Let me introduce you to my OH’s immaculate Triumph Thruxton. He bought it new in 2007 and has done very few miles on it. I would be very interested to hear your theories as to why.
OK. I’ll give you a clue. This is what my AI tool says about the riding position: “The Thruxton's riding position is described as not overly extreme, with clip-on handlebars that allow for reasonable comfort on longer rides” ….
Kitchen table project for the Thruxton. I won’t be riding it though! The bike has done about 3,000 miles in 19 years because it’s so goddamn awful to ride. So we’re on a mission to get the OH riding it again by ditching the clipons in favour of something normal.
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@cp3dude@Cattastix Yes - all the weight in the wrong place. Pegs too high. So he’s got adjustable pegs and risers and will fit new handlebars, bringing the bars higher/further back. Overall a less ‘arse in the air’ position.