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Discussion in 'Street Triple' started by RAYK47, Apr 26, 2019.

  1. RAYK47

    RAYK47 Well-Known Member

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    #1 RAYK47, Apr 26, 2019
    So having passed my DAS last week I have bought my first "big" bike. Went to Peterborough and bought a 2015 Street Triple R. I think it was fate as it was exactly what i wanted including extras. Maybe i have paid a little over the odds but at £6.3K i was happy enough.

    So my wish list was: -
    - Street Triple R
    - Matt grey colour scheme
    - Arrow exhaust
    - heated grips
    - bar end mirrors (had to buy those separately)
    - anything more was a bonus

    I will be picking it up tomorrow from Peterborough and riding the 50 miles home to Herts. The only down side is the weather is expecting to be terrible tomorrow so its unlikely to be an enjoyable ride.

    I have been finding it hard to sleep since i put the deposit down on Monday, i find myself thinking about it all the time, i am even dreaming about it. Is that weird?
     
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  2. Timmy Tucker

    Timmy Tucker Elite Member

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    #2 Timmy Tucker, Apr 26, 2019
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  3. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #3 thebiglad, Apr 26, 2019
    Hi Ray, that's a great first big bike. You're a lucky bugger !!!!

    Not sleeping before picking up your new bike? Absolutely normal - you'll fit right in :p:p:p:p
     
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  4. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #4 Wessa, Apr 26, 2019
    What a great feeling waiting for your new bike, you are not alone. I'm waiting for mine, pick up next Tuesday!
     
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  5. Scramcannon

    Scramcannon Member

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    #5 Scramcannon, Apr 26, 2019
    Awesome! I felt exactly the same this week, night before picking my Street Triple up.
    Also had lashing rain on the ride home, rode incredibly cautiously!

    Enjoy it chap!
     
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  6. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    #6 mpllineman, Apr 26, 2019
    Good morning and welcome in. Ride safe and enjoy that new ride!
     
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  7. Repooh

    Repooh Rarely Satisfied

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    #7 Repooh, Apr 27, 2019
    “Feeling Like A 9 Year Old”

    Have a word with Rolf Harris, I’m sure he can find you a 9 year old
     
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  8. Arnie

    Arnie Active Member

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    #8 Arnie, Apr 27, 2019
    Congratulations on passing your DAS, you will definitely enjoy your triumph, ride safe mate and welcome to the nut house
     
  9. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    #9 Bad Billy, Apr 27, 2019
    Hey mate, I am 57 been rider more than 40 years & still get that feeling when a new bike is coming. A truly great first big bike, I love them, just give yourself time to get to know her before going too quick, but ride whenever you can & enjoy!
     
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  10. Heyho

    Heyho Well-Known Member

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    #10 Heyho, Apr 27, 2019
    Perfectly normal...if your not out having fun on it your in the garage modifying it..the rest off the time thinking what else can I do do it..
     
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  11. Andymarksonline

    Andymarksonline Well-Known Member

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    #11 Andymarksonline, Apr 27, 2019
    Congratulations on your first big bike. Rain or shine the ride home will be great I’m sure.

    Safe riding.
     
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  12. RAYK47

    RAYK47 Well-Known Member

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    #12 RAYK47, Apr 27, 2019
    Picked her up this morning.

    I am not going to pretend I enjoyed the ride back as 50miles on the motorway with horrible winds was not nice. On the bright side it did not rain.

    Gonna have a more leisurely rude tomorrow as the wind would have died down.
     
  13. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

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    #13 Eldon, Apr 27, 2019
    And I thought it was just me.
    The day after picking my 765 up by trailer I was in the garage at 06.00 on a Sunday morning waiting for the roads to defrost.
    It was November after all lol.
     
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  14. Oz228

    Oz228 Well-Known Member

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    #14 Oz228, Apr 28, 2019
    I put a deposit down on the same bike yesterday, but I'm not collecting mine for 2 weeks. It's after I woke up after dreaming about the bike that convinced me to buy it.
     
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  15. Hamburg

    Hamburg Senior Member

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    #15 Hamburg, Apr 28, 2019
    Best feeling in the world picking up a new bike. Let’s see some photos then!
     
  16. RAYK47

    RAYK47 Well-Known Member

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    #16 RAYK47, Apr 28, 2019
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  17. RAYK47

    RAYK47 Well-Known Member

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    #17 RAYK47, Apr 28, 2019
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  18. Hamburg

    Hamburg Senior Member

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    #18 Hamburg, Apr 28, 2019
    Lovely
     
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  19. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    #19 Ken walburn, Apr 29, 2019
    Gonna need a couple of new tyres soon. Trust me, you think it’s brilliant now, stick a couple of new boots on it & you’ll be blown away
     
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  20. Cap City Murph

    Cap City Murph Active Member

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    #20 Cap City Murph, Apr 30, 2019
    Got my first new bike rode it 200 miles too San Diego on the way got the flu sick as a dog stayed the nite than went home bike ran great but i sure didnt lol
     
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