Thoroughly enjoyed doing this with TMF. In fact a bit of a laugh! Very hospitable, with a tour of TMF Towers and a look round the man cave. Sorry if I mumbled a bit but found it a bit nerve wracking. Hats off to the pro, TMF, it all comes natural to him. Yep the neighbour thing had me laughing too when I watched it but then my other half reckons we've got lots of neighbours and this particular biker neighbour lives next door! For once, I'll agree with her... Shame about the weather though as I feel it handles pretty well considering its bulk. I thought the brakes were good too, with twin Nissen 4 pots up front and a single Brembo 2 pot at the rear, but as someone else has said, you do tend to use front and back together due to the weight of it. Btw, the cave lights made the dark ruby pearl colour look a bit 'burnt orange' ! Regarding the Harley thing, I recently had a test ride on a 2018 Breakout and although I loved the look of it, I think I made the right choice with better build quality and better components. And of course, the price of them! If anybody else gets the chance to do a Readers Ride, go for it. Looking forward to seeing somebody else's bike as I'm not just into cruisers!
I really enjoyed seeing your bike so thanks a lot. I have ridden a 2003 Thunderbird and I loved it. That’s a really nice bike you have there. Can you bring it round? 😀
Siobhan Norman, thanks. never done anything like that before. Loved doing it, especially the filming/riding bit. It adds something new and I look forward to seeing someone else’s Readers Ride. I now appreciate the effort it takes TMF to do these short videos let alone the editing.
I have the matt black Thunderbird Storm. It’s the bike I came back to after many years of abstinence. Yes it’s big, but I live in the US and the roads are big and suit this bike perfectly. Of course I keep looking at other bikes I would like, but come back to the fact that I don’t think I could part with my Storm; it’s a beauty, has oodles of torque, is comfortable, sounds great, and you can sit on it for hours and hours. Love it!
I’ve got one of these, a 2013 model Matt black with triumph shorty pipes, Decat, k&n filter and different tune. It flies and it handles extremely well given it’s size. One of the best bikes I’ve ever owed.
Love my 2011 Thunderbird 1600. Use it every day for commuting unless the roads are salted! Not a polisher so coated in acf50 all year around. Weight not an issue with low cog, seat height and like the bonneville beautifully balanced. Cant believe they stopped making it. Great vlog as usual.
I've had my Night Storm for four years now, short pipes, de-catted and a K&N filter, awesome soundtrack, she's a keeper, can't see me ever trading it in
That Thunderbird really does sound lovely, both on idle and under load. And though it does have its drawbacks in terms of weight and handling, it's definitely a great bike and one every rider would be pleased to have in their garage. Thanks for participating Steve! :)
Hi TMF, great video, my friend has the Night Storm, cool looking bike. Anyway, I am up for a session post lockdown, I have a Victory Hammer S and although no longer made, I will convince you to buy a cruiser. I am up for a laugh too, being in the military, anything goes...so let me know if you want a day out on the only American muscle bike....a HD destroyer. Cheers, Dougie.
Awesome to see a t-bird storm on the channel its one of my favorite bikes that Triumph makes and this bike is a beautiful example of one. I've just never had a chance to ride one so thanks for the review
After my aging right knee told me in no uncertain terms that my YZF600R was no longer suitable for long days in the saddle, I bought a 2010 Thunderbird 1600.After I adjusted to its limitations, it handles very well for a large bike and I’ve ridden it on overnight trips and day long rides and it is very comfortable. Like all bikes, it has its quirks. Drive belt alignment/adjustment being the chief niggle. If it’s not right you get a chirping noise at low speeds that’s quite annoying. Overall I’m happy with it.
Great video, perfect to see you riding it and getting a few impressions, shame about the weather and the shots of you riding at a new element which was great, oh and wow what a lovely looking bike!
Nice one! I love this feature. Not my personal choice of bike due to everyday practicality but that looks like a comfortable and fun ride! Well done to Steve for keeping that looking showroom perfect too!! 👍
Gosh I love this format! Really nice to have you on the bike now Mr Flyer. Its as if we're riding it when you get on. Love that colour on the bike too. Excellent vid Mr Flyer! Hope there's more to come. Oh! sold the RR yesterday, its the long agonising wait for the 1250GS now. They reckon mid to end Dec here in OZ. Damn! Waited 2 years, & now i've got to wait more! Cheers groover ;-)
I have three Triumphs, a 2009 1600cc Thunderbird, a 2013 Tiger 800XC and a 2015 Tiger 1050 Sports. So you might say a bit of a fanboy myself. I am lucky enough to live in the biking heaven of Tasmania with some amazing roads and twisties. The Thunderbird handles very well on twisties, and never fails to put a smile from ear to ear. The torque is amazing, and its only as an afterthought most times that I ever use top gear when I wonder if I am in top. Keep up the good work.
