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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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    • motojoboboM
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      Took my BMW 2014 R1200R camhead for a 3-day ride to the mountains In central Bolivia. We had excellent weather, perfect for warm IH gear.

      Here is my IHJ 79

      Dry, barren mountains getting their early leaves on trees as spring slowly kicks in.

      Central plaza in town of Samaipata

      The journey is the objective.

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      • goosehdG
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        I have the itch for a new motorcycle.  Considering a Triumph Thruxton RS.  Any advice would be appreciated.

        Picture lifted from the internet.

        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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        • J
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          Have you ever ridden one? Whenever they’ve had Demo Days at my local Triumph dealer,the wait to ride any of the bikes has been too long. I’m a Harley guy,but I’d love to ride some of the Triumphs. This probably doesn’t help.

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          • goosehdG
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            @Jett129 I too have been a Harley guy.  Have a 2008 Dyna that I fully customized and I still love.  However, I have been thinking about something different.  I’m going to try the Triumph’s and Ducati’s this week and am hoping for some insight.

            The newer Harley’s aren’t doing much for me (except the Road King Special).

            Really appreciate any advice that you have.

            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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            • J
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              I have a 2014 Heritage that I love,but when I was growing up,in the Bronx, nobody had Harley’s. The all had Triumps,Nortons,BSAs,and Hondas. I loved the Triumph Bonnevilles and the Norton Commandos. If I,also,was going to get another bike Triumph is where I would start looking as well. The only advice I can give you is to go and ride them. I think everyone is making pretty good bikes these days,it’s just a matter of what makes you happy.

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              • goosehdG
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                @Jett129 Thank you!  I would love one of the old Vincent’s, Norton’s, and Triumph’s, but I love being able to jump on a new bike and just riding.

                One of these days I am going to build a custom panhead or one of the old Brit bikes, but I will wait until the kids are older.  I don’t have the time to wrench and ride.

                "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                • goosehdG
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                  @Jett129 Another question for you.  Does your 14 Harley have the ABS brakes and electronic throttle?  Any problems with them?

                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                  • J
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                    I have the ABS brakes,and fortunately I’ve never had to see if/how they work. I don’t have the electronic throttle.

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                    • sethatworkS
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                      I don't have a Harley with ABS brakes, however I do have a Honda w/ ABS brakes, and they have saved my ass a couple of times with people making late cross traffic turns out of nowhere, or people pulling out from a parking spot with no turn signal. It's nice knowing that I can just yank and be safe. For me, the added cost was worth having the option of being able to just squeeze without thinking if need be.

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                      • louisboscoL
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                        @goosehd:

                        I have the itch for a new motorcycle.  Considering a Triumph Thruxton RS.  Any advice would be appreciated.

                        @Graeme has one.. not sure how often he rides it now..

                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                        • goosehdG
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                          @louisbosco Thank you for the heads up and for tagging @Graeme

                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                          • GraemeG
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                            @goosehd, my Thruxton has been barely run in, and I've had it four years. I need to ride it more! It's an R rather than RS, but I think that the difference is in the electronics package.

                            I've had no reliability issues with it, other than the original battery failing after it was left standing for a few months. Finish is generally good, and I like the details on the bike.

                            I'm pretty tall (nearly 6'3" / 190 cm), and I find it a bit cramped. I've done a couple of longer rides on it, but it wouldn't be my first choice for distance work. My previous bike, an air-cooled BMW R1200R was a lot better for that.

                            I've got the fairing on mine. With the bars in the dropped position, I find it a bit more comfortable than in stock. It gives me a bit more space.

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                            • goosehdG
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                              @Graeme Thank you very much!  I’m hoping to go and see/test ride them this week.  Hoping to try the Thruxton RS and Ducati 1100 Sport Pro.

                              From what I’ve been reading the Triumph beats the Ducati in reliability, and the aesthetics of the Thruxton just speaks to me.  Should have a better feel after I’ve had a ride.

                              Appreciate the help!

                              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                              • GraemeG
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                                @goosehd you might want to consider the BMW R nine-T range range too. They just had an overhaul for the 2021 model year, gaining a more sophisticated electronics package.

                                Normally EICMA would be happening this week, but like everything else it has been cancelled due to Covid. I don’t know if we’re going to see manufacturers launch new models, but it’s rumoured that Husqvarna have an 801 Svartpilen in the works…

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                                • goosehdG
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                                  @Graeme Thank you.  I’ll look into the BMW’s also.  That line looks good!

                                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                  • Baba-sanB
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                                    Got a couple of friends who swear by the latest triumph 1200 twins… not ridden one myself.
                                    I did have an r ninet sport demo over a weekend in summer, and I was mightily impressed!

                                    I did like the fact it Had decent suspension and brakes, and enough H power to allow you to ‘make progress’✊

                                    I’d quite like a used one to play with and modify a bit to add to my growing collection of two wheels, but used bikes seem to hold their value very well... even the first gen 2015 models, all good news if you are buying new!

                                    I was going to post a pic of My 93 triple Cafe racer I built but can’t locate a photo on my iPad... I’ll do that tomorrow

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                                    • goosehdG
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                                      @Baba-san Look forward to seeing the pics of your cafe racer.

                                      Weather and time permitting, I’m hoping to go to the dealers tomorrow to have a look around.  I’m not in a rush, just hoping with winter coming that I can find a good deal.

                                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                      • Baba-sanB
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                                        Good luck with your dealer visit…

                                        as I promised here are some pics of the cafe racer I built a few years back... It's based on a 96 Daytona 900, running upgraded rear shock and forks, a very LOUD 3-1 pipe with rejetted K&N files... it has a fantastic sound to it - not unlike a moto2 bike, going from a deep rumble through to a banshee howl!!

                                        It was the first custom bike that I built and I really enjoyed designing various brackets and other bits and pieces, having found a local company to CNC cut and put together my creations....

                                        the second photo show the bike with a different front fender (didn't like the first version) and a lowered back end as it handled like a tea trolley!! ???

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                                        • goosehdG
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                                          @Baba-san Rainy day, and not feeling great, so I have postponed my visit to the dealers.

                                          Your bike is an absolute beauty!  Very well done, and it looks like a joy to ride.

                                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                          • den1mheadD
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                                            @Baba-san your cafe racer is an absolute beast. Having sold my last bike, ZX10R, as well as all my gear seeing a machine like yours hits me hard and leaves me feeling a mixture of envy, sadness and joy all round into one. What I would do to have a blast on your bike . . . .

                                            Ride it like you stole it. Enjoy and be safe  😎

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