http://youtu.be/PpnMpPkjwyE
:new_popcornsmiley
Why is it when I've just about got something sorted, they bring out a new model with all the mods I've just done :BangHead I stopped buying Range Rovers because of that :^_^
So, what will the changes be?
Bigger engine..... probably
More horsepower..... of course
Less weight....... possibly
Liquid cooling....... to help with the Euro federales emissions/noise laws....??
New Bonnie. 1200CC? and watercolor.
If that is it, I think I'll stick with the old style if I ever get another one. Those darned obtrusive radiators... :icon_wink:
That can't be a production model, look at the radiator. Ugggglllyyyy. Some kind of test rig no doubt.
I hope.
I think it was MCN wrote that all the big manufacturers are working on new machines / engines because its cheaper than trying to get the current engines through the new emissions laws, Triumph included.
Quote from: Bixxer Bob on October 22, 2015, 07:38:46 PM
I think it was MCN wrote that all the big manufacturers are working on new machines / engines because its cheaper than trying to get the current engines through the new emissions laws, Triumph included.
Hmmmmmm. So how does HD manage to continue making agricultural engines (metaphorically speaking, of course) that continue to meet new emissions regulations?? :qgaraduate
Quote from: nickjtc on October 22, 2015, 07:55:10 PM
Hmmmmmm. So how does HD manage to continue making agricultural engines (metaphorically speaking, of course) that continue to meet new emissions regulations?? :qgaraduate
:icon_scratch: :^_^
Quote from: nickjtc on October 22, 2015, 07:55:10 PM
Hmmmmmm. So how does HD manage to continue making agricultural engines (metaphorically speaking, of course) that continue to meet new emissions regulations?? :qgaraduate
Volkswagen technology :augie
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on October 22, 2015, 08:47:53 PM
Volkswagen technology :augie
Or the EPA turning a blind eye, perhaps?? It's not unknown for the US government to help prop up the company, after all. :icon_wink:
Quote from: nickjtc on October 22, 2015, 09:01:06 PM
Or the EPA turning a blind eye, perhaps?? It's not unknown for the US government to help prop up the company, after all. :icon_wink:
do you have a source ?
or is this just folklore ?
Quote from: Mustang on October 22, 2015, 09:06:53 PM
do you have a source ?
or is this just folklore ?
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1987-05-07/business/8702030886_1_harley-davidson-motorcycle-market-trade-wars
Remember when, all of a sudden, Japanese 750 motorcycles became 700s? That was to beat the embargo instituted to give HD a 'leg up' during the Reagan administration.
they tried that same tactic in the 50's with Triumphs and lost .
But that has nothing to do with EPA and pollution standards......................
If you have been to any motorcycle showroom lately... you'll see many bikes with air fins and oil coolers. Me, I think it looks F@#$ing ridiculous. :Topes
Here we go :thumbsup
http://youtu.be/NKhbFIakvcc
Linky no worky!
'They' say there is "no replacement for displacement", but in this case is there really a 'need' for extra cc-age for this bike? It was never designed to be a hot-$#!t bike, just to satisfy the desires of many an older rider jaded by the techno glitz of the modern machine.
I really liked my Thruxton and it was quite fast enough for me. It went round corners nicely, was moderately comfortable and easy to work on. Bumping the capacity up achieves nothing imho. Except to make it more costly to insure........
GHOF, done :sleepy1