Thanks! I'm honestly not in love with them either, but the bike needs them. The tank is so narrow and slick there that it's very difficult to grip without the pads.
Absolutely sick bike!!!! Im torn between this and a moto guzzi v7. I realize they are totally different bikes....just looking to add to my 2022 bmw r1250rt. I need something to rida around town....and this bike is a front runner! Nice job!!!!
Thanks so much! I have really loved having my Thruxton. I think what I most enjoy is how modern it manages to feel while still having amazing classic looks.
Thanks so much! Unfortunately not. My plan is to never own a "forever bike." Nothing wrong with that, there's just so much it there to explore! If I were going to have one though…this might be it!
Yeah, that's a good point. I do need a ride-along video! I do have a full exhaust video posted from off the bike which gives a pretty good feel for the sound.
Thanks so much! It's kind of like 25% more relaxed than a sportbike. Slightly lower foot controls and slightly higher clip-ons compared to a true sportbike definitely make it more comfortable than that. But for long rides it can get a little uncomfortable. That said, the knee pads help a lot with that giving me grip on the tank. Also the standard bike without the fairing has clip-ons with about a 2" rise making them even more relaxed.
Love the bike man, considering running the Arrow headers on my R. Do you run any kind of boosterplug type thing for the fueling? Just don't want to run the bike lean.
Great video, I have the same bike in silver, just without the fairing. How did you get the seat cover sorted, was it self installed or did an upholsterer do it for you?
Thank you! The seat cover was installed by the previous owner, but he told me he was able to do it himself. He removed the OEM one and then stapled the new one in place.
Gorgeous bike mate. So with the Arrow headers, you mentioned the cat stays in place and is non functioning. Does that mean that the headers are relatively easy to install? I was thinking of decating and just installing the cone engineering pipes. I hear it can be a real bitch to get the factory cat out?
Sorry for the delayed response! Sometimes YT doesn't tell me I have comments. The headers were actually installed by the previous owner. But yes, this is exactly my understanding as to why he went with these. Now, I've learned that there are actually two versions of the Arrow headers: one that keeps the cat in place (these) and another one with a cross pipe where you actually remove the cat. Personally I would've opted for the version where you remove the cat just to pull out some weight. But yes, it's my understanding that it's a HUGE pain to remove the cat. If you have some good experience wrenching, and are methodical with the procedure, you can make it happen!
I’ve removed my cat and put in an x-pipe and it’s definitely not too bad at all. If you can replace the clutch cover, you’re more than capable of doing the cat. I’m gonna be doing my engine and clutch covers soon, so thanks for the video!
If the money doesn't matter, might as well go for the RS. But they're certainly similar enough that if money is tight at all, you wouldn't ever notice the difference going with an R!
Thanks man! Unfortunately I JUST moved. But there's a great group up there that hangs out / rides pretty frequently. Look up G.A.S. Classic Motorbikes on Facebook. Super friendly and fun group.
I did not actually. The ECU is supposed to be able to relearn a little to compensate. But I could definitely get a little bit of a power bump with a retune.
I don't understand why they do that… Rizoma's stuff is so good but they always stop making it before the run of bikes is done. I guess it keeps their stuff exclusive..?
Nice especially the exhaust headers.
Own one thruxtons are fun.
Thanks!
That's a stunning bike, well done on the mods very tasteful.
Thank you so much! I'm very happy with how it's turned out.
Nice bike. Thanks for sharing. Like the exhaust look.. This and Norton is the closest modern production bike to a cafe racer.
Thanks for the kind words! It's about time to update this video.
Absolutely like your bike. The silver looks wesome. Thinking get one too. I just don't like the rubber tank pads, but thats my taste.
Thanks! I'm honestly not in love with them either, but the bike needs them. The tank is so narrow and slick there that it's very difficult to grip without the pads.
Great video fantastic bike stay safe looking forward to next one 🇬🇧👍🏻
Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words.
Nice bike! A black ohlins sticker in stead of those blue ones would really match the blacked out rest! Greetz!
Thank you! I actually did the black stickers just after this video ;)
Great mods. Very tasteful.
Thanks so much! 👏🏼
Absolutely sick bike!!!! Im torn between this and a moto guzzi v7. I realize they are totally different bikes....just looking to add to my 2022 bmw r1250rt. I need something to rida around town....and this bike is a front runner! Nice job!!!!
Thanks so much! I have really loved having my Thruxton. I think what I most enjoy is how modern it manages to feel while still having amazing classic looks.
Hey will, awesome review! Love the bike. You think this is a forever bike for you?
Thanks so much! Unfortunately not. My plan is to never own a "forever bike." Nothing wrong with that, there's just so much it there to explore! If I were going to have one though…this might be it!
