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Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Peter J, Feb 18, 2026 at 9:43 PM.

  1. Peter J

    Peter J New Member

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    Buying my 1st Triumph tomorrow. Speed Twin 900 .... so excited!!
     
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  2. Peter J

    Peter J New Member

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    What should I know about the bike? I've heard Front brake could be better? Braided hose any help?
    Sorry, soooo many questions hahaha
     
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  3. Johnjo

    Johnjo Senior Member

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    I've read that somewhere else about weak braking on the front end. Fitting some EBC sintered pads should sort that out.
     
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  4. Peter J

    Peter J New Member

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    Thanks JJ I've noted that.
     
  5. Boothman

    Boothman Elite Member

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  6. Peter J

    Peter J New Member

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    Thanks :) ... thats quite a list of bikes youive got there
     
  7. joe mc donald

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    @Peter J Welcome to the family. Don't forget when you finish playing with your new bike give us all a picture. Would like to see the grin on your chops as well. Just tap the upload a file button bottom right corner and hey presto picture sent to us.
     
  8. Mrs Visor

    Mrs Visor Crème de la Crème

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    Hi and welcome, enjoy your new machine!
     
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  9. Markus

    Markus Crème de la Crème
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    Hi there!
    Welcome to the forum! ;)
     
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  10. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi Peter :cool:
     
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