Another newbie

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Fatgit, Aug 21, 2016.

  1. Fatgit

    Fatgit Member

    Aug 21, 2016
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    Hi
    Just joined up as I got my 2012 Speed Triple R a couple of weeks ago.
    Had an Aprilla Tuono for 14 years before that and was a member of their forum too.
    Always had bikes since I was 12 but it's fallen off in the past couple of years due to family issues.
    Always liked Speed Triples since the 955 came out and thought the R was fantastic when it was launched but outside my budget.
    Anyway a black one with lots of bling appeared in a local bike shop and I was hooked.
    Extra bits include:
    Arrow pipes
    Posh levers
    Tail tidy
    Tiny rear indicators
    Carbon in lays
    Nose Cone and screen

    Just need a seat cowl now.

    It handles really well and makes the Tuono feel agricultural. I keep going round bends and the thinking I could have gone 20mph faster!!

    Cheers
    Steve
     
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  2. Dougie D

    Dougie D Crème de la Crème

    Jan 30, 2016
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    Hi FG welcome to the forum,great bike you got yourself!! ;)
     
  3. Modalconfusion

    Modalconfusion Active Member

    Jul 28, 2016
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    Hiya Fatty your bike sounds amazing I'm sure others will mention it..... don't forget the pictures. Have fun and ride safe ;)
     
  4. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse, think it's time for his medications.
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    May 25, 2014
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    Hi FG, got a mate called MFB,stands for mr fat bastard.playing pool one night and a guy says so who is this mfb,my mate says its me, and its mister fat bastard to you. the place erupted.
    wow a speedie better than an aprilia,impressed. I am an old boy and love the 955i speedies,the new ones are better,i know that,but they dont float my canoe in the same way
     
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  5. Fatgit

    Fatgit Member

    Aug 21, 2016
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    8
    Darlington
    The only pic I have at the minute.
    I'll get some more soon
    Cheers
    Steve

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  6. Modalconfusion

    Modalconfusion Active Member

    Jul 28, 2016
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    It looks brill. You may find bar end mirrors more effective, but it sure looks good. :)
     
  7. Shamus13

    Shamus13 Well-Known Member

    Apr 18, 2016
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    Hello & welcome
     
  8. Sceptic Al

    Sceptic Al Well-Known Member

    Hi Chap, welcome etc
     
  9. Fatgit

    Fatgit Member

    Aug 21, 2016
    18
    8
    Darlington
    Hi
    Some more pics attached.
    Went for a blast to Hawes this morning- love this bike!
    Cheers
    Steve

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  10. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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  11. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

    May 12, 2014
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    Hi and welcome
     
  12. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

    Mar 6, 2016
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    Welcome in Fatgit , great looking bike you have there
     
  13. Havit

    Havit Admin
    Staff Member Subscriber

    Jul 17, 2015
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    Hello fat bloke. Looks well nice. You have truly made it your own. Nice job .
    Welcome, and enjoy the madness on this Forum.. With a name like fatgit.I hope you fit in well here:D
     
  14. DreadySteve

    DreadySteve Well-Known Member

    Jul 3, 2016
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    welcome in. Nice looking bike sir.
     

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