@@TAYM The right choice for sure. Something about that metallic green colour doesn't look quite right on the Thruxton, imo. In combination with the gold forks it looks a bit chintzy. Whereas the chrome edition compliments the gold forks. British Racing Green together with yellow can look great on classic Lotus cars but a metallic version of it paired with gold forks on a motorcycle does not!
Like many others, if I were laying it up, I would fill it to the brim and keep the cap on tight. Ethanol fuel needs moist air to do its nastiness. An empty tank full of moist air would be even worse! Give the rest of the bike a spray with a bike protector and a smart charger on the battery.
Lovely bike, in Germany they advise before winterising your bike to fill the tank up to the brim, at best with a fuel that has no, or at least a minimum amount of ethanol. Ethanol attracts water and might cause the tank to rust. Leaving the tank empty doesn't protect the tank either. Difficult decisions, this is why I try to ride my bikes in winter once a week, which is also easier said than done. Have fun and ride safe.
I always fill the tank with BPs E95 which is said to be more like 99 octane and very little ethanol. A good idea is to put some marine Star Tron petrol additive which keeps any moisture out of the fuel mixed with the petrol. This stops the fuel going stale and keeps rust out of the tank. Keep on riding but above all stay safe.
I agree with most of the opinions here, always leave the fuel tank as full as possible as this eliminates any chance of condensation which can cause rust and never run the tank to near empty as these fuel pumps are dependent on being submerged in fuel for cooling. 🙂
Nonethenol is crazy expensive guy but my honda's carbs are always primed with it I mix it with normal gas . ... there are stabilizers as well Mr.Taym I find it easier to keep em running top em off and keep em in the garage and I've never had a problem charge the battery at least once every three weeks with an approved maintenance charger with a float .... and of course treat your horse to a protective coating of caustic chemicals to preserve her finish... the Bingley wheeler once stated lick it not with the topical treatment I use on mine's surface a good AUTOMOTIVE shampoo is always a great partner as well to keep at as nice looking as possible..... detailing is always a pain in the ass too so I tend to do both my bikes in sections constantly.... 🎉 time always never dial back the rolling thunder ⚡
Very nice machine Taym. An empty tank will get condensation and subsequent rust in it due to temperature fluctuations. That won't happen with a full tank. I always leave my tank completely full for the winter. The same applies to starting the bike in winter. It never gets warm enough for long enough to steam off condensation in the engine. I put a small amount of oil in the cylinders and leave it for the winter without starting on my W800. Regards from Canada Bob Jensen.
I was advised by my local BSA dealer to fill my GoldStar with E5 and use a fuel additive, I chose LiquiMoly, run the engine to make sure all the additive gets mixed. He also advised me to use WD40 on my switch gear, which I have. I believe I've also seem TMF giving the same advise.
When I lived NY, I would fill the tank with non-ethanol fuel, add a fuel stabilizer, hook the bike up to a battery tender and put the cover on it. I would also inflate the tires to their maximum pressure, coat the bike with a good coat of wax then wait for Spring. P.S. the worst thing to do is start the engine once a week and run it for a few minutes then shut it down.
When you look at it you cannot fall in love and admire it i bought the special edition in 2022 with the blue tank and once its out of warranty i will do just few modifications and she will be even better, enjoy yours
A bike should make you feel special, I feel the same way on my RnineT, not the most comfortable for long journeys, not the most practical for touring, but something about it just makes me feel good, and I always look back as I walk away, the sure sign of a bike that makes you feel good. The Thruxton chrome is beautiful. 👍
Thats a cracking bike the Thruxton. The bike with no name :) I have put my Suzuki away for Winter now, I topped the tank upto the brim with E5 and gave it a spray all over with GT85. That'll have to do :) The Himalayan is the Winter hack
I live in the states northern eastern Mr.Taym like I've said before I'm actually lucky enough to live in a garage with mine.... I always keep the tanks full of 89 at least I also use trufuel if I need a bike to sit over the three months of hostile cold finally got my replacement fly racing gloves had bought a set of mobile warm ones the latter I wish I hadn't ,always have found its better- genuine if someone speaks on issues because of experience - not just passing opinions of others as facts. I do know they work (gloves) (gas) though the nonethenol is pricey all you need is about a can . Again where you store them have a massive impact (outside under tarp) v.s ( heated garage) v.s (cold garage) ya know anyway it's always great to see what's on 🎉🎉🎉 thanks for the ride beautiful bike....
I always thought we stored tanks full with gas preserve added so the inside of the tank doesn't rust? I don't know, I love winter riding over summer. No sweat weather!
Great little video again, do like the Thruxton, mind you I love all bikes ha , but love triumph, I have one myself speedmaster got it new in march has 1650 miles on the clock now and love it, now I have been riding since 1971 so fair few years now and always been told to keep the tank full in the winter because even kept in a garage it gets so cold you can get condensation with the tank near empty so when you fill up again there will be water in the tank😢
Whilst i dont ride much in the winter these days, there is always the odd day with good enough weather to take either of my two bikes out for a ride. So i dont do anything different to them than any other time of year. But if i were to leave either unused for months on end, i would be in the camp of a full tank with Sta-bil added.
