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I was getting a bug today & looking at the T-Birds online. After comparing the weight (200 lbs more) to my BA and considering how much my upgrades on the BA have cost me to get it where I love it...I decided no way. I would like to see a BA/Speedy with a 1100-1200cc motor and a six speed.
Ride like you mean it.
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"I would like to see a BA/Speedy with a 1100-1200cc motor and a six speed. "
Me too.I love the looks of our bikes but a bigger engine [same looks] and 6 speed would be great.
Dinosaur.
"Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland
"Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson
"I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville
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Joined: Jan 2005
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Bar Shake
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Bar Shake
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I was getting a bug today & looking at the T-Birds online. After comparing the weight (200 lbs more) to my BA and considering how much my upgrades on the BA have cost me to get it where I love it...I decided no way. I would like to see a BA/Speedy with a 1100-1200cc motor and a six speed.
You definitely need to consider the weight. It's more like 250lbs. difference. I've had my bird for almost 2 1/2 years and still have to factor in the weight with every manuever I make, especially in town. Where that extra weight comes in handy, is on the slab where I don't get pushed around as much by the wind and semis. My advice from someone who rode a TBA for 8 years is to ride it as much as you can before buying. That being said I love my bird and love it's silhouette especially at dusk.
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I was getting a bug today & looking at the T-Birds online. After comparing the weight (200 lbs more) to my BA and considering how much my upgrades on the BA have cost me to get it where I love it...I decided no way. I would like to see a BA/Speedy with a 1100-1200cc motor and a six speed.
You you definitely need to consider the weight. It's more like 250lbs. difference. I've had my bird for almost 2 1/2 years and still have to factor in the weight w every manuever I make, especially in town. Where that extra weight comes in handy, is on the slab where I don't get pushed around as much by the wind and semis. My advice from someone who rode a TBA for 8 years is to ride it as much as you can before buying. That being said I love my bird and love it's silhouette especially at dusk.
Ditto!! 
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Monkey Butt
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I am gonna get a Thunderbird! Well, as soon as my wife lets me that is  Great looking bike congrats on the new purchase
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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I am gonna get a Thunderbird!
Well, as soon as my wife lets me that is
Great looking bike congrats on the new purchase
Me too! Except I'll be getting a Tiger 
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Loquacious
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I am gonna get a Thunderbird!
Well, as soon as my wife lets me that is
Great looking bike congrats on the new purchase
Me too! Except I'll be getting a Tiger
Same here on the Tiger. Next year? 
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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Well, as soon as my wife lets me that is
Never having been a hero, I am in no way an expert on wives but here's what I think would help, Ron:
Print out several pictures of the bird - place them in a prominent place - stare at them for hours - sigh 200 times a day - act depressed - visibly start getting the shakes - talk to yourself ...
You know what I mean ... 
Bedouin.
Blessed are those eyes that have seen more roads than any man! (Homer).
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