Triumphrat

Gusso · 03-28-2008

Yeah, greetings from Queensland , Australia!
When I first saw the Thruxie, I thought someone had done a real good restoration on a Bonnie, or maybe it was a Norton. I immediately parked my
S60 Volvo (not kidding ya) and jumped out to investgate. A week later I was in the dealership lining up for a test ride. I have to hand it to the sales rep, he didn't bat an eye when I told him my last bike was a 69 BSA Lightning, which I had bought new. (that Beezer would do the standing 1/4 in 12.4 sec
/108mph in 3rd gear which was OK in 68!) and the next minute I'm astride the Thruxie, but taking it pretty easy.
Now, I read the thread about the rider feeling that he was 'on the bike, rather than part of it' This describes exactly how I felt, and this, combined with the narrowness of the clip-ons made it a bit of a 'high-wire' experience, especially at low speeds. Has anyone done a seat lowering exercise on it; like , 40 or 50 mm? Yeah you guessed it, I'm a short-ass as well as being a loopy 60 year old getting back in the saddle for some real fun...

Thrux-ton-up · 03-28-2008

This MAS seat is pretty much right down on the rails. You could also have the thrux seat redone by a local shop.

drlapo · 03-28-2008

I'm 5' 7" with a 29" inseam and the Thruxton "fits' fine
and I'm 59 years young

Gusso · 04-09-2008

Hey thanks guys. nice to see the pic of what it looks like. Cool.
Gusso

ozbon · 04-10-2008

Gusso, In a pinch you could put some Bonnie shocks on her, there 're about 20mm shorter.
Where in QLD are you?

john