That Thruxton sure is a beauty TAYM looks classic Triumph, ageless...2024 i get a Triumph, old one, nearly as old as me, and no not steam driven haha. I love the maintenance and messing with those simple mechanicals as much as riding them, its cathartic. Thanks for the inspiration TAYM 😊
Wait...I want to hear more about the invisible castle. Did it used to be an actual castle? And not for nothing, but I have the exact same bike (with the stock seat) that I absolutely love. It's put away for the winter because I live in Colorado, but it's just waiting for the snow to melt! And not sure what the best course of action is but I typically fill the tank and put in some Stabil if it's going to be sitting for awhile.
Thanks T34 😁 I’ve just got it back out and it started and ran like a dream 😁 filled it to the top with fuel stabiliser and ran it for a few miles before putting away 😁
What an absolutely stunning looking machine that is with perfect classic/modern styling. Of all the Triumph chrome editions, it's the only one for me which actually improves the bikes looks. The exhausts blend perfectly with the lines of the bike and sound throaty enough to match the bikes character. If I didn't have the Rocket and the Thunderbird Sport there'd be one in my stable for sure. As for winter storage I've always gone with a brimmed tank of high octane Premium, you don't want any of that fermented corn syrup leeching moisture from the tank or the air inside it. I won't put any of it in either of my bikes unless absolutely forced too due to there being no Premium near at hand. E10 is an absolute conn, the alcohol doesn't burn it seems to just evaporate. You get less MPG, it ruins carbureted engines and I'm pretty sure that over time it'll deteriorate even modern components.
Always park mine up with a full tank of E5 with a cap full of two stroke oil. Bit smokey in March when I take it for an MOT, but I always warn the tester. They are very understanding 😂
A great looking bike is the Thruxton , chrome tank really sets it off . In my youth I found clip ons very comfortable , but that was a long time ago and before back injuries , the cafe racer look is unbeatable ., tastes like a chocolate eclair , a bike to keep . But I mean really keep ,not like a 2wheeledwillie " keepforever ". Freddie Dobbs doesn't like clip ons because it makes the bike harder to push . Pride of ownership is a good point that nobody mentions much , I always like to feel proud of my bikes and where they are from . Petrol full or empty ? If your garage temperature is constant , I wouldn't worry too much . I seem to get away with doing nothing in particular , I fired up my old Vstrom after 3.5 years of unheated storage and it started first time as always ,Guzzi was the same [ and that's Italian ! ] . La Dolce Vita eh . Ignorance is bliss and I can order a coffee while I wait for rescue , oh wait , I AM my own rescue ! Don't use WD40 on switch gear or any electrical stuff , it leaves a greasy residue that electricity can track along , there's other better products available . Alcohol like meths can remove water from switches etc , maybe somebody should tell Freddie that . Or not .
Lovely bike. Yes, fill tank to brim with a stabiliser. Don’t put a cover on it, it will trap the damp, just roll it forwards or backwards now and then to stop callipers binding to same spot on disc, also helps tyres as well. Do you find the chrome reflecting a problem in summer ?
@@TAYM That’s good to know. Love the roads, ex Haverhill man, you can probably still smell the two stroke fumes from my days there 🏍️☁️☁️Mates just got the Thruxton FE green, beautiful, but I can’t keep off my 765 , it’s just so everyday rideable.
Hi, I am a Triumph fan & on my 5th 1 & would take the Thruxton RS over the new Norton Commando every time. Regards to you emptying the tank for winter I have always been led to believe that you should fill the tank up to prevent the ingress of moisture, I always put at least E5 in but if people put E10 in that is more inclined as ethanol absorbs moisture, I’ve nothing to go on it is just my opinion. Wes lake shorty slip on pipes look & sound well on the Thruxton & cost £359 Have a great winter…Les
Morning TAYM that's a beautiful looking bike and I don't blame you for putting it away for the winter and using something else. I ride all of mine through winter but none of them are particularly valuable (money wise) so I just prep them for winter use and keep them clean, but concerning running fuel tanks dry , some bikes have the fuel pump in the tank and running them dry isn't recommended as the fuel acts as a lubricant, wether or not leaving it dry for prolonged periods hardens the seals or o rings I don't know? I've never done it I just thought it was worth mentioning. Anyway enjoy this bright but frosty morning, I'll probably stop for more coffees than Freddie Dobbs this morning! 😂😂 Cheers Mel 🍻
A really stunning machine in looks & performance that's light years ahead of the others. I personally wouldn't change a thing on it, with the dual seat & pillion pegs it still looks amazing .
My chrome ridden CB1100EX doesn't get put away for the winter, it can't live with wet salted roads but there is always that odd crisp sunny winters day to freshen up the petrol in the tank.
This is what I do for over wintering storage of my motorcycles. I /. Run the tank to almost empty 2/. Pour in 150ml of Putoline fuel stabiliser. 3/. Fill the tank to the top with Esso Supreme which is sold as E5 but, I am told. has very little if any ethanol in it. 4/. Run the engine to fill the pump and fuel injectors with the new fuel. Filling the tank reduces the air and water vapour in the tank and this should reduce rusting. Fuel stabiliser reduces fuel degradation so it will still be good to use when you need it. I would not leave a metal tank empty. However, I am NOT a scientist and have no technical knowledge whatsoever.
I top my bikes off so there’s no room for condensation therefore moisture in the tank and perhaps rust. We do have seriously low temperatures here in Idaho.
