What’s the best none Norton Norton ?

I think we’d all like one would’nt we:D Voodoo - just to sit in the garage and marvel at the amazing componentry - quality personified.

It’s a bit of a shape-shifter for me. From certain angles it looks amazing and from others, like an odd collection of parts randomly assembled within the appearance constraints of the original. I guess we all see different things. I‘d sure like to ride one though!
 
Stephen_Spencer said:
I think we’d all like one would’nt we:D Voodoo - just to sit in the garage and marvel at the amazing componentry - quality personified.

It’s a bit of a shape-shifter for me. From certain angles it looks amazing and from others, like an odd collection of parts randomly assembled within the appearance constraints of the original. I guess we all see different things. I‘d sure like to ride one though!
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Nope. I’ll pass. It’s ugly to me.
I’ll take an original one though.

The new ones remind me of steam punk.
 
Ooooooooeeeeerrrrrrrrrt! :oops: Can reallly see why this didn’t take off!! Although………………!


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TonyA said:
This is a video of my XR1200 on the dyno .'

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Geez Tony, not a Harley man so have nothing to reference that too but I’ve never heard a Harley revving that hard before! Must get Harley off my baseless bias list and on to my biking bucket list.

Would’nt mind starting on this! Looks pretty purposeful!! :oops: Methinks you Harley nuts like to fettle more than most!

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So, the Thruxton RS blows the value proposition a bit!! AUD 28K before ya add another 2k for the Chrome pack, or get into the accessories available. Gimme some of those 35 styling options being just part of the 85 accessories available. No carbon components from what I can see. Ya could blow some serious wonga’! Makes The TFC good value if ya can find one!

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Stephen_Spencer said:
So, the Thruxton RS blows the value proposition a bit!! AUD 28K before ya add another 2k for the Chrome pack, or get into the accessories available. Gimme some of those 35 styling options being just part of the 85 accessories available. No carbon components from what I can see. Ya could blow some serious wonga’! Makes The TFC good value if ya can find one!

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Well, classic didn’t have carbon on them. The 961 carbon is extra.

The thruxton will mop the floor with a 961 in a performance comparison.
 
Stephen_Spencer said:
So, the Thruxton RS blows the value proposition a bit!! AUD 28K before ya add another 2k for the Chrome pack, or get into the accessories available. Gimme some of those 35 styling options being just part of the 85 accessories available. No carbon components from what I can see. Ya could blow some serious wonga’! Makes The TFC good value if ya can find one!

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Over here the Thruxton RS is remarkably good value used, even with very low mileage.

But overall the TFC is the best value IMO. Currently there are 6 for sale here in the U.K. Talk about temptation !!
 
Chris said:
Do you think he will get anywhere near that price Nige. 2006 how time flies.
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For ‘my‘ old Triton you mean?

I doubt it. But I think that about most, if not all, Tritons I see for sale. They are being advertised for stooopid prices and I can’t believe folk are getting those asking prices.

But my old one really is a good ‘un, so anyone in the market would be well advised to check it out.

This is what it looked like in a former life:

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Fast Eddie said:
Over here the Thruxton RS is remarkably good value used, even with very low mileage.

But overall the TFC is the best value IMO. Currently there are 6 for sale here in the U.K. Talk about temptation !!
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I’d go the TFC every time. Beautiful machine, got all the trimmings including full carbon fairing and seat unit - and very tastefully done. Limited number made so (proper) long term value pretty much assured. Love one in my stable!

A keeper for the garage, rather than a temporary occupant!

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Stephen_Spencer said:
I’d go the TFC every time. Beautiful machine, got all the trimmings including full carbon fairing and seat unit - and very tastefully done. Limited number made so (proper) long term value pretty much assured. Love one in my stable!

A keeper for the garage, rather than a temporary occupant!

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Anyone who reckons that TFC ain’t a looker should pack up and go home !

And it’s a goer.
 
Stop trying to convince yourself FE - just go and do it!

Sure ya could leave the money in the bank for a rainy day, emergencies, kids inheritance etc, but that does’nt reflect all of the hard work we’ve put in all of those years! Spend it, enjoy it and screw everything else!

Caveat: No, I am not a qualified Financial Advisor😂!

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