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i like it. i'm wondering about the "kit" and the 100 hp. cat 
George in Easy Rider: "Oh, oh I've got a helmet! I got a beauty!"
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looks better then the other pics i have seen
Frank
(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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Is Wiseco working on a Big Bore kit?
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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From certain angles, the gas tank reminds me of a Moto Guzzi, the California, with the bulbous front and sweep to the rear.
That was exactly what I was thinking. The more I look at it the more I'm liking the the engine(even though I was some what repulsed at first). I still like most of the styling but I don't think I am digging the pipes. Still I'm keeping Sadie. The only bike that could pull me off my Speedmaster is the Street Triple RS.
She's a Lady and the Lady is 100% mine !
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Great pictures Bedouin.
Thanks Pes.
It would seem that the boys at TriumphTalk.com (who obviously read these forums constantly) think so too, considering they (actually the owner) have stolen them (speedo and silver/grey bagger pictures) and deliberately put the Triumphtalk.com logo on them (it's not automatic, the other pictures on the thread don't have it).
My poor stolen pictures :-(
They have also been quoting (in fact copy-pasted) the info I have been bringing here (only) ever since I first divulged the Thunderbird name and capacity etc. back in Februray, but that's ok, I guess.
BTW, that speedo pic is the ONLY one of the T-Bird's speedo on the internet ... and it was posted on THIS motorcycle board FIRST (therefore a BA.COM scoop)!
Geddit Dave? 
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The dealer has my $500 and I will have the first (preference all black) thunderbird to be delivered to California BMW Triumph in Mountain View, CA.
I'm told that it will be in early 2009.
My Speedmaster will likely take a back seat to my daily commute for a while but I will not give it up.
If your ship doesn't come in - swim out to it !
Nothing but Triumph -'05 Speedmaster - Ride with the NorCal Presidents
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My dealer already takes bookings for test ride and they expect to get T bird in june 2009  so many people want to take it for a ride
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Well folks, looks like I bought my TBA'08 a little early. This is basically the styling that brought me to buy a Triumph vs. HD in the first place as a newbie, just more filled-out than the TBA but not 'bloated' (think Suzuki Boulevard). Not every detail perfect, but overall, just my liking. Been loving my TBA but this new TT has more what I wanted in the first place. For me only 'big' style issue is the front air cooler - wish it was hidden better, looks like the old VMax (if I recall). Maybe some side skirts that just hide if from side and front-angle more, but difficult with needed airflow. None of the TBA, TSpM Triumph cruisers are long-distance bikes in my thinking anyway. Of course any bike w/ acc. can be made for that, but for me just not what I have in mind to use it for. Having said that, of course its nice to be able to cover most uses you can to take money further. I can't afford 3 bikes myself. Anyway, nice cruiser for me and better looking than HD or others (new Vmax, etc...) in my opinion.
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tell u all something in real new thunderbird looks gorgeous not bigger than our bikes seen two different colors scheme this blue with white strip and silver with black strip blue is mu favorite
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^ Got any pics? I've ordered one in silver but the blue and white deal is looking pretty strong. 
Last edited by Keets; 11/07/2008 6:08 AM.
...yes, that is a single seat...no, I will not put the other seat on...yes, I am selfish...yes, you should buy your own bike
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not alowed to make pictures in Triumph factory 
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