit. The GM at our place has looked and says he can do it for a customer who finds the track bars too low.
I’ve seen someone post on this forum somewhere who did it, with no clearance issues. Just had to swap the master cylinder bracket over. Weather permitting, I’m booked in for my first service next Saturday, so I’ll ask them about it.
I test rode the Thruxton while my Daytona was having it's 1st service.Bought it as soon as I got back..loved the looks and detail. But I've always felt it was for Someone a little older. DUC pic was the test ride bike. I've got 3 Ducs. The Thruxton is a great bike and I'm sure I'll return to one again. give it another 5 years or next service
Cracking image. Excuse my ignorance but could you tell me about your number plate. I thought that type were illegal except for age related bikes. If not, where dya get it from. Cheers
Thanks littleade. Great link much appreciated . I didn't think it would be a legal plate for the road. Looks cool though.