Beautiful bike, lots of bling. Nice to hear he lives nextdoor to his neighbour 😋 Big heavy bike, no weather protection. But if you want attention from the public, this is the bike. It must be your lucky day: a red van.
Really like the bars on the bike, it's lovely & clean, well done to him, I am like you & actually like detailing my bike, if you keep on top.of it , it's quite easy isn't it. All the best Amigo 👍👍😎
The paint on that bike is sublimely beautiful! The sound the exhaust makes is also fun to hear. I enjoyed t his new Readers Rides feature a lot and look forward to more of them in the future.
Lovely looking bike, well looked after. I take it Steve was riding your GS... I like the big Kawasaki cruisers VN-Vulcans, be great if you could borrow one of those. I do like cruisers, always wanted one, only ever ridden the Yamaha XVS650 Dragstar though, which was nice. I'm an all year, all weather biker so they're probably not practical as a primary bike but it'd be great to have one as a second bike for the dry days. Try to get a Rocket3 and a ST1300 PanEuropean would love to see what you think of those.
Great vid TMF as always, not my choice of bike, but interesting to learn about about the specs, The ride, and also other peoples tastes. And wow what a thing of beauty that bike is!!. Well done steve mate, you did good. And a thumbs up for the Readers Rides vids.
Enjoyed. Thank you. I'm now triumph man after my purchase of a 2013 triumph tiger explorer. After putting a little over 10,000 miles on her, I've got to say triumph builds an awesome motorcycle.
Great bike the Triumph Thunderbird. Nearly bought one myself a few years back. The thing with heavy cruisers is that you have to apply both front and rear brakes together if you want to slow up quickly, unlike lighter bikes where you can just use the front brake alone. Triumph brakes are very good and only in the last couple of years have Harley drastically improved their brakes so one finger braking is now possible...
I'm well thanks, was hoping to get a few more rides in before the weather changes. I think the Cruiser thing really attracted me when I was in my 50s. It just seemed to make sense. Really enjoyed this Readers ride. 👍
Another air/bike crossover perhaps? (Ground handling & CofG) Cruiser/Sport bike vs tail dragger/nose wheel? A bit like dirt bikes, cruisers 'ride' on the back wheel - the front end is only there to keep the nose up & 'request a heading' - & remember, most early Harleys etc. had no front brake at all. ('Back it in'. : )
Too bad you didn’t buy one, Graham. I have a 2013 Storm. Awesome ride. Totally happy with it. Love Triumphs! They got the T-bird right.👍 But what’s up with that yellow Brit license plate, huh? Not very attractive on the back of that candy apple red T-bird!😩
TMF it's great to have a modern media version of readers rides ,I used to really enjoy those in the ubg many moons ago ,so looking forward to seeing many more .cheers
Flyer, if you're serious about getting a Thunderbird. Try and find a 2015 Thunderbird Nightstorm. They are gorgeous. They are completely blacked out. If I ever find one in the states and its well kept I will buy it.
Your channel just gets better and better. In all seriousness, surely there's enough interest out there for a channel like Dave to do at least a small budget show of some kind,perhaps with one or two other vbloggers? Beautiful bike.
I love my Storm but after recent serious illness I have just traded it in for the smaller Speed master. looking forward to picking it up in a few weeks. The Storm is great but time to down size,
took one for a spin last week and it was lovely to ride. looking forward to getting it but no black and white models available for a about 4 weeks. you'll get yours before me you lucky bugger
We have a 2018 - agree with pretty much everything said on the video - ours is set up with hepco & becker luggage with a harley top box wrack bolted to it - adventure mirrors with extension bars to see whats happening behind - and a 3/4 screen - we call it 'a tourer cruiser' - is that a thing ? My wife and I love it - toured in Europe many times - working up from bonnevilles - this is our second T bird - one of the last ones built - there is nothing else available fit for our purpose...so...we are hanging on to ours Tips: gt-85 - soak the clutch cable twice a year Avon cobra chrome's ( oversize on the rear ) check the forums A decent battery ( and maintainer ) Tyre plugging kit and a 16oz bottle of slime Have fun
GT85. £2 a can if you buy it right at shows etc. Just a spray and a wipe over the engine, casings etc and carefully round wheels avoiding brakes, tyres & controls etc. It's got PTFE in it so dirt/brake dust easier to remove. Doesn't look too blingy. 👍
What a beautiful machine! It's refreshing that it's not been dolled-up like a tart's handbag (IMHO) and it does sound gorgeous. It's very far removed from my GS but.... Hmmmm. Who knows? Nice review, guys. 👍
@@TheMissendenFlyer Haha, real life has interfered in my viewing delights unfortunately, looks like I am going to miss you up at the NEC too as I'm visiting on the Tuesday. Are you going to the International Dirt Bike Show this year? After watching you mess around on your 250 I've been getting a real itch to get a dirty bike again.
