New Trumpy's

[Blackbird]

That bike looks nice **BUT** - there can only ever be *ONE* Thruxton.And it ain't a Triumph. Latter day stealers of that revered and immortal name are mere pale imitations, to be sneered at and consigned to biker purgatory for their sacrigious name-stealing.

Oh, you mean that black single with a squashed muffler I was in the IOM when Malcolm Uphilll did the first 100mph lap on the Thruxton Bonnie, so naturally, I'm a tad biased I think that the Velo pilot was still swinging on the kickstart

[Legolas]

I must admit that I don't remember a Thruxton Velo. Must be too young. He He.

I think that I like the new Thruxton Bonnie because it reminds me of the cafe racers I dreamed of when I was too young to ride and couldn't afford when I was. I also have a soft spot for large parallel twins, especially pre 1971 Triumphs. The way the classic bike scene is going over here it's probably cheaper to buy a new Speed Triple or Thruxton Bonnie than a 1970 T120 Bonnie.

[MD]

I was passing through Palmy today so popped into ANZA and saw a new blue Speedtriple. Looks great from any angle but front on it looks odd to me. Sort of unfinished. Maybe those bug eyes grow on you. I still find the America and Speedmaster the best looking new Triumphs.
ps- Linda, I sold my America. You can't ride two bikes at the same time so one had to go ... until I give in to the urge again

[Ixion]

Oh, you mean that black single with a squashed muffler I was in the IOM when Malcolm Uphilll did the first 100mph lap on the Thruxton Bonnie, so naturally, I'm a tad biased I think that the Velo pilot was still swinging on the kickstart

Yep. This one here. Pure unadulterated beauty. Now, let's see the Bonnie **AVERAGE** 100mph for 24 hours non stop!.

[Blackbird]

Good evening Ixion

Err.... sorry to disappoint you but from memory, 3 Triumphs averaged over 100 mph for 24 hours at Monthlery in France. I'm pretty sure that they were Thunderbirds and will have a rat through my old mags to see if I can find something about it. You're perfectly correct that a Bonnie didn't do it though. The track would have been awash with oil from one end to the other if my experiences with Triumph pre-unit construction monstrosities is anything to go by.

Hello Legolas Old Friend

Your nickname had me completely fooled today - I'm sure that Irchester wasn't mentioned on an earlier post. Just got back from a big night ride to test the new seat for the Southern Cross ride - absolutely superb. Will write a decent email tomorrow. Enjoy your day mate!

Geoff

[Blackbird]

...... here's a very nice TT Velo restored by someone I know in the UK (just to show that I can appreciate Velocettes )

Geoff

[Ixion]

Good evening Ixion

.. You're perfectly correct that a Bonnie didn't do it though. The track would have been awash with oil from one end to the other if my experiences with Triumph pre-unit construction monstrosities is anything to go by. ..

Heh heh. And fallen off rocker covers. 100mph was a bit of a push for a Tbird (I owned one and the ton was pretty hit or miss). A T110 could have done it though, and probably held together.

Sadly, the 24 hour world record holding Velo (it was actually a Venom Clubman, not a Thruxton, and it did at Montlhery) was destroyed in the terrible fire at the UK National Motorcycle Museum, which also badly damaged the legendary Slippery Sam ( what *was* it with Triumphs and oil!)

[LB]

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I was passing through Palmy today so popped into ANZA and saw a new blue Speedtriple. Looks great from any angle but front on it looks odd to me. Sort of unfinished. Maybe those bug eyes grow on you. I still find the America and Speedmaster the best looking new Triumphs.
ps- Linda, I sold my America. You can't ride two bikes at the same time so one had to go ... until I give in to the urge again

MD: hope you got a good price for the America. Must catch you on the hill some time - we're around this w/end do will be out on the bikes if it's fine.


[/QUOTE]As could you !! [/QUOTE]
Gav: yes, I guess I could......I honestly didn't think about that......


[/QUOTE]They're not in Wellington yet? Goodness, gracious me, I wonder why the cultural centre of the Universe is so late? [/QUOTE]
Lou: I'll go for a wander to WMCC today to see if they're in.
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[ching_ching]

New Speed Triple... it makes my jangly bits... well jangly..

[SPman]

New Sprint - me like - and what a comfy seat and riding position!
$23k though.............

[dveus]

Im not too sure if i like the styling of the triple or not. Thought I may as well post the only pic i've got here on my work PC. They look good from this angle.

[Legolas]

Thanks for the pictures of the Thruxton Velo's Ixion, Geoff.
I must admit for looks it leaves the new Thruxton Bonnie in the dust.

[MD]

They're not in Wellington yet? Goodness, gracious me, I wonder why the cultural centre of the Universe is so late?

I have to come to the defense of the cultural centre and point out that the new Triples arrived and damn well departed into waiting owners hands before anyone could get a good looksie.
I got down to WMCC today to catch the new Sprint though and for those into sports tourers it looks like the top dog. Very cool and surprisingly small.

[Hitcher]

Wooosh! "What took you so long to get down here, Hitcher?"

"Had to wait for the lift..."

I hope they've got a demo at Chez Trash.

[Bob]

I got to plant my backside on the new Triple - and it seems tiny! Didn't get the chance to throw a leg over the ST, but it looks superb.

This is a link to a report of the show where I saw both of them, with photos of the two bikes "in the flesh"

The riding position on the Triple is very "Sit up and Beg" - and those bars and short wheelbase should mean it handling is really sharp.

If I had the money I'd be tempted by the Triple, but riding in all weathers, I need a bit more protection. If I did any kind of distance on a regular basis, the ST would be the bike I'd be looking towards I think.

(And if I could have a balls-out, stuff any problems as I must be loaded so someone can sort it for me) I'd have a Benelli Tornado.

Hmmm... three-cylinders, wonder why they're all so appealing?