Newbie From Devon

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Doofus, Jul 19, 2023.

  1. Doofus

    Doofus New Member

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    Hi All. Looking forward to participating with this fine group of individuals!

    I ride a 2016 1200 Thruxton R. Love it. Such a great bike for mooching on Devon A roads on a summers evening, although tonight I had my first ever mechanical DNF. Gear linkage bolt sheared leaving me 18 miles to ride home on Twisties and hills in 4th gear. No worries, the torque and clutch did enough with plenty to spare.
    I've searched to see if this a common problem, and I'm not alone. Oh well, worse things happen at sea. Soon be fixed.
     
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  2. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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  3. Bikerman

    Bikerman I used to have 5500 posts.
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    Greetings from Lincolnshire.
     
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  4. Fork Lock

    Fork Lock Crème de la Crème

    Greetings from New Jersey. Good luck with your mechanical issue.
     
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  5. Mrs Visor

    Mrs Visor Elite Member

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    Hi and welcome!
     
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  6. Glenn2926

    Glenn2926 First Class Member
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    Eyup.
     
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  7. joe mc donald

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    Welcome to the family. Hope you get sorted soon. Do drop a picture of your bike.
    Joe
     
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  8. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum from North Yorkshire
     
  9. Helmut Visor

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  10. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Greetings, @Doofus, and welcome to the forum! I had a 2016 Thruxton R, too, and loved it. But I traded it for a Speed Triple RS several years back. What color is yours? Please share a photo of it, it you would! And good luck getting it repaired.
     

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