sneth
I'll try to be objective about my black 06 Black Thruxton. Bought new in September, I have now covered just over 1,500 miles on her.
The bike was pretty good 'out of the box', with adequate performance and handling. I wanted more so have modified mine.
I have rated my bike in stock trim below - points out of 10:
Performance: 6
Handling: 5
Front Brake: 6
Rear Brake: 9
Exhaust note: 3
Comfort - open road: 8
Comfort - city: 5 (no worse than any other sports bike)
Build quality: 9
Reliability: 10
Value: 9
Heritage: 10
Looks: 7
These bikes are ripe for modifying, should you have the urge:
Modifications to date (work in progress):
AI removal, airbox removal, K&N pod filters, main jets increased to 138's, raised by 1 shim, standard pilot jets, cylinder head skimmed (10.4 to 1 comp. ratio, up from 9.4 to 1), head ported and gas flowed, 19 tooth front sprocket, 10% stronger clutch springs, Predator race exhausts, Hyde steering damper, rear fender cut and reshaped, LED rear light, billet alloy indicators, repainted front and rear fenders in gloss black, homemade alloy fly screen in gloss black, Rizoma brake reservoir, EBC sintered pads (front) billet alloy bar end mirrors, stainless steel headlamp stone guard, billet alloy Monze fuel cap, period numberplate c.1958
Current engine performance, tested on dyno:
71 rear wheel BHP (stock: 53 rear wheel BHP)
60.5 ft/lbs rear wheel torque
Tuning work carried out by
http://www.bobfarnhamtuning.com/
Rated below is the modified bike - points out of 10:
Performance: 9
Handling: 8
Front Brake: 7
Rear Brake: 9
Exhaust note: 10
Comfort - open road: 8
Comfort - city: 5 (no worse than any other sports bike)
Build quality: 9
Reliability: 10
Value: 9
Heritage: 10
Looks: 10
These ratings are about as subjective as I can be.
I am thinking of installing a pair of Keihen 39 or 41mm flat sided carbs. My engine tuner thinks there is an 8 to 10 rear wheel BHP inprovement to be made with these carbs. Another 10 horses and I'd give a performance rating of at least 9.5!!! Any more power and the bike will probably need a better front brake and a Hyde billet alloy fork brace. I'm also considering having the front wheel rebuilt to 17" diameter from the standard 18", for better tyre choice.
here she is:
My spec: 53 years old, 168lbs, 6'1"
THIS IS THE BEST BIKE I HAVE EVER OWNED, not the fastest, but the best, I love it
[ This message was edited by: robnobrakes on 2007-01-07 11:30 ]
