Triumph Thruxton...school me - Page 2

B02S4 · 05-22-2012, 07:57 PM

I liked the Thrux, but couldn't live with the riding position.

davyjones · 05-23-2012, 06:52 AM

I have had mine for just over a year with a hair under 5k miles. After adjusting the rear suspension a bit, it rides better but could use a stiffer rear end. The front forks need better springs also. I come in at 6'2" 225 and can ride several hours without too much pain. Just last weekend rode two up for 130 miles and still pulled off 128 miles before the low fuel light came on. The wife likes it better then being on the Road King (no back rest either).

Would love to see how it gets along with a set of Arrow pipes and a gel seat. But that will have to wait.

NCGS · 05-24-2012, 05:25 PM

Later Thruxtons have 'standard', 1-piece bars where the earlier models had clip-ons. The riding position on the later versions isn't quite as aggressive as the earlier models.

Did someone say something about Thruxton's being slow..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogZ8FpDeVZU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-K0fyibCqc

Like the lady said, .."sometimes it's not about size, it's about technique..."

JNRobert · 05-24-2012, 06:59 PM

I liked mine

If you accept their limitations Thruxton's are fun to own. I had plans to fettle mine but circumstances changed. If I go that route again it will be a Scrambler though. YMMV

sargev55 · 05-25-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JNRobert

I liked mine

If you accept their limitations Thruxton's are fun to own. I had plans to fettle mine but circumstances changed. If I go that route again it will be a Scrambler though. YMMV

why the scrambler? just wondering.

thats the bike i keep wanting to buy as well :)

JNRobert · 05-26-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sargev55

why the scrambler? just wondering.

thats the bike i keep wanting to buy as well :)

Just strikes me as more fun.

If I was going to go cafe I'd look for a Guzzi or one of the classic Ducati's

Pokeyjoe · 05-27-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JNRobert

Just strikes me as more fun.

Don't forget the engines are different (270° crank vs. 360°).

GSSTONER · 05-31-2012, 09:53 PM

How maintenance intensive is the thruxton? Anyone have an idea how many miles you can put on the motor? Looking at buying used and not sure how many miles is too many.

plodalong · 05-31-2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSSTONER

How maintenance intensive is the thruxton? Anyone have an idea how many miles you can put on the motor? Looking at buying used and not sure how many miles is too many.

They don't come more basic, change the oil occasionally and check the valves at 12000 mile interviles. There's some around with in excess of 100,000 miles and just the ususal maintance been carried out. Everything is easy to get to and your home handyman can do all the routine stuff with ease.

squish · 05-31-2012, 11:54 PM

On todays motorcycles you are far more likely to have an expensive issue with the electrical system then the engine, assuming a normal wear and tear level vs normal oil changes and adjuments.

When it comes to buying used bikes, mileage is only a small part of the whole deal.
I've seen roached bikes with well under 10,000 miles and I've seen well loved bikes that more then 60,000 miles mind you not thruxtons, I've seen a couple of bonnies with more then 50K miles however.

When looking at a used bike you wanna make sure the PO took care of the bike and there's paperwork to back that up.

hyena · 06-01-2012, 10:18 AM

I haven't had a Thruxton, but did have a 2006 Bonnie, and now have a 2007 Scrambler. I've sat on the Thruxtons, and thought there was a huge difference between the original clip on bars (which were way too low for me) and the new handlebars. The new one "sat" very much like my Airhead that has the Euro low bars. Felt very comfortable. Looks great.

One of the good things about the modern Triumph twins is you can go WFO from a stop for a while (relatively speaking) before you're into high speed territory. A year or two ago, I finally decided to make sure my Scrambler would do the ton. It gets up to 90 with no effort - had done it several times. 95 took a little time. 96...97....I'm like "come on baby". I finally had to lie down on the tank and hook my feet over the passenger pegs, and that gave me a surge over 100 (indicated). I'm 6'2", 205, not very aerodynamic with wide shoulders, or maybe it would have been easier. My favorite thing with the Scrambler is to take it out on backroads, and listen to the TOR's under full throttle. In the time it takes to get up to 70 or 80, your ZX14 would be at around 150 - go to jail or the morgue territory.

You have to budget extra time riding a modern Triumph twin. When you come out of a store there'll be somebody standing there waiting, asking about it, telling you they raced Triumphs in the old days, etc.

GSSTONER · 06-01-2012, 03:56 PM

I wonder, can the clip ons be changed to handlebars? Would it be difficult?

Lambo · 06-04-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GSSTONER

I wonder, can the clip ons be changed to handlebars? Would it be difficult?

