Hello From Kansas

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Joe61, Oct 22, 2020.

  1. Joe61

    Joe61 New Member

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    Hey everyone, thanks for having me. I'm looking into getting a Triumph and I believe this site will help me decide. Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe!
     
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  2. Old dumb arse

    Old dumb arse Noble Member

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    Welcome from Wichita, I'm a old phart (60) riding a 19 street triple rs. My first new bike in 50 years of riding.
     
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  3. Don the Don

    Don the Don Bigger Than The Average Bear

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    Hi and welcome Joe
     
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  4. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  5. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  6. Thripster

    Thripster Elite Member

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    Welcome Joe.
     
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  7. MadMrB

    MadMrB Elite Member

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    Hi and welcome in :)

    Any contenders in mind for your first Triumph?
     
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  8. Joe61

    Joe61 New Member

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    Hi MadMrB, I'm really liking the Bonneville. Love the America but I don't know if it will be a big enough cruiser for the highways. .
     
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  9. David Cooper

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

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  10. JtC

    JtC Elite Member

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    Welcome! I bought an '06 Bonneville earlier this year. To be fair, I bought it as a second bike for short trips and sprints. I haven't regretted it for one minute. It is tons of fun and I think I'm the only one in town with a Triumph -which makes it even more special.

    All that to say if you get one odds are you'll fall in love.
     
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  11. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Joe and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  12. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Joe and welcome to the forum :cool: TBird Storm are larger (& older) cruisers, America and Speedmaster are good for size and weight. If you do look at newer rides, test ride a Bonneville Speedmaster 1200 :heart_eyes:
     
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  13. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome.... loads of really good triumphs out there, test ride as many as you can before making any decision :)
     
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  14. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Howdy Joe
     
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  15. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    Hi Joe & Welcome to the Forum :cool:
     
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  16. joe mc donald

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    Welcome to the family. Yes the thunderbird is quite ample for highway motoring So is the Bonneville. But if it is with a lot of kit then the Sprint is your baby.
    Joe.
     
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  17. ChrisJHuff

    ChrisJHuff Well-Known Member

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    go to a dealer, have a sit on all the bikes, see which catches you eye (and wallet) and feels right....book a test ride.. don't buy until you try... and ignore the techno babble and sales pitch - go see what you like or don't

    C
     
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  18. Lou160487

    Lou160487 Senior Member

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    Welcome Joe
     
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  19. joe mc donald

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    Just wondered if there was any relation to Joe90.
    Joe.
     
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