Sat on my first modern Thunderbird today

[webmaster]

I rode over to Tulsa today to see the new Triumph Dealer there. They carried Victory and Indian as well.

Roadhouse Motorsports Tulsa Oklahoma's Finest Victory, Triumph, Indian, Polaris Dealer

After one walked past the Polaris ATVs and the new Indians, we came to the real motorcycles In the back of the building

Regardless they were nice folks. They had several Daytona 675 models, a couple Street Triples, as well as two Speed Triples. The Bonnies and Scrams were impressive, and I sat on my first Sprint ST in almost two years.

The two bikes I liked the most were the red/white Thruxton, loved those bar-end mirrors. The other was an orange 2009 Speed Triple w/Arrow Exhaust; it reminded me of the 1995 Orange T3 Hinckley Speed Triple .... those were the days.

Ironically, I thought the Thunderbird was impressive as well - even though I was still cursing the use of the Thunderbird model name on anything but the original bike from the 90's. It's bigger than I thought, and the vertical twin engine is huge. One bike was decked out with bags, floorboards for both rider and passenger, and a monster windscreen. Just sitting on it made me giggle, but it's a bike most passengers would enjoy being on.

It's a machine with plenty of character, that will likely provide years of fun to whoever buys one.

 

[RocketDaryl]

I have a new Thunderbird (bought it in New Years Eve). I really like the bike. Mine is naked with no mods other than British Customs Hog Slayers and TOR tune. I think it's a great looking bike and it handles extremely well for a cruiser. I DO NOT like the looks of the T-Bird with the boards, shield, etc...; too vanilla looking in that configuration. I also own a Tiger 1050 that I also like really well. It truly is a "do all" bike and does everything really well. I'd LOVE to add two more bikes to the stable, but I'd be sleeping in the garage with them as soon as my wife found out. I'd LOVE to have a Street Triple (already have the 1050 engine) and a Thruxton. The new Thruxton SE with the white on red scheme is REALLY appealing to me, although I'm not convinced it's worth the added cost just for paint.

Anyway, I'd like for you to go back down to that place and tell those red, communist bastards to get the Trumpets FRONT AND CENTER!

 

[TxRIIIRider]

Funny... when the T-Bird came out in the '90s, I was upset that they didn't continue it as the Trident line. The Thunderbird was orginally a twin that later became the Bonneville.. Although, I did enjoy my Thunderbird Sport for a good 48,000 miles.. I sure miss that bike!

 

[xhdskip]

Wish I'd have known you were coming to town Shawn,
I would have been there and we could have grabbed a beer or three.
They really are nice folks over there.
I started to ride up there and visit after meeting up with Big T,
but went harley hunting instead.
Next time you're over in this neck of the woods,
give me a holler and I'll buy you a burger and beer.
skip

 

[webmaster]

That trip to Tulsa was a last-minute plan, wasn't in the mood for the hills and wanted to see some bikes. However, I will make an effort to let you know ahead of time. Rode over to Peoria as well, but didn't see much after the Harley-fest that was going on at Myers-Duren. I wish the Italian Dealers were more established. One can get either an Aprila or Ducati on Peoria, but it seems that the only reliable business on that street are the restaurants and the Harley Dealer.

Tulsa's economy is worlds apart from where I live, it's amazing the difference a couple hours makes.