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Went to my established but not often visited Triumph Thunderbird E-club Site today and there was the email from Triumph suggesting I put in the order today for the thunderbird.
I forwarded the message to my dealer rep and he said he had already put my order in and he would be sending me the confirmation.
My breakin ride witht he new Bike will be about 508 miles since I will have already moved south by the end of June.
Gary
Following text from the Triumph Site.
As promised, Triumph is using the TBird E-Club to announce the first opportunity to reserve a Thunderbird! Act quickly and you can be one of the very first people in the world to own this stunning new cruiser. We've just received word from the Hinckley Factory that North American dealers will receive the very first bikes off the production line, and they are coming EARLY!
The first shipment of Thunderbirds will be arriving in dealerships at the end of THIS June!
That’s June 2009! Just a few months away! You’ll be riding your new Thunderbird this summer! Your riding buddies will be green with envy in only a few weeks! Mark your calendars, plan your rides, buy your new gear, call all of your friends!
Your 2010 Thunderbird is being early released at the end of June! Why are you still sitting there?!?! What are you waiting for?!?! Download the Reservation Form and get to your Triumph dealer TODAY!
If your ship doesn't come in - swim out to it !
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Baxter Cycles got my form sent in. I'm excited to have it all official, but I'm disappointed in the (lack of) color choices. Considering what a big deal Triumph has made out of this bike being super-customizable, three color options isn't much.
I'm going with Jet Black and figure I can get a body shop to add some Sunset Red to the tank to spice it up for me!
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Yep, had a voice mail on my machine last night from my dealership to stop in and fill out the forms. Very exciting. Now the attempt at being patient grows even more difficult.
Ride On!
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Yep, had a voice mail on my machine last night from my dealership to stop in and fill out the forms. Very exciting. Now the attempt at being patient grows even more difficult.
No problem for you Keith, I know what a nice patient kinda guy you are. 
Good luck with the purchase!
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So, which one of you is going to let the rest of us test ride your new 'Bird?
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I may consider it but you'll have to catch me first.
Even though I was settled on all black before I ever saw the first Thunderbird, I am surprised with the lack of options. I realy can't get close to that aluminum option one at all. Is that supposed to be like the first HD V-rod!
I would concider the Blue but the white stipe is not my style. As you say Matt color options are kind of disapointing but for me all Black is outstanding and works best with the custom stainless steel pieces I will be making for the bike.
Matt (Ne), Keith (IL) and Myself(Ca) - This appears to be the start of a list of people who have put their orders in for a 2010 Thunderbird. Lets keep it going. Who will get their's first? I'm keeping a spot clean in my garage for parking my Speedmaster when the Thunderbird arrives. My sales rep said its scheduled for June delivery (when in June I want to know?).
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I envy you guys. Still looking forward to seeing one in person. Good luck to ya!
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I stopped at Hermey's in PA on Monday. Asked them about the bike. They said they could't take any money on one since they had no idea on the release date. Same day, that email arrived from Triumph. I guess the dealers are always last to know these days.
Good luck - definitely post your comments on that first ride!
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Total 2010 Thunderbird Priority Reservation Forms/Deposits in to dealers now at 5
Gary (Blue05Speedmaster)- CA - Jet Black
Matt (Mattfromomaha)- NE
Keith (Airguy) - IL
Grant (Xchoppers) - CA - - Blue/White
Keith (Keets) - (This week Tanzania) Perth(?)
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I'm getting Jet Black. I'd rather black with sunset red, or any color for that matter. Too bad they don't offer a better color selection...
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What's base $$ for the 'Bird?
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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Triumph’s new cruiser to arrive earlier than expected
Powersports Business
Friday February 27, 2009
Triumph’s new cruiser, the Thunderbird, will arrive in dealer showrooms sooner than expected, the company said.
Triumph said the cruisers should arrive in North American by late June, two months ahead of the initial timeline.
The Thunderbird features a 1,600cc parallel twin engine, six-speed transmission and 200mm rear tire.
