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02-17-2009, 11:50 PM
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SuperStock Favourite Bike: 2007 Triumph Bonneville
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triumph sixty8 tank pad, what is the function?
could someone please enlighten me as to what the purpose of this thingy is?
http://www.pure-triumph.com/catalog/119
and as always, does anyone have this on their bike with a full pic? not the blown up pics that triumph gives us?
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I'm starting to hate Tampa Bay almost as much as the Yankees.
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02-17-2009, 11:54 PM
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oh and also, does anyone know how these attach to the bike?
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BC Predators, UNI Airfilter, AI Gone, 118/40/2.5 turns out, 19T Sprocket, Napoleons, Thrux Gel Seat, DART, LED Speedometer.
I'm starting to hate Tampa Bay almost as much as the Yankees.
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02-18-2009, 12:42 AM
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Pole Position Favourite Bike: '06 T100
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Maybe you could try looking in the Bonneville picture sticky... click
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02-18-2009, 01:30 AM
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It is a toupee for your tank for when you feel your tank somehow looks inadequate.
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02-18-2009, 02:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doogin
It is a toupee for your tank for when you feel your tank somehow looks inadequate.
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LOL. but for real, what is the historical significance or use?
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BC Predators, UNI Airfilter, AI Gone, 118/40/2.5 turns out, 19T Sprocket, Napoleons, Thrux Gel Seat, DART, LED Speedometer.
I'm starting to hate Tampa Bay almost as much as the Yankees.
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02-18-2009, 06:46 AM
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There isn't any significance. It's bling, for anyone that likes the look of it.
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02-18-2009, 07:12 AM
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Grand Prix 125 Favourite Bike: '68 tiger cub
Join Date: Feb 2009
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68 tank pad, is similar to the tank pad original thruxton bonnies had (I’ve got a pic in a book somewhere!) When racing or just giving it some you lie on it stopping the zip of your jacket scratching the tank. The vespa SS90 has something similar. Earlier racing triumphs have foam taped to the parcel grid for the same effect. I’ve got one on my thruxton it works well with the clip ons and makes motorways quick and fun!
Fixing back end is secured under the seat (seat needs to be removed to remove it so unless someone takes your seat off they can’t nick it!) top end just tie your fav knot!
Hope this helps
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02-18-2009, 08:24 AM
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Then I guess there is significance! 
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02-18-2009, 12:24 PM
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The purported purpose is to separate the tank from your jacket zipper.
The real purpose is to separate you from your money and transfer it to Triumph.
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08 Scrambler "Unscrambled": AI removed, Dunlop D404 street tires fitted, Bonnie Saddle, Slipstreamer S60 windscreen, Renntec Rack, JC Whitney top box and handgrips, Triumph C-Stand and number board kit, 1" handlebar spacers.
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02-18-2009, 12:34 PM
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If it was a 69 tank pad it might have a real purpose but it would be one heck of a balancing act.
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