The Triumph Hoxton? Dutch's Thruxton Catalogue Custom

[@SerenityChaos1975]

The coolest thing about the new 1200 range of Thruxtons is that they a good looking motorcycle but are more beautiful to ride than to look at. Proud owner a 2016 1200R, my dream motorcycle. Great video, lots of inspo

[@nuirueu]

Love the seam rubber. Such an easy fix!. I prefer a 'hint' at the retro look, so the fairing is a bit much for me, but the rest is great.

[@tphvictims5101]

I’m 64 and I have to say these type bikes are incredibly beautiful. The detail. Are the headlights blinding? Soooooo sweeeeeet. WOW.

[@robertkirk4387]

so glad to see Triumph at the top of the bike world again

[@tuncozyurek6378]

the colour of the tank and the black fairing looks fantastic. great job, loved the bike so much :)

[@saddle8bag]

I like those grips. Glad to see Ohlins finally come out with something that doesn't overwhelm the design of the bike.

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

We're looking forward to a cartridge kit for those front forks!

[@saddle8bag]

Stock Thruxy has cartridge forks. They are initially quite stiff, but break in nicely as the oil viscosity breaks down. I'll be replacing mine with 5W Lucas at the 20k mile service.

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Good to know. I think these RWUs feel better than the Ohlins on bumpy roads with stock settings. It's the adjustor FSK fit we're excited about.

[@tylersea9910]

It really is fantastic looking!

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

It's so pretty we can't stop admiring it in the Shop!

[@timbui4708]

What a gorgeous looking bike!

[@Markevans63]

Best looking Thruxton I've seen! Dutch you ought to knock these out as a Bike Shed special product! Looks the Dogs Danglies

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Thanks Mark. We might actually do that, but with even more mods, like weight savings and power upgrades.

[@Markevans63]

Bike Shed Motorcycle Club great idea I hope to see one and maybe own one!

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Keep in touch and we'll build you one. Customers required for project number 1.

[@climbjay]

Check out Clive Kolstad’s silver R. Custom fab’d belly pan, custom titanium pipes, heap of other custom bits and pieces. It’s a thing of beauty. This one is gorgeous an all! 2 of my favourite ‘new’ thruxtons.

[@0HARE]

Excellent mods. The seat and the tail tidy are awesome.

[@CorvusHyperion]

Not only is the bike beautiful, the narration is first rate.

[@_Greasyzoku_]

Tidy rear & low mount bars is all I want for mine

[@kimkimkim8]

Beautiful looking bike, good job! 😉

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Not gonna lie, smoked s cigarette after this video.

[@kevingalloway7585]

The hoxton is the best looking triumph I've seen.....you guys get the Blue-Ribbon.....👍

[@davelewis2576]

May try the rubbervseal along the seam of my 2010 Street triple as I really hate seeing the seam as it looks as though it is unfinished. Great vid and a great looking Hoxton, saw it in the flesh when I visited Bike Shed last week.

[@chrisheggie952]

Great bike, thanks for the video. You didn't mention the lower clip ons and of course it'll look better without the mirrors...

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

They are lower, but the Thruxton R standard clip-ons also work with the fairing kit.

[@ianjefferies83]

Really cool bike. Any custom projects that you do in the future would make great content for vlogs showing the build process.

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Coming soon.

[@nathybaby1982]

Really enjoying your videos 👍

[@scootjockey]

I am a Harley Davidson man ,but i quite like this one.

[@danilocapellan1316]

This is the most coolest truimph I seen, Love it 😮👍🏼

[@andytribble1]

Great, and worth doing just for the brilliant name! Two tiny nitpicks. According to the Construction and Use regs, two details are illegal. 1) The Monza cap is against the rules for new bikes, the fuel cap must not project more than 15mm above the tank. (MSVA manual section 8). 2) You need a rear reflector as well as a tail light, and that neat tail tidy doesn't have one. (MSVA Manual section 6, Annex 3). There is little chance that a copper will do you for these things, but technically speaking, they're not allowed. If you fit them yourself, that's your lookout, but a dealer fitting them would be in the wrong. Excuse me for being a fusspot but it's better to know.

