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Unless Kawasaki is capitalizing this venture, I predict the Thunderbird will soon be a Vaporbird. The collapsing economy simply isn't going to support such an uncompetitive machine in sufficient volume.
Now, I know the History Channel has been broadcasting all that "Armageddon/Nostradamas/Aztec" nonsense all week, and they're sayin' it's gonna be "lights out for everybody" come December 21st, 2012, but GEEEEZ Jackson....I sure hope you're not buyin' into all that crap TOO!!! 
But Jeez, just in case these guys are right, I have to seriously contemplate those final days, like, how many riding days left before the event? 
Fidelis et Fortis
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Re: I went and done did it!
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Hey Airguy, can I get in on that little rally where Bedouin comes to town? Maybe I will be riding my new T-bird also.
Well, figurin' you're gonna make the midwest rally, sure!
I think we sould start planning the Bedoin ralley cause it seems that he has a lot of fans here. (I'm one) 
Fidelis et Fortis
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Re: I went and done did it!
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And if brother Thanassis makes it to your neck of the woods, well there's one long distance ride I just might have to make... 
Thanks gentlemen, much appreciated.
I do think it will me rallying around to see YOU all.
It would be rude not to. 
May/June 2010 (if not before).
Bedouin.
Blessed are those eyes that have seen more roads than any man! (Homer).
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Unless Kawasaki is capitalizing this venture, I predict the Thunderbird will soon be a Vaporbird. The collapsing economy simply isn't going to support such an uncompetitive machine in sufficient volume.
Now, I know the History Channel has been broadcasting all that "Armageddon/Nostradamas/Aztec" nonsense all week, and they're sayin' it's gonna be "lights out for everybody" come December 21st, 2012, but GEEEEZ Jackson....I sure hope you're not buyin' into all that crap TOO!!!
But Jeez, just in case these guys are right, I have to seriously contemplate those final days, like, how many riding days left before the event?
Well Rich, if I recall rightly what that one "Nostradamas Expert" said in one of those episodes last week, when he took some of those sketches supposedly done by good ol' Nostie himself that showed an archer about to plunk an arrow into a woman, who supposedly represents The Universe in total, which evidently means that YOU'VE only got about 500 more riding days left before all that we know goes...Ka-POW!!!!
(but, I HAVE more than TWICE that amount of days left of riding before it's all over dude, because of course, I live in the SUN BELT!!!)
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 don't know why some feel they have to rain on your parade - this site just ain't what she used to be.....
+ one
but i belive there are still a ton of great people here on this site.. and most would still do anything they could to help a fellow member out...
as for me many member's of this site have not only become great & good friends but they have become part of my family and I am a much better person for having met them... and becoming part of my life!!!!!!!
Ed & vicki 
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But I bow to your right to have your own opinion even though your are about the only one here that does not think it will do well.
Thanks for that (seriously)! It's always easier to insult people ya don't agree with.
Last edited by mert; 01/13/2009 5:03 AM.
'08 America Blue/White; Custom Headlamps, Custom Lowers, Clearview 20", Bafflectomy
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Congratulations brother. I've been wanting a second ride from over a year now and the Thunderbird would be one of the picks. Colour me jealous.
John
Like a dog on a car ride with my tongue in the wind
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Of course you got the blue/white stripe, because this is the year for our Cubbies...... Anyway, congrats my friend, but you will never keep up with my tornado red sge! And save some of that bourbon for me.
In Between the Dark and the Light..
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Of course you got the blue/white stripe, because this is the year for our Cubbies ......
Man, what kinda friend are you? Jinxing a man's new sickle by bringing up the Cubs???? 
Stewart
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"It's outside your field of expertise."
"Poppycock normally is."
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because this is the year for our Cubbies......
thats what you all said last year, and the year before, and the year before, and the year before......
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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If the party is gonna be over in 2012 maybe I should get me a T-bird too. I could get it on a 60 month note realy stick it to the banks and their bailouts.
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Should be Riding
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go to daytona bike week and see one up close and personal like. Quote:
Be one of the first customers in North America to see the all new Thunderbird! Triumph America has made special arrangements with the factory design department to fly a handful of prototype Thunderbirds over for Daytona Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida! These units are for display purposes only and will look exactly like the production bikes! Specially accessorized Thunderbirds will be available to show you how far you can go to make one your own!
Customers will be allowed up close and personal access to these display bikes. So if you need to see it for yourself; feel how comfortable it is to throw a leg over; and talk to the factory team about the features and accessories, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! Make plans to visit the factory demo truck at the Daytona International Speedway from February 27th through March 7th. The bikes will be on display at our factory demo truck located at 1801 International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, Florida!
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Daytona Bike Week; Daytona Beach, Florida
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Triumph Demo Truck at Daytona International Speedway
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Destination Daytona - 1647 North U.S. Highway 1; Ormond Beach, FL
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Rolling display around Daytona throughout the week
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February 27 - March 7, 2009
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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Take your camera when you go to pick it up! The Tbird sounds like a nice bike, but it is not for me. I am determined that my next will have a good honest kickstart.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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my next will have a good honest kickstart.
My biggest complaint about my SM.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Check Pants
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Take your camera when you go to pick it up! The Tbird sounds like a nice bike, but it is not for me. I am determined that my next will have a good honest kickstart.
Not even sure pure dirtbikes have kick starts any more.
After reading the Cycle World article on the T-bird, it is starting to grow on me. I'd love to see one in person and heck, maybe even ride one. How many years do you think it might be till Triumph lets you do a demo ride on these things?
Al
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my next will have a good honest kickstart.
My biggest complaint about my SM.
Hmmmmm...interesting. I suppose a kickstarter might be kind'a cool in a retro sort'a way alright, however MY biggest complaints with MY BA have always been that they should have made a factory big bore model with about one litre displacement and with AT LEAST 75 ponies at the rear wheel, AND those lousy friggin' cheap-a$$ SHOCKS with absolutely NO rebound damping that they put on these things which makes these babies WALLOW if you happen to hit a road irregularity midway through a twisty!
You see, with THOSE FACTORY OPTIONS, or say, a "sport or "S" model, these bikes would be PERFECT RIGHT OUT OF THE FRICKIN BOX!!!
(...with OR without a "quaint little" kickstarter!!!!)
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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Don't for get the fins Dwight. The fins baby! The fins!
Ride On!
Airguy
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You gotta' be smart to be lazy(and get a job done)
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