Featured Thruxton Deposit Paid, Test Ride Booked

Whoo found my dream Thruxton R. Deposit paid. Aint seen it in person but given it’s from a Triumph main dealer not concerned about its condition. All hinges on how it feels to sit on and the test ride next Wed. Really excited and hope its more forgiving than the faired version handle bar height wise. Here are a couple of pics of the potential beast.
Fairly standard bike with the exception of the screen, unbaffled exhausts amd the extended lhs handle bar.
Can anyone advise if an alarm on the thruxton r is standard if so what it is

 

Cheers for the heads up. Hard to tell from the photo if it is a fob or the spare key. I will ask re the alarm.

 

Aint arriving just yet all depends upon my thoughts on the riding position during my test ride. I hope I love it otherwise I will be really upset.

 

Cheers alarms dont half drain the battery. Unconfirmed if it has one the photo is inconclusive. Aint a deal breaker for me either way as will put it on a trickle charger. Roll on Wed

 

I wondered the exact same thing spend hours looking over many for sale and was still baffled there appears to be a grub screw.
An earlier reply suggested it could be for mounting a camera.

 

I wondered the exact same thing spend hours looking over many for sale and was still baffled there appears to be a grub screw.
An earlier reply suggested it could be for mounting a camera.

 

Cheers will do, should be fun aint ridden for over 7 years so will be taking it very very easy.

 

Thanks I really hope so too cant wait if i dont reply at some point tomorrow the test ride wemt horribly wrong

 

Wow wow wow I’m in love. I’d actually trade in the wife for it The couple of inches in handle bar height makes all the difference it’s comfortable to ride. I have to say pearl white is stunning. I love everything about it. The only small niggle I found is that at very slow speeds going around small roundabouts relies upon careful clutch control as the gear ratio isnt perfect that will become second nature when I am back riding often again so no drama.
Handling wise it really feels so light so easy to flick around although I was very held back with limited protection on my legs. Thats another purchase at a later date.
Just waiting to sort payment then hopefully pull the trigger to complete payment. Divorce here I come

 

Let the gradual tasteful modifications commence

 

I just need Blade Triumph in Swindon to pull their finger out now. From telephone problems meaning 3 hours to get through to constantly chasing.
I didnt mention earlier that when I went for the test ride the person who was due to see me was in London and no one was aware. Following the test ride the person in the shop said Triumph will be in touch with me no conversation about the purchase nada. But for chasing god knows where I would be.
On the other hand Triumph in Cheltenham couldnt be better they answered straight away and reported my concerns to an area manager who got hold of them in Swindon.
Once again I’m sat here wondering what an earth is going on.Still aint agreed a deal very odd.

Edit finally managed to seal the deal. With a wee bit more discount for the troubles. Hopefully all will run smoothly from now on.