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Good to know Andy. The Monza cap is a standard item on the Thruxton R, so not sure how they got around the rules as the bike is fully homologated for the UK. The tail light is definitely dodgy as I also omitted to fit the numberplate light (supplied) and I guess the indicators are also too close together, so that was my one ode to fashion. Police won't bother with those details tho, as it's all safe and bright.

[@busterrabbit]

Yeah, no need to keep it legal and roadworthy, rules are for everyone else, right? And you wonder why the Police have it in for bikers?

[@andytribble1]

Indeed, I've seen the Monza cap on the RE GT as well, perhaps it's one law for the humble grey importer like myself, and a different law for the big boys. Right about rear indicators, min distance apart for indicators is supposed to be 180mm. Mind you although the Vehicle Approval people would fail that, the average MOT tester won't care, I got away with an LED tail light where the flashers were tucked inside the lens. In the end the GF vetoed them, as following me through traffic she couldn't tell whether I was turning left or right!

[@grahamtricker4103]

Great Job!

[@climbjay]

Sooooo perfect

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Great looking bike! , the modded side panel is a cool touch. Did you have to import the tail tidy or is that available in the UK. ..? Steve

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

The tail tidy was an imported purchase, but no big deal or added expense.

[@harwoods11]

i fitted a one piece stop/tail /indicator led strip and mot told me it was not legal. had to fit a couple of mini led indicators and remove led from strip.

[@stevemcgregor4557]

Stunning bike that is! The colour combination works so well. Do you know what the Triumph paint code is you used for the tank? Tried to look online but failed, so got to ask the question.

[@vibrantalien430]

Nailed it pal🔥

[@robgagnon]

Absolutely love what you did with the bike. I've been looking at picking up a Thruxton R and really appreciate the direction you took the customization. I promptly jumped on the Triumph website but don't seem to have the same options - may be due to my being in the U.S.? What I was specifically looking for were black forks, springs, and wheels. I'm with Mr. Evans below but the trip across the pond is a bit of a barrier.

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

It's not an R (different forks, RWU) but it has black version of the R Ohlins shocks, so it's a hybrid. I'm waiting for Ohlins fork inserts for the front. I prefer the black RWU setup to USD gold forks, plus I prefer the front fender setup on the non-R. Black wheels should be an option, Fairing can be optioned in any colour, but the configurator may not allow you to order a mismatch scheme.

[@robgagnon]

Thank you for the reply. Is there any notable difference between the 2016 vs. 2017 vs. 2018? I've found a 2016 1200 that is a candidate but not sure if the $1,000 discount for a 2016 is worth it. Any thoughts? Ohlins fork inserts for the front sounds interesting. Are you addressing the braking at all or comfortable with the way they are?

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

As far as we know the bike is unchanged since it launched in 2016, although 2018 bikes will have an upgraded fuel map. I'm happy with the brakes. The R's Brembo's gives you 1 finger braking, but I'm fine with using two.

[@1ducyboy]

Without the rear fender have you ridden it in the rain - does it keep the rain, dirt and other rubbish etc off you as the original fender does - or is it a dry weather bike only?

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

it's an all weather bike. The numberplate keeps of most of the rear wheel spray - but obviously the bigger the fender the better the protection.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

I think the before was just fine , also I think if you would have everything except the fairing it would have looked much better , oh yeah and kept the tank black. , ok gray isn't bad at all. Either way with the tank .

[@adrianharyanto43]

I keep looking back at this vid. It would be really cool if you can commercialize this bike as BSMC product. I'm sure people will be queuing for buying BSMC's hoxton :)

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

We've thought about this - but we'd make it even better - mostly lighter. I looking for someone who can build really good alu tanks (seamless) although we've found lighter spoked wheels (180 rear) which run tubeless tyres and a few other improvements - and straight-thru S/S or Ti pipes... Watch this space.

[@adrianharyanto43]

Good luck with the project! Looking forward to see the blue print come alive. Personally, I love your initial idea of catalog custom that won't void the warranty, just like on the vid (maybe plus rear seat cowl and fender eliminator kit on the naked bike version). A triumph's bar end peep mirror would settle the modern cafe racer look. Really becoming my dream bike :)

[@ballroomking4724]

Great looking Thruxton. Interested to know where you had the ‘Hoxton’ decal made?

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Simple lazer cut decal using the copied font. Try Image-worx.co.uk for one-off work.

