![]() I probably could have lowered the front forks in the triple tree to match the lowered back end but I didn't know that at the time and apparently neither did the dealer who lowered it. Eventually, I just got in the habit of only using the back brake below 15 mph. Triumph rocket 3 touring Triumph speedmaster Triumph daytona 675 triumph cafe racer triumph thunderbird 1700 triumph street. Apparently, Triumph reduced the lock to lock turn radius to fit the stylize tank in and I added a lowering kit because it was too tall - bad combo. It was really losing confidence until I read a motorcycle magazine editor was having the same problem. At parking lot speed anytime you hit the front brakes, even lightly, with the fork slightly turned, boom. Pain kept me from riding it as much as I would have liked but it did push me to keep working to improve. I bought it to encourage me to keep up with my physical therapy after my back injury. On the next ride I would practice that technique again until it got comfortable. I would come in from the practice ride and re-read the section analyzing how it went. I would read a section of Twist of the Wrist I/II then go out and practice. I spent a lot of time learning technique with this bike. The TBS had upgraded suspension, brakes, and the 3-cylinder 900cc engine made more horsepower than other Thunderbirds. Like the Thruxton is to the Bonneville line, the TBS was to the Thunderbird line. The jets have been updated, comes with single and double seat (single seat shown), has aluminum wheels and other extras. 19931998 Dual sport with desert racer styling Tiger 885 19992001. 5,200 Tooele, Utah Year 1998 Make Triumph Model Thunderbird Category Caf Racer Engine 900 Posted Over 1 Month This model is very desirable and the engine has been completely overhauled with original parts. The Triumph Thunderbird Sport was Triumph's first cafe racer attempt. Bonneville based cafe racer Sprint RS 955 19992004 Sprint ST: 955/1050 1999 on. ![]()
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