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  1. Ron Gibson

    Ron Gibson Well-Known Member

    May 1, 2018
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    Hi folks,
    Just a quick post to say hello and introduce myself. I've been motorcycling for more than than 40 years and had everything from sport bikes to adventure bikes and big tourers. As I'm getting on a bit and fancied a more relaxed style of motorcycling I currently have a America LT which I have shipped over to Spain (balearics islands) for relaxed cruising. The pace of life here is ideal for cruising around in shorts and T shirts but something I wouldn't recommend in the uk. Double standards maybe but you just have to go with the flow.
    Still have a bike in the uk (not a triumph) but keeps me on two wheels.
    Best bike I used to own was a Triumph Bonneville t120v 650 which I wished I never sold. I still have the original Triumph folder workshop manual, must get round to selling it sometime.
    Look forward to all the info on the site,
    Cheers,
    Ron
     
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  2. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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  3. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
  4. Ron Gibson

    Ron Gibson Well-Known Member

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    20170309_140447.jpg I would never wear anything less than full gear in the uk. I know it sounds a bit hypocritical but some days it's too hot for all the gear and I do have vented kit.
     
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  5. MrOrange

    MrOrange Guest

    Hi & Welcome.

    Would be interested ;)
     
  6. Ron Gibson

    Ron Gibson Well-Known Member

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    Bike was a T120v. If memory serves correctly it had a 650 top end with 750 bottom end. I think it was when they were changing the models over. I believe the manual is in the garage somewhere. I'm away at the moment but will have a rummage when I get back and if I can find it I will post a few pics and maybe someone can give me an indication of what it's worth.
    Cheers,
    Ron.
     
  7. Ron Gibson

    Ron Gibson Well-Known Member

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    My other ride, it's not a Triumph but at least it's a twin

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  8. Hack Driver

    Hack Driver Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the forum and enjoy riding your America. The water behind you looks fantastic!
     
  9. Ron Gibson

    Ron Gibson Well-Known Member

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    De-cat, y piece, full Ohlins, power commander, Abs removed and beringer calipers with wave discs, ilmberger carbon, Sebring can, led indicators and rear lights plus loads more.
     
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  10. Ron Gibson

    Ron Gibson Well-Known Member

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    A couple more pics

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  11. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome, great introduction, not sure about the B*W though! he he.....
    Wessa
     
  12. lexy

    lexy Well-Known Member

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    Great back drops for your bike...enjoy the forum and your bikes :sun::sun:
     
  13. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    Welcome to the Asylum you should fit right in.
    Tucker
     
  14. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Hi n welcome :)
     
  15. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello RG and welcome to the forum :)
     
  16. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    Hi and Welcome in, don't burn your backside on the saddle after it been parked in the sun!
     
  17. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    Hello and welcome. Great backdrop for pics too!
     
  18. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Welcome Ron.

    Envy you the sun, but then again we've booked this year's sunny weekend in Wales (July) for the inmates' annual picnic, tan top up, and Jack Daniels tasting event. Check it out - we accept a limited quantity of non-Triumph bikes (spaces still available) - blimey even B*Ws.

    https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/grand-meet-up-2018-wales.12452/.
     

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