[@jhhd1]

Beautiful bike

[@WheatMillington]

Rich guy's guide to customisation: just buy everything.

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Hmmm. I guess that's an interesting way of looking at it. What I see is the everyman's guide to owning a bespoke motorcycle when you can't afford a one-off custom build.

[@andrewkitchenuk]

Hardly rich. Lol!

[@harwoods11]

nice one.

[@hollowaysteve]

FWIW I love those rear lights but when you state not getting into trouble for any of those parts I feel you might want to double check the legality of those led brake/indicator strips in the UK. Perhaps things have changed but they 'were' and maybe still are an MOT failure.

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Hi Steve, as you will know, MOTs are a dark art these days. They are relatively relaxed over some aspects of design (where the SVA is not), as they focus on road worthiness, so in our experience, mods like these can get through quite easily, as they are generally fit for purpose. LED lighting is now standard on cars and bikes - the only issue here (for an SVA not an MOT) is the short distance between the indicators. ...However, if there was a problem, this lighting kit is reversible back to the original in about 30 minutes.

[@hollowaysteve]

Bike Shed Motorcycle Club Yes, it was the distance I was thinking about, not the LED itself. I should have made myself clear. According to the 'Road vehicle lighting regulations' the minimum separation distance should be no less than 240mm. Personally I 'would' fit such an item but it's probably not legal in the UK and if involved in an accident that involved ones indication it could impact any outcome. I only mentioned because of the 'everything is OK' statement. Not here to flame, just pointing out that there's a slightly bigger picture than 'just' the MOT man. www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1796/schedule/7/made

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Absolutely correct Steve. We spend most of our time dealing with custom bikes where bigger rules are broken than indicator distance. I'm happy to use these LEDs on my bike, as I know they are bright, clear and safe, and I also know that no officer of the law is likely to take issue with them on the street or in a stop... and they do look very cool.

[@hollowaysteve]

Bike Shed Motorcycle Club Agreed! They are very cool. It's a great looking bike tweaked to look even better. Good luck with your KZbin channel BTW and congrats with BSMC, It's not 'entirely' my scene but I believe you've been a major influence on the 'motorcycle scene' and the industry in general. Also, having heard you speak (this is not meant to be patronising) your head is in the right place, and I'm hoping that as time progresses you can, with your growing influence ultimately have an impact on the 'broader' motorcycling issues at a higher level. Perhaps you could add 'lobbyist' to your repertoire. Take it easy, Steve.

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Hi Steve, that's incredibly kind of you. We're serious about making the world a better place for motorcycling. Hope to see you at the club sometime soon.

[@keithstruebing6851]

The rubber strip on the tank brings it all together. What thickness did you use on that? Asking to make the same mod on mine!

[@richardpearson4248]

Bike looks amazing nice video too 👍

[@samplattsdisco]

Very nice - quick question please - how did you yellow out the headlight lens

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Best option is Lamin-X film cut to size.

[@samplattsdisco]

Great thanks

[@davidtotham5851]

Bike Shed Motorcycle Club silly question but is the film inside or outside the lens?

[@stevemarshall5197]

Looks better standard. !

[@solidsnake434]

beautiful

[@fabers92]

Thanks for the vid, I was actually looking for just this very thing- showing all the catalogue mods. I've decided on a Bonneville, but not sure whether to merge a Bonnie slightly into a thruxton or vice versa. That rear led setup is gorgeous, and I'll definitely be stealing the idea for the tank seam. Is it the sort of stuff that goes around car windows? Easily found? Also, that jacket looks the business..any info? Does it have protection at all?

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

I found the tank rubber on eBay. It comes up if you search for "Medium Black Rubber U Channel Trim Seal". It's13mm x 4mm. The jacket is actually two jackets. A Belstaff Ariel with D3O Armour shop.thebikeshed.cc/jackets/belstaff_ariel_wax_cotton_jacket_blk.html and a Roland Sands Ringo Vest, with pocket for a back protector. shop.thebikeshed.cc/jackets/roland-sands-ringo-vest-black.html

[@alangoffin3599]

Is the cat still in place or has an X pipe been fitted brilliant video 👍

[@eddieg849]

Nice job

[@stephenchristian5739]

well this is what makes the world go round we are all DIFFERENT! I LIKED THE B 4 GENTS, any way I just bought the white r it's perfect i painted the grille protector bright white put sliders to protect my $15K invest, & all the badges it would take, so now onto the x pipe & WHERE THE HELL IS YOUR DRIVING AFTER INSTALL VIDEO ?? DO I NEED TO DYNO OR POWER COMAND ANYTHING AFTER? MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL & TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

No need for dyno or power commander after Xpipe install. The FI adapts.

