Hello from US Missouri

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  1. Myfirstmotorcycle

    Myfirstmotorcycle Well-Known Member

    Dec 8, 2016
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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

    Nov 6, 2014
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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
     
  3. darkman

    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.
     
  4. DreadySteve

    DreadySteve Well-Known Member

    Jul 3, 2016
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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.
     
  5. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

    Sep 25, 2013
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    What an excellent 60th birthday present - very well done! Welcome in to the Triumph forum.
     
  6. OldSprintBiker

    Dec 8, 2016
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    Hi there :)
    Great Classic bike - hope you have lots of fun maintaining and riding it, fun times ahead :)
     
  7. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse,he's out of bed again

    May 25, 2014
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    welcome. Beautiful bike, I had a 78 Bonnie from new,not so different to yours.
     
  8. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

    May 12, 2014
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    Welcome to the forum - great bike.
     
  9. PompeyMark

    PompeyMark Senior Member

    Sep 12, 2016
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    A warm welcome from me, and what a lovely set of wheels too
     
  10. Myfirstmotorcycle

    Myfirstmotorcycle Well-Known Member

    Dec 8, 2016
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    U.S. Missouri
    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.
     
  11. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

    Oct 16, 2014
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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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  12. Myfirstmotorcycle

    Myfirstmotorcycle Well-Known Member

    Dec 8, 2016
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    Yes...I plan on taking a training course here in town.
     
  13. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

    Sep 18, 2015
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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.
     
  14. R_1000

    R_1000 Elite Member
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    Welcome buddy :)
     

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