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    Another About To Be Triumph Owner - Nearly Decided With Q

    Slightly lateral but I found the Street Twin (900) a bit lacking so changed to a T120 (1200). Really comfortable and dead easy to ride (but I...
    Post by: DavidS, Dec 23, 2022 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    What App Do I Need?

    Not sure at all but, if it’s code reading, try Ross Tech. Not used them myself but if the stick thingy gives a code number, they may show on their...
    Post by: DavidS, Dec 10, 2022 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    Babes On Bikes Take 3

    Their grilles are appalling now but, sadly, their general design other than the coupes is devoid of anything I would ever want to own. They are...
    Post by: DavidS, Nov 29, 2022 in forum: Lounge
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    Best Gear Ratio

    One tooth down on gearbox won’t need a chain change but any smaller may not be so good mechanically. Three teeth up on rear sprocket could well...
    Post by: DavidS, Nov 24, 2022 in forum: Bonneville
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    Best Gear Ratio

    I took one tooth off my ‘19 T120 Bonneville gearbox sprocket as it is ridiculously high as standard. I think the Bobber is already lower geared,...
    Post by: DavidS, Nov 23, 2022 in forum: Bonneville
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    Anyone Remember The Trophy 500?

    Hi Larry I have a T120 Black. The brakes still aren’t near KTM braking power that I was used to on my old 950SM and the warning lights on the...
    Post by: DavidS, Nov 15, 2022 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Is It Just Me

    Pretty much every bike looks hideous to me. All external plumbing, weird lumps sticking out, mismatched styling, impossible pillion seats, riding...
    Post by: DavidS, Nov 9, 2022 in forum: Other Bikes
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    What you been doing with your TRIUMPH today??

    Checked the tyre pressures and popped the cover back over the T120. Matt black everything and winter rural weather don’t mix. KTM 690 with new...
    Post by: DavidS, Nov 6, 2022 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    Thruxton Rs, Could You Make The Riding Position Upright?

    Or just buy a Speed Twin?
    Post by: DavidS, Oct 11, 2022 in forum: Triumph Twin Power
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    Rip Phil Read

    Sad news. We bought our Premier helmets from him (the bright blue flame ones, from the great man himself (so he actually touched them!!!) at the...
    Post by: DavidS, Oct 7, 2022 in forum: Lounge
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    The Motorbike Show

    That’s pretty much my list. Mike Brewer acts like the dodgiest bomb site car dealer and Drew always looks like he’s ripping off the people he...
    Post by: DavidS, Sep 30, 2022 in forum: Lounge
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    The Motorbike Show

    The first time we saw him was him riding in New Zealand. Hiring a Harley was probably the daftest bike for NZ roads - a supermoto or adventure...
    Post by: DavidS, Sep 29, 2022 in forum: Lounge
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    The Motorbike Show

    I’ve had a few goes at watching his stuff but never manage more than 10 minutes I’m afraid.
    Post by: DavidS, Sep 28, 2022 in forum: Lounge
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    Babes On Bikes Take 3

    I had that poster on my bedroom wall when I was a teenager, back in the 70’s. My dad liked it but I’m not so sure that mum was very happy.
    Post by: DavidS, Sep 17, 2022 in forum: Lounge
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    Breitling Speed Twin £23k Peterborough

    I had a lovely and simple really thin £20 waterproof Casio analogue watch with rubber strap for years but the mechanism finally packed up a few...
    Post by: DavidS, Sep 7, 2022 in forum: Other Bikes
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