New to the Forum, not new to Motorbikes..

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  1. RobDaBiker

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    Hello all you Trumpet heads.
    I'm a 20 something year biker, had all sorts over the years. Now, forgive me but I don't own a Triumph. I have a mate with a Daytona 675 (does that count?)
    But more specifically, I work in the 'industry' making and selling accessories and luggage for bikes.
    I very often get new Triumphs from my local dealer, so I know the bikes and the range pretty well.
    My fave, undoubtedly is the Thruxton R. Sexy bike that, but I also like a Tiger 800 and Street and Speed Triple's.
    I'm here to learn a bit, garner opinion's and gauge customer feedback etc.
    Want something specific for your bike? Ask.
    We make all sorts. From engine bars, grab rails, luggage racks, soft luggage and also hard panniers and framework.
    Safe riding.
    Rob
     
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  2. MrOrange

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    Welcome in, a contact in the trade is always useful.
    Maybe show us some of what you do! I'd be interested in seeing, sure others will be.

    If you need any products testing on an America, I'd happy to help out ;):D
     
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    Ditto Tiger 800 and Street Twin.

    And welcome Rob. What bikes you got? And please don't say B*W ;)
     
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    welcome aboard Rob as said previously maybe some pictures of things you've done would be good and we
    love pictures anyway :D
     
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    Welcome buddy :)
     
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    Hi n welcome :)
     
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    Cheers for the welcome everybody. I wasn't sure if it was 'the done thing' to kinda advertise..
    Shall I reveal the (2) companies I work for?
    We cover the road bike segment and the 'Adventure bike' segment too.
    Pics on the way if you guys want.. :)
     
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    Yup, I'm more in Sales, but our company makes all sorts. Full M/C shop, fabrication. Pipe bending, welding etc
     
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    Nope not a BM... oh no. I have a 20 year old VFR750 (for sale) and a much loved and modified Aprilia RSV Mille.
     
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    Hello. The America is one bike we haven't got any products for. We couldn't get the engine bars to fit due to the Fat footboards. But other products may be compatible or developed.
     
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    Ha! Yeah. I'm relatively new to the bike industry, having been in mechanical engineering for over 20 years. Precision machining was ok.. but dull... Now I talk bikes with like minded folk, work on them and live around them.
    2 companies
    Renntec - Luggage racks, grab rails, radiator shields, engine bars and soft luggage
    Metal Mule - Hard pannier systems and luggage racks
     
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    REN51021C.jpg
     
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  14. MrOrange

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    Footboards !!! yuuuuk.
    Only the LT came with footboards, majority don't.
     
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    Sorry, didn't mean to offend! :)
     
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    Grab handles on the side? Different fitment to the 1250 I believe. Just under £100
     
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    Hi and welcome to the forum
     
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  18. MrOrange

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    Rob - are you telling your bosses your at work whilst on here ?????

    ;):D
     
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    Technically.... I am working!
     
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    Hi Rob Welcome to the forum,i'm surprised no one has asked about discount yet!!;)
     
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