Hello from US Missouri

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  1. Myfirstmotorcycle

    Myfirstmotorcycle Well-Known Member

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    20161208_190323_resized.jpg Well...I turned 60 and decided to buy my first motorcycle. I was looking through craigslist and saw this beautiful red & gold tank on a 1973 Triumph Bonneville 750 with 7 thousand miles. Now its home with me and I'm going to need some help from you all here. I'm not totally inexperienced, I did ride a dirt bike about 44 years ago.

    The story on this bike is...it was found by Baxter Cycle and they restored it and sold it for $7200.00
    to the owner that I bought it from. It sat in his garage for 3 years because he just collected motorcycle's didn't ride much. He got sick and decided to sell them all, I got this one for $3000.00
    I had the carbs clean and had it running but still needs some help. 20161208_190323_resized.jpg 20161208_190323_resized.jpg 20161208_190323_resized.jpg
     
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  2. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Welcome in and congrats on your new purchase, fire away with your questions, I'm sure someone on here will be able to give help or advice
     
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    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Hi n welcome, great looking bike. As long you maintain them on a regular basis you should have many miles of fun.
     
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    Hi and welcome in. Nice wheels :)

    There are plenty of knowledgeable types on this forum (not me though!). Ask your questions and I'm certain you will get the answer you seek.
     
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  5. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    What an excellent 60th birthday present - very well done! Welcome in to the Triumph forum.
     
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    Hi there :)
    Great Classic bike - hope you have lots of fun maintaining and riding it, fun times ahead :)
     
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  7. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse, think it's time for his medications.
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    welcome. Beautiful bike, I had a 78 Bonnie from new,not so different to yours.
     
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    steve lovatt Something else

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    Welcome to the forum - great bike.
     
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    A warm welcome from me, and what a lovely set of wheels too
     
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    Well I just put my first question up on Vintage classics well it looks like the site is 6 hours ahead of my time. But that's okay it's winter where I'm at to.
     
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  11. stevethegoolie

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    60??!!:eek: Bloody yoof!!:p

    But welcome in, and thanks for bringing the average age of site members down!:):cool:
     
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    Yes...I plan on taking a training course here in town.
     
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  13. Rich Bryce

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    Welcome on board young feller. You are just gonna love that bike. I am soooo envious. Keep coming back buddy and keep us informed how you get on ,,, and remember, we love pics of bikes and their bits.
     
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    Welcome buddy :)
     
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