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  1. Rontrose

    Rontrose New Member

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    Hi y’all,

    Ron from Seattle here. I’m 51 years old and I am in the process of upgrading to a 2014-2018 street triple. It will be my first triumph since I stopped riding about 15 years ago. I still have my 2001 Sprint RS (it’s in Arizona with my cousin) and a 2002 Suzuki SV 650, but after test riding several middle weight bikes (FZ-09, 790 Duke, etc) the street triple was clearly the best and a huge upgrade from my SV. Refined, fast, flickable and super fun!! All the reasons I started riding in the first place. I look forward to picking one up soon (looking at the Street Triple R) and learning more about this amazing machine from all of you. Cheers and thanks for having me here.
     
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  2. Bad Billy

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    Hi Mate & Welcome top the Forum :cool: You have chosen wisely the Street is an excellent bike, I had a 675R & a 765RS both fantastic!
     
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    Welcome Ron, good choice of bike, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it when you get one :grinning:
     
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    Hi and welcome.....
     
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    Hello Ron and welcome to the forum :)
     
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    Hi n welcome :)
     
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    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  8. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello and welcome to the forum Ron.

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    I was considering a triple as well when I was shopping around, ended up with the speed twin. But haven’t heard a bad a thing about the triples, I think you’ll love it
     
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    Rontrose.
    Welcome to the Family. Do drop us all a picture when you acquire your new steed. And enjoy.
    Ride Safe & Enjoy.
    Joe.
     
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    Welcome from California.
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    Hi Ron and welcome to the forum :cool: looking forward to your choice and pix
     
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    Welcome in to the madhouse
     
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    Howdy Ron, and welcome in :cool::cool:
     
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    Welcome aboard Ron. Enjoy the ride. Given the choice I'd go for the current 765 R. Best all-round bike of the family imo.
     
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