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  1. Par-Archer

    Par-Archer New Member

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    Looking for info, pros/cons, on Thruxton models. I have a new gig that is only five miles now and I'd like to purchase a Thruxton for daily commutes when I don't have to take my daughter to school and what-not.
    I have never owned a bike, but have ridden a few dirt bikes and quads. I did "dump" one once, but it was on sandy soil and I only twisted my knee pretty good.
     
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  2. Par-Archer

    Par-Archer New Member

    May 31, 2018
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    Thanks Chief!
     
  3. lexy

    lexy Well-Known Member

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    welcome to the forum and enjoy:sun::sun:
     
  4. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
  5. Par-Archer

    Par-Archer New Member

    May 31, 2018
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    I found a couple of '14 Thruxtons for $7500-$8000. This will be my first bike. Thought about swooping up a CB500 or the like and build me one, but I think I'd rather have a "factory" bike first. Are the '14's non-FI?
     
  6. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    Welcome in !
     
  7. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    Welcome in Par-Archer.
    School run on a motorcycle? Think of the street cred and deep respect your daughter would receive from that scenario.
    Just saying like.
     
  8. Par-Archer

    Par-Archer New Member

    May 31, 2018
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    she can ride on the handle bars
     
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  9. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Thruxton 900 is good low centre of gravity but for crawling through traffic they can get a bit heavy in the wrists, a bonnie will give you pillion room
     
  10. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Thruxton 900 is good low centre of gravity but for crawling through traffic they can get a bit heavy on the wrists, a bonnie will give you pillion room
     
  11. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    Welcome to the Asylum you should fit right in. Which ever one you chose we will need photos as it keeps the inmates happy
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  12. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
  13. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    Good morning and welcome
     
  14. R_1000

    R_1000 Elite Member

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    Welcome buddy :)
     
  15. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    Hi and Welcome in
     
  16. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello and welcome to the forum :)
     
  17. BigCLM

    BigCLM Senior Member

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    Hello and welcome from Sunny California. Check out the Bonnie Street Twin which I ride. Easy to ride (even with my wife on the back), plenty of power, great mileage, looks great and not to mention lower cost. If your 1st bike you won't be disappointed. But with all that said I do also like the Thruxton.

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  18. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    And another welcome...
     

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