New To Triumph

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Dale, Feb 12, 2018.

  1. Dale

    Dale Member

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    Hey, Y'all! 52 yrs riding & too many bikes but no Triumphs now finds me in the possesion of 2 acquired 5 days apart.
    I'm Dale & live on the western end of USA's Lonliest Hwy in Nevada @ 4000ft in the high desert.
    Although low tech I look forward to gleaning info about Triumph Bonnevilles here. I'm enjoying Stuart Fillingham.
    It's been fun riding the Triumphs these past 3 weeks & experiencing the much heralded Triumphs ease of lightweight responsive handling I've read & heard about since the 60's when I started riding. Reading articles about doing a top end somewhere between an east & west coast tour kept me off British bikes though.
    Recently I traded my Moto Guzxi MGX -21 (bought 18 months prior in a weakened moment of lust) for a cranberr/silver t120. The classic look & feel of a "motorcycle" with modern tech feels really good sgain.
    THEN 5 days later a friend with several bikes & had a Ural in the past saw my '05 Troyka & asked if I'd trade it even for her "13 purple/white t100 with 351 miles on it (BUT exercised regulatly). What was I to do? I did it.
    Since, I've ridden both over 200 miles each & am truly happy. The t100 will be set up for day rides & the t120 for the extensive distances out west here.
    Whew! I hope I didn't bore everyone with this lengthy intro but thanks for ssking for it. You can probably tell that I'm excited.
     
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  2. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    Great intro welcome to the madhouse you should fit right in.
    To keep the inmates happy we need photos.
    Tucker
     
  3. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
  4. Dave C

    Dave C Elite Member

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    Welcome aboard Dale, not jealous of your long, empty and warm roads in the slightest :rolleyes:
     
  5. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Welcome in.
     
  6. Havit

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    Enjoy your Triumph Mate. safe riding .
     
  7. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    H and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
  8. Havit

    Havit Admin
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    I found it steve, Here you go..... "I"
     
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  9. lexy

    lexy Well-Known Member

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    welcome Dale enjoy the forum and safe riding :sun::sun:
     
  10. Dale

    Dale Member

    Feb 12, 2018
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    Thanks all. Looking forward to this!
    Looks like I could have posted this in a better place here. Like I said, I'm low tech. I'll try to sort out pic posting!
     
  11. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome......
    Wesssa
     
  12. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Dale and welcome to the forum :)
     
  13. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    Hi Dale and welcome!
     
  14. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Welcome Dale.
     

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