New T-Bird, new member!

[Siggy Javotnik]

Just picked up a 1600cc T-Bird a couple weeks ago, because after our local dealer (Cascade MotoClassics) had a .99% interest rate and Triumph's $1000 promotion for '13 Birds. Probably in part because the 1700s are available stock next year for at least some of the Birds. But 1600 seems enough for me -- I've been riding 25 years and never had something this big! So comfy! So torquey! I've owned the old '90's T-Bird and the newer Bonnie, but this is my first Big Cruiser. I'm 40, I was ready for it. Plus, on smaller, faster bikes, I tend to ride...in ways that might get me a ticket. Something about the way the Bird rides, I'm just content to hang out. War's song "Low Rider" is on a loop in my head when I ride her.

With the grand, I ordered the short TORs and the 2-piece touring seat. At some point I'll have to figure out luggage -- I've always just thrown cheap fabric saddlebags on my bike, but maybe I should get something fancy / water resistant / locking to make it more practical for work trips, etc.

No pictures of me on the bike yet, but here's my lovely wife having a sit on her. That's the wife's V7 next to her.

 

[TheWelcomeGuy]

Welcome to TriumphTalk!

Hello Siggy Javotnik and welcome to TriumphTalk

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[hemibee]

Congrats on the new bike and welcome to TT from Southeast Texas.

 

[DaveM]

Hello and to the forum. If that photo is anything to go by I think you just lost a T Bird to your wife

 

[Sketchy Snr]

Welcome from New Zealand to you both. I think you are going to really love the torque alright. The local bike shop is trying hard to sell me one of these as a step up from the Speedmaster.

 

[devo]

Hello and welcome from nz

 

[Rocky]

Hello and welcome to TT
Congrats on the new bike

 

[CarlS]

Welcome to the forum from the Sunshine State and a hearty congratulations on the T-Bird. Thanks for the pic - great bike and lovely wife.

 

[Siggy Javotnik]

Yesterday I installed the short TORS and the TuneECU map 20359 ("Use with aftermarket silencers without secondary air injection, all markets except Japan."). Holy Moly! Sounds SO nice, and not obnoxious! Just perfect. Rode around for about 50 miles today, running errands and one nice ride along the Columbia River.

I also installed the 2-piece touring seat, but promptly took it off -- moved me too far forward (I'm ~6'). I'd bought the 2-piece because I'd read the 1-piece touring was even worse for putting you farther forward. It's no biggie, I really like the stock seat and the touring seats will be nice for the passenger if I ever go for a long ride 2-up. Plus, it was all that free $1000 in accessories from the Triumph promotion! I'm pretty stoked with how the bike is now. The only possible addition I see would be Hardstreet Slimline bags, but I'm not in a rush -- I've got cheapo fabric panniers that will work in a pinch, and I sure like the look of the bike without bags. I've never been so happy with a bike so stock, but man, she just fits and is gorgeous.

 

[CarlS]

Very good. Nice work. I am glad it is running and sounding great.

 

[Siggy Javotnik]

I was wrong, the touring seat I got (2-piece) is way more comfortable than the stock seat. Slimline Hardbags are next on my list, and a sissy bar (for wife and daughters) -- have to do those together, I think, because the Easybracket is different if you have a sissy bar or not. Here's a photo from a nice wintry ride last week -- thanks heated gear! About 37*f.

 

[hemibee]

Thanks for the photo. That is one good looking bike.

 

[devo]

Sweeeet
I think it would look even betterer as a solo set up,but the the ladies in your life may dissagree.

 

[CarlS]

Great looking bike and good looking seat.