The bike with no name is an absolute looker I'll bet it does turn heads. I love that it makes you happy because that's what any bike should do and it's what my Bonneville does for me, I still look at it and can't believe it's mine. I'm in the full tank with some fuel stabiliser in because I was always told that an empty tank can form condensation with the temperature changes and that condensation can cause rust in the tank whereas a full tank has no air so cannot get condensation forming but I don't know if that's true but it seems to make sense to me but with these new fuels I think you do need to run it regularly to stop any gumming up of injectors etc.
Nice bike Taym but the tank would be too much chrome for me. I thought filling the tank with E5 would be the way to go if storing it for the winter. How you find the time to record, edit and download all your vlogs when you are working is beyond me. Great stuff. 😊👍👍🏍
I brim mine with E5 super unleaded, spray all over with anti corrosion spray, battery tender and tyres off the ground. Got to watch out for condensation with temp changes though.
Oh TAYM, I hope you did better than I did! I forgot to add my fuel stabilizer & top off the tank! Due to full time daily lung cancer radiation & chemotherapy, I asked my dealer to pick up the bike & store it for me, which they did for a pittance. But, the Service Mgr. trusted that I added Sta-Bil & topped it off. Now, I have sour gas and will for oh, say- the next 90 miles! While in this 6 month slumber it had its break in service done & a few other items installed: R & G sliders, tail tidy.... But, this sour gas gives me an excuse to "open her up!" or "Clean out the carbs", or, my current favorite "Let the canary sing!" Thank heaven's that my bike is only 660cc's, which helps me keep most of my Billy-O behavior somewhat slower than larger, more powerful bikes do. Is it dry enough to take her out now? Does Suffolk use salt & sand for snowy winter weather? Getting excited just talking about it!
So sorry to hear about the big C 😕 hope you are surviving. I had no idea 😕 on the fuel, I did remember to add stabiliser and have had it out again and it runs perfectly 😁 Hope you are keeping up the fight 😁
TAYM, I thought I told you a few months ago, but- one thing you lose during the assault on your body, is that completed thoughts don't mean they actually happened! As you can tell, I'm getting better- albeit slowly! Thanks for caring.
They really are a fabulous bike aren't they? The looks of the chrome tank really is something special and I think I prefer the look with the duel seat. 🤔I fill my tanks to the brim with E5 when not in use and haven't ever really experienced any issues with the fuel degrading. I found that when I had my Thruxton it was egging me on to ride it fast, they really are so much fun😁
Definitely my favorite retro “modern classic” in the Triumph line. The power and panache are unmistakable. I love the chrome edition but it was not available when I bought my British racing green model. The only draw back is the everyday functionality and it was not really suited as my daily commuter so I went back to my GS. In fact, the bike is still at my local dealer and the price has gone down so I’ve considered (don’t tell the wife😂😂) going back and picking it up😮 great review
Tank To the Top TAYM Redex i n The Tank Shaken not Stirred..00T Redex Claim on the Bottle That their Potion Stops E10 / 5 Corrosion I do this Every Year with no Problems come Spring For what My Opinion is Worth
Fortnine a has a Video on Bike Storage for winter He Says Fill the Tank.to the Brim so none of the Inside of the Tank Can Rust And if that works in Canada..🥶
those pipes are fine ;;; leaving a bit of fuel in is the worst you can do ;;; it will degrade quickly and can wreck your injection ;; [ may ] , best fill to top to make sure no air in pipe work , with good petrol ;; also helps to stop condensation - which means rust ;;;
On winterising, everybody seems to be an expert. I'm going the other way and filling the tank and adding stabiliser as in my video from Wednesday. But, I had someone say that fuel stabiliser is just ethanol. It's not, there's loads of other ingredients, oh and he couldn't even spell ethanol either...
What a fantastic looking bike👍👍. It has more than double the power of an Interceptor; I can scarcely imagine 😁. It is the ultimate modern classic. I can get in excess of 90mpg upcountry though 😂.
If I was you I'd just put a tenner of E5 in it and when you start using it again fill it up with the same 🙂. Fuel doesn't go off in six months and with having fuel injection you don't have the old carb worries. Plus there might be a nice salt free sunny day that you might want to take it on a quick ride.🙂
By the moat again TAYM those folks opposite must look out their houses and say look he's there again he parks his bike gets off and talks to himself whilst he looks at his bike then off he goes why ? answer he probably has no friends 🤣. Thruxton RS Chrome what's not to like looks fab but alas not for me just don't like bar ends, I see the point and probably better but not to me they would stop me getting the Speed twin and that's the only thing 😉very nice TAYM I reckon it's one you get off and look back and think yes that looks the business .How sickening to be sat in that lot all it needs is a bike to filter paste them all to the front and make their day complete 😂 👌👍
Well, got to the end of the video and you asked the question about the gas in tanks or not. And as for the caged animals, I was laughing, as I live on a road so many think that when the highway is backed up and they get onto my road and it makes it terrible for hours . Happens all the time!
Mr Taym, nice vid, but I’ve noticed on a few of your vids that I watch on TV when you go to the phone camera I lose sound, but I have sound watching you on my iPhone. This vid has no sound on the tv app, but sound on the IPhone app, strange I can’t figure it out. Happy days.
