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Post by headcoats on Nov 16, 2020 11:30:47 GMT 1
I want a Triumph Speed Twin or a Thruxton and I have 4 bikes which need to be thinned out to fund the Trumpet
Triumph will be second hand around £6500 to £7500
So what do I cull for the funds
I have my red LC which i have had 10 years on the road now
The yellow Kenny LC which had the Athena on but now reverting back to standard YPVS barrels
2002 Triumph Bonneville which I have done a lot to including 865 barrels and CR35 smooth bores etc
The Buell M2 which has been neglected
Guess the Bonneville and one of the LC's  |
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Post by tipfinchy on Nov 16, 2020 17:32:46 GMT 1
one of the LCs should raise the funds with the prices at the mo
be a tough thing to do tho , but at least you will still have one
mart
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Post by headcoats on Nov 16, 2020 18:31:11 GMT 1
Yes you are right but the 2002 Bonny would probably become redundant , so 2 out 1 in  |
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Nov 16, 2020 18:42:10 GMT 1
Sell the one(s) you are not emotionally attached to.
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Post by headcoats on Nov 16, 2020 18:56:25 GMT 1
That would be the Yellow Kenny bike then as I haven't had time to bond LOL
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Post by headcoats on Nov 17, 2020 10:37:13 GMT 1
Any thoughts me little chimps !
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Post by abar121 on Nov 17, 2020 12:12:05 GMT 1
Only that I've also been thinking about a Speed Twin.
There's a great cam upgrade that has superb results.
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Post by JonW on Nov 17, 2020 12:47:47 GMT 1
The Buell M2 as youve neglected it anyway and the Bonneville cos no sense having two similar Triumphs.
Keep the LCs, you wont be able to buy them again if they keep going up, while the Triumph will devalue... wont it?
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 17, 2020 13:16:54 GMT 1
What jonw said
Steve
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Post by headcoats on Nov 17, 2020 13:21:00 GMT 1
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Post by headcoats on Nov 17, 2020 14:06:17 GMT 1
This is the 2002 Trumpet |
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Post by headcoats on Nov 17, 2020 14:56:07 GMT 1
These were the 865 barrels before I fitted them ! |
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Post by headcoats on Nov 17, 2020 15:00:36 GMT 1
The Buell M2 Paint has bubbled on the plastic tank but I do have a spare painted tank to replace it with |
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Post by donkeychomp on Nov 17, 2020 22:43:17 GMT 1
I'd flog the Buell and the Triumph. You've been wanting to sell that B for ages and as mentioned why have 2 Triumphs when you'll only ever ride the new one!
Alex
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Post by JonW on Nov 17, 2020 23:11:08 GMT 1
I wonder if you asked this on a Triumph forum if they said to sell both the LCs and the Buell. lol
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Post by donkeychomp on Nov 17, 2020 23:24:22 GMT 1
Hahaha!
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Post by steve h on Nov 17, 2020 23:54:35 GMT 1
I'd flog them all and buy a mobility scooter if they were mine.
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Post by raven13 on Nov 18, 2020 2:36:49 GMT 1
The Buell M2 as youve neglected it anyway and the Bonneville cos no sense having two similar Triumphs. Keep the LCs, you wont be able to buy them again if they keep going up, while the Triumph will devalue... wont it? totally agree. |
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Post by headcoats on Nov 18, 2020 9:10:36 GMT 1
The air cooled TRIUMPH bikes are on ebay for big money as Classifieds but wether they get it
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Post by chrisg on Nov 18, 2020 9:46:45 GMT 1
Any pics of the LC,s ?
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Post by headcoats on Nov 18, 2020 10:05:48 GMT 1
Yellow Kenny bike
Had Athena top end but now fitting standard YPVS top end
Athena top end for sale too LOL |
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Post by headcoats on Nov 18, 2020 10:12:04 GMT 1
Red LC Had this about 12 years and 10 on the road |
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Post by lcmarky on Nov 18, 2020 10:23:48 GMT 1
Whatever you do, keep those lovely LC's.
Personally I wouldn't want a Buell at all and if you're replacing the Bonnie with the Thruxton they're really similar, so I'd say these two for the Thruxton.
I love my '66 Bonnie as it's so different to anything, so get the need for a Trumpet!!
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Post by headcoats on Nov 18, 2020 10:34:30 GMT 1
Was even watching the video of how to de cat the Thruxton and fit a different cam LOL
Don't think I would do the cam but the X pipe swop looks a good gain and you make it sound throaty without having to change the standard silencers
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Post by headcoats on Nov 18, 2020 10:52:12 GMT 1
It's pricing my Bonny then
Had loads done but it is 18 years old !
I tried to turn it into a Thruxton look a like and it has the alloy rimmed Thruxton wheels , seat and seat hump
I sold all the old parts off it so it is what it is
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Post by chrisg on Nov 18, 2020 10:54:11 GMT 1
Decisions decisions, I suspect that you would regret selling them , maybe save up for the new bike
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Post by headcoats on Nov 18, 2020 10:55:08 GMT 1
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Post by chrisg on Nov 18, 2020 12:00:30 GMT 1
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Post by headcoats on Nov 18, 2020 12:56:30 GMT 1
Replacement front forks (old ones were shagged)
Thruxton fork internals which basically give the forks some pre load adjustment
Thruxton front wheel (old one was 19 inch,Thruxton is 18 inch and alloy)
Thruxton speedo drive to correct the difference between 18 and 17 inch wheel
Thruxton rear wheel with different design hub to prevent broken spokes
LSL Clubman 1 inch bars
Alloy single clock mount
Genuine Triumph Fork Gaitors
Genuine Triumph Chunky lockable fuel cap
Mirror hole blanks
Rear mudguard eliminator with Lucas style rear light
Thruxton front mudguard
Hondaa 3 piston front caliper to replace standard 2 piston caliper (Bolts straight in ,was almost new)
Thruxton seat (gel seat bought brand new)
Thruxton seat cowl
Angel eye headlamp to fit inside standard shell (looks more retro !!) Thruxton down pipes
Stainless Predator silencers
Alloy bullet style indicators and rear locator brackets
Removed air injection system
New horn
Genuine Triumph Skid plate
EBC Front Floating Disc (Old disc worn out and pretty heavy)
TEC Rear Shocks ( Cheap but a great improvement)
Plastic Side Panels (To Replace Heavier Metal Ones)
Triumph Heritage tank badges
Alloy sprocket cover
CR35 smoothbore carbs set up on dyno
865cc barrels to replace 790 ones TTP ignition re map clutch basket from later model uprated clutch springs safe start boss which is to stop kick back on starter which will break the cases
Shims all replaced/adjusted
Titanium hex engine cover bolts
Polished clutch and alternator covers
Gutted airbox with K and N filter and bellmouth on airbox inlet rear caliper rebuilt with stainless pistons Braided brake lines oil temperature gauge dip stick |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2020 9:07:14 GMT 1
All I would say is never sell the red LC... It's a fooking beauty!
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