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Took a ride on a Thunderbird Storm today and I can definitely tell you that it runs a whole lot better than the 1600cc Thunderbird. I was pretty impressed actually it just seems like it will keep going and going with the 6 speed transmission. I had it up to 120 and I ran out of road before it ran out of engine. I don't know that I am crazy about looking down at the 2 headlights but I am sure you could get used to it. The front brakes, I felt were extremely strong, pretty much stop on a dime. The engine had plenty of torque and ran smooth too. It still seems like it is lacking something though, not sure what it is but lacking something none the less. Would I buy one? I would have to think about it a little more, maybe if I didn't already have my TBA. I want to ride the Rocket III Roadster before I make any decisions on anything. Beautiful day to be out riding today in fact I burnt my noggin a little too, I gotta remember to start wearing something on my head. 
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Definitely give the Roadster a shot.
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I definitely plan on it. They had one on the show room floor but not one set aside for DEMO rides. I will hit another dealership to see if they have one that I can take for a ride.  
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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If I wanted to torture myself I'd try a Storm. The regular and big bore Thunderbirds didn't do anything for me.
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It still seems like it is lacking something though, not sure what it is but lacking something none the less.
Ask Dwight, he'll be glad to tell you what ALL Thunderbirds are lacking. 
Morituri Nolumus Mori
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Ask Dwight, he'll be glad to tell you what ALL Thunderbirds are lacking.
Are you talking about about Dwight's fin fetish? 
Tony G
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Do ya perhaps mean a little somethin' like this here, Mike???   (...now I ask you folks..ain't that one purdy motorsickle motor right there?....I rest my case) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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BTW, other than that whole "issue" of those aesthetically "anemic" fins on the T-Birds, I still think this bike would make one fantastic long-haul touring machine with just the addition of some nice saddlebags and a windshield. (...in other words, I wouldn't mind havin' one of these babies in my garage at all!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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...I still think this bike would make one fantastic long-haul touring machine with just the addition of some nice saddlebags and a windshield.
(...in other words, I wouldn't mind havin' one of these babies in my garage at all!)
Getting into long-haul touring now are we?  
Bedouin.
Blessed are those eyes that have seen more roads than any man! (Homer).
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Now Thanassis that just ain't right direspecting Dwight like that. A man is entitled to some creature comforts in his old age.
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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Now Thanassis that just ain't right direspecting Dwight like that. A man is entitled to some creature comforts in his old age.
Yeah! You tell him, Don!!!
(...btw T-man, and speakin' of long-haul touring...how's my ol' gal Safra doin' lately?)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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(...btw T-man, and speakin' of long-haul touring...how's my ol' gal Safra doin' lately?)
She's itching for another long ride. She loved the last one.
She knows you'll be back one day.
Bedouin.
Blessed are those eyes that have seen more roads than any man! (Homer).
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It still seems like it is lacking something though, not sure what it is but lacking something none the less.
Maybe it's not so much what it's lacking, but maybe instead what it's packing???
Like about 250 extra pounds over the America or Speedmaster?
Keith
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Ridin'Texas
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AI removed, Pingle, UNI Filter, 1 shim, straight-through slash-cut TORs, Stage 1 DynaJet, 140 mains, 3 turns, 16/42 final drive, 115K
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It still seems like it is lacking something though, not sure what it is but lacking something none the less.
a soul. 
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I have not rode one yet.. hope to next month..triumph truck will be at Bucks...but from the ride reports I have read this bike sounds great ...looks like Triumph has another winner with this bike  Ed 
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(...btw T-man, and speakin' of long-haul touring...how's my ol' gal Safra doin' lately?)
She's itching for another long ride. She loved the last one.
She knows you'll be back one day.
Sure hope to!
(...I gotta say she sure made my last trip over there a pleasurable one, alright!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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