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Owing to one thing or another I've had a strange year, from a 139 bhp speedtriple I when onto a 100bhp TT600, not a bad change as the little lightweight was so different the two were hard to compare, but braking and performance (top end) were close, handling and acceleration were good on both although in a totally different way.
Anyway from that I had an enforced "rest" for 9 months before riding a scooter (12.24 bhp) which simpley was a nightmare,not so much the power (or lack of) but more the delivery, but then on to a CB750F2 (71 bhp) it was heavy but predictable, went well enough (about an indicated 130-40 or so) didn't feel anywhere as nice as the triumphs but way more comfy, now I've got the Thunderbird sport, another triple, with proper suspension (90 bhp) it goes great and handles better than my old Speedtriple did before I re-built the thing, I've always been addicted to the powerful mid range of monster engines ( the lump in the re-built Speedtriple has been dyno'd at 152 bhp ![]() Guess it must be me, but I seem to be happy with the power it's got, getting old and slow, (see the insurance people did get it right ![]() Cheers Mark.
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Glad to hear you're enjoying it. Maybe you need the forthcoming 210hp V-Max next. an 1800cc V4 ought to sound good too
![]() Maybe it's just more satisfying to know your getting the engine working properly rather than nannying it like you must have to do on a 150hp naked! Has the tbird got standard pipes on? |
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![]() It's alright Paul mines got two advantages, it's owned by me and it's not a duca** ![]()
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ANOTHER bike Rictus?!
You trying to outdo my record? Sounds like you have the perfect balance for what you want now. Glad to hear you're enjoying being back on 2 wheels again. Dan |
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![]() Yeah always liked them, sort of retro cool, with sports bike handling and a bit more power/brakes. Cheers Mark.
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Why did you choose that one over the thruxton? They look gorgeous in the flesh...erm...metal...
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![]() Cheers Mark.
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