new trimuph bikes
Motorcycle transmissions fall into two categories; noticeable because they work well or noticeable because they don't. Happily the Thunderbird's is in that first category. First-to-second shifts, if attempted under 2,500 rpm, will give you the big, heavy flywheel thunk but are smooth as can be above 2,500 rpm, as are all other shifts. I'm beginning to get bored with Triumph's transmissions as there is hardly anything to really report on. Just like their transmissions, Triumph's fuel injection system just plain works great and is one that other manufacturers need to study. Big bike, small bike, newly designed bike or not, they all work almost flawlessly. Quite boring actually. A little popping, surging, or acting goofy once in a while would be nice......I'm beginning to feel like the Maytag repairman talking about the F.I. system! One of the most important features that cruiser buyers look at is the seating position. Is it comfortable and does i...