Hello From A Newbie Rider/newbie Forum Member

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  1. JPo

    JPo Member

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    Hi there from a newbie rider who finally passed her test last October. I splurged on a new street twin which I really love, have found a few comfort issues on long trips but am working on resolving those. Every time I get on and start my bike and listen to it I love it all over again! I am keen to get to know how it works and understand it mechanically so I can do some basic maintenance on it in due course so have been looking for a local beginners motorbike mechanics course to no avail. Have been grazing YouTube for top tips in the meantime which is super helpful as is this forum so decided to join your gang
     
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  2. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    Welcome aboard. Plenty of old smelly types on here to keep you rolling and rubber side down.
     
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  3. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    Welcome in JPo, you'll find plenty of help on here, some of it might even be useful!
     
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  4. JPo

    JPo Member

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    Thanks for the welcome! Just working out how to upload photos I hope... here is a picture of my very lovely bike, In all it’s gold bling glory!

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  5. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi JPo and welcome
     
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  6. David Cooper

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

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  7. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi JPo, and welcome in :cool::cool:
     
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  8. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Hi and welcome. I'm also a Street Twin owner (for a few more days, anyway) and know just what you mean about the engine tone. Lovely bikes.

    As a matter of interest is the gold tank some kind of limited edition?
     
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  9. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    Welcome to the Asylum you should fit right in. _20181111_083809.jpg _20181012_000919.jpg _20180804_022754.jpg Ride safe :p
    Tucker
     
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  10. JPo

    JPo Member

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    Thanks all for your kind welcome! Re the gold tank, it was a special by Lings of Watton, I went looking for a second hand bike but was hopelessly tempted the minute I saw it ! I love it and the fact it’s the only one makes it even better
     
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  11. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcocme....... nice bike and the tank looks special.
    Wessa
     
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  12. BigCLM

    BigCLM Senior Member

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    Welcome from sunny California. I also have a new Street Twin. Have had it for a year now and 4,500 miles, and it has been flawless. Mine below. I have the touring screen which works very well and is highly recommended. Also Triumph waxed cotton bags so I can carry all my stuff. Also see a good service manual you can pick up on line specific to the Street Twin.

    Enjoy your new ride and be safe !!

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  13. Tony Richardson

    Tony Richardson Active Member

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    4E8A619B-077C-41F9-A5AD-5C66AE6746E5.jpeg Hi from another Norfolk Street Twin owner, and long time biker, any info you need, I am sure I can point you in the right direction, or know someone who can.
     
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  14. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Hi n welcome :)
     
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  15. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    Hi JPo and welcome! The Haynes manual is a must have edition if you are going to do basic maintenance. Enjoy the new bike!
     
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  16. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello JPo and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  17. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  18. CJA

    CJA New Member

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    Hi All, new to the group. Been riding bikes for 40 years and had a few so far, over 100! Lurking in the garage is a 16 T120, a 91 Bimota YB9 and a 76 CB550f1. Previous Triumphs include pre unit 650’s, unit 350, 500, 650 and 750’s. Previous Hinkley’s are T509, T955 Speedies and a Thruxton. I am based in Hampshire Uk.
     
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  19. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    Hi CJA from another Hampshire man, nice collection you have there, post some pictures when you get a chance, it keeps the inmates from getting bored!
    Just click the upload file next to the Post Reply tab and choose your photo, then upload full image, it's easy!
     
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  20. Dave C

    Dave C Elite Member

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    Welcome aboard JPo and CJA, a bit of page hijacking going on here I think but no matter :rolleyes:, hope you both enjoy the forum and have fun but be safe out there.
     
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