Upgrade To Thunderbird From Speedmaster

[Xavier]

Hi guys,
My wife and I bought 2011 Speedmaster about a year ago to get into street riding. We had always ridden dirt, but a couple of my buddies got Harleys and we wanted to join. The speedmaster was a good price and got us into the crowd, however, i feel like with both of us on it, the bike just seems a little small, and the suspension is not quiet there (I did put on some Hagon Nitros in the rear, which did help a lot, as well as upgraded to the Mustang which was also very nice).

We have been interested in the Thunderbirds, and i have seen a couple here and there for sale, but we have not test ridden one yet. Is the suspension going to be better than the Speedmaster? I am assuming the 1700 is going to provide a little extra get up and go also.
Any downsides to moving up, besides the extra weight of the bike? any issues i should be looking for when looking at the thunderbirds?

thank you,
-Jeremy

Two completely different motorcycles. I had a 2012 Thunderbird Storm and sold it, now riding a Speedster.
The Speedster is wonderful but NOTHING compares to the sheer smooth and powerful, deluxe ride of the Storm.

Storm. Best. Bike. Ever.

 

[jermy01]

Loving the bike. More enjoyable to ride that the speedmaster. Much smoother suspension with the wife on the back. My seat is comfortable....but she wants an upgrade. Most likely we'll order a corbin in the very near future.

 

[Beamer326]

Loving the bike. More enjoyable to ride that the speedmaster. Much smoother suspension with the wife on the back. My seat is comfortable....but she wants an upgrade. Most likely we'll order a corbin in the very near future.

I have one for sale! I bought it used for 500 +shipping. I will sell for 375 + Shipping. rear seat is more spacious for a rider.