I think what has happened a couple of times is that, for some reason (which hopefully I’ve fixed for future videos) it has only recorded in one channel. This means the sound only comes out of the left speaker and not in stereo. Therefore all I can assume is that the left channel on your tv is not working 🤔 sorry I can’t think of any other reason 😕 thanks RH 😁
This place in the 'Italian' spot in my mind.. You usually take thee Italian beasts there, but in exclusively of course. Have any ideas for a name after 6 months?
Taym was going to ask what other bikes do you have apart from the enfield. The reason I ask is I am about same height as you and thinking of getting another bike. I have a 350 classic and himalayan both great. Thinking something a bit more sportier.
I absolutely love the continental gt 😁 I don’t have one but if I didn’t have the Thruxton that’s what I would have 😁 I also have the SV 650 which should be back from Orwell motorcycles next week 😁
This fill your tank with fuel or no fuel! Total confusion! I tend to leave the fuel in but start the engine and warm up properly now and then! But who knows? 🙄
It’s the same twice a day at every little junction on the back roads 🤔 it’s caused mayhem. We now have speed cameras and 20mph in every village 🙄 just to try and persuade them to stay on the A14 😕 we used to have maybe 1 collision a year, if that. Since the road works started we’ve had a few every month 🙄 people are idiots 😁 thanks AD 😁
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For me the chrome edition is one of the finest-looking motorcycles ever created.
I 100% agree 😁 considered for a moment about swapping it for the fe but decided I prefer the chrome 😁
@@TAYM The right choice for sure. Something about that metallic green colour doesn't look quite right on the Thruxton, imo. In combination with the gold forks it looks a bit chintzy. Whereas the chrome edition compliments the gold forks.
British Racing Green together with yellow can look great on classic Lotus cars but a metallic version of it paired with gold forks on a motorcycle does not!
@@sambagogo777 thanks SB 😁 I agree 😁
Like many others, if I were laying it up, I would fill it to the brim and keep the cap on tight. Ethanol fuel needs moist air to do its nastiness. An empty tank full of moist air would be even worse! Give the rest of the bike a spray with a bike protector and a smart charger on the battery.
Thanks LS 😁 filled it today 😁
Lovely bike, in Germany they advise before winterising your bike to fill the tank up to the brim, at best with a fuel that has no, or at least a minimum amount of ethanol.
Ethanol attracts water and might cause the tank to rust.
Leaving the tank empty doesn't protect the tank either.
Difficult decisions, this is why I try to ride my bikes in winter once a week, which is also easier said than done.
Have fun and ride safe.
Agreed, in UK Esso E5 has no ethanol, and is my go to winter fuel
Thanks K 😁 filled it today 😁
Thanks AM 😁
@@andym5588 Sadly there is just one Esso Station in Norfolk. With the zero emissions agenda, I cannot see anymore being built.
I fill mine up. It’s the condensation that forms in a part empty tank I don’t like.
Thanks Ant 😁
I always fill the tank with BPs E95 which is said to be more like 99 octane and very little ethanol. A good idea is to put some marine Star Tron petrol additive which keeps any moisture out of the fuel mixed with the petrol. This stops the fuel going stale and keeps rust out of the tank. Keep on riding but above all stay safe.
Thanks JH 😁
I'm with you on this, no chance of damp air attacking the inside of the tank!
The Bike With No Name and Wendy are tied for my favorite bikes since I’ve watched your channel.
Oozing with character. 👍
Thanks PW 😁 I have to agree with you 😁
I agree with most of the opinions here, always leave the fuel tank as full as possible as this eliminates any chance of condensation which can cause rust and never run the tank to near empty as these fuel pumps are dependent on being submerged in fuel for cooling. 🙂
Thanks Foggy 😁
Always heard to keep them completely filled with nonethenol.....
Thanks Jay 😁 that seems to be the thing to do 😁
Nonethenol is crazy expensive guy but my honda's carbs are always primed with it I mix it with normal gas . ... there are stabilizers as well Mr.Taym I find it easier to keep em running top em off and keep em in the garage and I've never had a problem charge the battery at least once every three weeks with an approved maintenance charger with a float .... and of course treat your horse to a protective coating of caustic chemicals to preserve her finish... the Bingley wheeler once stated lick it not with the topical treatment I use on mine's surface a good AUTOMOTIVE shampoo is always a great partner as well to keep at as nice looking as possible..... detailing is always a pain in the ass too so I tend to do both my bikes in sections constantly.... 🎉 time always never dial back the rolling thunder ⚡
@@jaysinhoffner2134 yeah we have something similar hear £20/25 a gallon 😱
Very nice machine Taym. An empty tank will get condensation and subsequent rust in it due to temperature fluctuations. That won't happen with a full tank. I always leave my tank completely full for the winter. The same applies to starting the bike in winter. It never gets warm enough for long enough to steam off condensation in the engine. I put a small amount of oil in the cylinders and leave it for the winter without starting on my W800.
Regards from Canada
Bob Jensen.
Thanks Bob 😁
I was advised by my local BSA dealer to fill my GoldStar with E5 and use a fuel additive, I chose LiquiMoly, run the engine to make sure all the additive gets mixed. He also advised me to use WD40 on my switch gear, which I have. I believe I've also seem TMF giving the same advise.
Why do you keep it taxed, if it's going nowhere why not put it on a Sorn and get some money back.
Thanks IH 😁
Just in case 😁
When I lived NY, I would fill the tank with non-ethanol fuel, add a fuel stabilizer, hook the bike up to a battery tender and put the cover on it. I would also inflate the tires to their maximum pressure, coat the bike with a good coat of wax then wait for Spring.
