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That's a great looking bike. I had a Thruxton, and I did the same. Rode it everywhere, took it on European road trips, but I never really fell in love with it, and eventually, after one breakdown in the rain too many I put it in the garage and left it for 2 years before selling it.
I have never regretted selling it, and I don't miss it at all.It really was all about the looks and the noise. It was quite a heavy, hot, sometimes-scary and unrewarding bike to ride.
I wondered about a Guzzi or the Enfield twin, but in the end I never replaced it.
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I think I'm falling out of love with my bike.
I bought it a fair few years ago after saving for what seemed like forever, spent a bit on worthwhile upgrades (hate the word 'mods'), its been on a load of trips both UK and around Europe, had all the usual Triumph related electrical issues and various oil leaks and its seen me through amazing times and some proper shit times.
However, this is the kicker - its been just sitting in the garage unused for a year now. Obviously Covid has had a massive impact on how much I can use it, but I feel bad not using it and I just don't seem to get excited about it any more.
Is this normal? Should I sell it and get something different, or am I having some sort of lockdown crisis!
Anyway, sorry if that was a bit gushing just needed to get it off my chest!