New T100 Owner

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Russell Stroup, Nov 11, 2020.

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  1. Russell Stroup

    Russell Stroup Noble Member

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    First time Triumph owner and new rider with less than 1000 miles under my belt. I found this used T100 and got a great late season deal on it. We’ve had some beautiful fall weather in Pennsylvania and I’ve been lucky to put some miles on it this week.
    I’m very impressed. I actually had money down on an Enfield 650, but the dealer fees put me off so I was looking for something retro styled used. I’m so glad I waited and found this. If you’ve never seen this color T100 in person, it’s stunning.
    I’ve found it extremely ez to ride, as I’m still very much a beginner. It’s not intimidating at all but still has plenty of power. I can’t believe how ez it’s been to get comfortable driving it. I look forward to enjoying it for years to come.
    It came with genuine Triumph pannier bags, luggage rack and center stand, (is that standard equipment?) i was thinking I was going to add some aftermarket goodies, but I kinda like it just the way it is.
    I’ll be doing most of the maintenance on it myself so I will be sourcing info from the forum for that stuff. Thanks in advance.

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  2. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  3. Don the Don

    Don the Don Bigger Than The Average Bear

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    Hi and welcome, nice bike
     
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  4. Thripster

    Thripster Elite Member

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    Welcome Russell
     
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  5. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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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 :) Nice bike :cool:
     
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  8. pistonbroke

    pistonbroke Senior Member

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    Hello there and welcome
    I had an enfield and changed it for a T100, by far a better bike, you made the right decision my friend!
     
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  9. Russell Stroup

    Russell Stroup Noble Member

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    I agree! This bike is immaculate, the panniers were never used, they still had the dry packs in them. I got a way better bike for more than 2k less than I was going to pay for the Enfield. Paint and finish on these is excellent.
     
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  10. pistonbroke

    pistonbroke Senior Member

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    The finish is definately noticable Russell. The enfield is built to a price and it shows
     
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  11. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome, lovely looking bike. What were the dealer fees that you mentioned on the enfield?
     
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  12. Russell Stroup

    Russell Stroup Noble Member

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    INT650 Glitter and Dust model $6499 ended up being $8400 by the time I was headed for the door. Dealer prep $700 battery tender $120 “all our bike leave here with a battery tender”. I just didn’t think it was an $8400 bike. 7% tax here too.
     
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  13. David Cooper

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

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  14. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Based on current exchange rates that works out about £355 more that I paid for mine on the road in the Uk..
     
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  15. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Russell and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  16. Damien

    Damien Recovering sportsbike addict
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    Hi Russell, welcome to the forum. That's a nice looking bike you have there. Safe riding.
     
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  17. GPT100

    GPT100 Active Member

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    Hi Russel and welcome
    Nice T100
     
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  18. Russell Stroup

    Russell Stroup Noble Member

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    Thanks for the warm welcomes and compliments on the bike. I’ve been riding it every chance I get. First thing added will be heated grips.
     
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  19. Jadorff

    Jadorff Noble Member

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    hi and welcome
     
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  20. Russell Stroup

    Russell Stroup Noble Member

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    Great! Thank you very much. I’m going to ride till the snow flies.
     
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