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| ssi | | Set |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/04/2011 | | Posts | : | 13 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 14 Apr 2011 - 21:23 Post title : New Storm owner | | | Hi
Test rode a 1600 T/bird last year and it did not have what I wanted so I stuck with my GSA.
When I test rode the Storm it mostly looked how I wanted it to be and the 1700 punch made it feel a lot better. Deal done right away and I now have my Jet Black/Purple Storm with the short Triumph performance exhausts and performance filter. Sounds really great and has a fine throttle response. Not too loud but has 1960's sound levels, which is fine. (Purple appears in the Black when viewed in bright sunlight)
Too many speed camera's and reduced speed limits in UK made me want a bike that make more noise and slows me down a bit. Noise and feel do not cost as much to my wallet or Drivers license.
The T/Bird Storm has a good riding position for me and handles pretty good but I had to up the OEM rear springs preload from its factory setting of 1 to 3 in order to reduce the pegs scraping and increase the steering sharpness. This has helped a bit but I know when the suspension is poor enough to upgrade.
The suspension copes well enough on smooth surfaces and gentle (slow movement) bumps but when the bike hits sharper more sudden (high speed movement) bumps it is hopeless. I have already ordered a complete Wilbers Shock and Fork upgrade which will cost but is worth it for me. I know the difference a good quality suspension upgrade can make, having done it several times before on bikes.
It is perhaps more vital on a bike where your feet are set forward and therefore makes it more difficult to absorb bumps through your legs with bent knees. I find bumps on this bike go straight though my spine as my legs are removed from the action.
I have fitted the rear pillion backrest (sissy bar) and rack for weekends away with the wife. This weighs a ton and its on the garage floor until its needed. The heated grips are also on order.
I ordered the Rider Longhaul seat (and Pillion) having sat on one in the showroom. Simply massive upgrade in comfort and quality over the OEM seats based on my showroom experience. I guess the 'Bean counters' rule in the provision of suspension and seats but the Longhaul seats are a reasonable priced quality upgrade IMO. Still waiting for the Riders seat. 
Anyway, hello from Windsor UK.
Cheers
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| zolti | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 14 Apr 2011 - 21:34 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: ssi) | | | welcome ssi
good read and definitly intune with your bike already.
what made you go with wilbers as a pose to other suspension options?
our roads are poor and bottoming is easily done on all settings esp with pillion
check out the dent thread on here if your up for a meet.
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| BlueNose | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 14 Apr 2011 - 21:54 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: ssi) | | |
ssi wrote:
Anyway, hello from Windsor UK.
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Had a banquet at your castle a couple of weeks ago - nice spread you got there.
Once you have had time to adjust to the Thunderbird/Storm but once you have it will blow your mind! 17,000 miles on mine and just gets better.
Welcome to the forum - be interested in your suspension upgrade.
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| FTL40 | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 13/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,122 | | Location | : | massachusetts, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Apr 2011 - 23:26 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: ssi) | | | welcome, goodluck with the bike
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| ssi | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 11/04/2011 | | Posts | : | 13 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 15 Apr 2011 - 06:41 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: BlueNose) | | | Hi
I chose Wilbers because they are a quality brand and have got good reviews on other bikes.
They also supply units for the Thunderbird and these are now in their catologue so they have been tried and tested on the bike.
Some other solutions seem to be adaptions of existing units by the fitter and they are not listed by the manufacturer.
I will post a short review when fitted.
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| mito3dc | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 81 | | Location | : | Adligenswil, Switzerland |
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| | Posted : 15 Apr 2011 - 06:55 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: ssi) | | |  Storm rider ssi,
Congratulation, good choice.
Why not flat black?
good summary of your experience. Suspension is also a topic for me.
Did ride 1000km in the mean time.
Longhaul is definitively a good choice and helps a bit absorbing bumbs...
Do you use the stock pillon with the longhaul?
Have fun
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| ssi | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 11/04/2011 | | Posts | : | 13 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 15 Apr 2011 - 12:06 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: mito3dc) | | |
mito3dc wrote:
Storm rider ssi,
Congratulation, good choice.
Why not flat black?
Do you use the stock pillon with the longhaul?
Have fun
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Hi
Not flat black as I like polishing 
I have ordered both seats.