Triumph said its air-freighting four prototype Thunderbirds to Daytona Bike Week for display at the Triumph Demo Truck, which will be located at Daytona International Speedway.
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Triumph’s new cruiser to arrive earlier than expected
Powersports Business
Friday February 27, 2009
Triumph’s new cruiser, the Thunderbird, will arrive in dealer showrooms sooner than expected, the company said.
Triumph said the cruisers should arrive in North American by late June, two months ahead of the initial timeline.
The Thunderbird features a 1,600cc parallel twin engine, six-speed transmission and 200mm rear tire.
Triumph said its air-freighting four prototype Thunderbirds to Daytona Bike Week for display at the Triumph Demo Truck, which will be located at Daytona International Speedway.
I have seen 3. One silver, one Blue-white, and one jet black. The jet black model is a in the two-up cruising mode with a ton of accessories, while the other two are sportier, solo models. I kind of prefer the two-up model, but I will say that it is better in person than in the photos. Triumph persons on-site who have ridden the Tbird say that it is fantastic. I am sure they wouldn't lie!  Riding position is identical to the America save the wider tank. There are going to be tons and tons of really nice accessories for this model. I would certainly enjoy riding this bike, but if I were going back into the twin market, I would get the Bonnie SE! 
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I just got back from Daytona and saw all 4 of the Thunderbirds. 1 black one at the dealer and the 3 mentioned above at the Speedway. I sat on all but the blue/white on the turnstile display. It had low sport type handlebars that didn't seem to look right to me.
I liked the black one at the dealer the best as it would be like most you will see in the showroom, i.e. not loaded down with accessories. It does look better in person, but the really wide tank is strange sitting on it. I guess you would get used to it like new clunky shoes.
The fully dressed black one was almost overdone for me. The windshield was way too big and the top edge was right in my line of sight (I'm 6'). All but one of them had the chrome belt guard which I don't like on the bike. It doesn't look right with the upswept pipe on the right side. I would prefer it black - same with the radiator. The dressed bike had the radiator chromed and that's something that doesn't need attention drawn to it. They did a good job of fitting it between the pipes and black doesn't distract.
I'm glad I got to see them because I've been thinking about the possibility of owning one. But after seeing them, I'm even happier with my tricked out America that's exactly the way I want it. The dealer said Triumph plans to offer a 1700 upgrade/swap with full 2 year warranty - don't know how much more. At stock the bike is a little low on hp for it's size, but obviously, if you did as much to it as I've done to my TA, it would be up there.
I'd love to ride one when that's possible but doubt I'll be giving up my bike any time soon. It took me almost 3 years to get it the way it is now. Quick, light, and with the classic Triumph look. After 3.5 years, still exceeds my original expectations.
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I noticed they did'nt provide for a center stand again.The frame rails seem to be above the pipes so we'll have to raise the bike on the pipes with our Sears jacks. 
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One of the guy`s here noticed and confirmed with the TRIUMPH guy that they have no barrel`s , if and when a re bore is needed the cases will need to be split
Don'T know if that is a great idea
(thank`s for the info SKUD)
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"....the cases will need to be split....."
Unless it has drop in cylinder liners like the 3 cyl water cooled bikes (885, 955).
Then it's just a case of popping off the head and swapping the liners, which would make sense with the reported possibility of a 1700cc kit.
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That was said as well about the liner`s , i don`t know about the water cooled motor`s , i have never touched one , the newest in year`s motor i rebuilt was a 88 hd evo ,and there is nothing high tech about them
About time i caught up with technology
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I went to the dealer at Daytona and saw the black one Definitely looks better in person The seat is harder than the America and the pegs seemed a little closer in but a really nice looking bike I wish they would publish more info on it
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Don't forget the new T'bird jacket to go with that new bike guys T'bird jacket 
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You mean THIS jacket, Ray?  Yeah! That's a pretty cool jacket, alright. And I can probably see why they're callin' it the "Thunderbird Jacket" too, 'cause it kind'a looks like the '50s-style leather jacket Brando wore while he was ridin' his 1950 T-Bird in that one particular movie. (and so, remember here guys...whenever you hop off your new T-Bird sportin' that new T-Bird jacket and when some hot young lady walks up to you, maybe like this here...  ...and says she thinks that you kind'a look like some Old Rebel or somethin', and then asks you, "So, what are you rebelling against?"....then YOU should reply, "At MY age, Sweetcheeks? Cholesterol, baby! Cholesterol!!!")
