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  1. Jeff O

    Jeff O New Member

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    Hi all, I’m from South Yorkshire England, just bought my first Triumph motorcycle, it’s a 1600 thunderbird. It’s been 10 years since I’ve last ridden so I was a little nervous on my first ride.
     
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  2. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi Jeff, and welcome in :cool::cool: good choice ;);)
     
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    Hi mate and welcome
     
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    Found the riding position a little strange at first having not rode this type of bike before ie remembering where the foot pegs are when setting of. Kept wanting to place my feet beneath me.
     
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    Well some of us can’t wait for their first feet forward Bath chair! Welcome aboard!

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    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Nice one Jeff - enjoy the bike. It was 35 years for me so I was properly cacking myself.
     
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    Good morning and welcome in. Welcome back to the fold and remember to always ride safe and enjoy. You might consider a little refresher course on bike safety.
     
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    Welcome, take it as slow as it needs till you get confidence back and make sure it has good tyres.
     
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    Welcome from sunny California. Take it easy on your new 'big bike'.
    At least it is not this big !!

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    Welcome to the madhouse you should fit right in. To keep the inmates happy we will need photos.
    Check out this year's GMU
    All are welcome..
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    Hello Jeff and welcome to the forum :)
     
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    Hello and welcome to the forum Jeff.

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    Hi and welcome......
     
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    Hi Jeff, Welcome to the Forum, don’t be nervous it’s like err ... riding a bike! :D
     
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    Jeff O
    Welcome to the Family. And like the peeps said take it in your stride. The bike will let you know what it wants and once ridden never forgotten.
    Ride Safe & Enjoy
    Joe.
     
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    Will do
     
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    Cheers
     
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    Yes that’s what I was thinking of doing
     
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    Welcome, I went 2 years with no bike about 10 years ago NEVER agian!
     
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