Comments on: Triumph Thunderbird Conversion

By: Touring Motorcycle Bike Exhausts

Touring Motorcycle Bike Exhausts — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:19:34 +0000

I only ride at a high speed when i want to get somewhere fast and don’t wanna be late. I know if i ride slow and spot something of interest, i would be tempted to make a stop and start taking photos. Its either i ride fast or leave my camera behind. But when i do not have anything important to do, i always ride slow to make sure i spot everything and take snaps.

By: Peter Beck

Peter Beck — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:19:42 +0000

Now that you’ve ridden the BMW 1200RT, how would you compare and contrast the Thunderbird, if some distance riding on freeways/highways was a sizable part of your riding mix?

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:40:04 +0000

RickRussellTX: Yeah, John was there and had plan to ride along but his bike was having some problems which sent him back home. There is so much room in that sidehack that it's like having a little car along.

John has told me he doesn't like the no leaning. I mentioned the MP3 but you know how hard headed those BMW riders can be. *grin* There are no other bikes to ride...

By: RickRussellTX

RickRussellTX — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:55:41 +0000

I’m surprised you didn’t mention your friend John in that photo, with his BMW hack.

http://vespalx150.blogspot.com/2009/03/revisiting-risk-accident.html

I’m still surprised he didn’t go for something like the MP3 500. For me, motorcycling is nothing about shifting and all about leaning. That’s what makes it more fun than video game.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:00:16 +0000

Ade: Yeah, it was nice. But I've ridden others that weren't. So not all cruisers are for me.

Rode the Vespa again this morning and I was reminded yet again of how really functional it is across a lot of different riding demands.

I couldn't see myself tying a Christmas tree on the back of the Thunderbird...

By: Ade

Ade — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:05:17 +0000

Hah! I knew it! I knew you and a good cruiser would work.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:07:29 +0000

Jack Riepe: I fear that I become smitten with whatever bike is in front of me. They all seem wonderful. Though I admit some are more wonderful than others.

Gigantic slow moving object is right. I often fear my motorcycle endorsement will be revoked since I abuse it so much by poking along at slow speeds. Not a true motorcycle or even scooter rider. An imposter with a camera pretending to ride...

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:04:44 +0000

Charlie: thanks to you and your wife for the kind words of encouragement and support!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:04:13 +0000

Mike: I am slow to convert. Or at least to make a decision and take action. Something would probably have to happen to the Vespa before I would make a move.

marco: Kissell Motorsports used to carry Moto Guzzi. Now the only Italian bike they have is Ducati. But that's not so bad...

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:02:23 +0000

bobskoot: I had some misgivings about the weight BEFORE I rode the Thunderbird. Once aboard I was surprised at how compliant it was. The low center of gravity helped.

So many more bikes to ride before I pin myself down to just one...