Long distances on Thruxton

Sounds as if you had a good run,i've never been down that part of the country before..maybe one day! as for the numb bum not a lot you can do about it if your on motorways, but once you get to the twisties and your moving about a bit it shoudn't be a problem,when i was looking for a speed triple i'd heard the standard seat was pretty hard, so i was thinking i might need the comfort seat, but the majority of my riding is off motorways and mainly twisties so i've not had a problem with it, someone suggested the padded cycling shorts, you do get padded motorbike shorts which might be a good idea too

 

I can vouch for the Aldi cycling shorts and the extra padding from my time on the stock Bonneville seat!

 

Aldi to the rescue as ever I see!

 

You have an extra 40 mins riding time than me, I usually want a stretch after 50 mins on Doris!

 

Hey there!

Sry, can't comment on the thruxton but notice your a local....virtually....i'm down in the forest of dean

I'm just awaiting arrival on T120 Black edition having just sold my Street triple R this weekend...which was bad timing due to the immense sunshine.

Did you get yours from performance triumph Cheltenham?

 

Ah yeah the whole dealership is really helpful tbh, fully recommend! funnily enough i was in there this afternoon as well speaking with Jason, sorting a few extras for the Bonny when it arrives

Yeah cornwall's got some really great roads, as does alot of the south west, i fully plan to get out and rack up the miles once i get the bike!

Does the owners club get out much for ride outs and such do you know?

 

They usually do one official ride out a month and then members will sort other unofficial ones amongst themselves. I belong to the Surrey branch and we have one on the second thurs of month, there's been a day out to the iow, trip to Brussels and another one planned to Ireland! So there's usually plenty going on. Tis only £20 and you get a monthly mag too, good knowledge on bikes and some banter! Banters not quite up to this standard, but close!!

 

Did Gloucester to Swansea and back, 200 odd miles as I took the scenic route on Sunday on my 2014 900 and found it fine, but would be really interested to know how you get on with the fairing as it is painful on the M/Way

 

Do you know when the next Airport meet is? I missed the last one

 

ah might have to have a look in to that then, would be nice to get out with a few others for a ride out!

but i guess if theres a few of us that fancy a jolly we could always sort something eh

 

Not a Thruxton Rider, but regularly ride this road on my Speed Triple.
I'm in Instow, so pretty much slap bang in the middle. A361 is my link to the outside world, and can be a nice ride on a good day, but if you divert at South Molton on to the B3227 and / or A396 it's a real classic bringing you out on the A361 roundabout at Tiverton or on to Taunton.
The A39 from here down to Strong Adolfo's Cafe at Wadebridge is a favorite for an early morning ride / breakfast trip.