 Thunderbird Roadshow
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 234
Adjunct
|
OP
Adjunct
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 234 |
I went to the Thunderbird Roadshow today at the local Triumph dealer. While I'm not a big fan of the styling (really hate the bobbed rear fender). The engine was quite impressive. They had an engine on a stand that they took it apart to show some of the advances. Took it apart in around 10 min (most of the case covers only had two screws fastened for quicker disassembly). It appears to be very easy to get the heads/cams off (can be done in situ) as well as access to clutch, oil and water pump and alternator. Big mother pistons. One only needs to split the case for access to the crank and transmission. They were pushing the big bore kit which increases power by 20% if you believe the sales pitch.
They had a little presentation that advised Triumph worldwide sales are very strong and plans to introduce two additional models in 2010, one of which has already been leaked (Rocket Roadster). There are additional models in the 2011 lineup. No plans to scrap the 900cc Crusier (i.e. America/Speedmaster) but could not confirm if they will consolidate to one model.
Thats it for now.
Adventure before Dementia...
|
|
|
Re: Thunderbird Roadshow
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,681 Likes: 1
Bar Shake
|
|
Bar Shake
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,681 Likes: 1 |
Any hint of a new Touring Trophy?
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
|
|
|
Re: Thunderbird Roadshow
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,680
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,680 |
Quote:
Any hint of a new Touring Trophy?
Yeah, inquiring minds want to know!
Thom
I might be wrong, I sometimes am.
|
|
|
Re: Thunderbird Roadshow
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 874
3/4 Throttle
|
|
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 874 |
Quote:
Any hint of a new Touring Trophy?
I hope it happens!
|
|
|
Re: Thunderbird Roadshow
|
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,726
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,726 |
Ah, the perfect second bike to my America.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
|
|
|
Re: Thunderbird Roadshow
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 12,964
Stickman Yogi
|
|
Stickman Yogi
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 12,964 |
Quote:
Any hint of a new Touring Trophy?
That would be the question of the day.
Live to love, love to live.
|
|
|
Re: Thunderbird Roadshow
|
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,457
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,457 |
I rode a T-bird when the demo truck was in Birmingham Alabama. Everything was wonderful as expected except for the terrible vibration in the bars. Probably an issue with that particular bike.
BTW, a friend of mine has a friend who's cousin-in-law knows someone etc. that says Triumph has 5 running prototypes of a 500cc single at the factory.
|
|
|
Re: Thunderbird Roadshow
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,681 Likes: 1
Bar Shake
|
|
Bar Shake
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,681 Likes: 1 |
Quote:
vibration in the bars. Probably an issue with that particular bike.
I felt a vibration when I rode it also, so have many others. It wasn't terrible but it was not as smooth as an America, an R-3. or the 1050 triples. Over on the Thunderbird board they say it lessens as you increase the mileage. This is just me...I don't want it there in the first place. I think however it is a nit pick thing and overall it is a nice bike. I think I need to log some more miles on one before I put the money down. Harley riders would probably think the Thunderbird is as smooth as silk. 
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
|
|
|
Re: Thunderbird Roadshow
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,731 Likes: 6
Should be Riding
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,731 Likes: 6 |
Quote:
BTW, a friend of mine has a friend who's cousin-in-law knows someone etc. that says Triumph has 5 running prototypes of a 500cc single at the factory.
sounds like a reliable source to me!
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
|
|
|
Re: Thunderbird Roadshow
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 874
3/4 Throttle
|
|
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 874 |
After riding that Indian ANYTHING is smoother to ride than it was!
Last edited by Donny; 10/23/2009 12:10 AM.
|
|
|
Re: Thunderbird Roadshow
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,531
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,531 |
Quote:
Any hint of a new Touring Trophy?
TROPHY !!!! 
|
|
|
Re: Thunderbird Roadshow
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,459 Likes: 1
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,459 Likes: 1 |
Two new paint options avalible next year.   More interesting the 1700 kit can now be factory fitted. Milan show No point starting another Thunderbird thread so here it is.
|
|
|
Re: Thunderbird Roadshow
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 234
Adjunct
|
|
OP
Adjunct
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 234 |
But they already make the only colour you need... BLACK.
Adventure before Dementia...
|
|
|
|
|