GSS,

Check your local Craigs List, there is a very clean (but high mileage) Thruxton that has been converted to regular bars for sale in Seattle right now, ...should answer your question. No affiliation.

davyjones · 06-06-2012, 12:54 PM

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You have to budget extra time riding a modern Triumph twin. When you come out of a store there'll be somebody standing there waiting, asking about it, telling you they raced Triumphs in the old days, etc.

So true. It even happens at stop lights. "what year is it?" or "how much did it cost to restore it?"

Pokeyjoe · 06-06-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by davyjones

So true. It even happens at stop lights. "what year is it?" or "how much did it cost to restore it?"

Or they will stop in the crosswalk right in front of you. And the light will change. And they're still there.

05-23-2012, 06:52 AM	#17
davyjones Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: The Fort, MD Oddometer: 37	I have had mine for just over a year with a hair under 5k miles. After adjusting the rear suspension a bit, it rides better but could use a stiffer rear end. The front forks need better springs also. I come in at 6'2" 225 and can ride several hours without too much pain. Just last weekend rode two up for 130 miles and still pulled off 128 miles before the low fuel light came on. The wife likes it better then being on the Road King (no back rest either). Would love to see how it gets along with a set of Arrow pipes and a gel seat. But that will have to wait. davyjones screwed with this post 05-23-2012 at 06:53 AM Reason: pic

05-24-2012, 05:25 PM	#18
NCGS De Oppresso Liber Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Eastern NC Oddometer: 1,113	Later Thruxtons have 'standard', 1-piece bars where the earlier models had clip-ons. The riding position on the later versions isn't quite as aggressive as the earlier models. Did someone say something about Thruxton's being slow.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogZ8FpDeVZU&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-K0fyibCqc Like the lady said, .."sometimes it's not about size, it's about technique..." __________________ '13 Explorer XC '07 T100 Bonnie (cafe'd.. just a bit) '98 Ducati 900SS FE (#190) Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many.

05-24-2012, 06:59 PM	#19
JNRobert Breaking Wind Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Oddometer: 8,428	I liked mine If you accept their limitations Thruxton's are fun to own. I had plans to fettle mine but circumstances changed. If I go that route again it will be a Scrambler though. YMMV __________________ Crusader of Slack

05-31-2012, 09:53 PM	#23
GSSTONER Living in paradise Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Anderson Island, Washington Oddometer: 62	How maintenance intensive is the thruxton? Anyone have an idea how many miles you can put on the motor? Looking at buying used and not sure how many miles is too many. __________________ It's only an island if there's no bridge.

05-31-2012, 11:54 PM	#25
squish Out of the office. Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Where the Ghetto meets the sea. Oddometer: 4,949	On todays motorcycles you are far more likely to have an expensive issue with the electrical system then the engine, assuming a normal wear and tear level vs normal oil changes and adjuments. When it comes to buying used bikes, mileage is only a small part of the whole deal. I've seen roached bikes with well under 10,000 miles and I've seen well loved bikes that more then 60,000 miles mind you not thruxtons, I've seen a couple of bonnies with more then 50K miles however. When looking at a used bike you wanna make sure the PO took care of the bike and there's paperwork to back that up. __________________ *On vacation for a spell*

05-22-2012, 07:57 PM	#16
B02S4 Aye Joined: Mar 2009 Oddometer: 489	I liked the Thrux, but couldn't live with the riding position.

06-01-2012, 10:18 AM	#26
hyena Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Land of Lincoln #1 state for corruption Oddometer: 464	I haven't had a Thruxton, but did have a 2006 Bonnie, and now have a 2007 Scrambler. I've sat on the Thruxtons, and thought there was a huge difference between the original clip on bars (which were way too low for me) and the new handlebars. The new one "sat" very much like my Airhead that has the Euro low bars. Felt very comfortable. Looks great. One of the good things about the modern Triumph twins is you can go WFO from a stop for a while (relatively speaking) before you're into high speed territory. A year or two ago, I finally decided to make sure my Scrambler would do the ton. It gets up to 90 with no effort - had done it several times. 95 took a little time. 96...97....I'm like "come on baby". I finally had to lie down on the tank and hook my feet over the passenger pegs, and that gave me a surge over 100 (indicated). I'm 6'2", 205, not very aerodynamic with wide shoulders, or maybe it would have been easier. My favorite thing with the Scrambler is to take it out on backroads, and listen to the TOR's under full throttle. In the time it takes to get up to 70 or 80, your ZX14 would be at around 150 - go to jail or the morgue territory. You have to budget extra time riding a modern Triumph twin. When you come out of a store there'll be somebody standing there waiting, asking about it, telling you they raced Triumphs in the old days, etc. __________________ 09 R1200GS; 75 R75/6

06-01-2012, 03:56 PM	#27
GSSTONER Living in paradise Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Anderson Island, Washington Oddometer: 62	I wonder, can the clip ons be changed to handlebars? Would it be difficult? __________________ It's only an island if there's no bridge.

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