Decent review/segment, that. The tracking shots really add something to the review, lets you get an excellent perspective on what the bike (and therefore yourself if you were the rider) look like under active riding conditions. And of course, its all about "the look", eh? LOL. Might I recommend you do tracking shots on all your bike reviews........?
Well I'd love too but normally there's only me doing the review and filming, with "Readers Rides" I can rope in the unsuspecting visitor as stand in cameraman!
Lovely bike and well cared for. I went from a V-star cruiser to the RT-LC and I sometimes find myself missing the Yamaha. With the brakes - I used to find the sitting position on the Yamaha made it feel like the brakes were a bit off. I used to change the break fluid every 12 months - you guys had a very hot summer - might have made the fluid go off.
Its a really good idea to check the oil level before every ride. And have your trailer ready. From which you correctly conclude that I am not a fan of the Thunderbird Storm. But enjoyed the ride with you!
Thanks for posting. Nice change of pace. Great sound coming out of the exhaust. Not sure how it is going in the UK and EU, but here in the USA the cruiser market is going through a big slump in sales. Might help explain why Triumph stopped making the Thunderbird.
So nearly bought one of these for myself but fell in love with the Tiger. Had a Sprint for years and needed a change but the cruiser option paled out once I found the upright tourer and fun of the 1050.
This is a very underrated bike. The engine is superb and the frame's capabilities, brakes and suspension for this style are the best we can find. This model of the video is very beautiful but the spoke wheel version is simply fantastic. This machine, in my opinion, should have midle sized hangers, like the HD Street Bob out of the box (smaller than those that can be mounted on the Triumph Bobber). This machine must be equipped with BRITISH CUSTOMS material, they have sensational products and this engine can offer a lot more character without pinching reliability (which is huge) and also improve more the maneuverability wich is already much better than other competing proposals/brands. It is possible to set up a travel screen and leather suitcases and we able to go wherever we want. Missenden, you will discover virtues in cruisers faster than you think. :-) Not to vary, another video of great quality. Cheers!
„Wow“! 🤣 During school I worked in a Café of an indoor playground, and a mother told me she had the ice cream we were offering as a kid, and I was like „wow, it’s that old!?“.. 😬 So, your not alone :D
YES another cruiser :-). Awesome looking and sounding bike and you looked good on it on the fly by TMF. Think you can shoe horn a cruiser somewhere in that man cave surely lol atb Dixie
gorgeous machine...I too have never owned a cruiser after way over forty bikes now ...but i know its inevitable ..i rode a friends bonnie america that i had worked on ..the test ride around the block lasted about fifty miles !!! great format TMF..we'll both have to pull the trigger sometime .....just keep hanging on to adventure bike for 1 last year !!! i say that every year..👍☮❤
Great review...but I am bias having my Thunderbird Nightstorm for nearly two years from new. The brakes are excellent on this bike. As someone who is over 100kg, plus 300kg of motorcycle and last year, having reduce speed instantly while a car decided to change lanes on the motorway without looking, I was thankful they grip well.. I agree the cornering isn’t great initially, but as you get used to how firmly the bike is planted to the ground, you’ll find you will regularly scrape the foot pegs. ;-) It’s also a great touring motorcycle, as it happens I did the similar Norway ride a few weeks before your adventure. Over 2600 miles, twisty roads, mountain roads, Autobahn all with ease. Go on.......Get one… ;-)
I very nearly bought one of these, the test ride killed it though. While I loved the look and the sound, the riding position and handling and braking wasn't something I could live with, which is not the bikes fault, I still love 'em. If I could own one just for sunny Sunday fun and keep my Trophy for touring I would. Nice to see that Steve hasn't plastered it in aftermarket bling, she's a beauty just as she is. :-) TMF you looked cool on that bike! ;-)
There's nothing like a damp surface to sap your confidence. Add a bike your not used to that is someone else's pride and joy and that makes for a very nervy ride. Well done Mr Flyer! Great video as usual.
Can you give me your opinion please, i have a 2013 Thunderbird ABS 1600, fantastic bike which i love riding, only have one issue and i cant seem to get a solution for. Cast seem to coast downhill if its a reosonable length hill, engine cuts out? Starts again no problem and runs perfectly normal? Has happened twice to me now, has a cat delete, baffles drilled out and standard long pipes.
Hi mate. If everything goes well i will get my licence in february/March. Not really interested in supersports and kind of narrowed my choices to cbf500 crf250l rally or the small Harley (can't remember the number atm). What would you suggest? My big dream bikes are the gs or the Africa twin. Wich one of the bikes i'm thinking of would be the best? Thanks
CBF500 (second hand) would be my choice to learn on once you've passed your test - check my video "how to choose your first big bike" for details of my thinking....