[@everythinggaming7938]

I'd change the rims to really make it pop

[@deniscullis8518]

Looks great Dutch do u know how much the seat is Dutch for my thruxton 2008 xden

[@cr-ew8od]

That de seem rubber is genius

[@flyingcutless]

I over did it sorry and congratulations. I’m just a stupid old traditionalist. All the best .

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

It's no problem. We love the old school as much as the new school. I'm in my 50s, not exactly some young dude making it all up as I go along. Maybe keep watching and enjoy the resurgence of the Motorcycle scene, while we still have petrol engines.

[@marcosacramento596]

Where did u get the yellow headlight?thanks

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

It's an amber helicopter tape, online somewhere.

[@gav1stubbs]

do you sell or can you point me to where i can get the tank edge strip from would like it on my bike

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

I got in on ebay. "13mmm U-Channel" [Dutch]

[@gav1stubbs]

thank you

[@r-rtz]

And the total price was .... ?

[@jamesweber4938]

How much have the mods added to the price of the stock bike ?

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

You can price most of these parts on Triumphs website configurator. They include: V&H end cans Fairing Kit (includes low clips-ons and all brackets) LED Indicators Black Wheels option Barrel Grips & Throttle Inspection Cover Badges x2 each side Paddock Stand Bobbins Comfort Seat (very optional - the original looks the same) Monza Cap kit Non-Triumph extras include the tail-tidy from New Rage Cycles at $220 plus shipping, and hand-drilled side-panels, which were free. Gold chain is optional and to taste. Add £400 for custom coloured tank paint.

[@robkemp7940]

Sexy bike indeed, but did you really want to upset your classic racer look with the monza fuel cap fitted backwards?

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

It was fitted by Triumph at the factory. I assume that wasn't a mistake.

[@ausingtv]

Just spooged my pants

[@edenlee3297]

can you tell me where you bought the rubber trim under for under the tank?

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

ebay. 13mm Ushaped rubber trim.

[@will_hyde]

Where does that front fairing come from, I want on my SV

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Standard Triumph item.

[@erictaunton2183]

Will the fairing fit any t100 and t120

[@alexblack101]

You forgot the mirrors.

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

bar end mirrors are on the way.

[@VictorVictor-hq7ui]

You cut round holes with a Dremel and not a Starrett cutter? 🤣🤣🤣

[@SpeedTriple59]

Littlewoods custom...Is that it...no engine mods.

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

That's it so far Karl. Triumph don't offer engine performance mods - although we did lose some weight and the improved handling from the Ohlins make the bike quicker. However, next up we'll be fitting some non-Triumph items that will make the bike lighter, torquier and faster, so watch this space.

[@volt7cooltangs701]

Keep the fork Gators. Gators rock. OG looks better.

[@andypresland]

Can you do a vid on the Dominator?

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

On the way... but which one? Vikki has 2!

[@andypresland]

Bike Shed Motorcycle Club in that case both, Im gready!

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Good plan. We need to get Vikki to do it. They are her babies.

[@MegaPoxie]

The ugliest part on the Triumph is the front chain guard. Someone really needs to make an aftermarket retro one in with keeping to the look. I guess if the look is making it seem like the outer guard has unbolted itself and has slipped back you succeeded!

[@dleebox2268]

I call it a torpedo fairing😅

[@nickwiz900]

But hang on even a standard Thruxton at 10k or near as dammit is still an expensive motorcycle ! lol

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Yes it is, but the price is on par with the competition from BMW, Honda and Ducati, and the added parts are added value. This bike is faster, handles better and has better finished parts than the standard machine. Like anything in life, you get what you pay for.

[@nickwiz900]

You've certainly done a great job and its a lovely bike for sure. Nice job. But given the stagnant wages most of us are on these bikes are getting way out of our price league standard or otherwise :-(

[@justdad53]

Got be honest I thought the before was a better looking bike, sorry.

