Bonneville America Forums Forums General Motorcycle Forums Other Bikes Canceled my Thunderbird Order

I went to the dealer on Thursday afternoon with every intention of leaving on my new black Thunderbird, but I came home with fresh oil, Rivco risers, and a gel seat on my America instead.

At first look, it's a sharp bike; so sharp that it reminds me a lot of my America. It handles well, plenty of power and shifts very smooth. But, the speedo is hard to see and the font they chose for the numbers makes them difficult to decipher. And you can't see any of the indicator lights unless it's dark out. And that ****** Triumph badge is so small. But, man oh man, they made the center console out of real METAL rather than cheap chromed plastic that scratches every time you look at it!

Ultimately, half of the decision came down to money and half to time. If I were to trade in the America I would still be out about $8,000 to accessorize the T-bird to match my America, and the ONLY real complaint I have about the America is that I would like more passing power when I ride two-up. The $8,000 price tag equates to $10 per cc to fix my one complaint.

My other reason for deciding against it is the fact that my 2007 America has 5,000 miles on it, I'm ashamed to admit. Medical school has kept me too busy to really enjoy it and I start residency in just over a week, so my free time will become even more limited. It just doesn't make sense to buy a new bike now that will be ridden even less than my current bike.

As it stands now, I do want a Thunderbird eventually. I think I'm going to give them a year or two and see if any problems pop up and let the recalls be dealt with. Hopefully by then they'll release some other color options and all of the accessories will be available rather than backordered until who knows when.

Med school eh? I'm surprised you even have time to go look at bikes let alone ride them, lol! My daughter just graduated from med school so I know a bit about it through her. Keep up the good work and accept my admiration for doing something as tough as becoming a doctor.

I felt the same way about my America. Loved the look, feel, and the way it was tricked out. I just wanted more oomph when riding two up and wanted to keep the 18T sprocket I had changed to (came 17T). I had the big bore done for about $1250. total that included three dyno runs and making sure it was set up just right.

Could not be happier. I don't know of a bike I would rather have. I went to Daytona Bike Week to see the Thunderbirds and left feeling even better about my bike.

Were you satisfied with the big bore kit? How is it now for passing?

its great. big difference and worth every penny

Pipe dream, but any chance the metal dash cover from the T-bird will fit our bikes?