Lovely bike. I've always wanted a T-Bird but somehow ended up with something different... how does that happen?? Sounds a bit heavy mind, over 300 kgs. Wow! Surprised he let you ride it mind, after your 'zero' slide?? 😮😆
Have to admit, not my style, but that IS one handsome looking beast of a bike - well done Sir. ("So you see Mr.Turner, if we feed the 500 Speed Twin on whey protein for a few years, this is what you'll get!" : )
The colour really suited Steve's bike but.......... how did he get it to you so clean on a rainy wet day and how was it so clean after you'd ridden it. Does he know Scotty and Captain Kirk?
Thoroughly enjoyed doing this with TMF. In fact a bit of a laugh! Very hospitable, with a tour of TMF Towers and a look round the man cave. Sorry if I mumbled a bit but found it a bit nerve wracking. Hats off to the pro, TMF, it all comes natural to him. Yep the neighbour thing had me laughing too when I watched it but then my other half reckons we've got lots of neighbours and this particular biker neighbour lives next door! For once, I'll agree with her... Shame about the weather though as I feel it handles pretty well considering its bulk. I thought the brakes were good too, with twin Nissen 4 pots up front and a single Brembo 2 pot at the rear, but as someone else has said, you do tend to use front and back together due to the weight of it. Btw, the cave lights made the dark ruby pearl colour look a bit 'burnt orange' ! Regarding the Harley thing, I recently had a test ride on a 2018 Breakout and although I loved the look of it, I think I made the right choice with better build quality and better components. And of course, the price of them! If anybody else gets the chance to do a Readers Ride, go for it. Looking forward to seeing somebody else's bike as I'm not just into cruisers!
Great to have you round Mr B and stay tuned for more Readers Rides soon! ...next one aint a cruiser but is a much requested machine....
I really enjoyed seeing your bike so thanks a lot. I have ridden a 2003 Thunderbird and I loved it. That’s a really nice bike you have there. Can you bring it round? 😀
Mr Bojangles you say you were nervous but you did just fine! Enjoyed seeing your fab motorcycle. Another nice vid TMF!
Siobhan Norman, thanks. never done anything like that before. Loved doing it, especially the filming/riding bit. It adds something new and I look forward to seeing someone else’s Readers Ride. I now appreciate the effort it takes TMF to do these short videos let alone the editing.
Ian Clewer . Lol, kind of you to say and thanks for the comment on the bike. Just don’t get enough time to ride it more. ☹️
I have the matt black Thunderbird Storm. It’s the bike I came back to after many years of abstinence. Yes it’s big, but I live in the US and the roads are big and suit this bike perfectly. Of course I keep looking at other bikes I would like, but come back to the fact that I don’t think I could part with my Storm; it’s a beauty, has oodles of torque, is comfortable, sounds great, and you can sit on it for hours and hours. Love it!
I’ve got one of these, a 2013 model Matt black with triumph shorty pipes, Decat, k&n filter and different tune. It flies and it handles extremely well given it’s size. One of the best bikes I’ve ever owed.
Love my 2011 Thunderbird 1600. Use it every day for commuting unless the roads are salted! Not a polisher so coated in acf50 all year around.
Weight not an issue with low cog, seat height and like the bonneville beautifully balanced. Cant believe they stopped making it.
Great vlog as usual.
"If a bike makes you feel good then thats all that matters" not a truer word said!
I would take that bike anyday. The engine is such a beauty. That Triumph is one sweet ride. Amazing bike !!!
I've had my Night Storm for four years now, short pipes, de-catted and a K&N filter, awesome soundtrack, she's a keeper, can't see me ever trading it in
Awesome ! How does the weight feel commuting and faster riding ?
That Thunderbird really does sound lovely, both on idle and under load. And though it does have its drawbacks in terms of weight and handling, it's definitely a great bike and one every rider would be pleased to have in their garage. Thanks for participating Steve! :)
Hi TMF, great video, my friend has the Night Storm, cool looking bike. Anyway, I am up for a session post lockdown, I have a Victory Hammer S and although no longer made, I will convince you to buy a cruiser. I am up for a laugh too, being in the military, anything goes...so let me know if you want a day out on the only American muscle bike....a HD destroyer. Cheers, Dougie.
Lovely looking bike, a real credit to Steve. The ride by feature in this video is a great addition.
As a Harley enthusiast I’ll say that I’ve admired Triumphs and that is one hot bike that Steve has there!
Recently bought a Thunderbird Commander, wow, what a bike !!
