Happy To Be Here (and With My Thrux R)

[DaveArt]

Hi folks,

i figured it's about time I did an introduction. My name is Dave Parsons, I've been riding for over 40 years. I also did some roadracing in the 70's-80's. When I was around 19 years old, I bought a used Triumph Bonneville that turned out to be the biggest POS I've ever owned. I swore right then that I'd never own another British bike, so it took a lot of convincing before I put out the cash for a new Triumph. Predjudice dies hard. When I decided to sell my trusty SV650, I did a lot of shopping around. I was about to buy an Aprilla Shiver, but then saw the new Thruxton R. It was love at first sight. To me, it just looks right. Not like all the offerings from the Japanese makers with their Star Wars styling and extensive use of plastic. It's a motorcycle, dammit.
Anyhow, I hope to post up a lot, and hope to get some worthwhile information from this forum. I do all my own maintenance, but I'm hoping the bike will be pretty much maintenance free (unlike my last Triumph). So far, so lovely. So hello, everyone, and welcome me.

 

[Rocky]

Hello and welcome to TT

 

[hemibee]

Welcome to TT from Southeast Texas.

 

[Qship]

Welcome and nice intro.
Hopefully this bike proves to be a much better experience for WRT Brit bikes.
It is a relatively new design from the ground up so hope Triumph got it right.
Enjoy your ride.

 

[DaveArt]

Seems to be a gem of an engine so far. Tons of torque, good horsepower right in the rev range where it matters. I may be biased, but I'd say Triumph got it right.

 

[triumph david]

Dave Art, welcome, glad you chose a Triumph this go around, things are a little different now. Glad to have you with us.

 

[Greyfell]

Welcome from the SF Bay area.

 

[Baldeagle]

Hi Dave and a big Good to have you back in the fold,enjoy your bike and this great forum.