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

No problem, Jerry. If we all liked the same stuff the world would be a boring place.

[@SteigerSteigerfoto]

Never liked those headlight fairings

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

They're optional and to-taste. That's what we love about modifying bikes. [Dutch]

[@SteigerSteigerfoto]

Absolutely, love the rest of it

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Here's how it looked before the fairing, but with all the other mods. thebikeshed.cc/2017/03/22/bike-shed-thruxton-cafe-racer/

[@will_hyde]

£680.00 for the fairing, yeesh maybe have to get rid of a kidney or two

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

It's not a cheap item - but compared to fully aftermarket items, and the brackets you need to fit them, plus paint, it works out better overall than if you DIY.

[@will_hyde]

I've been looking for custom cowlings for my Sv650(17) for a while because it lacks wind protection, But man, I think Triumph have hit it out of the park here, also saw your article on your website about the sport classic/triumph, why did dutch get rid of his SC1000? Honestly my dream bike, I've been dying to buy a old monster and do a tank swap.

[@harwoods11]

no rear reflector is mot fail

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

I have the reflector in a box in, with a mount I can attach at MOT time. ;)

[@he-mansfurrytrunks4399]

Not a fan of fairings, bikes look so much better without them

[@flyingcutless]

why cant you leave it alone . why and why and why bloody humans!!!

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

What a strange comment. Do you buy a house and leave the old furniture in it? Would you by a car with no radio and refuse to fit one? Humans love to upgrade, fix, renew, improve - and these bikes are built to a price and a level, knowing they will be customised and upgraded. They even make it easy by producing legal, homologated arts and supplying them fitted... Human nature rules - and is well catered-for here.

[@PeterDad60]

Triumphs had 650cc Bonnevilles with that fairing in the 1960"s. This guy shows his youth and lack of knowledge of Triumph History.

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

LOL. Thanks for describing me as a youth, as I'm 51. I have no idea whether Triumph did or didn't have factory fairings back in the day, but nor did I comment on it, either way. Not really relevant to this video either - which is about new 2016/17 bikes - not a history lesson, as I'm not a historian, but thanks for sharing your expertise - Dutch

[@PeterDad60]

My comment is relevant. Your first thing youponited out was the fairing! In case you missed it and obviously you did, because you reported the fairing to be along the lines of a Ducati from years ago. It would have been more accurate to report it was along the lines of the mid 1960's Bonneville fairings. Triumph had it first, rears earlier and you are reporting on a Triumph Bonneville descendant. Right?

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

To my ignorant eye it looks reminiscent of the fairing on the '72 imola-winning GP bike ridden by Paul Smart, who's Ducati Sport Classic 1000 replica (which I also own) which I believe was a design reference for Triumph in creating this new bike. My pint was subjective not educational or factual. However, bike design references are circular and often subjective, so I bow to your superior knowledge.

[@PeterDad60]

Look up Percy Tait the Triumph tester from the 1960's. Learn! Listen, my 1976 Triumph T140V raced and won against every motorcycle on the road for 10 consecutive years. Never lost! I would say Triumph did a hell of a job developing the Bonnevilles. For you to be ignorant about that is a damn shame.

[@PeterDad60]

I think Triumph used their own designs as a reference - not from a Ducati, but an earlier Triumph.

[@flyingcutless]

A house with old furniture !! You left the old furniture in this bike the motor and a car without a radio really this isn’t a 1970s Capri and the “Hoxton” why didn’t you call it the tron bike that’s how cheesy it is .humans ruin everything that’s why we end up with a bunch of used motorcycle shops with a load of shit . Which is where your bloody Hoxton will end up or you will put it back to stock “motorcycles are not fashion statements “just ride them enjoy it .

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

Not at all. The Hoxton is about to get another round of customisation for the Autumn season of shows, and for riding next spring. My last two Triumph customs sold at a profit. ... As for the Tron bike, that was my first project in 2011, so been there. ...but thanks for your wisdom..

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

...and I forgot to add, I ride ALL my bikes, on motorways, B-roads, fast A, and on-track. If you check our video of the Cafe Racer Cup you'll see me at Lydden Hill putting in a 55sec lap, on my 'custom' Thruxton.

[@Soff2u]

Sorry I like the before