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| | | Irish | | Chaac |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 28/10/2013 | | Posts | : | 854 | | Location | : | New England, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 12 Apr 2017 - 10:30 Post title : highest mileage thunderbird? | | | well lads,I have just returned from a week on the road, and 3,200kms of trouble free motorcycling to the Triumph Australia national RAT rally in Hahndorf SA.
that is the equivalant of riding from Dublin to 500 km the other side of Moscow, or from Detroit to L.A. and I rode alone and had a ball.
The Rally was outstanding, and I rode several new Triumphs including the Bobber and new 900cc T100 Bonneville, and the yet to be released all new Street triple 765, and I rode it on "track mode".
I also got a trophy, and a swathe of Triumph goodies in the bike show for the highest mileage Triumph at the Rally, at 101,110 kms its not really high mileage as such.
The head Tech bloke from Triumph Cliff Stoval was there {and what a bloke he is, really humble, but knowledge just flowing and shared very freely}, anyway he told me about a bloke in Western Australia with 385,000 kms on his Thunderbird, and it is totally original, even the Belt. The only mechanical issue he has had is a new clutch at 180,000kms, and that may be due to the fact that he towes a trailer.
we all knew these machines are going to be long lived
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| | | ufothunderbird | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/02/2012 | | Posts | : | 220 | | Location | : | TBirdHills, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 12 Apr 2017 - 10:41 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: Irish) | | | Nice one irish - was there any scuttlebutt about the probability of bringing the T bIrd up to modern standards. IE : Traction control and other such refinements which are on every other fucking Triumph ??
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| | | Irish | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 28/10/2013 | | Posts | : | 854 | | Location | : | New England, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 12 Apr 2017 - 10:48 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: ufothunderbird) | | |
ufothunderbird wrote:
Nice one irish - was there any scuttlebutt about the probability of bringing the T bIrd up to modern standards. IE : Traction control and other such refinements which are on every other fucking Triumph ?? |
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I asked those questions, but everyone didnt seem to know much
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| | | Slcharger | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/02/2016 | | Posts | : | 1,665 | | Location | : | Denmark |
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| | Posted : 12 Apr 2017 - 11:23 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: Irish) | | |
Irish wrote:
ufothunderbird wrote:
Nice one irish - was there any scuttlebutt about the probability of bringing the T bIrd up to modern standards. IE : Traction control and other such refinements which are on every other fucking Triumph ?? |
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I asked those questions, but everyone didnt seem to know much |
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OMG, 385.000 km. Thats stunning.
Refitting the TB with things like ESP, TC, Cruise control, or integrated brakes, would require a new ECU, with different programming, and additional sensors. Feedback from ABS could be possible though, but then again, would requiring reprogramming the ABS unit too.
Since the TB is not in high priority at Triumph R&D, I don't think we will see anything like that, in near future, if at all.
Anyway, a BMW have all these gimmicks, the TB is still a riders bike. Not a rolling computer.
@ Irish, Cudoes for the long ride. 
| Big Bird, Bordeaux with " Celtic theme " Airbrush, 2010, 1700CC, ABS, 65.000 km. Lowered with Nitros rear shocks, Linear front springs, Burchard forward footrest kit, Kuryakyn ISO grips, LOTS of chrome, SLcharger REV2+ tune, Modified Cee Baileys windshield, Oil pressure gauge, Air box elimination kit, Portet cylinderhead, Intake cam advanved 8 degree, Exhaust cam retarded 2 degree, 10.5 C/R, Knock sensor, Machined flywheel, DNA Chrome Spoke wheels, 18x8.5"- AVON AV72- 240/40/18, 21x3.5"- AVON AV71- 120/70/21, Corbin seat with backrest, 20W fork oil. Hiflo HF303RC oil filter, Penrite Racing 20-20W60 engine oil, Adjurl lights.
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| | | davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 12 Apr 2017 - 12:29 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: Irish) | | | 385,000 kilometers is approximately 250,000 [1/4 million] miles by our standards here in the states.Well, he's certainly got me beat as that's twice the mileage I have on mine!! He must live on that machine to put that kind of mileage on it.But it proves just how well built the TBird really is!
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| | | AZCactus | | Taranis | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,505 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 12 Apr 2017 - 15:24 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: Slcharger) | | |
Slcharger wrote:
...the TB is still a riders bike. Not a rolling computer....
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Good point, especially Birds w/out ABS 
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| | | Slcharger | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 18/02/2016 | | Posts | : | 1,665 | | Location | : | Denmark |
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| | Posted : 12 Apr 2017 - 15:43 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: AZCactus) | | | AZCactus wrote:
Slcharger wrote:
...the TB is still a riders bike. Not a rolling computer....
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Good point, especially Birds w/out ABS |
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Ya like to tease me, don't ya.
Like to hear the noise you make when you feel my size 12 up your A.. 
You can have it with or without ABS. 
| Big Bird, Bordeaux with " Celtic theme " Airbrush, 2010, 1700CC, ABS, 65.000 km. Lowered with Nitros rear shocks, Linear front springs, Burchard forward footrest kit, Kuryakyn ISO grips, LOTS of chrome, SLcharger REV2+ tune, Modified Cee Baileys windshield, Oil pressure gauge, Air box elimination kit, Portet cylinderhead, Intake cam advanved 8 degree, Exhaust cam retarded 2 degree, 10.5 C/R, Knock sensor, Machined flywheel, DNA Chrome Spoke wheels, 18x8.5"- AVON AV72- 240/40/18, 21x3.5"- AVON AV71- 120/70/21, Corbin seat with backrest, 20W fork oil. Hiflo HF303RC oil filter, Penrite Racing 20-20W60 engine oil, Adjurl lights.
