I LOVE the new Speed Twin. The reviews are great and it is just drop dead gorgeous. BUT.... I can't quite justify the price at the moment. Not that it isn't worth it....I'm just a cheapskate.
However, used Bonnevilles, T100's and Thruxtons are very affordable. What would it take to get that Speed Twin look on a used air-cooled model? The things that jump out to me are the rear fender/tail, the lighting, the handle bars (Street Triple?), the cast wheels, some nice brakes and the exhaust.
I'll tell you right now, I must be old because loud exhausts are a NO-GO for me. I've owned or heard the D&D and the Predator exhausts and they absolutely ruin the experience for me.
And, from what I've read, the cast wheel models seem to have a little sharper handling?
What aftermarket parts are out there to give me the look? What bike would you start with? Links are much appreciated.
However, used Bonnevilles, T100's and Thruxtons are very affordable. What would it take to get that Speed Twin look on a used air-cooled model? The things that jump out to me are the rear fender/tail, the lighting, the handle bars (Street Triple?), the cast wheels, some nice brakes and the exhaust.
I'll tell you right now, I must be old because loud exhausts are a NO-GO for me. I've owned or heard the D&D and the Predator exhausts and they absolutely ruin the experience for me.
And, from what I've read, the cast wheel models seem to have a little sharper handling?
What aftermarket parts are out there to give me the look? What bike would you start with? Links are much appreciated.