Awesome to see a t-bird storm on the channel its one of my favorite bikes that Triumph makes and this bike is a beautiful example of one. I've just never had a chance to ride one so thanks for the review
After my aging right knee told me in no uncertain terms that my YZF600R was no longer suitable for long days in the saddle, I bought a 2010 Thunderbird 1600.After I adjusted to its limitations, it handles very well for a large bike and I’ve ridden it on overnight trips and day long rides and it is very comfortable. Like all bikes, it has its quirks. Drive belt alignment/adjustment being the chief niggle. If it’s not right you get a chirping noise at low speeds that’s quite annoying. Overall I’m happy with it.
Great video, perfect to see you riding it and getting a few impressions, shame about the weather and the shots of you riding at a new element which was great, oh and wow what a lovely looking bike!
Thanks Nick, appreciate the kind words!
Nice one! I love this feature. Not my personal choice of bike due to everyday practicality but that looks like a comfortable and fun ride! Well done to Steve for keeping that looking showroom perfect too!! 👍
What biking is all about, pride of ownership and the joy of riding.
Lovely bike. Quote of year “ I live next door to my neighbour”. Quality.
...well this talking at a camera isn't as easy as it may seem...
TheMissendenFlyer
I know, sorry, but Denis Norden would have loved that one if he’d still been around. Thanks for sharing, always entertaining
Gosh I love this format! Really nice to have you on the bike now Mr Flyer. Its as if we're riding it when you get on. Love that colour on the bike too. Excellent vid Mr Flyer! Hope there's more to come. Oh! sold the RR yesterday, its the long agonising wait for the 1250GS now. They reckon mid to end Dec here in OZ. Damn! Waited 2 years, & now i've got to wait more! Cheers groover ;-)
I rode the 1250 today - review coming soon!
I have three Triumphs, a 2009 1600cc Thunderbird, a 2013 Tiger 800XC and a 2015 Tiger 1050 Sports. So you might say a bit of a fanboy myself. I am lucky enough to live in the biking heaven of Tasmania with some amazing roads and twisties. The Thunderbird handles very well on twisties, and never fails to put a smile from ear to ear. The torque is amazing, and its only as an afterthought most times that I ever use top gear when I wonder if I am in top. Keep up the good work.
Beautiful bike, lots of bling.
Nice to hear he lives nextdoor to his neighbour 😋
Big heavy bike, no weather protection. But if you want attention from the public, this is the bike.
It must be your lucky day: a red van.
Good vid. Like the idea. Fly bys add to the vid. You know I’m not a cruiser type but could see one of these in the garage.
beautiful bike, serious torque as well, look forward to see more of Readers Rides :-)
Great video, very nice guy letting you ride his bike. Thanks for sharing
Thanks and agreed!
Beautiful bike.. can you tell me about the silencers whats the brand name?
Well done. more of these please.
Stay tuned - more to come!
That is one seriously lovely bike! I bet you enjoyed EVERY second of riding that.
I did indeed - except the roundabouts....
Really like the bars on the bike, it's lovely & clean, well done to him, I am like you & actually like detailing my bike, if you keep on top.of it , it's quite easy isn't it. All the best Amigo 👍👍😎
All part of the fun of ownership I reckon.....
Nice bike sir. Liked the flyby camera shots TMF.
The paint on that bike is sublimely beautiful! The sound the exhaust makes is also fun to hear. I enjoyed t his new Readers Rides feature a lot and look forward to more of them in the future.
Stay tuned Robert - more to come!
Lovely looking bike, well looked after. I take it Steve was riding your GS... I like the big Kawasaki cruisers VN-Vulcans, be great if you could borrow one of those. I do like cruisers, always wanted one, only ever ridden the Yamaha XVS650 Dragstar though, which was nice. I'm an all year, all weather biker so they're probably not practical as a primary bike but it'd be great to have one as a second bike for the dry days. Try to get a Rocket3 and a ST1300 PanEuropean would love to see what you think of those.
Great vid TMF as always, not my choice of bike, but interesting to learn about about the specs, The ride, and also other peoples tastes.
And wow what a thing of beauty that bike is!!.
Well done steve mate, you did good.
And a thumbs up for the Readers Rides vids.
Cheers Lukus - glad you liked it and appreciate the kind words....TMF
Me again, just noticed you're not far off a 100,000 subscribers, great testament to your channel, well done that man
Thank you!
Just watched this video,put me in the mood, looked out the window, its clear and sunny I'm off out for a wee spin before my backshift at work👍
Enjoyed. Thank you. I'm now triumph man after my purchase of a 2013 triumph tiger explorer. After putting a little over 10,000 miles on her, I've got to say triumph builds an awesome motorcycle.
Great bike the Triumph Thunderbird. Nearly bought one myself a few years back. The thing with heavy cruisers is that you have to apply both front and rear brakes together if you want to slow up quickly, unlike lighter bikes where you can just use the front brake alone. Triumph brakes are very good and only in the last couple of years have Harley drastically improved their brakes so one finger braking is now possible...
