New Bike Conundrum

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  1. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    What a bike. Such a lot of power, and so beautiful.

    I must have had about half a dozen people come and talk to me about it in the hour or so it was parked up at the local aerodrome.

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  2. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Wow, Tony, that bike is gorgeous! Such a nice photo of it, too. How is it to ride??
     
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  3. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    It’s amazing, @Sandi T - so quick.
     
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  4. joe mc donald

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    @learningtofly Agree wit @Sandi T it is a beauty. And happy you are liking it. Don't tempt me with great reports.
     
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  5. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Cheers Joe, although you surely couldn’t be tempted by another new bike, could you? ;)
     
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  6. joe mc donald

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    @learningtofly As you all know my confidence in Triumph has faded some what. But looking at that Beauty you have is tempting. Who knows.
     
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    The Sales Manager at BMW Park Lane says you are a jammy so-and-so for picking up his favourite R9T model.
     
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  8. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    What’s happened to the weather, John???
     
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  9. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    #109 learningtofly, Dec 26, 2025
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    Put a replacement exhaust bracket on - also Unit Garage - in addition to the new end can and link pipe as it matches the frame. All done, though, and I'd describe the whole job as very fiddly rather than difficult.

    Look and sounds amazing.

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    Happy Boxing Day, everyone :)
     
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  10. joe mc donald

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    @learningtofly Looks good indeed. And a nice Christmas to ones self. And happy boxing day to you and yours.
     
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  11. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Thanks Joe.
     
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  12. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Was just mulling over the two bikes I've ended up with... perfection really, and I genuinely couldn't want for more. (Well...)

    Just a bit of bike porn, then, both taken at Elstree Aerodrome in Hertfordshire.

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  13. Mrs Visor

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    @learningtofly they are beautiful indeed. I reckon true perfection can be reached with the removal of the reflectors from the forks on the Triumph.....please forgive the weird thing that ChatGPT appears to have done to the indicator.....

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  14. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Actually, I keep meaning to do that!
     
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  15. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    You are indeed the owner of two beautiful bikes, Tony! I hope you truly enjoy them! (And get some weather in which to do just that). Merry belated Christmas to you. And Happy New Year! :heart:
     
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  16. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Thanks Sandi, and back at you. Let’s hope that ‘26 is a little kinder.
     
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  17. Sandi T

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    Yes, we could definitely stand for 2026 to be a little (or a lot) kinder, Tony. :heart:
     
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  18. joe mc donald

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    @learningtofly To true such beautiful machines. Makes me a little envious in a nice way.
     
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  19. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    Gave my baby a bit of a treat...

     
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  20. TRIPLE X

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    That is one impressive looking machine. I am one for attention to detail and that particular bike seems to have high quality parts in abundance.
     
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