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  1. Wl99

    Wl99 New Member

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    Hi All. I'm returning to riding at 63 (after 30 + years), so I am a newbie.
    Bought, as a retirement 'gift', a bike that seemed to have my name on it ;) 'Modern' 2016 Thruxton 1200 (standard). :) :)

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    Welcome to the forum, lovely bike, hope you enjoy both the bike and your retirement.
     
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    Thanks. Bike is great. Retirement is Covid. For now. Looking forward to Spring season to enjoy both ..
     
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    Hi mate and welcome
     
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    Hi.
     
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    Hi and welcome. Very nice bike. The 1200 really has some power to it. Love the green colour
     
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    Hello and welcome to the forum.

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    Welcome to the forum! I'm not usually a fan of green bikes (sorry Kawasaki) but that one looks great. I'm already a fan of the Thruxton so that helps.
     
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    Hi and welcome, love the Thruxton in the green as well :)
     
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    Hello and welcome to the forum :)
     
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    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    Welcome to the forum, love the thruxton :cool:
     
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    Welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Hello and welcome to the forum! Congrats on your return to riding and on that beautiful Thruxton. I had a 2016 Thruxton R in Silver Ice color. I predict you will absolutely love your Thruxton. Hope you love the forum too! More photos please. :)

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    Hi WI99 and welcome to the forum :cool: nice ride
     
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    Welcome ! Your choice of the Thruxton surprises me for a retirement gift. My perception I.D.'s the Thruxton as a 'race, sport bike'. But hey, 'go for it' !
     
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    Hello Bikerman. Never been in the U.K. But it's on my list. I live on the South shore of Montreal. In Brossard.
     
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    Hello unclescratch. Well, sport classic. But riding position is "fairly" upright or a tiny bit leaning, just enough to be comfortable on the move with any wind ;)
    Also, and importantly, the bike is not too heavy (450 lbs) and very 'willing' ;)
     
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