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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You mean THIS jacket, Ray?
Yea! That's the one
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I like this and it is straight to the point "Triumph a genuine contender to fire across the Atlantic into the land of the Hog.
With an all-new 1600cc parallel twin with six-speed gearbox and belt drive, Triumph makes no bones about who it’s gunning for with the Thunderbird."Performance Triumph"
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"Triumph a genuine contender to fire across the Atlantic into the land of the Hog. With an all-new 1600cc parallel twin with six-speed gearbox and belt drive, Triumph makes no bones about who it’s gunning for with the Thunderbird."
No one respects Triumph's heritage more than I, but that statement would have been MUCH bolder 20 years ago. As it now stands Triumph is merely following a well worn trail blazed by Japanese twins that have gained a solid foothold in the cruiser and custom bike ranks.
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Triumph makes no bones about who it’s gunning for with the Thunderbird."
Too bad they're shootin' BLANKS! 
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Too bad they're shootin' BLANKS!
Talking about BLANKS, wasn't it you who kept telling us the 'BIRD would be cancelled?
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I was at my dealer yesterday, and was told they probably wouldn't get one until August or September, just for the fact that nobody has put the money down on it yet. Then again, I was told they have only sold one bike this quarter, and this quarter ends in 3 weeks.
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wasn't it you who kept telling us the 'BIRD would be cancelled?
We can only hope. 
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wasn't it you who kept telling us the 'BIRD would be cancelled?
We can only hope.
I gotta think this is a really bad time to be launching a new heavyweight cruiser in that price range.
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By the time they're actually available, the economy will be starting to come back... LOL
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You mean THIS jacket, Ray?
Yeah! That's a pretty cool jacket, alright. And I can probably see why they're callin' it the "Thunderbird Jacket" too, 'cause it kind'a looks like the '50s-style leather jacket Brando wore while he was ridin' his 1950 T-Bird in that one particular movie.
(and so, remember here guys...whenever you hop off your new T-Bird sportin' that new T-Bird jacket and when some hot young lady walks up to you, maybe like this here...
...and says she thinks that you kind'a look like some Old Rebel or somethin', and then asks you, "So, what are you rebelling against?"....then YOU should reply, "At MY age, Sweetcheeks? Cholesterol, baby! Cholesterol!!!")
Pretty sure he rode a T-110 in that movie. I like the jacket I think, like to get a better look at it. The Highway jacket that Triumph used to make looks more like the one Marlon wore in The Wild One. 
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I gotta think this is a really bad time to be launching a new heavyweight cruiser in that price range.
On the other hand they'd only have to sell 2500 units to gain a 5% boost in overall Triumph sales...or, to put it another way, sell roughly 1/2 the number that Victory sells in a year. That's likely doable even in a down economy. Now, the new Indian, on the other hand, is really swimming upstream at a starting price of $30K.
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I gotta think this is a really bad time to be launching a new heavyweight cruiser in that price range.
On the other hand they'd only have to sell 2500 units to gain a 5% boost in overall Triumph sales...or, to put it another way, sell roughly 1/2 the number that Victory sells in a year. That's likely doable even in a down economy. Now, the new Indian, on the other hand, is really swimming upstream at a starting price of $30K.
WOW Ed!!! I'm impressed, dude! Looks like you've got a pretty good head for figures there, ol' buddy! 
(hey, tell ya what...if I send my financial portfolio to ya, do ya think you can do a better job with it than that goofball "financial planner" I've been usin' over at Wachovia all this time???...all I've been hearin' from HIM lately is, "Well, you might as well stay in The Market NOW, ol' man!")
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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Prolly the minority opinion here but...
For the same reason I won't ride a Levis motorcycle I will not wear a Triumph jacket.
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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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