![]() ![]() It's not perfect, but it is very very good. If there was a market for it, a person could sell a relocation kit for the speedo.Īll in all, it is a very good bike for a reasonable price. This is exacerbated by the fact that at anything under 70, the bikes seems bored, so the inclination is to wind it out. You can't see it without taking your eyes well off of the road. What else? Yes, the speedometer placement can only be described as pointless and stupid. I also had some issues with buffeting that I was able to resolve easily by tipping back the bottom of the windscreen. Some of them went away over time and I guess I don't notice the rest anymore. I think in part that is due to the windscreen reflecting things up. ![]() I will agree that the bike makes some odd noises at times. I've got about 13k on the bike now and i have had no issues. It was also $3k less with all of the accessories that I would have purchased from HD as standard on the bird. I called a Triumph dealer and rode the T-Bird. I was about to sign the papers and my wife asked me to wait. I rode a Dyna and was mightily impressed. I looked at a Sportster and liked it, but it felt too similar to the 1972 Sportster that I already had. I started out looking at a Guzzi, but at the time, the newest California did not have a charging system that I felt was up to running heated gear (the new 1400 hadn't come out yet). It is a very competent bike, I understand that the newer LT has some changes, but generally, I think they are similar. ![]() Belt squeak and adjustment difficulty, throttle bosses on grip are plastic and can break, low quality chrome, minor assembly issues. There are some minor issues with thunderbirds, and it seems like they may still be happening on the new chassis. Only windshield is far too small in both height and width (lt has different sizes available) Rear seat back seems like it should have been about 2-4 inches back, and why didn't they make it quick release like the storm? Grips are hard. I did ~350 miles or so the first long ride on it, and felt like I could have done another 350 in the same day! To me it's ok for short rides, not the most or least comfortable, but after about 100 miles or so, it all of a sudden becomes pretty much transparent. I love the feel of the engine, ergos, and the look. So far it's been a great bike, and a lot of fun for what it is. 120mm travel and at the rear, it is equipped with Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. twin spine frame with front suspension being Showa 47mm forks. Only have about 850 miles, but they have been a joy! On the topic of chassis characteristics, responsible for road holding, handling behavior and ride comfort, the Triumph Thunderbird LT has a Tubular Steel. I have a Commander, which is similar, with just minor differences. ![]()
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