New To The Triumph World

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  1. Greg J.

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    Good afternoon fellow Triumph owners,
    I am fairly new to the Triumph ownership. Over the last year I have acquired two, first was the 2011 Thunderbird Storm, and then a 2007 Rocket 3 Classic Tourer came my way, and i could not turn down the deal.
    I decided to join the forum for several reasons, the first having access to a large knowledge base and second, hopefully learning where to find items I desire for the bikes.
    I'm sure my questions have been asked before, so be patient with the old guy who struggles navigating on a computer.
    Enough for my first post, will return with some questions a little later.

    God bless,
    Greg
     
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    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    Hi Greg, welcome to the forum :)
     
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    Ducatitotriumph Crème de la Crème

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    Hi greg! The search icon up top is a great place to see if other questions have been asked about what you want to know!
    Tbh, it's probably already been asked before so have a look about and enjoy!
     
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  4. David Cooper

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

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    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Howdy Greg :cool:
     
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    Welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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    Hello Greg and welcome to the forum :)
     
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    Greg J.
    Welcome to the family. And you know we want you here. That's what this asylum is all about. When you get used to the forum hit the upload a file button and show of the beasties. The inmates here love them.
    Joe
     
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    Thanks so much for all the welcoming.
    I attempted to search thru the website last night looking for answers to no avail.
    So, I’ll ask my top two questions:
    1) My 2011 Thunderbird Storm makes a high pitch whistling/chirping sound out of the exhaust while under throttle. I can’t figure it out.
    2) I’m looking for the drivers backrest for the same bike.
    Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
     
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    Thanks so much for all the welcoming.
    I attempted to search thru the website last night looking for answers to no avail.
    So, I’ll ask my top two questions:
    1) My 2011 Thunderbird Storm makes a high pitch whistling/chirping sound out of the exhaust while under throttle. I can’t figure it out.
    2) I’m looking for the drivers backrest for the same bike.
    Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
     
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    Thanks,
    Still trying to figure this out.
    Posted above twice before I realized what was going on.
    I posted to your link.
     
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    I remember when I was new to the Triumph world. It was 1981, and I had just acquired a 1971 Bonneville 650 that had been bobbed. I was quite excited about the "oil bearing frame", until I began noticing that many of the welds would rapidly "beard-up" from oil seeping through minute pores in the welds. None of the welds ever leaked bad enough to drip or puddle, but it made keeping the frame clean a huge chore. Thankfully, Triumph has long since abandoned that concept.

    In spite of that foible, that old Bonnie was a hoot to ride, and it set me on a course of Triumph ownership that continues to this day. Enjoy your Triumphs, and welcome to what will probably become a life-long addiction. :)
     
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    Welcome Greg. Got 3 old Triumphs of my own. They were all orphans, in need of a good home. All were inexpensive, well built, and fun. Enjoy. ...J.D.
     
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    Hi and welcome....
     
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    Welcome to the forum.
     
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