Yeah, maybe I just need to adapt my riding - defo becoming a cruiser man now! Hope you’re well and the bike is still getting ridden regularly?
I'm well thanks, was hoping to get a few more rides in before the weather changes. I think the Cruiser thing really attracted me when I was in my 50s. It just seemed to make sense. Really enjoyed this Readers ride. 👍
Another air/bike crossover perhaps? (Ground handling & CofG) Cruiser/Sport bike vs tail dragger/nose wheel?
A bit like dirt bikes, cruisers 'ride' on the back wheel - the front end is only there to keep the nose up & 'request a heading' - & remember, most early Harleys etc. had no front brake at all. ('Back it in'. : )
Too bad you didn’t buy one, Graham. I have a 2013 Storm. Awesome ride. Totally happy with it. Love Triumphs! They got the T-bird right.👍 But what’s up with that yellow Brit license plate, huh? Not very attractive on the back of that candy apple red T-bird!😩
Great video TMF, i normally dont like cruisers at all but the thunderbird is an absolute stunner! Cheers Steve and TMF!!
Georgeous colour. Mine is the Graphite Grey, also a lovely colour.
Lovely bike!
TMF it's great to have a modern media version of readers rides ,I used to really enjoy those in the ubg many moons ago ,so looking forward to seeing many more .cheers
Flyer, if you're serious about getting a Thunderbird. Try and find a 2015 Thunderbird Nightstorm. They are gorgeous. They are completely blacked out. If I ever find one in the states and its well kept I will buy it.
Your channel just gets better and better. In all seriousness, surely there's enough interest out there for a channel like Dave to do at least a small budget show of some kind,perhaps with one or two other vbloggers?
Beautiful bike.
Small budget??!! :0)
What a gent to let you ride it , sounds awesome 😀
Yeah, top fella Steve!
Would let you ride my Guzzi so you can at last do a review on one lol
Beautiful looking bike.
Agreed!
Beautifull bike! Love the Triumph Thunderbird en several other Triumphs.
Great new content! Keep it coming tmf 👍
Cheers Andy....(actually this is the second "Readers Rides" so far....more to come)
You appeared quite at home there TMF. Not my style but it's a Triumph so, it's thumbs up from me.
I love my 2016 Storm, best bike I've owned. To bad they stopped making them.
Agreed!
The feather duster out again. ! Radio mics? Readers rides great addition to channel :-)
...expensive those radio mics!
I love my Storm but after recent serious illness I have just traded it in for the smaller Speed master. looking forward to picking it up in a few weeks. The Storm is great but time to down size,
I'm borrowing a Speedmaster long term from Triumph this week - love that thing too!
took one for a spin last week and it was lovely to ride. looking forward to getting it but no black and white models available for a about 4 weeks. you'll get yours before me you lucky bugger
Speedmaster is awesome, you will love it
We have a 2018 - agree with pretty much everything said on the video - ours is set up with hepco & becker luggage with a harley top box wrack bolted to it - adventure mirrors with extension bars to see whats happening behind - and a 3/4 screen - we call it 'a tourer cruiser' - is that a thing ? My wife and I love it - toured in Europe many times - working up from bonnevilles - this is our second T bird - one of the last ones built - there is nothing else available fit for our purpose...so...we are hanging on to ours
Tips:
gt-85 - soak the clutch cable twice a year
Avon cobra chrome's ( oversize on the rear ) check the forums
A decent battery ( and maintainer )
Tyre plugging kit and a 16oz bottle of slime
Have fun
Beautiful bike, nice one guys! 👍🏻
Cheers - always good to have you along! All the best - TMF
Excellent review well done, really enjoyed this and want one now lol
Me too!!
Beautiful looking machine
Readers rides,never knew you done this as well,enjoyed the video,Thanks👌
Bonny bike. Well done both of you 👍🏍
Rode one of these a few times. Impressive bikes. I am also not a fan of the cruiser bikes but this one turned my head. I could see buying one.
Me too!
Nice looking well looked after bike, never owned a cruiser but if I did would go for the smaller lighter Speedmaster.
Yes I liked that too - borrowing one later this week long term as it happens......
Excellent I will look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Very pretty indeed
Interested in a 1975 Suzuki TS250?
Yeah, I'm interested in anything!
Gimme a few days - away at the mo'. I'll take some nice pics and we can go from there. :-)
Hello TMF, really enjoyed the video as I do all of your videos. What was the cleaner you guest mentioned?
Without rewatching think it was GT50
GT85. £2 a can if you buy it right at shows etc. Just a spray and a wipe over the engine, casings etc and carefully round wheels avoiding brakes, tyres & controls etc. It's got PTFE in it so dirt/brake dust easier to remove. Doesn't look too blingy. 👍
Thanks TMF!