P.S. the worst thing to do is start the engine once a week and run it for a few minutes then shut it down.
Thanks G 😁 I will remember that 😁
You did make me laugh at the end there "caged animals"😂😂😂and your little chuckle as well👍👍
😂😂😂 thanks LM 😁
When you look at it you cannot fall in love and admire it i bought the special edition in 2022 with the blue tank and once its out of warranty i will do just few modifications and she will be even better, enjoy yours
Absolutely 😁 thanks SR 😁
A bike should make you feel special, I feel the same way on my RnineT, not the most comfortable for long journeys, not the most practical for touring, but something about it just makes me feel good, and I always look back as I walk away, the sure sign of a bike that makes you feel good. The Thruxton chrome is beautiful. 👍
Thanks SN 😁 absolutely 😁
Thats a cracking bike the Thruxton. The bike with no name :)
I have put my Suzuki away for Winter now, I topped the tank upto the brim with E5 and gave it a spray all over with GT85.
That'll have to do :) The Himalayan is the Winter hack
Thanks W 😁 not tried GT85 before🤔 might give that a go this year 😁
I live in the states northern eastern Mr.Taym like I've said before I'm actually lucky enough to live in a garage with mine.... I always keep the tanks full of 89 at least I also use trufuel if I need a bike to sit over the three months of hostile cold finally got my replacement fly racing gloves had bought a set of mobile warm ones the latter I wish I hadn't ,always have found its better- genuine if someone speaks on issues because of experience - not just passing opinions of others as facts. I do know they work (gloves) (gas) though the nonethenol is pricey all you need is about a can . Again where you store them have a massive impact (outside under tarp) v.s ( heated garage) v.s (cold garage) ya know anyway it's always great to see what's on 🎉🎉🎉 thanks for the ride beautiful bike....
Thanks Jay 😁
Sleep well Harry! A winter powernap will do it! 😍😍😍 Love this bike! Really I do!
😂😂😂😁 thanks Lilian 😁
I always thought we stored tanks full with gas preserve added so the inside of the tank doesn't rust? I don't know, I love winter riding over summer. No sweat weather!
There is that 😁
I love the seats
Thanks AJ😁
I have the exact same bike. It is glorious! There is not one aspect I think is problematic. I feel amazing when I open up that throttle!
They are amazing bikes and they have some poke 😁 what amazes me is the handling, the way it feels to ride, just incredible 😁 thanks Mark 😁
Great little video again, do like the Thruxton, mind you I love all bikes ha , but love triumph, I have one myself speedmaster got it new in march has 1650 miles on the clock now and love it, now I have been riding since 1971 so fair few years now and always been told to keep the tank full in the winter because even kept in a garage it gets so cold you can get condensation with the tank near empty so when you fill up again there will be water in the tank😢
Thanks AW 😁 triumph certainly know how to make a fantastic bike 😁
Whilst i dont ride much in the winter these days, there is always the odd day with good enough weather to take either of my two bikes out for a ride. So i dont do anything different to them than any other time of year. But if i were to leave either unused for months on end, i would be in the camp of a full tank with Sta-bil added.
Thanks MJ 😁
It's always been my understanding that you should brim your tank during winter storage to prevent moisture build up that could cause corrosion.
Thanks SB 😁 filled it today 😁
Rode today, 2 x rain with a bit of ice. Bike dirty, hands cold and not wearing any raingear. Still had fun, strange hobby.
😂😂😂 certainly is 😁 I spent most of the day out riding and filming in ‘feels like’ -4 😂😂😂😂 but it was fantastic 😁 thanks W 😁
Still the most beautiful modern motorcycle built today !... final edition looks great too 👍. Caged animals made me chuckle. Thanks Taym ❤
Thanks D 😁 I totally agree 😁😂😂
That Thruxton sure is a beauty TAYM looks classic Triumph, ageless...2024 i get a Triumph, old one, nearly as old as me, and no not steam driven haha. I love the maintenance and messing with those simple mechanicals as much as riding them, its cathartic. Thanks for the inspiration TAYM 😊
Interesting 🤔 can’t wait to discover what it’s going to be 😁 thanks DT 😁
The Thruxton revealed what you look like :)
It’s rubbish at keeping secrets 😁😂😂 I dread getting pulled by the rozzers on it 😂😂😂 thanks M 😁
Wait...I want to hear more about the invisible castle. Did it used to be an actual castle? And not for nothing, but I have the exact same bike (with the stock seat) that I absolutely love. It's put away for the winter because I live in Colorado, but it's just waiting for the snow to melt! And not sure what the best course of action is but I typically fill the tank and put in some Stabil if it's going to be sitting for awhile.
Thanks T34 😁 I’ve just got it back out and it started and ran like a dream 😁 filled it to the top with fuel stabiliser and ran it for a few miles before putting away 😁
What an absolutely stunning looking machine that is with perfect classic/modern styling. Of all the Triumph chrome editions, it's the only one for me which actually improves the bikes looks. The exhausts blend perfectly with the lines of the bike and sound throaty enough to match the bikes character. If I didn't have the Rocket and the Thunderbird Sport there'd be one in my stable for sure.
