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Almost, but not quite..... #600353 06/24/2020 7:14 AM
by Alatamoc
Alatamoc
I've been looking for another TBA.... as I've previously been droning on about.
Because my requirements are so specific this hasn't been as easy as I'd hoped.
I need the last of the proper ( as opposed to squashed looking) petrol tank models....so round about 2006-8.
It also needs to be well cared for and lowish mileage.
And it also needs to have the later strengthened crankcases for peace of mind.
I've seen some real dogs recently...but got my hopes up with a dealers 07 Speedmaster so took the 200 mile round trip to see it.
Shame...petrol tank and mudguards were a slightly different shade of red...closer inspection revealed scuffs on h/light rim and a curious looking blob of weld at one of the fork ends.
" Has it been shunted then!"
'" Oh no, one careful owner."
" I guess then that one of the other owners wasn't quite so careful."
Oh well, it was a nice ride up to Norfolk ( UK) from Kent on my Thunderbird.
The search continues........
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Re: Almost, but not quite..... #600397 Jun 28th a 09:04 PM
by Alatamoc
Alatamoc
THE SEARCH IS OVER... I'VE GOT ONE.
at last...just been to see an 07 Speedmaster in dark red...865 with carbs.
Someone's put twin headlights on it but otherwise immaculate...and only 7 k miles.
Nice guy selling it too
If I can ever work out how to post here I'll put a picture or two up.
Thanks for your thoughts everyone.
Al
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Re: Almost, but not quite..... #600411 Jun 30th a 10:06 AM
by Alatamoc
Alatamoc
Thank you for that. It confirms my own belief that they'll fit.
Perhaps if anyone knows differently they'll say?
The other thing I'll do when the bike arrives on Thursday is to remove the excellent Triumph long haul seat from my 1600 Tbird and see whether one of these can be made to fit( I have my doubts though). It's really comfortable and can still be sourced ...it has thicker padding in the riders section which I'm starting to appreciate these days.
Al
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