Just ridden the new Thunderbird

[Owl]

One of the demo bikes I rode had the shorter/stumpy 'off road' pipes. They give it more bark - I personally don't think they enhance the sound much - just make it louder - but I was in the minority on that.

I quite like way it sounds stock. Don't often say that about a modern Triumph.

Stopped in and saw the one they have at Anza's yesterday. Sounded good with the short pipes and looked pretty good too.

It wouldn't be everyone’s cup of tea, but I like it!

[NZsarge]

It wouldn't be everyone’s cup of tea, but I like it!

Yes it was quite nice, (for something missing a couple of cylinders) a couple of small issues but I do mean small but the problem is they jumped out at me straight away but all in all if you were after such a bike it'd be definitely on the must test ride list.
Been having a rethink too, I think I would need it a bit louder...

[Oxy]

I've clocked up 600k on my new Tbird and loving it. Very responsive and great handling, all of which will be put to a greater test when its run in
Just a couple of niggles.. little ones. Why did they do away with the sight glass for the oil?? Instead we have a dip stick, which measures the oil correctly when the bike is upright. What the???
Also, if you ever need to top up the water you have to unscrew the front drive cover. Not very considerate, but then I don't expect to have to do that in the foreseeable future. After riding the America for the last 37000kms I find having the ignition key on the right takes a bit of getting used to, and oh yeah, the fuel guage... ran out of fuel when it was till showing quarter of a tank.. and no reserve!!
Other than that, it's all good and I'm loving it!!

[ukusa]

I've clocked up 600k on my new Tbird and loving it. Very responsive and great handling, all of which will be put to a greater test when its run in

Just picked up mine today, only 30kms so far (had to go out to dinner dammit).

Just a couple of niggles.. little ones. Why did they do away with the sight glass for the oil?? Instead we have a dip stick, which measures the oil correctly when the bike is upright. What the???
Also, if you ever need to top up the water you have to unscrew the front drive cover. Not very considerate, but then I don't expect to have to do that in the foreseeable future. After riding the America for the last 37000kms I find having the ignition key on the right takes a bit of getting used to, and oh yeah, the fuel guage... ran out of fuel when it was till showing quarter of a tank.. and no reserve!!
Other than that, it's all good and I'm loving it!!

ah, the things to look forward to.

[Oxy]

The Thunderbird just gets better and better. 320ks before refueling with an estimated 30k still in the tank. Only cost $26 to fill it up.. awesome!!

[scumdog]

The Thunderbird just gets better and better. 320ks before refueling with an estimated 30k still in the tank. Only cost $26 to fill it up.. awesome!!

Pretty much the same as my T-Sport.

Nice to be able to do a few km without sweating over "Shit, will I make it to the next gas-station?" stuff.

[Bronson]

[QUOTE=scumdog;1129450405]Pretty much the same as my T-Sport.

Do you get wind swirling around your fairing? I did so I took it off, it rides a hellava lot better.

[scumdog]

[QUOTE=Bronson;1129450417]

Pretty much the same as my T-Sport.

Do you get wind swirling around your fairing? I did so I took it off, it rides a hellava lot better.

My one regret was the bike arrived in NZ minus fairing - would like to buy one - ya got one for a '01 Superglide T-Sport?

[Bronson]

[QUOTE=scumdog;1129450437]

My one regret was the bike arrived in NZ minus fairing - would like to buy one - ya got one for a '01 Superglide T-Sport?

Sorry, I flicked it on to a guy in the same boat. You're not really missing anything, I tried it with a full screen & a cut down one. Still got bashed by the wind & the noise was louder than the 2 into 1 with no baffling.