Thread: Getting power out of a harley

Originally Posted by Ftx325

I haven't had the pleasure of seeing or riding the newer bikes as I am not mechanicing anymore. But if the opportunity arises I certainly would like to... but it's the 1200 trumpy thruxton that gives me the biggest goosebumps and next bike for me if I return to ownership of a bike. I think with the top fairing fitted that they are gorgeous to look at and enough power to be a bit exciting to ride should the mood take you.


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Ooohhh yeeaaahh !!!!

That looks as good as the Honda GB400 of years gone by...love that look. (I know others looked like that before the Honda, but our neighbour had the honda and that is what started my interest in classic bike styling....Up until then I was all about the plastic aero japanese fast 4s .....

Yum! Instantly reminds me of my 1972 Norton Commando 750. Beautiful looking bike and was one sweet handler. But had a lot in common with a jet turbine engine, in that it appeared to be lubed with a total loss oil system!!!

And for those of you who have never been blessed owning a non counter-balanced bike, it had this cute knack of walking across the lounge on its centerstand when at idle (yes, my flatmates and I used to keep our Norton, two triumph bonneyvilles and one Laverda in our flat lounge. Were highly floggable way back then. More so now I imagine.