Triumph-only rides

[Big Dave]

Was actually considering coming down tommorrow. Want to check some Triumph stuff out at Anza.
Not 100% sure yet tho.

Tell Eddie that Big Dave is 'raining in the 3 pointers'.

[Big Dave]

Never mind, I will just make one up for me and the missus, because that's who we ride with the most. John.

I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.
Groucho Marx

[dogsnbikes]

There's a ride leaving Ashurst Mobil at 10am tomorrow. We don't give a stuff who/what rides with us. Yes that includes Hinckley Triumphs. As long us you have moderate people skills, (something I lack btw) and don't mind getting the piss taken at you'll fit in fine.

Just curious. Do those that go on RAT rides need to learn a secret handshake or sommit?

Hope you have a good ride Bones.....

I dont care who I ride with I have a Hinckley and ssssshh a Honda but I also have a 1927 triumph just needs a few things ie frame, wheels, tank ,seat, gearbox, handle bars,lights,etcetc

but its a start

[Big Dave]

but its a start

Betcha that won't &^@#% start!

[Kickaha]

Yep - you have to pay a sum of money down on a cool motorcycle - and you're in.

Once they build one I'll be sure to join

[Big Dave]

Once they build one I'll be sure to join

Excuse me???

[Bonez]

Excuse me???

Is the side stand prop an optional extra?

[Big Dave]

Is the side stand prop an optional extra?

No mate - that's a bit of wood. It's a wharf.

[nudemetalz]

That Thruxton sure is a great looking machine, but why did they put the 270 crank in it rather than the 360. I would have thought that the latter would be more in keep with the older models sound and feel, rather than giving it a Ducati-esque sound.
The tests I've read on the Thruxton haven't been that complimentary either unfortunately, when compared to the Ducati 1000 etc.

[Indiana_Jones]

I love Triumph, can I ride with you guys anyway?

-Indy

[Bonez]

That Thruxton sure is a great looking machine, but why did they put the 270 crank in it rather than the 360. I would have thought that the latter would be more in keep with the older models sound and feel, rather than giving it a Ducati-esque sound.
The tests I've read on the Thruxton haven't been that complimentary either unfortunately, when compared to the Ducati 1000 etc.

re 270 degree cranks- http://www.sense.net/~blaine/270.html

I tend to ignore bike reveiws now days. Basicly if you like it, buy it and ride it. Hell, if you don't like it ride it. It may grow on you over time . The Triumph air cooled parrallel twin line fills a gap that had been missing in the general international motorcycling line up for quite a while. One that the Kwaka W650 kicked off.

(Now shoot me.)

[nudemetalz]

Thanks for the link, Bonez..that was some reading !!!
But made sense to this old grey matter !!

[Templar]

Im looking forward to being in the Rat club...

Biding my time, waiting for my Vin number so I can fill in the form

Tis agonising.

[Big Dave]

I love Triumph, can I ride with you guys anyway?

-Indy

Yes indy.

The idea is that you are welcome to come along - see what good value the whole RAT thing is - and then sell your soul to buy a Triumph. Sound marketing.

[Bonez]

Thanks for the link, Bonez..that was some reading !!!
But made sense to this old grey matter !!

Looking at the UK Triumph site ( http://www.triumph.co.uk/uk/6194.aspx ) the Thruxton, Bonneville and Bonneville T100 are listed as having a 360 degree crank whereas the America, Scambler and Speedmasters have a 270 degree layout.