Thanks Mr Bojangles, sounds good to me!
Sorry, I meant to say use it after you’ve cleaned it! It’s not a cleaner, more of a protector.
Like the gloves TMF, what are they?
They're from Goldtop - a British manufacturer - I shall do a review in the fullness of time...
Cool vid matey, Triumph do need some cleaning as i found the fixtures/fastening can fur over quickly.
ACF50 stops mine going furry!
Well done keeping it spotless nice bike
I really like that one. You looked pretty cool on it. Hope you gave it the TMF shampoo and polish for Steve.
Didn't need too - Steve is well on top of that lark!
What a beautiful machine! It's refreshing that it's not been dolled-up like a tart's handbag (IMHO) and it does sound gorgeous. It's very far removed from my GS but.... Hmmmm. Who knows? Nice review, guys. 👍
Cheers Keith!
Nice to see a different type of video series :-)
Thank you Hippo - always good to have you along and great to hear from you again - it's been a while, where have you been?
@@TheMissendenFlyer Haha, real life has interfered in my viewing delights unfortunately, looks like I am going to miss you up at the NEC too as I'm visiting on the Tuesday. Are you going to the International Dirt Bike Show this year? After watching you mess around on your 250 I've been getting a real itch to get a dirty bike again.
No I'm not - I heard a lot of the manufacturers had pulled out?
Oh bumtits, I'll be very disappointed if none of the manufacturers are there that I am wanting to see!
Decent review/segment, that. The tracking shots really add something to the review, lets you get an excellent perspective on what the bike (and therefore yourself if you were the rider) look like under active riding conditions. And of course, its all about "the look", eh? LOL.
Might I recommend you do tracking shots on all your bike reviews........?
Well I'd love too but normally there's only me doing the review and filming, with "Readers Rides" I can rope in the unsuspecting visitor as stand in cameraman!
Fair enough! Long selfie stick maybe?
...I have even tried that! - Difficult to control the bike and hold the stick!
Always something new. Great tracking shots, how did you get the reverse view, did Steve's head rotate through 180 degrees??
Shot from a camera suckered to the back of may car....
So, you're ramping up to full scale stuff now car and bike tracking shots!
...only when I have an able and willing helper at hand.....
Lovely bike and well cared for. I went from a V-star cruiser to the RT-LC and I sometimes find myself missing the Yamaha. With the brakes - I used to find the sitting position on the Yamaha made it feel like the brakes were a bit off. I used to change the break fluid every 12 months - you guys had a very hot summer - might have made the fluid go off.
Its a really good idea to check the oil level before every ride. And have your trailer ready. From which you correctly conclude that I am not a fan of the Thunderbird Storm. But enjoyed the ride with you!
"I live next door to my neighbour" lol love it
I have the 1600 Abs, don't have a problem with the brakes they work well, don't have to muscle it around corners, it handles just fine..
2:33... I’ve lived next door to my neighbour too! 👏
Thanks for posting. Nice change of pace. Great sound coming out of the exhaust. Not sure how it is going in the UK and EU, but here in the USA the cruiser market is going through a big slump in sales. Might help explain why Triumph stopped making the Thunderbird.
So nearly bought one of these for myself but fell in love with the Tiger. Had a Sprint for years and needed a change but the cruiser option paled out once I found the upright tourer and fun of the 1050.
Nice man, nice bike. 🏍👍🏍
Agreed!
This is a very underrated bike.
The engine is superb and the frame's capabilities, brakes and suspension for this style are the best we can find.
This model of the video is very beautiful but the spoke wheel version is simply fantastic.
This machine, in my opinion, should have midle sized hangers, like the HD Street Bob out of the box (smaller than those that can be mounted on the Triumph Bobber).
This machine must be equipped with BRITISH CUSTOMS material, they have sensational products and this engine can offer a lot more character without pinching reliability (which is huge) and also improve more the maneuverability wich is already much better than other competing proposals/brands.
It is possible to set up a travel screen and leather suitcases and we able to go wherever we want.
Missenden, you will discover virtues in cruisers faster than you think. :-)
Not to vary, another video of great quality.
Cheers!
Don’t worry I’m sold on them having ridden this beast! As you say very underrated - thanks for watching - TMF
„Wow“! 🤣
During school I worked in a Café of an indoor playground, and a mother told me she had the ice cream we were offering as a kid, and I was like „wow, it’s that old!?“.. 😬
So, your not alone :D
:0)
YES another cruiser :-). Awesome looking and sounding bike and you looked good on it on the fly by TMF. Think you can shoe horn a cruiser somewhere in that man cave surely lol atb Dixie
...I'd sure like to try!
gorgeous machine...I too have never owned a cruiser after way over forty bikes now ...but i know its inevitable ..i rode a friends bonnie america that i had worked on ..the test ride around the block lasted about fifty miles !!!
great format TMF..we'll both have to pull the trigger sometime .....just keep hanging on to adventure bike for 1 last year !!! i say that every year..👍☮❤
...my GS aint going anywhere....
