Hi folks. I got an 04 Thruxton a few months ago. I love it!
I'll post a pic once I've done some more mods. Right now it's just a stock dark red one without blinkers. The rear fender, oh excuse me, mudgard is coming off next along with a handlebar change, (herniated cervical disks don't like the Thruxton clip on's). Next will come the AI and airbox removal along with a set of "silencers" that aren't so silent, probably Emgo's. Eventually, I'll ceramic coat the whole exhaust, (I know a guy in town that does bathtubs and exhausts, should I go with the earthtone ivory or the guacamole green? ha ha, they'll be black).

BTW. Header wrap looks cool if your going for the rat rod look but it'll rot out your pipes and the perfomance gain is bull@#%$! except at that moment of the day when the barometric pressure is just right, Whoo hoo 2hp!

I'm a cheap bastard, so most of my mods will be homemade and I'll probably adapt parts from other bikes.

I've been riding since I was 7, (first bike was an Indian Junior Cross). I didn't ride much during my teenage years except off-road, (protective mother). In 1993 I got my first street bike, a Harley Sportster. I rode it 100K in 4 years. I also discovered that dealer service was an expensive joke and put my mechanical skills to work on mine and my friends' bikes. Since then I've owned several bikes: A BMW R1200CE, Ducati Monster 750, A few Harley's, Sporty, Dyna's, Softails and Customs. I've worked on hundreds of bikes and ridden with just about every kind of rider from uptight scooter mods to hardcore outlaw bikers and discovered the universal passion of 2 wheeled love. I typically ride about 20k a year because I have a day job as an Engineer, but have done over 30K a couple times. I try to ride everyday and living in So Cal makes that mostly possible.
Keep the shiny side up and don't rat f@$k my ride.

This looked as good a place to start as any:

Just ordered some accessories for a new, black, racing striped, '07 Thrux that was marked down by $1000. They're doing the AI removal and TOR swap, so it's staying at the shop 'til the parts come in. I'm scheduled to swing by and get it 4 days before my birthday, so I'll have 'em put a pretty bow on for the occasion.

I'm in Knoxville and ride bicycles a lot so I know all about the Skyway and Dragon and the many other gorgeous roads in and around the area (there's a bicycle ride in the Spring that goes up the Dragon and onto the Skyway; not for the weak-of-leg).

Anyways, just wanted to say "hey" and a whole lotta 'thanks' for all the helpful information contained within.

First cosmetic mod is gonna be a 1/4 fairing from Bellacorse. Any PM's concerning pros and/or cons for that would be mucho appreciated.

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Hi all.

I just bought my '07 Thruxton last week. It's the black one with the fly screen. This is my first bike and I am very pleased with it. This morning I took it for my first ride to the corner store (about 4 miles down the street and not my first ride ever) and got my first comment from a guy. That made me feel pretty good. I chose the Thruxton as my first bike because ever since I can remember, I have always liked the cafe racers.

My first two mods are def going to be the tank pads and the endbar mirrors. I am a bit dissapointed that the endbars will be stock on the '08s.

Hey everyone,
I just bought a black 2007 Triumph Thruxton last week. I love it. I especially love all the comments I get on it. I had a Ninja but just wanted something that stood out more, and the Thruxton is it. Looking forward to being a part of the forum.

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2007 Black Thruxton

Last week I saw a Thruxton for the first time and have been love-struck ever since. Been riding a '74 Commando and loving it, but I'm ready for more riding and less work. Looked at a lot of bikes but this one looks "just right." It's 27 miles to the closest Triumph dealer, but three of them within 30 miles. Really appreciate this site as it's given me a lot of useful info. Questions:
Anyone know of any big changes from '07 to '08 model that make it worth the wait and a few more $s?
I eagerly look forward to learning the bike and the fun of doing the aftermarket mods that make it perfect, but which mods are best done at the dealer and should be negotiated at time of purchase?
Best US source for accessories and aftermarket stuff?
Thanks in advance.

Hi everybody,

I own a 2004 black thruxton here in Rome, Italy. I will post some picture as soon as possible. I bought my thruxie one year ago (used) and spent this year doing some modding. I love my mototwin SS silencer and my black wilbers rear shocks. I removed the AI, no airbox, and polished the aluminium covers. Fork springs are from wilbers too, the front mudguard comes from mecatwin and obviously the ugly read fender and taillight are no more there. Bike is a little bit ligher now! I am 28 years old, aerospace engineer and I love messing with carburettors
Congrats for this beautiful forum full of qualified and truly passionate cafè lovers.

Cheers from Rome!

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Hello everyone! I too just purchased a 2007 Black Thruxton and have been in love with them for a while now. I have had a 600 Ninja and still own my GSXR 750 but I've been looking for something different. As soon as I saw the Thruxton I knew it was the bike for me. I had to have the '07 also because I love the white stripe. I've only put 200 miles on it in the last 3 weeks but I've already put B.C. cans, AI removal, and FEK on it. Much better now!! I'm so glad to have something so unique and fun.

What's up? First post, but I've owned my 05' Blue Thrux for a little over two years. This is my second Triumph. My first was a 05' Sprint that I ended up wrapping around a tree. Luckily, I fell of it before it become one with the forest. I've been snoopin' around the posts for about a month now, and can't believe I didn't join before. Mods to my thrux include; TORS, NARK, A&I removal, Clip on rear views, header wrap, clutch dress up (newthruxton.com), Fender eliminator, Replaced stock horn with Hella horn from my Jeep, Re-jetted, lowered my speedo below the triple tree (I learned that here, thanx), and colored rear sprocket. I plan to much more since this site has inspired me to do much more and pay a little more attention to my baby. Future mods include: Gaiters and clip-on flip and swap, but I haven't found my balls yet to do it. Maybe a little more research. Hope to see you guys around.