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| alkenber | | Set |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/09/2012 | | Posts | : | 2 | | Location | : | Canada |
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| | Posted : 24 Sep 2012 - 22:30 Post title : Greetings | | | Thought I would register here and introduce myself. I do not presently ride a Tbird, however I am going this Saturday to look at them.
Last year I bought a new 2009 VTX1300 after a 20 year hiatus from riding. I also own a 1973 Triumph 750 Tiger which I have owned since new. I rebuilt it from the ground up in 2000 but really don't ride it any more. My knees aren't great and kick starting it is not in the cards for me.
Anyway, since I have been in this forum lately pouring over all the posts and info I just thought I would introduce myself so I wouldn't feel like a peeping tom. 
The Honda I have is a great bike but I REALLY want another Triumph. I'm just a little reluctant because of the lack of dealerships/support here. Looking at the Rocket III as well, but I really think I like the Tbird. Are they pretty much trouble free? Not too much maintenance involved? Any comments are welcome.
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| Linkdog | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 10/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 2,952 | | Location | : | Groveland, FL., United States |
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| | Posted : 24 Sep 2012 - 22:44 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: alkenber) | | | I think you'll find the transistion to the bird very easy from the VTX. The same guy did the styling on both bikes.
| Never drink from a cow with one udder! 2010 1600 Blue&White ( of course ) Long TORS and HP filter.
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 24 Sep 2012 - 22:49 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: alkenber) | | | Welcome in.
You will notice a massive difference when you jump on the TBird - and you will want it. Most of the probs have been sorted and if you do happen to have a problem, you generally find, that if you ask on here you get it sorted quicker than the dealer - or at least you get to go to the dealer with a fist full of info. There have been some issues, but to date we only know of one total engine failure and that was an 09 TBird and Triumph have replaced his bike for a brand new bike. Apart from a clutch cable snap at 16k miles I have had 22000 miles with no t so much as a hiccup or a misplaced fart.
There are the normal hitches with the Bird, mainly that the fuel can dissapear fairly quickly on the more exciting rides - and the tyres tend to get smaller with use, you can also experience some muscle ache around the jaw area - we have put this down to the continuous smileing.
| My first natural instinct is to breathe. My second is to evade tax's.
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| Daycruiser | | Chaac | | | Reg. Date | : | 08/11/2011 | | Posts | : | 704 | | Location | : | Garner, NC, United States |
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| | Posted : 24 Sep 2012 - 23:25 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: mat1600) | | | Not to mention that if it were not for Mat1600 most of us would be bald headed whilst trying to adjust the rear wheel for proper belt alignment and tension!! The Bird has it quirks as most bikes do , some are un-nerved with a few noises they've not yet reckoned with and others battle with seating and control comfort (like me). Ride it you'll like it, then get your wallet out so you can address all the idiosyncrasies that bug you. 
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| surfing72 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 20/03/2012 | | Posts | : | 483 | | Location | : | Nth, New South Wales, Australia |
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| | Posted : 24 Sep 2012 - 23:38 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: alkenber) | | | I have a 2009 model and its a great bike. No issues at all - just the standard wear and tear.
Had a coolant leek - tighten up the hose clamp - fixed
Had a oil leek - tighten a couple of bolts - fixed
had a wobbly front end - retention steering head bearings - fixed
I reckon the Bird is a much better looking and sounding bike than the Rocket bout each to their own.
Go grab one mate. You won't look back
Only thing is there is limited options for mods but sufficient to make your bird yours and not the same as every other bloke getting around
| Dan
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| DizzE | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,141 | | Location | : | Sunnyvale, CA, United States |
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| | Posted : 24 Sep 2012 - 23:39 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: Daycruiser) | | |
Yes, with folks like mat's help we are innovating the heck out of it. Just read it all. I did. The tech sections, and what else
interests you. So much is here. We will help.
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| RedBird2010 | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/10/2010 | | Posts | : | 666 | | Location | : | Spokane Valley, Washington, United States |
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| | Posted : 25 Sep 2012 - 00:36 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: alkenber) | | | Welcome aboard!!
You won't regret buying a t-bird, some do have their quirks, so far mine has only had a speedometer issue and a warped rear rotor from a sticking brake pad, but as mentioned, all you need to do is ask here and someone has the answer, not always the one you want but it will be an answer
| Rick
2010 Thunderbird SE 1600
"Harley-Davidson; the worlds' most efficient method of turning gasoline into noise without the harmful side effect of horsepower."
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| ThunderRat | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 08/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,056 | | Location | : | Castle Hill, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 25 Sep 2012 - 11:39 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: RedBird2010) | | | Welcome to the asylum. The TBird is like a supermodel. Looks great but even better when you ride it!
| "I started life with nothing and still have most of it left"
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| mjgt | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/09/2011 | | Posts | : | 2,201 | | Location | : | North Somerset, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 25 Sep 2012 - 16:41 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: alkenber) | | | Welcome to the forum Erik, now that your peeping tom days are over it's time to take the next step, good luck 
| Mick . . .  Keep the rubber side down!!
