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I would like my suspension to be set up correctly, I understand someone up in exeter was the man to see but i understand he is now unavailable

I am in st mellion so,can anyone suggest anyone else, deveon/corwnwall area please

dave

thanks guys i'm to the shop

I'm 73 andI have bought myself a thruxtonR. Its great except that it blows me about above 70 mph . I was considering a fly sceen would that help to cut the wind prtessure on me?

graham22 wrote:Isn't the Vance & Hines a Triumph official accessory anyway - shouldn't cause any problems with fitting/warranty etc.

Bike magazine last month had a pair fitted on one of the Thruxtons on test.

yes it is, so as u say no problems fitting. Its a bit pricey mind £600

thanks dave

many thanks i'll do as u say

I have a thruxtonR and am considering upgrading the exhaust system using vance hines pipes.

Can anyone advise me whether this is a good choice or some alternatives please

many thanks Robbo.

Sorry for the delay i've been upcountry

I took your advice and bought the 1500/680kg liift fron Constands

dave

I prefer Abba Superbike stands with the front wheel lift bar for garage use on my own. Takes a few seconds longer than paddocks but you can get both wheels off the ground with one stand, its totally secure, leaves the swinging arm/rear spindle area and front forks/headstock unencumbered and with th...

Originally from notts/derbys, used to do my biking around Matlock, still popular for bikers

those twisty dales were great (back in the 60's) now I enjoy Dartmoor and the south coast of Cornwall/Devon

dave

many thanks, i will have a look on utube first

dave

i have bought a new thruxtonR and had bobbins fiited to the back wheel so i could use a paddock stand. but I had not given much thought to how i would get the bike on the stand by myself. can someone advise me on the following; which stand would be best how do i get it on the stand by mysef without ...

After 35 yrs I thought I should return to the m/c clan. Bought a triumph thruxton and am loving it.
Hoping to get out and about, in good weather that is. Aged 73 and based in st mellion.