Triumph Classics

[superman]

Originally posted by Throttle@Aug 27 2005, 02:11 PM

anyway, i have bot the Thunderbird from Dylan of Mah.

Single owner 98 registered.

 

Hope to take it out on the roads in 2 weeks time.

 

Thanks for all the comments and info fellas!

and

[Throttle]

Vennz, the triumph at hum heng is not a thunderbird, but an adventurer

[spy622]

Originally posted by Throttle@Aug 27 2005, 02:11 PM

anyway, i have bot the Thunderbird from Dylan of Mah.

Single owner 98 registered.

 

Hope to take it out on the roads in 2 weeks time.

 

Thanks for all the comments and info fellas!

wow congrats on ur new bike bro

[Throttle]

thx ....as long as it lives up to its name and reputation......

[superman]

hi.. *touch wood* but where would u be sending this bike for repair in sg?

[Throttle]

dont know, see how.

 

I dont think parts are the issue. Can get on internet.

but since Mah is the agent, i probably go back there.

 

The engine is actually very simple straight 3.

And the carbs are Mikuni.

Many mechs can do it.

[Throttle]

Besides Yellow, the angmoh and now me, who else owns a thunderbird in Singapore?

 

Not trying to form any club here, but good to share info.

 

Actually Thunderbird should not come under cruisers becos it is more a roadster-style like CB750, GSX1100, Zephyr750,

[Throttle]

My thunderbird not done up yet.

I havent even collected it .....

 

i usually dont buy from shop becos, dealers blow a lot of hot air.

this time, it's becos someone from the forum is doing the deal and it's not a lot of money involved so I said OK.

 

hope I dont get disappointed.

[Throttle]

look out for a throbbing rumble on the roads!

 

the thunderbird is rolling.............

[nights]

Originally posted by Throttle@Aug 28 2005, 06:12 PM

dont know, see how.

 

I dont think parts are the issue. Can get on internet.

but since Mah is the agent, i probably go back there.

 

The engine is actually very simple straight 3.

And the carbs are Mikuni.

Many mechs can do it.

For the Mikuni carbs, you can approach an old uncle (there are 2) at Yamaha Hong Leong who is well versed with according to a source from my friend.

[Tincan]

Originally posted by Throttle@Sep 10 2005, 02:28 PM

look out for a throbbing rumble on the roads!

 

the thunderbird is rolling.............

Post some picts and let us drool when you collect your new ride....... :cheer:

[Throttle]

Spent 1.5 hours polishing the chrome just now.

 

only right side down, tomorrow do the left side....sweat

 

shiny shiny then take pics OK.

 

cheers

[Throttle]

Quick Review

=========

 

Ride comfort - fair for short distance city riding but on long hauls maybe a fuller seat is better. riding position has been altered using short handlebar to give a sportier feel.

 

Handling - acceptable considering the forks and rear sus are a little soft due to age. no wobbling and quite well balanced although can feel some weight in front

dur to after market rims with sports tyre. lowered sports handlebar improved handling a great deal compared to original. cornering tested at 70 - 90 km/hr

 

Acceleration - cruiser like and pretty torquey, with wide gear range.

100km/hr with 4500 rpm. excellent for city and expressway riding.

 

Sound and feel - throbs at low rpm and smoothens out at higher rpm. very unique exhaust note but clearly roadster sounding. medium bass with slight whine when revved hard. Engine cound is loud and clutch plates are even louder.

 

Fuel Consumption - 10km/liter for city riding and about 14km/liter for half city half highway. Good enuff for me.

 

So far so good and very enjoyable riding experience. Iconic with cult status and nostalgic looks

 

 

Looks like I'll be keeping this for a long time...

[Guest Reddevil76]

Originally posted by Throttle@Sep 11 2005, 01:44 AM

Spent 1.5 hours polishing the chrome just now.

 

only right side down, tomorrow do the left side....sweat

 

shiny shiny then take pics OK.

 

cheers

1.5 hours!

 

Bro, get some fresh tyres man! And seriously, I'd consider getting the clutch line replaced.

 

Your front caliper is droolz material though...

[Throttle]

Yes I did get the front tyre replaced....

 

probably go down soon for an all round oil change and check. the engine is really loud, I cant tell if it is from the clutch plates....

[Guest Reddevil76]

Originally posted by Throttle@Sep 16 2005, 07:00 PM

Yes I did get the front tyre replaced....

 

probably go down soon for an all round oil change and check. the engine is really loud, I cant tell if it is from the clutch plates....

They all sound this loud don't they? Wait till you hear my bike with its dry clutch and vented clutch cover!

[Throttle]

of course for Duc is different. becos dry clutch. but for thunderbird wet clutch multi plate should not be that loud.

 

anyway, tomorrow i will have to bring it down for carb retuning.... black smoke coming out of my left exhaust, man....

 

want to do a proper service.

 

spark plug change

oil filter change

oil change

carb tuning

 

 

and yes, it is leaking. looks like the gasket seal is old and dried out.

do you have the replacement parts?

[Throttle]

Carb tuned up and oil leak stopped by changing o-ring.

bike is smoother and does not have any flat spots now and power delivery is better

black smoke signalling over rich mixture is corrected

 

however, idling is not perfect and throttle response not as sharp it seems.

mech explains that it is due to the rubber hoses leading to the carbs being old.

 

will ride it a little more and see how it goes.

[comics00]

spend time sayang ur bike then when u ride it out the chrome pipe can blind other road user heehee i used to spend atleast 4hr each time i wash & polish my previous bike VN800 & intruder 400

dont keep the at home for too long leh, quick quick do it up then take pic for us to drool

[Tincan]

Originally posted by Throttle@Sep 18 2005, 03:49 AM

Carb tuned up and oil leak stopped by changing o-ring.

bike is smoother and does not have any flat spots now and power delivery is better

black smoke signalling over rich mixture is corrected

 

however, idling is not perfect and throttle response not as sharp it seems.

mech explains that it is due to the rubber hoses leading to the carbs being old.

 

will ride it a little more and see how it goes.

 

 

Hello Throttle

 

How's the Thunderbird? Still no picture huh? Share your joy with us.

 

[Throttle]

yo, wah lau, too busy mate....

 

didnt ride much. this month no good, losing money to the market.....

 

maybe this weekend i'll take some pics.

 

cheers

[Throttle]

sent the Thunderbird in for a final retune. will get it back this saturday and roam the streets! Cant wait.

 

 

next thing is to service my forks and maybe change rear suspension if truly required.

 

Will post some pics on Sunday.

[nights]

Its a beauty!

[Throttle]

thanks, mosts problems already ironed out so i'm enjoying the ride more.

 

thinking of turning it black though

[willkhc]

Hi , got to say its a nice bike u have there. So how much u bought it?