Howdy from Gloucester!

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Base, Jan 15, 2017.

  1. Base

    Base Member

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    Hello everyone, thought I would poke my head in and say hello!, I have just purchased a Speedtriple R, after getting rid of my BMW S1000RR, its a massive change for me but loved the engine and never had a triple before thought I'd give it a whirl!

    Thanks

    Phil
     
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  2. John Will

    John Will Member

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    Hi from another Suffolk resident.
     
  3. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Hi base, welcome in, congrats on your purchase. Someone will ask for pics as we like those. And don't be put off by HT's sense of humour, it's only a softener, there will be worse to come!
     
  4. Paul1988

    Paul1988 Member

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  5. RROB

    RROB Active Member

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    Welcome Phil.... a great bike the S1000rr.... don't be sad about letting her go.... I didn't with mine..... its just a sign your growing up !! :D
     
  6. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Hi Phil
    Welcome to the forum, nice choice of bike.
     
  7. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse, think it's time for his medications.
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    welcome to the asylum
     
  8. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum.
    We do need pictures though - has that been mentioned?
     
  9. DreadySteve

    DreadySteve Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the Madhouse Base.

    As you may have guessed we like pics :rolleyes: Only because some can't read :D
     
  10. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    ... and we are only allowed to write with soft crayons :rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
  11. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    Howdy Phil welcome to the forum, has it been mentioned we like pictures :rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
  12. Winglad

    Winglad Crème de la Crème

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    #12 Winglad, Jan 16, 2017
    Last edited: Jan 16, 2017
    Hi Base!
    Welcome from Germany.
    And since ve haff hour spies evvrywhere, I already have pics of your new speedy, thanks :D.
    Great bike!

    PS: Crispey warned you...
     
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  13. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Hey Phil, welcome. I don't suppose anyone has thought to mention it, cuz we are generally a somewhat reserved bunch, but we are rather partial to pics.
     
  14. Dougie D

    Dougie D Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Phil,great bike youv'e got yourself;)
     
  15. Base

    Base Member

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    Thanks for the welcome everyone, I will post a picture of the new nail at the weekend :), it was a toss up between a speed triiple or new Ducati monster, I've had a monster (although it was a s4 916 engine), but the engine was a real peach. I'm going to miss the Beemer but for the roads I personally like (B roads) I think the triple will just hit the spot.
     
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  16. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Hi n welcome, great choice of bike :)
     
  17. foxy52

    foxy52 Active Member

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    Welcome Base. Presumably if you're going to miss her you got lucky with one of the reliable ones. Great replacement.
     
  18. R_1000

    R_1000 Elite Member

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    Welcome buddy :)

    Speed Triple is completely a different animal compared to the inline 4s. I rode litre sports bike 15 years. Test rode the Speed Triple and BAAM....I was hooked. Sold my fully modified GSXR 1000 K6 and bought a Speed Triple 2011. Now I am in the process of modding her to my taste ;-)
     

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