New Old Guy From Ct.

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  1. LeezRyd

    LeezRyd Noble Member

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    Hi All. New to Triumph, but not to motorcycles. Got my riders' license back in '69. After retiring(for the 2nd time)thought I'd spend some time back in the saddle after a 30 yr. hiatus. So, this time last yr. bought a Yamaha SCR950 for pleasure riding. Did a couple of lengthy rides with my son(he rides a Multistrata 1200) and found the Yammi NOT favorable to these old bones. Traded it in last week for a new T100. What a nice machine! Gonna get some bags for it, 'cause me and the son are planning a long ride for next year. I've had the bike out a couple of times during the week, so far, and I must say, these 72 yr. old bones are enjoying every minute of it. Here's a pic of our last ride, and the new T100 DSCN0385.JPG DSCN0396.JPG
     
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  2. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  3. Kenbro

    Kenbro Noble Member

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    Hi and welcome, from another old fogey, like yourself, returning for the last of the summer wine after a 25+ year lay off.
    Life’s better with a motorcycle!
    Regards,Ken.
     
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  4. Don the Don

    Don the Don Bigger Than The Average Bear

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    Hi and welcome
     
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  5. Wire-Wheels

    Wire-Wheels Elite Member

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    #5 Wire-Wheels, Nov 16, 2019
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    You are in good company here. Lots of us old retirees on this site. As for me, I'll be 74 soon. A tip from an old guy. The more you ride, the younger your bones are :D ...J.D.
     
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  6. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Hi n welcome :)
     
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  7. MadMrB

    MadMrB Elite Member

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    Hi and welcome in :)
     
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  8. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Howdy Lee, and welcome in :cool::cool:
    How much for the Chevy ;);)
     
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  9. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome..
     
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  10. LeezRyd

    LeezRyd Noble Member

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    Thanks for the warm reception, everyone
    Kenbro, I'm from Manchester, also. Manchester, Connecticut USA, though
    Helmut. LOL, the pic wasn't to advertise the truck. Being an auto tech most of my life, not only has it been my livelihood, but also my hobby. Here's a pic of the truck. ($12,500 btw) DSCN0014.JPG
     
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  11. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Very nice looking machine there mate..
     
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  12. Dave C

    Dave C Elite Member

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    Welcome aboard, good looking stable you have there Sir, hope you enjoy the forum.
     
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  13. joe mc donald

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    LeezRyd.
    Welcome to the family. Nice machines both truck and bike. Don't worry about the bones Nursey will be along soon with the meds after she see's to the inmates here. But should be a quick round tonight as they ogle the pictures.
    Regards & Ride Safe.
    Joe.
     
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  14. Kenbro

    Kenbro Noble Member

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    Ha,
    I see you have a Meriden (Home of Triumph) there too! Just a “Few” miles to the SW.
    Ken.
     
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  15. LeezRyd

    LeezRyd Noble Member

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    Yep. Seems as though when the U.K. "escapees" landed here, they brought along a lot of the cherished names with them ;)
     
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  16. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Hi and welcome.
     
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  17. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  18. David Cooper

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

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  19. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    Hi Mate & Welcome to the Forum :cool:
    Nice bike, can't do much about the 72 year old bones except pop ibuprofen!
     
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  20. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Lee and welcome to the forum :cool: Nice choice of rides for all occasions
     
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