Another good video. What you said about having to ride the Triumph rings true for me; it's why I traded my GS for a Harley - much more involving.
Great review...but I am bias having my Thunderbird Nightstorm for nearly two years from new.
The brakes are excellent on this bike. As someone who is over 100kg, plus 300kg of motorcycle and last year, having reduce speed instantly while a car decided to change lanes on the motorway without looking, I was thankful they grip well..
I agree the cornering isn’t great initially, but as you get used to how firmly the bike is planted to the ground, you’ll find you will regularly scrape the foot pegs. ;-)
It’s also a great touring motorcycle, as it happens I did the similar Norway ride a few weeks before your adventure. Over 2600 miles, twisty roads, mountain roads, Autobahn all with ease.
Go on.......Get one… ;-)
I'd love too - just one small problem....
I very nearly bought one of these, the test ride killed it though. While I loved the look and the sound, the riding position and handling and braking wasn't something I could live with, which is not the bikes fault, I still love 'em. If I could own one just for sunny Sunday fun and keep my Trophy for touring I would. Nice to see that Steve hasn't plastered it in aftermarket bling, she's a beauty just as she is. :-) TMF you looked cool on that bike! ;-)
Yes I tend to agree on all points!
I regret selling the exact same bike, unfortunately Triumph have stop making them, if they bring out a new Thunderbird Storm I will sell my T120
Awesome Bike!
Nice vid, nice bike!
And it seems you are waiting for some epiphany that'll make you go out and buy a cruiser. You have our blessing already! ;)
It's much more simple than that - lack of funds!
Nothing that can't be solved by selling some organs! Who really needs 2 lungs and a full liver anyway, right?
There's nothing like a damp surface to sap your confidence. Add a bike your not used to that is someone else's pride and joy and that makes for a very nervy ride. Well done Mr Flyer! Great video as usual.
Tell me about it!
Can you give me your opinion please, i have a 2013 Thunderbird ABS 1600, fantastic bike which i love riding, only have one issue and i cant seem to get a solution for. Cast seem to coast downhill if its a reosonable length hill, engine cuts out? Starts again no problem and runs perfectly normal? Has happened twice to me now, has a cat delete, baffles drilled out and standard long pipes.
How strange….and annoying!
Check your MAP sensor tubes. They are under the tank on each side. It's a known issue where the tubes can come loose and cause problems.
Triumph has the magic formula for incorporating the latest technology while retaining the character of a real motorcycle.
What about a rewiew about the CAN-AM SPYDER F3?
Unlikely to be able to get hold of one....are you a fan then?
@@TheMissendenFlyer they look quite fun and definitely different too ride. If you could get hold on one will you do a rewiew?
Sure - but they are very rare in the UK (if not non-existent)
@@TheMissendenFlyer thank you so much sir.
Hi mate. If everything goes well i will get my licence in february/March.
Not really interested in supersports and kind of narrowed my choices to cbf500 crf250l rally or the small Harley (can't remember the number atm).
What would you suggest? My big dream bikes are the gs or the Africa twin. Wich one of the bikes i'm thinking of would be the best?
Thanks
CBF500 (second hand) would be my choice to learn on once you've passed your test - check my video "how to choose your first big bike" for details of my thinking....
Lovely bike. I've always wanted a T-Bird but somehow ended up with something different... how does that happen?? Sounds a bit heavy mind, over 300 kgs. Wow! Surprised he let you ride it mind, after your 'zero' slide?? 😮😆
Have to admit, not my style, but that IS one handsome looking beast of a bike - well done Sir.
("So you see Mr.Turner, if we feed the 500 Speed Twin on whey protein for a few years, this is what you'll get!" : )
How about taking one of those to the Arctic Circle? :)
Why not!
The colour really suited Steve's bike but.......... how did he get it to you so clean on a rainy wet day and how was it so clean after you'd ridden it. Does he know Scotty and Captain Kirk?
He's dedicated to the cleaning cause!
The bike sounds like the bike in your intro. What Is the bike on the intro btw?
Triumph Street Cup...
Fortunately I do live next to my neighbor! Unfortunately I don't own this amazing bike just yet.
Brakes are superb
Lovely bike. I had the original , was a bit of a lemon. Intend to buy a Storm forthwith!
Friend of mine owns one, and it is not a good looking machine. But his is fifteen years old or something like that. He loves it.
I love the looks of it!
Cool. There's no right or wrong to this of course.
Great bike