Love these English bikes. Very nice mate.
Thanks for the kind words! I have loved this bike.
@@wpanik Cool bike and great video mate. All the right information 👌🏼
Would have appreciated a WFO ride by to really get a listen to the exhaust mods .
Yeah, that's a good point. I do need a ride-along video! I do have a full exhaust video posted from off the bike which gives a pretty good feel for the sound.
Absolutely Gorgeous! Is the ridding position too agressive? To much weight on the writs and back?
Thanks so much!
It's kind of like 25% more relaxed than a sportbike. Slightly lower foot controls and slightly higher clip-ons compared to a true sportbike definitely make it more comfortable than that. But for long rides it can get a little uncomfortable.
That said, the knee pads help a lot with that giving me grip on the tank. Also the standard bike without the fairing has clip-ons with about a 2" rise making them even more relaxed.
@@wpanik thanks for elaborating! Appreciate it. As we say in Portugal Boas Curvas!
Any time!
Very nice bike and video.
Thanks for that! Very kind.
Love your ribbed seat / cover in this vid dude. What make is this again please? Fellow Thruxton fan 🇬🇧👍🏻
The seat cover is by Luimoto. The quality is great. Showing virtually no wear after about 5k mi!
Love the bike man, considering running the Arrow headers on my R. Do you run any kind of boosterplug type thing for the fueling? Just don't want to run the bike lean.
Thanks for the compliment! Apparently the self-learning ECU is able to compensate. That said, you can definitely get more power with a tune!
Great video, I have the same bike in silver, just without the fairing. How did you get the seat cover sorted, was it self installed or did an upholsterer do it for you?
Thank you! The seat cover was installed by the previous owner, but he told me he was able to do it himself. He removed the OEM one and then stapled the new one in place.
Gorgeous bike mate. So with the Arrow headers, you mentioned the cat stays in place and is non functioning. Does that mean that the headers are relatively easy to install? I was thinking of decating and just installing the cone engineering pipes. I hear it can be a real bitch to get the factory cat out?
Sorry for the delayed response! Sometimes YT doesn't tell me I have comments.
The headers were actually installed by the previous owner. But yes, this is exactly my understanding as to why he went with these. Now, I've learned that there are actually two versions of the Arrow headers: one that keeps the cat in place (these) and another one with a cross pipe where you actually remove the cat. Personally I would've opted for the version where you remove the cat just to pull out some weight. But yes, it's my understanding that it's a HUGE pain to remove the cat. If you have some good experience wrenching, and are methodical with the procedure, you can make it happen!
I’ve removed my cat and put in an x-pipe and it’s definitely not too bad at all. If you can replace the clutch cover, you’re more than capable of doing the cat.
I’m gonna be doing my engine and clutch covers soon, so thanks for the video!
I have one problem with your bike, the tires and those strips.....get that thing leaned over man! Other than that very nicely done!
😂 It gets leaned over enough! I've got a track bike to do the hard work 😬
It's 97 hp actually. I'm saving for a Thruxton r/rs, bit torn between the two.
If the money doesn't matter, might as well go for the RS. But they're certainly similar enough that if money is tight at all, you wouldn't ever notice the difference going with an R!
@@wpanik It's not tight, but i don't know if i can wait that long 🤣
@@maniaq112 Well that's another good reason then! 😂
Beautiful bike - noticed you're in SC, we should go for a ride sometime :)
Thanks man! Unfortunately I JUST moved. But there's a great group up there that hangs out / rides pretty frequently. Look up G.A.S. Classic Motorbikes on Facebook. Super friendly and fun group.
@@wpanik Dang. Also... not on Facebook :/ womp womp. Congrats on the move and the beautiful bike though! Sad I missed ya.
Thanks! And same.
hi, would be great if you can link the products here
Good suggestion! I'll work on that.
Hi, Where did you get that frame slider? would you mind send me a link, thanks
They are made by Rizoma but I'm not sure if they make then anymore. Let me see if I can find a link!
@@wpanik alrighty, thanks, i'll try to find it myself, if u got the link lmk :))
With the exhaust mod did you retune the engine so it doesn’t run lean?
I did not actually. The ECU is supposed to be able to relearn a little to compensate. But I could definitely get a little bit of a power bump with a retune.
What kind of frame sliders are those on the bike?
Oops! Forgot to mention those. They're also Rizoma. I'm not sure they still sell them though.
@@wpanik yea it seems they pulled almost the whole line for the Thruxton
I don't understand why they do that… Rizoma's stuff is so good but they always stop making it before the run of bikes is done. I guess it keeps their stuff exclusive..?
Trick 👍🇦🇺
Thanks! It's been a great bike so far.