Comments on: Triumph Thunderbird Sport custom

By: David S

David S — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:59:00 +0000

I………….. LIKE IT!!!!!!!

By: Guy

Guy — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:11:08 +0000

I’m glad I bought my TBS new–it was the 1st bike I bought new in 30 yrs of riding and I’ve ridden it since new in 2000.I love that bike. but after 10 years I needed a new bike. so please forgive me, I bought a V-Strom 1000, nice many more accessories available….but it’s no TBS.

By: Guy

Guy — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:05:03 +0000

Why did they make that new Thunderbird a 700 lbs Bruiser instead if a 500 lbs road runner.
????

By: Guy

Guy — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:48:46 +0000

I love what u did to your TBS.
I ride a y2k TBS with the sport fairing and a small backrest w small travel trunk that i use mostly commuting and some day rides, when opportunity allows.
I’ve replaced spoke rims with the lighter in weight cast wheels from the Speed 3Trophy. as well as the S3 handlebars and JCWhitney mufflers and K&N air filter in a drilled box
I love the rear wheel so i can use wider rubber in the rear.
I also put a 19 tooth front and for better highway cruising for better mileage at lower engine speed (more top end)..
There isn’t anything like running up on some crotch rocketeers along a parkway while they’re in their racing profile and i come along in my sit up and beg position 1 handed at 90mph giving them the thumbs up with my white/ grey beard flopping in the breeze.

By: gsxr turbo

gsxr turbo — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:34:31 +0000

That bike is awesome I love that look and after a little custom work that thing will be a classic

By: Benjamin EV

Benjamin EV — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:02:07 +0000

I’m on the fence about buying a base model Triumph Bonneville and spending a few weeks modifying it, I fear this post may have pushed me over the edge. If my wife asks I will be blaming you. Fair warning.

By: Chris Hunter

Chris Hunter — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:10:12 +0000

Given the amount of work and the components involved, I reckon it’s quite reasonable. Especially when compared to ‘factory’ customs from the likes of H-D.