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| hogeyphenogey | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 21/02/2010 | | Posts | : | 461 | | Location | : | Chicopee, Mass, United States |
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| | Posted : 16 Apr 2011 - 03:51 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: ssi) | | | I saw a flat black one at the dealer today. Gorgeous, BUT there were scratches on the tank where a zipper or belt may have hit when someone hopped on. It looks VERY easy to scratch and with no clear coat and being flat, good luck with the scratch repair!
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| Birdy68 | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,352 | | Location | : | Bad Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland |
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| | Posted : 16 Apr 2011 - 19:55 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: BlueNose) | | | Hi SSI - that wouldn't be anything to do with the Scuba School International would it!?!? 
... regardless - WELCOME anyway - and congratulations on your purchase.
BlueNose wrote:
....Welcome to the forum - be interested in your suspension upgrade.
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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 : 16 Apr 2011 - 22:35 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: hogeyphenogey) | | |
hogeyphenogey wrote:
I saw a flat black one at the dealer today. Gorgeous, BUT there were scratches on the tank where a zipper or belt may have hit when someone hopped on. It looks VERY easy to scratch and with no clear coat and being flat, good luck with the scratch repair! |
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I think if someone opts for matte black, they've gotta sort of have the, "It's a Rat Bike" attitude and figure scratches are part of the character of the bike. I've had my bike since August 31st of 2010 and I'm already getting a bit sick of worrying about how clean it is, about how many scratches and swirls are in the tank and side covers, and about how clean my wheels are. I mean... I bought it to ride, not spend all my free time cleaning the bitch! 
| 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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| zolti | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 17 Apr 2011 - 09:20 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: ssi) | | |
ssi wrote:
They also supply units for the Thunderbird and these are now in their catologue so they have been tried and tested on the bike.
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had a look at their o/l catalogue and saw thunderbird parts but arnt these the "old" tbird not our 16/1700 ?
couldnt see anything for tbird 1600
this was the uk site I visited, which catalogue did you use?
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| ssi | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 11/04/2011 | | Posts | : | 13 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 17 Apr 2011 - 10:04 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: zolti) | | |
They are not showwn on the website yet but are a new item so its just an update needed.
Ring the UK importer as they can supply the info.
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| jusjones | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 28/10/2010 | | Posts | : | 23 | | Location | : | WA, Australia |
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| | Posted : 17 Apr 2011 - 11:27 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | | I couldn't agree more on the cleaning. I good mate of mine has a great saying "If you've got time to clean it you should be riding it instead"
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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 : 17 Apr 2011 - 14:38 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: jusjones) | | |
jusjones wrote:
I couldn't agree more on the cleaning. I good mate of mine has a great saying "If you've got time to clean it you should be riding it instead" |
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Hear, hear!
| 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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| mito3dc | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 81 | | Location | : | Adligenswil, Switzerland |
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| | Posted : 18 Apr 2011 - 06:23 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | |
narsisco_lopez wrote:
..."It's a Rat Bike" attitude and figure scratches are part of the character of the bike... I mean... I bought it to ride, not spend all my free time cleaning the bitch! |
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| redhouse64 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 14/03/2011 | | Posts | : | 56 | | Location | : | Wilen, SZ, Switzerland |
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| | Posted : 18 Apr 2011 - 07:56 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: mito3dc) | | | Hi SSI
I'm thinking about going Wilbers as well, the performance of the rear shocks on bumpy, uneven roads is really very disappointing!
What have you chosen from Wilbers?
or the
I'm leaning more towards the second one...
Martin
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| ssi | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 11/04/2011 | | Posts | : | 13 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 18 Apr 2011 - 14:15 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: redhouse64) | | | I chose number 2 with rebound and compression adjustable but the compression is balanced to the rebound on the one dial at the bottom it seems. In black of course though.
I also ordered the fork springs and oil.
Lets wait and see, mine will be another 2 weeks on order from last week.
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| zolti | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 18 Apr 2011 - 18:15 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: ssi) | | | second one looks the biz.
seems an easy way to adjust too
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| Druid | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 14/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,359 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 18 Apr 2011 - 18:24 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: zolti) | | | Im no mechanic but dosnt the second one have the wrong kind of fixing? Wouldnt that be for a single shock under the seat kinda thing?
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| ssi | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 11/04/2011 | | Posts | : | 13 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 18 Apr 2011 - 19:06 Post title : Re: New Storm owner (Re: Druid) | | | The second shock is an example not the exact shock for the Thunderbird. The web site awaits an update and that photo is not the Thunderbird shock.
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