Finally Got In My First Ride.

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  1. TommyPR

    TommyPR Member

    Jan 31, 2021
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    First ride impressions: Today I finally got to put some miles on the clock of my new T120. I rode about 70 miles and immediately formed three opinions. First, this is a lot of bike for the money. Coming from the Harley world, I'm used to saying a lot of money for the bike. Second, this is an incredibly responsive bike--handling and throttle. Third, I found it surprisingly comfortable--I'm 5'11" and 220 pounds. I look forward to putting some twisty miles on it. Today was mostly highway because of the recent snow and wet roads still.

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  2. Steve T.

    Steve T. Active Member

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    Hi Tommy,
    Lovely looking bike (almost like mine! … and you even look like me!). You're lucky to get out and about, it's still winter up here although today was sunny and 2-3 deg C. I had exactly the same feelings about the T120 (..after only a 10 min ride) and then riding 1500km home from the dealer! I came from big Hondas (sorry, never any HD's but, I have to ride with them up here).
    As a side note, I almost moved to Missouri many years ago. Never ridden the area but drove around and I thought it could be fun on a bike
    ENJOY & use the gears - drop down a couple of cogs and leave them hanging - especially in the twisties
    Steve T.
     
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  3. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    The grin says it all Tommy :)
     
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  4. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    First of many! :cool:
     
  5. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    She looks a beaut Tommy,,,,enjoy :cool:
     
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  6. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    Great stuff! Enjoy the new ride Tommy. :)
     
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  7. Old dumb arse

    Old dumb arse Noble Member

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    Welcome from KS, what are these "twisties" you speak of. Be careful while getting used to effective brakes.
     
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  8. TommyPR

    TommyPR Member

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    Thanks, Steve. Big Hondas, big Harleys. Big bikes are big. And heavy. Light and nimble is fun.
     
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  9. TommyPR

    TommyPR Member

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    We have plenty of twists and turns in the country roads in our area. Hills and valleys. Yes, the brakes are responsive, too. At my age, I want to believe that common sense is my co-pilot. Not interested in finding the max lean angle or top end on the open road. That was yesterday.
     
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  10. Martine

    Martine Well-Known Member

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    Beautiful bike! The first thing I said after riding a T120 was, "Holy cow, the brakes are :eek:amazing!" Glad you've gotten some miles on. Ride safe.
     
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    Chay delargy Well-Known Member

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  12. Dawsy

    Dawsy Cumbrian half-wit
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    Glad you enjoyed it Tommy:grinning:
    I am not jealous, I am not jealous, I am not jealous....,.:sob:
     
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  13. David Cooper

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

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  14. Georgez

    Georgez Senior Member

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    Great looking bike ;){same as mine}. Enjoy it.
     
  15. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Greetings from Arizona and welcome to the forum, Tommy! Enjoy that beautiful new T120. :grinning: Thanks for sharing your initial perceptions and thoughts on it. And please keep the photos coming!
     
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  16. BLKWND

    BLKWND Member

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    Pretty sure you’re about to find riding with Harley buddies or even big Honda buddies isn’t as much fun as it used to be....
     
  17. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Tommy and welcome to the forum :cool: good introduction and ride picture
     
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