Honestly, don't know a thing about the Thunderbird. Never rode that one. A friend had an early one from around '97 or '98 ... so that'd be the 885 Carb model. It was a lovely green color reminiscent of late 60's Bonneville. He loved it ... and still has it but it just SITS! And SITS.
I believe yours is F.I. ..? but no idea what motor you've got. Not sure but I think Thunderbird was discontinued in the US by 2003? Is yours a 885 or 955i?
I'm guessing you've test ridden the bike before loading her onto a Ferry?
If the battery is strong and the bike is running well ... should fire right up. No choke on F.I. Don't touch the throttle ... select Neutral, clutch IN, stand UP, hit the starter. I'd bet she roars to life.
The only Triumph I've had that's sometimes a NO START is my current Tiger 1050 ... as Triumph spec'd a TOO small battery for it  ... so sometimes balks. Battery is important with any EFI bike. Next battery will be ONE SIZE up, which just fits in there.
Good luck with the new bike! (I wonder if it's using Sagem (French) or Keihin
ECU unit? My '99 had Sagem (fantastic), 1050 uses Keihin. Also good. At some point Triumph switched ECU's. Not sure why ... probably cost as Bloor was a cheap skate.
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