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| ledzep | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 17/03/2012 | | Posts | : | 128 | | Location | : | scotland, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 25 Sep 2012 - 17:14 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: mjgt) | | | welcome to our world eric go get that Tbird and enjoy,you will have plenty of support on here if needed.
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| SeanS | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 17/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,179 | | Location | : | Matlock, Derbyshire UK, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 25 Sep 2012 - 17:44 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: alkenber) | | | Hi alkember.
I'm one that has had a few problems and those lovely people at Triumph have treated me well.
Pick up my new bird hopefully this weekend and while I could have had another model, once ridden the Tbird isn't forgotten.
After 3 years and 23k miles, the bike always bought a huge smile to face when riding.
I liked the rocket but this bird is a hell of a bike. I don't regret.
Enjoy
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| weasel | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 14/02/2012 | | Posts | : | 150 | | Location | : | Thornbury,Bristol, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 25 Sep 2012 - 20:09 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: SeanS) | | | Welcome to our world Alkember , I rode a Triumph America first and I was a happy chap , but then I got on the Tbird and i was over the moon.Go get one you wont regret it , your smile will be the biggest in town.
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| zolti | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 25 Sep 2012 - 20:22 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: alkenber) | | |
alkenber wrote:
Thought I would register here and introduce myself.
. I also own a 1973 Triumph 750 Tiger which I have owned since new. I rebuilt it from the ground up in 2000 but really don't ride it any more. My knees aren't great and kick starting it is not in the cards for me.
Any comments are welcome.
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yo welcome alk
hope you get sorted at the w/e
there is a trick to the kick start that should not affect your knees too much if you still want to spin the tiger.
with the ignition on gently put pressure on the kick start causing it to descend.
when it passes tdc you will feel a slight back pressure through the kick start.
once this is felt let the kick start return to its static position.
now with a nice even stroke depress the kick start to its bottom position,
the bike will start without force
i have had lots of kick start bikes, still own a 79 bonnie, and this trick always works
of course you can make it look masculine if you like
but basically after tdc even an aussie could fire it
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| alkenber | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/09/2012 | | Posts | : | 2 | | Location | : | Canada |
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| | Posted : 25 Sep 2012 - 23:23 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: zolti) | | |
zolti wrote:
of course you can make it look masculine if you like
but basically after tdc even an aussie could fire it |
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Thanks for the welcome and advice. Truth be told, I am taking my wife out this weekend for her to look at used bikes. She just got her motorcycle licence and is looking for her first bike. The Triumph dealer near here has some used Honda 750 Shadows that she is interested in but I bet she would fit just fine on an America. :) She'll fall in love with them when she sees them.
Not sure if I will buy the Tbird this fall or wait till spring, but I WILL have one.
Looks like a great board here with good people. Lots to read and learn.
Cheers
Erik
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| Leethal | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,515 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 26 Sep 2012 - 03:24 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: zolti) | | |
zolti wrote:
alkenber wrote:
Thought I would register here and introduce myself.
. I also own a 1973 Triumph 750 Tiger which I have owned since new. I rebuilt it from the ground up in 2000 but really don't ride it any more. My knees aren't great and kick starting it is not in the cards for me.
Any comments are welcome.
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yo welcome alk
hope you get sorted at the w/e
there is a trick to the kick start that should not affect your knees too much if you still want to spin the tiger.
with the ignition on gently put pressure on the kick start causing it to descend.
when it passes tdc you will feel a slight back pressure through the kick start.
once this is felt let the kick start return to its static position.
now with a nice even stroke depress the kick start to its bottom position,
the bike will start without force
i have had lots of kick start bikes, still own a 79 bonnie, and this trick always works
of course you can make it look masculine if you like
but basically after tdc even an aussie could fire it |
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Yeah, but we would only need to rest our dicks on the kick starter to fire it up.
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Nitron R3 shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| Northernranger | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 07/09/2012 | | Posts | : | 83 | | Location | : | Mansfield Woodhouse, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 26 Sep 2012 - 11:40 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: Leethal) | | | Yeah, but we would only need to rest our dicks on the kick starter to fire it up.
Or you could simply marry an Aussie chick and have her suckstart it for you......................
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| Bender | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 26/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 678 | | Location | : | Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
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| | Posted : 26 Sep 2012 - 11:58 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: Northernranger) | | | Well we all know what COLD weather does to a man ?
we dont get much of that here do we Lads 
| BENDER Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.
Thunderbird 1600, Foran exhaust,cat eliminator,Twin T Bars, K and N filter, Led Headlight, Rivco driving Lights, Viking Bags,quick release sissy Bar,.Joker oil pressure Gauge met-cruise seat Dyno Tune + more
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| fab | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,515 | | Location | : | wyong, nsw, Australia |
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| | Posted : 26 Sep 2012 - 21:21 Post title : Re: Greetings (Re: Northernranger) | | |
Northernranger wrote:
Yeah, but we would only need to rest our dicks on the kick starter to fire it up.
Or you could simply marry an Aussie chick and have her suckstart it for you...................... |
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Remember, soft cocks hang around all life long, hard ones come and go
ahh f**k im deep
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