Author Topic: New ThruxtonR with farkles  (Read 2769 times)

Offline Shorty

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New ThruxtonR with farkles
« on: September 21, 2016, 12:16:40 AM »
Another old goat bought a play racer he cannot ride. He added all the factory mods then decided "Not for me." Must be nice to have disposable income.   :wink:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Triumph-Thruxton-R-/162210211722?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c47b678a:g:gukAAOSw8w1X4WBi&item=162210211722

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Offline lucky phil

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Re: New ThruxtonR with farkles
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2016, 01:53:48 AM »
They are such a good looking bike.

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Re: New ThruxtonR with farkles
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2016, 05:03:27 AM »
That bike will go to bed hungry tonight unless YOU help... :cool:

Offline Guzzistajohn

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Re: New ThruxtonR with farkles
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2016, 06:26:33 AM »
People are strange :rolleyes:
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Re: New ThruxtonR with farkles
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2016, 07:30:26 AM »
Makes me wonder why he installed the "low handle bar kit" since he's getting rid of it due to carpal tunnel syndrome?  and only put 130 miles on it?

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Offline trippah

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Re: New ThruxtonR with farkles
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2016, 07:51:15 AM »
Does the spotless garage floor go with it? :grin:

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Re: New ThruxtonR with farkles
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2016, 08:06:48 AM »
Im an old goat and i'd ride the wheels off it....
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Re: New ThruxtonR with farkles
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2016, 10:58:27 AM »
I learned my ergonomic lessons with a LMIII and a track bike Ducati 750GT. They don't fit  me.  At least they didn't teach me an economic lesson....  :wink:


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Re: New ThruxtonR with farkles
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2016, 02:13:02 PM »
...at the end of the day, one has to be COMFORTABLE (aka "not in pain") :rolleyes: :shocked: to ride and enjoy ANY bike properly!  :thumb: :cool:  :1:

I remember riding 900+ miles on my stock '83 850 LM-III...and I came back from that trip and changed those dreadful, "torture-on-the-wrists" clip-ons to low Super Bike bars, and that, and the "Stucchi-Luigi Comfort Seat" made a tremendous difference on long trips! (See photo).  :cool:





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Re: New ThruxtonR with farkles
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2016, 02:51:59 PM »
Hummm, MSRP $13.8 and he has a buy it now price of $12.5.  The farkles don't usually add much to the value of a used bike so I wish him luck selling unless he is willing to take a substantial haircut.
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Re: New ThruxtonR with farkles
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2016, 03:31:07 PM »
Base price on the Thruxton R is $14,500.
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Re: New ThruxtonR with farkles
« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2016, 03:59:12 PM »
I never noticed that the red suspenders are a perfect "M" for Moto Guzzi.




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Re: New ThruxtonR with farkles
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2016, 04:43:14 PM »
That bike will go to bed hungry tonight unless YOU help... :cool:

I forwarded your comment to my brother, who, bless his heart, responded with

" I just cannot help all the bikes that need good homes. When they come up with " Your $11 a month can help feed one hungry bike " then maybe I can do something.."

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Re: New ThruxtonR with farkles
« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2016, 10:40:08 PM »
Makes me wonder why he installed the "low handle bar kit" since he's getting rid of it due to carpal tunnel syndrome? 

He should go find a surgeon.  I did last month and my right hand is cured!
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