T'bird pics

[ukusa]

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My favourite T'bird pic

Ah, the '65/'66 mark 2 model, very nice. Knew a guy called Virgil who used to have one back then.

[Reckless]

my mate bought one B4 Xmas thanks for the heads up on the thermostat I'll check it out!

I haven't read big Dave's review but I'm specifically named as a rider on his insurance so I've ridden it a bit.
I generally don't like riding lying down but from a sport bike riders perspective the T Bird's not bad at all. Quite sit up in nature.

Your not laying down on the bike with your feet in the air, so you don't get that numb arse around the tail bone real quick like on the cruisers.
Bloody slack ground clearance for a bike that's real comfortable and solid even when over scraping the pegs.
Feels big to get on but real solid in the handling dept. Overall I'd not buy one but when I get another sport bike I won't refuse to swap to the T Bird on our rides!
Nice bike IMHO!!

[Leber]

Thunderbird Special Edition

The Thunderbird SE comes standard with Roadster Screen, Sissy Bar, Luggage Rack, Touring Seat, Leather Saddlebags & Footboards
New colour scheme: Carnival Red


Thunderbird 1700

The Thunderbird 1700 comes standard with the 1700cc big bore kit.
New colour: Phantom Haze Red



I am still very happy with my blue and white 1600 T-Bird but the Thunderbird 1700 does looks good ( I hope I do not see one in wellington for a very long time )

[kiwionabike]

Hey Leber... is there a NZ price on the Limited Edition?

[ukusa]

Thunderbird Special Edition

The Thunderbird SE comes standard with Roadster Screen, Sissy Bar, Luggage Rack, Touring Seat, Leather Saddlebags & Footboards
New colour scheme: Carnival Red


Thunderbird 1700

The Thunderbird 1700 comes standard with the 1700cc big bore kit.
New colour: Phantom Haze Red



I am still very happy with my blue and white 1600 T-Bird but the Thunderbird 1700 does looks good ( I hope I do not see one in wellington for a very long time )

There's also a colour "blue Haze" available in the UK. No prices here yet but in the US they're US$2200 more over the std 2 tone Tbird.

[Oxy]

Coming up 8 months that I've had the Tbird (on the 12th may) and up for the 20k service. Just paid for another 12 months reg, a new rear tyre not long ago and insurance is due next month, damn!! Still, another month down the track and it will all be over for another little while and it'll just be petrol I'm paying for. I've got to admit that the whole experience (other than financially) is just getting better and better. Have you checked out the new Triumph Owners site? There's a new Tbird page on the forum there. Check it out www.tomcc.co.nz

[Rogue Rider]

In the usa they have released the 1700cc model which has a bit more fruit and options. Think I'll end up with one of these to keep my Speed Triple comfy at night. The Harley next to her is a bit old, and on the other side is grandpa's postie CT110 chopper flag and all....

Hey, who has a CT110, these things are fun fun fun in the paddock.

[shrub]

i notice the local shop has several in stock and have dropped the price by a grand.

[ukusa]

i notice the local shop has several in stock and have dropped the price by a grand.

probably the strong dollar, now at 0.48 aainst the pound.

[scumdog]

Ah, the '65/'66 mark 2 model, very nice. Knew a guy called Virgil who used to have one back then.

mine is a '66 model.

Looks NOTHING like that, is blue with black vinyl roof with Landau bars.

And has 390cubic inch engine

And on a good day gets 13mpg..
As you were, back on the T'bird MOTORBIKE discussion....

[rebyl]

Ain't it great to see Triumph comming back with so many good and interesting bikes...still have fond memories of the T160 I had back in the 70's.

[bluebird]

I REALLY like the T-Bird. only thing I don't like about it is it's belt drive, everything else is just brilliant.

[scumdog]

I REALLY like the T-Bird. only thing I don't like about it is it's belt drive, everything else is just brilliant.

Belt drives are only a problem when it comes to fitting a new one.

Any other time it's NO grief at all.

[ukusa]

Belt drives are only a problem when it comes to fitting a new one.

Any other time it's NO grief at all.

can vouch for that. Who wants to buy my half used can of chain lube?

[Oxy]

I've had no probs with my belt drive and I totally LOVE not having to oil the chain after a ride each time. A friend of mine was not so fortunate and chopped out 2 belts in as many weeks on newly sealed roads. He's converted his to a chain drive, but hey, I've done over 21,000 k on my bike and no probs at all.