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Been commuting everyday for the last two weeks on the Thruxton R - bloody lovely
To work, every day, how plebeian.
I couldn't think of anything worse.
It’s not ‘work’ it’s doing what I enjoy, so a motorcycle commute makes it even better, especially in this weather
No matter how you try to dress it.....it’s still work and you’re still a slave.
Don’t rise to these idiots ... us R owners must stick together ... even if I don’t ride mine.
Enjoy your ride wherever it takes you .
Lovely looking bikes, probably the best looking cafe racers ever
Lovely looking bikes, probably the best looking cafe racers ever
I am chuffed with my std Thruxton. It's given me my biking mojo back, I am going out for rides for the sake of it, haven't done that for years. Too many years of commuting on my GS meant that come the weekend riding was the last thing I fancied doing. Retiring early and getting the Thruxton was a good move. I am considering putting T120 bars and headstock on it though. The rearsets can stay as they aren't very. I have also fitted a dual comfort seat and rear pegs as the solo seat was a pain in the arse - literally.
If you’re still on standard suspension you might be interested by this
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/448144-T100-T120-Round-2/page4?highlight=T120
Thanks for that. I had noticed the suspension wasn't as plush as my GS (Wilbers) or Mille (Ohlins) but I was hoping the rear shocks might get more compliant with miles. The forks I can live with (for now). The two pot sliding brake calipers lack feel as well but TBH as a package I am happy as I didn't buy it to be a track blade.
....they stop you pretty well if needed you just have to give them a good squeeze