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| BlueNose | | Thor |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 27 Apr 2011 - 20:31 Post title : Thundermaster | | | Never been happy with the look of the front of the bike (especially with the aux lamps). Nor the tank badge (a hot topic that one).
Soooooo.....
I give you the Thundermaster....
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Speedmaster tank badge and headlamp have improved things no end.
So Thundermaster it is.
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 27 Apr 2011 - 20:53 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: BlueNose) | | | looking good there. Its going to have to be my next mod.
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| BlueNose | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 27 Apr 2011 - 21:22 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: mat1600) | | |
mat1600 wrote:
looking good there. Its going to have to be my next mod.
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I'm very happy with it - Sean's looks good with out the lightbar too. Easy mod to make - just need to remove a small locating pin then it fits well.
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| midge | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2011 | | Posts | : | 345 | | Location | : | Beverley, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 27 Apr 2011 - 21:30 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: BlueNose) | | | It looks great! My list is so long I can't add anything else. I love the solo look but think that may cause some bother 
I am having to add the rack to the sissy bar to give me a modicum of luggage capability so even more clutter on the back!
The badge really looks better - simple to do?
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| BlueNose | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 27 Apr 2011 - 21:43 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: midge) | | |
midge wrote:
The badge really looks better - simple to do? |
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Yes - all you need is a hairdryer and an old credit card (or Mrs Midge's card if you are feeling brave). There is a great de-badging clip on here (one of the excellent N.L. contributions).
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 27 Apr 2011 - 22:13 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: BlueNose) | | |
BlueNose wrote:
midge wrote:
The badge really looks better - simple to do? |
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Yes - all you need is a hairdryer and an old credit card (or Mrs Midge's card if you are feeling brave). There is a great de-badging clip on here (one of the excellent N.L. contributions).
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Here ya go...
How to De-Badge Your 'Bird
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| lwc1600 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 05/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 114 | | Location | : | Lakeland, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 28 Apr 2011 - 02:20 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: mat1600) | | | Just wondering , did you consider the name SpeedBird ?
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| lwc1600 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 05/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 114 | | Location | : | Lakeland, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 28 Apr 2011 - 02:22 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: BlueNose) | | | How much trouble was it to install the Speedy headlamp ?
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| Leethal | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,593 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 28 Apr 2011 - 07:12 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: lwc1600) | | | The bigger headlamp is on my list, especially as I now have the NC flyscreen. The stock lamp at night in the rain is pretty ordinary as I found out going to a dawn service on Anzac Day.
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1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Nitron R3 shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| feduke | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 28 Apr 2011 - 16:45 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: lwc1600) | | |
lwc1600 wrote:
Just wondering , did you consider the name SpeedBird ? |
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Not a bad idea. That's the callsign for British Airways on the air traffic control system. They identify themselves with the word Speedbird and then the flight number. It was really apropos when Concord was flying to hear "Speedbird One" on the radio.
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| Speed_Bird | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 15/01/2010 | | Posts | : | 77 | | Location | : | Netherlands |
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| | Posted : 28 Apr 2011 - 20:13 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: lwc1600) | | | Yep, thats me
The speedmaster bucket and the Bird bucket can be changed easily. Just the same connection. No high engineering skills needed.
| Speed_Bird pictures Link Video's Link 
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| sprint5t | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 07/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 355 | | Location | : | Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 29 Apr 2011 - 22:57 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: Speed_Bird) | | |
Speed_Bird wrote:
Yep, thats me
The speedmaster bucket and the Bird bucket can be changed easily. Just the same connection. No high engineering skills needed. |
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I think I asked this elsewhere and didn't get a reply.... can I assume with the bigger bucket it is easier to upgrade to HID and lose the ballast in the bucket ?
John
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| zolti | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 30 Apr 2011 - 21:54 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: sprint5t) | | | did you know the new speedy comes with the tbird headlight!
dealer got one in so becareful when ordering or you will get a copy of what you already have
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| BlueNose | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 30 Apr 2011 - 22:22 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: zolti) | | |
zolti wrote:
did you know the new speedy comes with the tbird headlight!
dealer got one in so becareful when ordering or you will get a copy of what you already have |
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Ah so you are back (and obviously looking for a new chick following your Meet the Parents holiday)!
'tis a good point on the bucket - badges are the same though.
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| BlueNose | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 30 Apr 2011 - 22:37 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: BlueNose) | | | [IMG]
A better (slightly) of the badges - btw taken in Lincoln (well worth a visit).
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| zolti | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 30 Apr 2011 - 23:04 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: BlueNose) | | | BlueNose wrote:
Ah so you are back (and obviously looking for a new chick following your Meet the Parents holiday)!
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didnt get to lose the chick ( did you have one lined up?) but if was far from boring....
ww3 and the fall out several times
a never to repeat experience 
edit - as discussed in york - good mod choices and your birds looking very acceptable for dent
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| BlueNose | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 30 Apr 2011 - 23:37 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: zolti) | | |
zolti wrote:
ww3 and the fall out several times
a never to repeat experience
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I knew it would be interesting - had pictured you thumbing a lift home complete with your cravat wrapped around your neck. Better man than me for making it home without a muder charge and a vacancy on your right arm
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 01 May 2011 - 09:40 Post title : Re: Thundermaster (Re: zolti) | | |
zolti wrote:
BlueNose wrote:
Ah so you are back (and obviously looking for a new chick following your Meet the Parents holiday)!
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didnt get to lose the chick ( did you have one lined up?) but if was far from boring....
ww3 and the fall out several times
a never to repeat experience
edit - as discussed in york - good mod choices and your birds looking very acceptable for dent |
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Pics please
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