2005 Triumph Thruxton

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What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Cafe Racer/isle of man circa 1960s

What motivated you to start your project?

I’ve always wanted a vintage triumph but needed a daily

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

Restored pony saddle bags, green, fuzzy and hard when found in a barn.

What are you most proud of?

Hard formed alloy fairing and cowl

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

What year is it…”Really”?
What’s the 665 mean?

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 2005 Triumph Thruxton
Fondly known as: Thelma
Time spent: ?? Still evolving
Motorcycle cost: 3500, originally
Money spent: 1100.00 ish
Engine: 900, stock internals air injection delete
Intake: Re-jetted carbs (Cycocycles using 6sigma jets) with K&N modified box, polished Norman Hyde velocity intake
Exhaust: Unknow straight through slip-ons, stock headers titanium wrapped
Transmission: Stock
Frame: Stock
Suspension: Stock, lowered less than an inch
Wheels, tires and brakes: Stock wheels & brakes
Finish – Paint: Polished allow
Accessories: Rear fender delete and led signals and brake light. Sidecover delete/number plates.

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