Hi Everyone.

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by PaulR, Nov 25, 2017.

  1. PaulR

    PaulR New Member

    Sep 14, 2017
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    Hi all,I've been lurking the forum for a month or two and have taken the plunge and ordered a Thruxton R this week. I've been riding for forty plus years on and off, the last seven years on a Harley XR1200 so the Thruxton's going to be a bit of a change (hopefully).
    The new bike should be with me in a couple of weeks, I'm really looking forward to it.
    Cheers,
    Paul.
     
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  2. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Welcome in, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed with the R,
    But if you are I’m only up the road from you and I’m sure we could come to some arrangement
     
  3. BykerBry

    BykerBry Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the forum Paul. The R is the best looker of them all I think so enjoy it and ride safe. May see you around if you are in North Hampshire.
     
  4. PaulR

    PaulR New Member

    Sep 14, 2017
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    Thanks chaps, I'm sure the R will be fun and I hope to get out and about on it in the coming year meeting my fellow trumpet owners.
    Paul.
     
  5. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    Welcome to the forum from North Wales
     
  6. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
  7. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    Welcome to the nut house you should fit right in.
    Tucker
     
  8. Winglad

    Winglad Crème de la Crème

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    #8 Winglad, Nov 26, 2017
    Last edited: Nov 26, 2017
    Hi Paul,

    you cannot beat the new Thruxton in looks (IMHO); design-wise, it is one of the most well balanced and aesthetically refined motorcycles, I ever saw.
    ;) and during the time we wait for yours and pics of it, I place one of mine just for all of our eyes to be enjoyed.
    E9B16D93-E006-44CB-819F-09AD8EA60029.jpeg

    ...if you consider lowering the handlebars and add the fairing, do a thorough test ride first.
    It looks stunning, but when going slow in all those villages might hurt a bit (just my personal experience :relieved:)

    Enjoy the bike!

    Cheers from Germany :p
     
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  9. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome....
    Wessa
     
  10. PaulR

    PaulR New Member

    Sep 14, 2017
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    Thanks again for the greetings chaps and thanks Winglad for the pic. Mines being fitted with the full track pack in white and I agree it is a lovely looking bike. Can barely wait!
    Paul.
     
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  11. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello PR and welcome to the forum :)
     
  12. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum.
    Test rode the Thruxton R - what a bike! Might have considered one if I hadn't just bought the Tiger.
     
  13. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    Hi Paul and welcome ! Please share a picture when you receive the new bike! They truly are beautiful machines.
     
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  14. PaulR

    PaulR New Member

    Sep 14, 2017
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    Once again, thank you all and I'll post a pic as soon as I take delivery.
    Cheers,
    Paul.
     
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    OsteKuste Intergalactic Warlord
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  16. PaulR

    PaulR New Member

    Sep 14, 2017
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    Hi all, picked up the Thruxton today. I did 50 very cold miles but I love it, I just can't stop looking at it. I'm so chuffed. Hopefully I have attached a picture of the old and new bikes together.

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  17. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    Congrats Paul she's beautiful! Don't drool on the paint work !
     
  18. Southern995Nick

    Southern995Nick Well it started like this....

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    Nice bike that Paul. might see you about when the roads dry out..
     

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