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  1. Gpchamp

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    Hi all, recently got back into biking, didn't know what to buy, owned 1200 bandit, blackbird and a gixer750. By chance found this 2000 Rs Sprint, with 18500 miles, a few teething problems to start, it's sat in the previous owners garage a while, need new tyres, very squared off, but all in all, so far very happy .
     
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    Welcome Champ and congrats on your new bike. Let’s see a pic of your new purchase :grinning:
    If you’ve got some issues with it there’s lots of knowledge and experience on here so you’re bound to get some help.
     
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    Hi Gpchamp and welcome to the forum :cool: and back to biking. Looking forward to some pix of your ride
     
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    Hi mate and welcome
     
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    Hello and welcome to the forum GP

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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.

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    Welcome aboard GP, hope you enjoy the forum, you've come to THE best place for advice and tip's, and a little banter :rolleyes:, hope you get your new steed up and running ASAP.
     
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    Had a few idle problems, ie sitting at 2200 revs, then stalling at lights etc, visited local triumph shop, hoses to stepping motor perished, fit them ASAP hope it cures the problem, apart from that very nice bike.
     
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    Hi Gpchamp, and welcome in :cool::cool:
     
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    A common fault on these, just replace with silicone hose, the originals split at the rubber ends. I hope they didn’t charge you for new Triumph parts, they’re ridiculously expensive o_O
     
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    Good morning Gpchamp and welcome in. Enjoy your new ride and always ride safe!
     
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    Hello Gpchamp and welcome to the forum :)
     
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