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Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Patinthehat, Jun 18, 2020.

  1. Patinthehat

    Patinthehat New Member

    Jun 18, 2020
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    Picked up my new Speed Twin last night.

    Have ridden lots of other bikes over the years, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda and a couple of Ducati monsters - but this is my first Triumph.

    I must say on the ride home it really felt fantastic - comfortable, handles like a dream and with loads of torquey grunt when you twist the throttle. I think it looks the business too :yum. I've totally bought into the whole retro vibe. IMG_20200617_184910612.jpg

    Having said that - I'm already thinking about a couple of mods. First up some nice fruity cans. I know the Vance & Hines cans look good and sound nice and are the ones offered by Triumph - but they are fairly pricey. Are they worth it? Has anyone tried any of the cheaper alternatives available on ebay? I quite like the look (and the price!) of the 'shorty pro' exhausts currently on ebay - but don't want to waste my money if they're no good.

    Anyway, hello to you all - glad to be joining the Triumph clan :).

    Pat
     
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  2. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Welcome in to the madhouse
     
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  3. MadMrB

    MadMrB Elite Member

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    Hi Pat and welcome in :) Nice bike! :cool:
     
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  4. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  5. Thripster

    Thripster Elite Member

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    Welcome from a fellow newbie
     
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  6. joe mc donald

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    Patinthehat
    Welcome to the family. Exhausts are hard to choose from these days so many about. I my self am waiting for a set from Dunstall. They look exactly like the old Norton reverse cone mega's but they are now wailing for the brackets to arrive so Friday they have promised me for delivery. Do let us know what you decide on.
    Regards & Ride Safe
    Joe
     
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  7. Steve Hill

    Steve Hill Senior Member

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    Welcome to the forum Pat, lovely bike!
     
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  8. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome......
     
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  9. Patinthehat

    Patinthehat New Member

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    Thanks Joe,

    Those Dunstall exhausts look lovely. Hope the brackets arrive ok!
     
  10. Lou160487

    Lou160487 Senior Member

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    Welcome and congratulations on the new bike.
     
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  11. David Cooper

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

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  12. Easy Tiger

    Easy Tiger Elite Member

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    Welcome to the party mate
     
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  13. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Hi and welcome.
     
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  14. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Welcome to the forum :cool:
    Be careful, some of the exhausts for sale on ebay can be obnoxiously loud!
     
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  15. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Pat and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  16. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Pat and welcome to the forum :cool: good looking ride and pic
     
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  17. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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