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  1. Delta Mike

    Delta Mike Member

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    Howdo all
    I owned a couple of Triumphs back in the day, namely a '63 Tiger Cub, and some years later a Tiger. Other rides were a BSA, Norton's and a motley selection of UJM's. Had a BMW R80 G/S since 1984, but recently part traded for a R1200 GS; me other bike is a F650 GS
    Strange that I should I join this forum, you think? Well, as senescence rushes in upon me, I've decided to do an extended, bucket-list, 6-8 week Euro tour. And I'd like a new Triumph for the ride....something like a Tiger 800 XRx (the new 900's look kinda sweet too).
    So, if this Covid-19 abates before the end of the riding season, I'll sell the BMW's and see what comes my way...or perhaps we'll all have to wait for next year now.
    Anyhoo...nice to be here...ride safe
    DM
     
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  2. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    Welcome to the mad hoose DM I'm sure you'll fit in nicely :cool::cool:
     
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  3. BigCLM

    BigCLM Senior Member

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    Welcome from sunny (and COVID-19 infected) California.

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  4. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  5. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hi Mike and welcome in to the Triumph Asylum - Nursie will be around soon with your 'meds'.

    Whereabout do you stay? I was in Cuminestown and then Gamrie in the 90's.
     
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  6. Don the Don

    Don the Don Bigger Than The Average Bear

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    Hi Mike and welcome
     
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  7. freck

    freck Elite Member

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    Welcome DM, let’s see some pics of your bikes then. We like piccies :grinning:
     
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  8. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Don’t sell the BMW’s as we’ve got them too! Just hidden!! Welcome in to the madhouse
     
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  9. Delta Mike

    Delta Mike Member

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    Furry boots am I fae...? I'm a Garioch loon, Big Lad
     
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  10. Delta Mike

    Delta Mike Member

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    It was a kinda love hate, hate, love relationship as I remember :))
     
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  11. Delta Mike

    Delta Mike Member

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    Thanks Tigctraft...to get brownie points (as well as the funds) for an eight week jaunt on the bike, I need to reduce the amount in the garage. Love the big boxer, but haven't had much chance to ride her. I only got her 6 weeks or so ago, and had the perrenial (it seems) problem with the ABS...sorted now though, so I might manage a quick flee aboot on her (honest officer, I need this pack of Maltesers)
     
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  12. Delta Mike

    Delta Mike Member

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    They're not Triumphs...might post some eventually ;)
     
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  13. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi DM, and welcome in :cool::cool:
     
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  14. David Cooper

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

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  15. joe mc donald

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    Delta Mike
    Welcome to the family. And here in the asylum the inmates just like bike pictures doesn't have to be triumph just bikes. So hit that download a file button bottom right corner and let the inmate ogle the steeds. You know you want to. Plus remember its now a buyers market and you can haggle well. At present the dealers need you more than you need them as you have a bike.
    Regards & Ride Safe
    Joe.
     
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  16. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    Good morning Delta Mike and welcome aboard.
     
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  17. Delta Mike

    Delta Mike Member

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    Aha...A Gibson man, I see...I have a SG, as well as sundry other guitars
     
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  18. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    Yes sir. And, my guitars have been especially handy for passing time during our current state of affairs!
     
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  19. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome....
     
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  20. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Mike and welcome to the forum :)

    I had a Tiger Cub in 1966 as my first bike o the road and that was like you say love,hate,hate relationship :(
     
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