Triumph Thruxton 900

[Tripton]

A buddy of mine just bought one, he gets it in about a week. I have saw them and sat on them, and he knows what it is gonna be like to ride it more than a couple hours...but man are they cool looking.

Anyone have opinions or information about them?...upgrades...etc

I cant wait to ride the damned thing, and he is pretty curious about it, having bought it without riding it.

I did notice that without the cowl on the back the seat doesnt look all that great for the passengers...i cant get girls to get off the back of my rockster...

[GPM]

I've really liked them since they were introduced. First time I saw one in person I was surprised by how small it seemed. Remembering Triumph's from my teens, they all seemed so much bigger. Funny how that works.

I would love to have one as a second or third bike, but at my age, I don't think the knees, back, wrists, etc. would appreciate it being an only bike. Getting old sucks.

Be very interested to hear you impressions of the Thruxton. Nothing like the smell of a new bike in the morning.

[Sir Limpsalot]

They've not been good sellers over here, which is a shame. Partly I think because to the young riders they aren't "cool" and the older guys (like me) who like the style can't manage the sporty riding position as well as we'd like.
Help is at hand though because Norman Hyde (ex Meriden developement engineer under the legendary Doug Hele) has developed a "top yoke" conversion that allows the fittment of normal handlebars. Check out all his top quality parts on www.normanhyde.co.uk. As with all 360 degree twins they tend to feel a little "busy" at freeway speeds so one popular mod is a gearbox sprocket with one extra tooth. This gives 80mph @ 4250 rpm.I understand the Bonneville centre stand fits the Thruxton if required. About the most popular upgrade is replacing the stock silencers with the "sports" type. This along with the carb kit releases a bit of extra power.I would love to have a Thruxton but as yet they're a bit pricey to have as a second bike and not really versatile enough to replace my 850R as an all rounder.
Let us know how your pal gets on, I'll be interested to hear.
Simon.

[Tripton]

Well, thanks guys.
He actually bought it used, with 7000 miles on it, and it already has Staintune exhaust. Saves 800 bucks or so, if you were to put it on yourself. He is getting a fender eliminator kit, and he thinks that he is going to take of the front fender as well.

I thought that they looked pretty small to me too....but then again i am pretty big, i guess i thought that made them look smaller than they were.

I think he is pretty set on keeping the bars, but we will see how that goes after a few miles...

And we are both 24 actually...just have good taste.:)

[DarthRider]

There is actually quite a bit going on with the new Bonnies and variants.
See: http://www.newbonneville.com/
The guy who does this is a "friend of a good friend". He's a great guy, has a rep for henesty and is really involved.
My local dealer is building a new "Thruxton Special" with all kinds of trickery but nothing too radical. If Triumph built an "HP" version of the Thrux, this would be it!
These are really pretty cool scooters...

Dave