You will find it interesting to visit the following short but positive note about the Thunderbird :-
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/N...9/May/may1409-triumph-thunderbird-first-ride/
While he above is from the UK MCN there was is a story in thie current Australian MCN (with photo) of a supposed 1300 cruiser based on the Thunderbird - I assume water cooled - would that be suitable for a modern/retro/performance twin???!!!
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/N...9/May/may1409-triumph-thunderbird-first-ride/
While he above is from the UK MCN there was is a story in thie current Australian MCN (with photo) of a supposed 1300 cruiser based on the Thunderbird - I assume water cooled - would that be suitable for a modern/retro/performance twin???!!!