As for winter storage I've always gone with a brimmed tank of high octane Premium, you don't want any of that fermented corn syrup leeching moisture from the tank or the air inside it. I won't put any of it in either of my bikes unless absolutely forced too due to there being no Premium near at hand. E10 is an absolute conn, the alcohol doesn't burn it seems to just evaporate. You get less MPG, it ruins carbureted engines and I'm pretty sure that over time it'll deteriorate even modern components.
There you go bragging again 😂😂😂😂 I would have but I’ve got a rocket 🙄 only joking 😂😂😂 yes the whole nation has been conned with E10 😡 thanks GW 😁
@@TAYM "If you've got it flaunt it" as they say and at my age it's just about all I've got to flaunt 😮😯😂
@@greywolf9292 😂😂😂😂😂
Always park mine up with a full tank of E5 with a cap full of two stroke oil. Bit smokey in March when I take it for an MOT, but I always warn the tester. They are very understanding 😂
Modern day fuel additives are so much better.
Putoline Fuel stabiliser works fine in my carb Vulcan. Other brands are available.
Interesting 🤔 thanks AM 😁
Thanks JW 😁
Thanks IH 😁
Great video you naughty boy 👌💯👍 stay safe
😂😂😂😂 thanks Frank 😁
A great looking bike is the Thruxton , chrome tank really sets it off . In my youth I found clip ons very comfortable , but that was a long time ago and before back injuries , the cafe racer look is unbeatable ., tastes like a chocolate eclair , a bike to keep . But I mean really keep ,not like a 2wheeledwillie " keepforever ".
Freddie Dobbs doesn't like clip ons because it makes the bike harder to push . Pride of ownership is a good point that nobody mentions much , I always like to feel proud of my bikes and where they are from .
Petrol full or empty ? If your garage temperature is constant , I wouldn't worry too much . I seem to get away with doing nothing in particular , I fired up my old Vstrom after 3.5 years of unheated storage and it started first time as always ,Guzzi was the same [ and that's Italian ! ] . La Dolce Vita eh . Ignorance is bliss and I can order a coffee while I wait for rescue , oh wait , I AM my own rescue !
Don't use WD40 on switch gear or any electrical stuff , it leaves a greasy residue that electricity can track along , there's other better products available . Alcohol like meths can remove water from switches etc , maybe somebody should tell Freddie that .
Or not .
Thanks DS 😁 I will leave the WD40 alone then 😁 bikes now full 😁
Pure beauty, an excellent piece of artwork, better to look at than a beautiful woman 😢🇬🇧🏍👍
😁😂😂😂 it is certainly a beauty 😁 thanks KH 😁
Sat on a Final Edition model at Motorcycle Live yesterday. Lovely thing especially in that colour scheme. A bit too much of a stretch for me though.
They are beautiful and I considered getting one in stead of the chrome but after I thought about it, I think the chrome is more special 😁 thanks SB😁
Lovely bike. Yes, fill tank to brim with a stabiliser. Don’t put a cover on it, it will trap the damp, just roll it forwards or backwards now and then to stop callipers binding to same spot on disc, also helps tyres as well. Do you find the chrome reflecting a problem in summer ?
Thanks DA 😁 no real problem with the chrome while riding 😁
@@TAYM That’s good to know. Love the roads, ex Haverhill man, you can probably still smell the two stroke fumes from my days there 🏍️☁️☁️Mates just got the Thruxton FE green, beautiful, but I can’t keep off my 765 , it’s just so everyday rideable.
@@douglasalexander4348 yes, fantastic bike the 765 😁 love it 😁 thanks DA😁
Nothing wrong with the those pipes bud, sounds wonderful 👍
Thanks MP 😁
Stunning looking bike m8 and sounds as good as it looks. Very nice indeed 👌👍
Thanks IT 😁
Hi, I am a Triumph fan & on my 5th 1 & would take the Thruxton RS over the new Norton Commando every time.
Regards to you emptying the tank for winter I have always been led to believe that you should fill the tank up to prevent the ingress of moisture, I always put at least E5 in but if people put E10 in that is more inclined as ethanol absorbs moisture, I’ve nothing to go on it is just my opinion.
Wes lake shorty slip on pipes look & sound well on the Thruxton & cost £359
Have a great winter…Les
Thanks Les 😁 will check out the slip ons 😁
Morning TAYM that's a beautiful looking bike and I don't blame you for putting it away for the winter and using something else.
I ride all of mine through winter but none of them are particularly valuable (money wise) so I just prep them for winter use and keep them clean, but concerning running fuel tanks dry , some bikes have the fuel pump in the tank and running them dry isn't recommended as the fuel acts as a lubricant, wether or not leaving it dry for prolonged periods hardens the seals or o rings I don't know? I've never done it I just thought it was worth mentioning.
Anyway enjoy this bright but frosty morning, I'll probably stop for more coffees than Freddie Dobbs this morning! 😂😂
Cheers Mel 🍻
😂😂😂 thanks Mel 😁 had a marvellous ride out today 😁 filled it up 😁
A really stunning machine in looks & performance that's light years ahead of the others.
I personally wouldn't change a thing on it, with the dual seat & pillion pegs it still looks amazing .
Thanks TB 😁
What a stunning bike. Fill it up with Shell V Power. It's the best out there
Thanks TP 😁 did that very thing yesterday 😁
My chrome ridden CB1100EX doesn't get put away for the winter, it can't live with wet salted roads but there is always that odd crisp sunny winters day to freshen up the petrol in the tank.