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| | | AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,505 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 12 Apr 2017 - 19:37 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: Slcharger) | | | Actually I didn't know you have ABS (didn't read the signature). My post was directed towards your comment "rolling computer". That being said (and not to hijack the thread), I'm not an ABS fan.
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| | | davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 12 Apr 2017 - 20:25 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: AZCactus) | | |
AZCactus wrote:
I'm not an ABS fan. |
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Neither am I but the SE model,which is the one I have,came with it as standard equipment and believe it or not,it actually worked on one occasion in the kazillion miles I've traveled.
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| | | DangerMouse | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 28/03/2016 | | Posts | : | 546 | | Location | : | South East, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 12 Apr 2017 - 21:13 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: davetac1) | | | Who needs TC on a 600lbs bike with F*** all power?
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,517 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 12 Apr 2017 - 21:16 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: Irish) | | | Well done mate, I was in Hahndorf just a couple of weeks ago, great little town.
You are catching me up with mileage, must admit though that I am not riding as much as I used to.
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| | | daz | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 7,709 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 12 Apr 2017 - 22:22 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? | | | Holy shit ! 385,000 on the engine doesn't surprise me that much, but on the BELT ? Jesus....i had no idea they could go that long.
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| | | Slcharger | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 18/02/2016 | | Posts | : | 1,665 | | Location | : | Denmark |
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| | Posted : 13 Apr 2017 - 00:13 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: AZCactus) | | |
AZCactus wrote:
Actually I didn't know you have ABS (didn't read the signature). My post was directed towards your comment "rolling computer". That being said (and not to hijack the thread), I'm not an ABS fan. |
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Rich, fair enough, I just could not resist the opportunity to pull your leg. It was written with a twinkle in the eye.
We only have the fun we create our self's.
| Big Bird, Bordeaux with " Celtic theme " Airbrush, 2010, 1700CC, ABS, 65.000 km. Lowered with Nitros rear shocks, Linear front springs, Burchard forward footrest kit, Kuryakyn ISO grips, LOTS of chrome, SLcharger REV2+ tune, Modified Cee Baileys windshield, Oil pressure gauge, Air box elimination kit, Portet cylinderhead, Intake cam advanved 8 degree, Exhaust cam retarded 2 degree, 10.5 C/R, Knock sensor, Machined flywheel, DNA Chrome Spoke wheels, 18x8.5"- AVON AV72- 240/40/18, 21x3.5"- AVON AV71- 120/70/21, Corbin seat with backrest, 20W fork oil. Hiflo HF303RC oil filter, Penrite Racing 20-20W60 engine oil, Adjurl lights.
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| | | AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,505 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 13 Apr 2017 - 03:03 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: Slcharger) | | | gotta have fun...especially Dave!!!
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| | | davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 13 Apr 2017 - 03:37 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: AZCactus) | | | Rich!! Did I tell ya that my bike also came with power windows and power door locks???
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| | | Tal | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 13 Apr 2017 - 09:19 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: davetac1) | | | I am envious Irish...that is a nice ride indeed!....I can see it now....the grey bird with a smiling Irishman aboard...whiskers in the wind...YEAH!!
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| | | GerPa | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 10/12/2011 | | Posts | : | 1,919 | | Location | : | Mackay, Central Queensland, Australia |
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| | Posted : 13 Apr 2017 - 20:35 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: Irish) | | | Well Done Irish. Thanks for the Info. that's the sort of info that confirms that we bought the right bike.and it does prove that if you don't Fuck with them they will last for ever.
Would love to know how often  " Ol Mate in West Oz" with 385K on his bike adjusts the valves.
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| | Post edited by GerPa on 14 Apr 2017 - 07:39 |
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| | | Bender | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 26/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 682 | | Location | : | Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
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| | Posted : 17 Apr 2017 - 08:21 Post title : Re: highest mileage thunderbird? (Re: Irish) | | |
Irish wrote:
well lads,I have just returned from a week on the road, and 3,200kms of trouble free motorcycling to the Triumph Australia national RAT rally in Hahndorf SA.
that is the equivalant of riding from Dublin to 500 km the other side of Moscow, or from Detroit to L.A. and I rode alone and had a ball.
The Rally was outstanding, and I rode several new Triumphs including the Bobber and new 900cc T100 Bonneville, and the yet to be released all new Street triple 765, and I rode it on "track mode".
I also got a trophy, and a swathe of Triumph goodies in the bike show for the highest mileage Triumph at the Rally, at 101,110 kms its not really high mileage as such.
The head Tech bloke from Triumph Cliff Stoval was there {and what a bloke he is, really humble, but knowledge just flowing and shared very freely}, anyway he told me about a bloke in Western Australia with 385,000 kms on his Thunderbird, and it is totally original, even the Belt. The only mechanical issue he has had is a new clutch at 180,000kms, and that may be due to the fact that he towes a trailer.
we all knew these machines are going to be long lived |
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Sorry I missed you Irish I was unable to make it will, Hopefully catch you when I am up your way
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