Bike Newbie .... Hello All

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  1. ColinTheGun

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    Howdy

    1st post here i'm new to bikes so you guessed it i'm new to triumphs as well :) i went to Guildford Destination Triumph to test ride a 2008 FZ8 and they kindly let me ride a couple of triumphs to compare it to well as i'm here not on a yam forum you can guess the purchase i made. 2014 Triumph street Triple R .... yes the budget did get blown wide open for the 1st bike purchase but i was smiling ear to ear and just knew it was the one for me.

    that's enough waffle

    you will see me pop up every so often but will be lurking for a bit taking in all the posts i can read.

    Just gave it a clean so will post up a pic.

    Col

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    My 1st Question here is another pic (any excuse) to show what i'm asking about the little bit of carbon fiber trim / guard over the quick shifter anyone know what its called or where i can get a new one mine is cracked.

    thanks :)

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    Hi mate and welcome
     
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    Hi there, how did you find the buying experience at Dest. Triumph, I have heard mixed stories, good sales and after sales but poor servicing, any others have experience?
    On the other side I have heard of great service at Jack Lillies, Ashford, Middlesex...
     
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    Buying was really good other than the week wait the shop was backed up i had the day off after i took mod 2 they was the only place i tried who would let me take bikes out on the day i passed my bike test :)

    not had a service yet only had it a month :)
     
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    Hello Col and welcome to the forum :)
     
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    [​IMG]Col.
     
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    Welcome mate. Nice looking bike.
     
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    Hi and welcome to the forum.
     
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    Nice bike mate and welcome.
     
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    Lovely bike, welcome Col
     
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    Well welcome to the forum from another newbie
     
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    Hello Col and welcome to the Triumph Asylum - Nursie will be along soon with your meds :p:p
     
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    Thanks all for the warm welcome :)
     
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