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iand
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PostPosted: 12:33 - 25 Apr 2007    Post subject: Anyone ride a modern triumph thruxton? Reply with quote
Or new triumph scrambler?
Just wondered what are they like compared to 'modern' bikes?

reliability, everyday useability? I really like the classic looks but dont want to keep braking down all the time.

Iand
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pwntifex
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PostPosted: 12:38 - 25 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
They are fine.
Though the thruxton apparently is quite uncomfortable.
Plenty of reviews on the web, give 'em a look!
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PostPosted: 12:53 - 25 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Scrambler looks awsome, I'd love one. Post pics & review if you get a test ride
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MarJay
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PostPosted: 12:55 - 25 Apr 2007    Post subject: Re: Anyone ride a modern triumph thruxton? Reply with quote
iand wrote:
Or new triumph scrambler?
Just wondered what are they like compared to 'modern' bikes?

reliability, everyday useability? I really like the classic looks but dont want to keep braking down all the time.

Iand


Goose rode one and really really liked it iirc.

He did a full review thingy so it might be around if you search for it!
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Nath
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PostPosted: 14:01 - 25 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
They use a modern DOHC engine so no reason why they should be any less reliable than any other modern triumph.
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iand
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PostPosted: 14:39 - 25 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Which did Goose ‘review’ scrambler or thruxton? I tried searching but nothing comes up?

Hows the finish on them? We went to look at a couple of speed triples and they were going rusty in a number of places, that’s on 04-06 bikes too!
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MarJay
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PostPosted: 16:06 - 25 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
iand wrote:
Which did Goose ‘review’ scrambler or thruxton? I tried searching but nothing comes up?

Hows the finish on them? We went to look at a couple of speed triples and they were going rusty in a number of places, that’s on 04-06 bikes too!


They need looking after I'd say. Goose rode the Thruxton when his Tiger was in for a service.
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PostPosted: 20:49 - 25 Apr 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Try the Triumph forums at www.triumphrat.net for all you'll need to know about them Thumbs Up
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