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    Buying my 1st Triumph tomorrow. Speed Twin 900 .... so excited!!
     
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    Peter J, Feb 18, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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    What should I know about the bike? I've heard Front brake could be better? Braided hose any help?
    Sorry, soooo many questions hahaha
     
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    I've read that somewhere else about weak braking on the front end. Fitting some EBC sintered pads should sort that out.
     
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    Johnjo, Feb 19, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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    Thanks JJ I've noted that.
     
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    Peter J, Feb 19, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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    Thanks :) ... thats quite a list of bikes youive got there
     
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    Peter J, Feb 19, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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    @Peter J Welcome to the family. Don't forget when you finish playing with your new bike give us all a picture. Would like to see the grin on your chops as well. Just tap the upload a file button bottom right corner and hey presto picture sent to us.
     
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    Hi and welcome, enjoy your new machine!
     
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    Hi there!
    Welcome to the forum! ;)
     
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    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi Peter :cool:
     
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    Greetings from Lincolnshire.
     
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