Thanks TO’K 😁I shall probably do similar to be honest 😁
@@TAYM I knew you wouldn’t be able to stay off them for too long 😉.
@@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff 😂😂😂😂
This is what I do for over wintering storage of my motorcycles. I /. Run the tank to almost empty 2/. Pour in 150ml of Putoline fuel stabiliser. 3/. Fill the tank to the top with Esso Supreme which is sold as E5 but, I am told. has very little if any ethanol in it. 4/. Run the engine to fill the pump and fuel injectors with the new fuel. Filling the tank reduces the air and water vapour in the tank and this should reduce rusting. Fuel stabiliser reduces fuel degradation so it will still be good to use when you need it. I would not leave a metal tank empty. However, I am NOT a scientist and have no technical knowledge whatsoever.
Thanks B 😁 sounds a sensible regime 😁
I top my bikes off so there’s no room for condensation therefore moisture in the tank and perhaps rust. We do have seriously low temperatures here in Idaho.
Thanks B 😁 I will keep it full 😁
The bike with no name is an absolute looker I'll bet it does turn heads. I love that it makes you happy because that's what any bike should do and it's what my Bonneville does for me, I still look at it and can't believe it's mine. I'm in the full tank with some fuel stabiliser in because I was always told that an empty tank can form condensation with the temperature changes and that condensation can cause rust in the tank whereas a full tank has no air so cannot get condensation forming but I don't know if that's true but it seems to make sense to me but with these new fuels I think you do need to run it regularly to stop any gumming up of injectors etc.
Thanks Mike 😁
Nice bike Taym but the tank would be too much chrome for me. I thought filling the tank with E5 would be the way to go if storing it for the winter. How you find the time to record, edit and download all your vlogs when you are working is beyond me. Great stuff. 😊👍👍🏍
Thanks JI 😁 I try not to spend too much time on the editing 😁
I brim mine with E5 super unleaded, spray all over with anti corrosion spray, battery tender and tyres off the ground. Got to watch out for condensation with temp changes though.
Thanks J 😁
Oh TAYM, I hope you did better than I did! I forgot to add my fuel stabilizer & top off the tank! Due to full time daily lung cancer radiation & chemotherapy, I asked my dealer to pick up the bike & store it for me, which they did for a pittance. But, the Service Mgr. trusted that I added Sta-Bil & topped it off. Now, I have sour gas and will for oh, say- the next 90 miles!
While in this 6 month slumber it had its break in service done & a few other items installed: R & G sliders, tail tidy.... But, this sour gas gives me an excuse to "open her up!" or "Clean out the carbs", or, my current favorite "Let the canary sing!" Thank heaven's that my bike is only 660cc's, which helps me keep most of my Billy-O behavior somewhat slower than larger, more powerful bikes do.
Is it dry enough to take her out now? Does Suffolk use salt & sand for snowy winter weather? Getting excited just talking about it!
So sorry to hear about the big C 😕 hope you are surviving. I had no idea 😕 on the fuel, I did remember to add stabiliser and have had it out again and it runs perfectly 😁 Hope you are keeping up the fight 😁
TAYM, I thought I told you a few months ago, but- one thing you lose during the assault on your body, is that completed thoughts don't mean they actually happened! As you can tell, I'm getting better- albeit slowly! Thanks for caring.
@@DCGULL01 you probably did, I have no excuse but have the same affliction 😂😂 too much stuff rattling round my head 😂😂 glad you are keeping going 😁
They really are a fabulous bike aren't they? The looks of the chrome tank really is something special and I think I prefer the look with the duel seat. 🤔I fill my tanks to the brim with E5 when not in use and haven't ever really experienced any issues with the fuel degrading. I found that when I had my Thruxton it was egging me on to ride it fast, they really are so much fun😁
Thanks MM 😁
Definitely my favorite retro “modern classic” in the Triumph line. The power and panache are unmistakable. I love the chrome edition but it was not available when I bought my British racing green model. The only draw back is the everyday functionality and it was not really suited as my daily commuter so I went back to my GS. In fact, the bike is still at my local dealer and the price has gone down so I’ve considered (don’t tell the wife😂😂) going back and picking it up😮 great review
Thanks TR 😁 definitely should 😁
Tank To the Top TAYM
Redex i n The Tank
Shaken not Stirred..00T
Redex Claim on the Bottle
That their Potion Stops
E10 / 5 Corrosion
I do this Every Year with no
Problems come Spring
For what My Opinion is Worth
Thanks JL 😁 I shall give it a go 😁
Fortnine a has a Video on
Bike Storage for winter
He Says Fill the Tank.to the Brim
so none of the Inside of the Tank
Can Rust
And if that works in Canada..🥶
those pipes are fine ;;; leaving a bit of fuel in is the worst you can do ;;; it will degrade quickly and can wreck your injection ;; [ may ] , best fill to top to make sure no air in pipe work , with good petrol ;; also helps to stop condensation - which means rust ;;;
Thanks SG 😁 filled it up now 😁
On winterising, everybody seems to be an expert. I'm going the other way and filling the tank and adding stabiliser as in my video from Wednesday. But, I had someone say that fuel stabiliser is just ethanol. It's not, there's loads of other ingredients, oh and he couldn't even spell ethanol either...
