Just ridden the new Thunderbird

**Dooly** · 26th August 2009, 07:37

Geez, I'd hate to have your job Dave.

**Big Dave** · 26th August 2009, 10:05

Originally Posted by Dooly

Geez, I'd hate to have your job Dave.

'Snot really the gig - that's just the prominent enthusiast act - I had to do 'real' work when I got home.

8 page buyer's guide next edition

**pritch** · 26th August 2009, 10:21

The latest BIKE out here has a ride impression article on the T Bird. It handles better than other cruisers and has better ground clearance. Not a lot, but some (it's no sprotbike). Made even more rideable by the smooth clunk-free gearbox.

With the optional screen and bags it might even make a cruisy tourer...

**DMNTD:Me** · 26th August 2009, 10:27

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Went for a ride with the Triumph Dealer Reps - including Mr Dmntd today. They all seemed as impressed with the bike as I am.

Highly impressed...infact I was surprised how much it did impress me
Nimble...grunt...delicious aural satisfaction and a physical appeal that had people looking where ever we rode.

Originally Posted by Big Dave

....describing the new T'bird as a Speedmaster on 'roids isn't too bad.

Heh...that would be the technical phrasing surely? Bang on in my opinion.

**shrub** · 26th August 2009, 16:05

so far only around the block, but what a machine! Absolutely stunning build quality, they look much, much better in the flesh than in photos and I can't wait to go for a decent fang this weekend.

I hate my job.

**Swoop** · 26th August 2009, 17:27

Originally Posted by YellowDog

Quite nice:

I've said it before...
"That is a bloody beautiful bike!".

**ukusa** · 26th August 2009, 17:39

I've been staring at the phone all day waiting for the bike shop to ring with those magic words "it's ready". Damn, it's after 5.30, guess it'll be at least another day

**DMNTD:Me** · 27th August 2009, 10:35

I'll have our demo at Bar Africa tonight if anyone is keen for a squizz

**martybabe** · 27th August 2009, 11:12

Any one in the Naki that's interested, there will be a grand unveiling at New Plymouth Motorcycles on Sat at 10 am .It's certainly generated a lot of interest, even I'm on the brink of putting my money down on one and I've never even considered a Triumph before. Well played them I say.

**pritch** · 27th August 2009, 15:34

Originally Posted by martybabe

Any one in the Naki that's interested, there will be a grand unveiling at New Plymouth Motorcycles on Sat at 10 am ..

Hmmm might pop along if I can drag myself outa the sack in time...

**Pixie** · 28th August 2009, 12:13

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Triumph aren't doing much wrong at the moment!

(Apart from importing Aprilia parts into New Zealand...)

Except building bikes with Yank ergonomics.
Are all American bikers decended from Quasimodo?

**AllanB** · 28th August 2009, 12:37

Man i went out and spent my $ on the KR magazine to read a ride review only to find it was a 'report' on the bike not a ride review. Poos.

I was told yesterday a demo one will be in CHCH late next week - just quietly. I only want a perve - it's too fat for my liking, I'd be more inclined toward the Bonnie in one of its forms. But then that's dearer than a Street Triple ........

Of interest apparently a easy change to the bonnie rewards up to 10hp in extra go - mufflers, airbox/filter mod and carb/injector tweak.

**Devil** · 28th August 2009, 12:54

Originally Posted by Pixie

Except building bikes with Yank ergonomics.
Are all American bikers decended from Quasimodo?

Sat on it last night at the pub. Feels very nice so far, pegs aren't too far away and bars are just nice too. Dont feel too much like a parachute.

Sounds pretty sweet.

I'll be coming to take it for a ride soon Chris!