| Like many motorcycle companies, Triumph has found | | | | Harley-Davidson now owns that market in the US. |
| that selling factory accessories to customize their | | | | However, the 1994-2004 T-bird was sold worldwide, |
| motorcycles is a lucrative business. However, they | | | | had better value, and was actually more sporting |
| also know that quality products are necessary to | | | | than your average H-D. Still, the owner could easily |
| keep the buyers coming back. | | | | outfit the Thunderbird with acres of chrome, various |
| Triumph develops its own accessories catalog in | | | | seating options, saddlebags, and just about anything |
| conjunction with the model itself. All design and | | | | else that could be found for a similar Harley. The |
| testing is done while the new model of motorcycle is | | | | owner would end up with an enviable ride that fit his |
| being developed to assure that the accessories' fit | | | | or her personality. |
| and finish is excellent and only improves the | | | | For the 2010 Triumph Thunderbird, it seems that |
| motorcycle. Achieving this level of quality does not | | | | Triumph pulled out all the stops from their |
| hamper Triumph from creating a very large and | | | | customizing department. Chrome is everywhere in |
| complete line of accessories. | | | | the genuine accessories catalog...chrome bar risers, |
| For the original Thunderbird in 1949, the 6T, Triumph | | | | chrome 'paper dart' Thunderbird clutch cover, chrome |
| did not have a huge assortment of add-ons. The | | | | wheels, chrome fork covers, chrome crash bar, |
| aftermarket provided most accessories at that time | | | | chrome instrument cowl - it just keeps going. |
| for most makes of motorcycle. Usually, the | | | | Long-haul options include saddlebags, sissy bar bags, a |
| manufacturers offered a few options, but they | | | | painted headlight cowl, and just about anything which |
| mostly focused on parts - some | | | | can be bolted or mounted on a motorcycle to make |
| performance-oriented - and service. In 1994, when | | | | it more comfortable for the long road ahead. |
| the Thunderbird 900 was released, times had | | | | Additionally, many performance accessories are sold, |
| definitely changed in the industry. | | | | including a big bore kit - for around US$900 the |
| The Thunderbird 900 and Thunderbird Sport were | | | | Thunderbird can become a 1700c.c., or 104 cubic inch, |
| offered to the public with a full catalog of | | | | beast of a power cruiser! Anything that an owner |
| accessories. Perhaps, they were taking Harley's lead | | | | needs to create a more comfortable touring |
| in this concept, but it was common during that time - | | | | motorcycle, a powerful roadburner, or just something |
| and even more so now - for all manufacturers to | | | | extremely pleasing to his or her eye is available at a |
| offer such customization possibilities. Granted, the | | | | Triumph dealer near you. |
| Thunderbird was aimed at the cruiser market - and | | | | |