Thanks CMD 😁
Stunning bike, how many have you got? and how do you persuade the missus you need a new bike?
😂😂😂 thanks PRG 😁 at first she encouraged me but at 4, it’s getting tricky 😂😂😂
What a fantastic looking bike👍👍. It has more than double the power of an Interceptor; I can scarcely imagine 😁. It is the ultimate modern classic. I can get in excess of 90mpg upcountry though 😂.
Thanks GBD 😁
Every time for all dino engines; put in Stabil fuel stabilizer, fill the tank and run it a while.
NEVER any problems.😊
Thanks JT 😁
My word what a traffic jam , what do you use to protect your bike over the winter . Thanks TAYM
Thanks GCk 😁 I generally use mucoff protectorate and HB1 😁
If I was you I'd just put a tenner of E5 in it and when you start using it again fill it up with the same 🙂. Fuel doesn't go off in six months and with having fuel injection you don't have the old carb worries. Plus there might be a nice salt free sunny day that you might want to take it on a quick ride.🙂
Thanks B 😁 been out on it most of the day today and filled it up 😁
By the moat again TAYM those folks opposite must look out their houses and say look he's there again he parks his bike gets off and talks to himself whilst he looks at his bike then off he goes why ? answer he probably has no friends 🤣. Thruxton RS Chrome what's not to like looks fab but alas not for me just don't like bar ends, I see the point and probably better but not to me they would stop me getting the Speed twin and that's the only thing 😉very nice TAYM I reckon it's one you get off and look back and think yes that looks the business .How sickening to be sat in that lot all it needs is a bike to filter paste them all to the front and make their day complete 😂 👌👍
Thanks Crumb 😁 😂😂😂 yes, some get really angry when I pass them 😁😂😂😂
Well, got to the end of the video and you asked the question about the gas in tanks or not. And as for the caged animals, I was laughing, as I live on a road so many think that when the highway is backed up and they get onto my road and it makes it terrible for hours . Happens all the time!
😂😂😂 crazy isn’t it 😁
Mr Taym, nice vid, but I’ve noticed on a few of your vids that I watch on TV when you go to the phone camera I lose sound, but I have sound watching you on my iPhone. This vid has no sound on the tv app, but sound on the IPhone app, strange I can’t figure it out.
Happy days.
I think what has happened a couple of times is that, for some reason (which hopefully I’ve fixed for future videos) it has only recorded in one channel. This means the sound only comes out of the left speaker and not in stereo. Therefore all I can assume is that the left channel on your tv is not working 🤔 sorry I can’t think of any other reason 😕 thanks RH 😁
interesting I'll check that out.
This place in the 'Italian' spot in my mind.. You usually take thee Italian beasts there, but in exclusively of course. Have any ideas for a name after 6 months?
I do indeed 😁 it appears it is called ‘a bike with no name’ 😂😂😂😂 thanks Stefan 😁
Taym was going to ask what other bikes do you have apart from the enfield. The reason I ask is I am about same height as you and thinking of getting another bike. I have a 350 classic and himalayan both great. Thinking something a bit more sportier.
I absolutely love the continental gt 😁 I don’t have one but if I didn’t have the Thruxton that’s what I would have 😁 I also have the SV 650 which should be back from Orwell motorcycles next week 😁
Who is Freddie Dobbs? Is his opinion worth knowing?
😂😂😂😂 no, but it’s worth watching 😁 thanks hgm 😁
Beautiful bike , perfectly proportioned . Keep it standard TAYM it's perfect as it is and would be ruined with loads of pointless parts added.😁
I think I will 😁 thanks DJ 😁
its mad dog
😂😂
What you need TAYM is an Italian stallion in your stable 😉👍🏻
Funny you say that 😁 been riding a couple today 😁
@@TAYM Ducati or Moto Guzzi?
@@hobnob15 two Guzzis 😁 v100 and V85TT 😁
@@TAYM as a v100 owner bias as I am what a bike brilliant, just thinking of changing a Himalayan for a v7 👍🏻
@@hobnob15 thanks HN😁 love the v100 😁
WHAT! With my back? Just as well! 🙄🤣
This fill your tank with fuel or no fuel! Total confusion! I tend to leave the fuel in but start the engine and warm up properly now and then! But who knows? 🙄
Actually I may look for some cheap small petrol tank and fill it full of E10 and leave it over winter to see what happens! 🤔
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Thanks Dave 😁 it’s all bit confusing for a simpleton such as myself 😁
It separates 😁 I’ve seen it 😁 you can actually siphon off the ethanol 😁
new name for bike --- chromey ;; or chromie
🤔 just can’t decide 😁 thanks SG 😁
That’s some traffic jam
It’s the same twice a day at every little junction on the back roads 🤔 it’s caused mayhem. We now have speed cameras and 20mph in every village 🙄 just to try and persuade them to stay on the A14 😕 we used to have maybe 1 collision a year, if that. Since the road works started we’ve had a few every month 🙄 people are idiots 😁 thanks AD 😁
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I still think you need to call it Chromedome, as it was a teenage mutant ninja turtles opponent. You can look him up. Kinda looks like him
I shall have a look 😁 thanks LoY 😁
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Excellent 😁
Thruxton is marvelous.
Gold Gold Gold to NZ
@@ruahinesrider thanks RR 😁 I think so 😁
@@daintree2455 😂😂😂😂
E10 should be banned
Absolutely 😁