Tom From New Zealand

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Tom Robinson, Mar 3, 2022.

  1. Tom Robinson

    Tom Robinson New Member

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    Hey there everyone

    I'm living in Dunedin, New Zealand, but I'm from the UK. I emigrated here in July 2021, so not long here. I am Irish originally, but lived in East Sussex for 25 years, before coming here. I am here with my partner and she has children living in Queenstown, and that is one of the reasons we're here.

    I bought a 17 year old Triumph Speedster today after taking a test ride yesterday. It was the first time I was on a motorcycle for probably 20 + years, and I was 'brikin' it prior to my ride, but it was actually like riding a bike, once you know!! I also tested a Harley Low rider speedster 887, which was really nice, but I am anxious about coming off round corners, as there is only 24 degrees lean on it. This Speedster I bought is such a clean and tidy bike, with only 11,000 KMS on the clock, which I purchased from a Harley Dealer in Dunedin. Plus it has a pillion seat and pegs, and the Harley didn't, and I want to carry my lovely partner on it. It looks like new in my eyes, a sweet bike to ride and lots of power. So excited as I am picking it up tomorrow from the shop.

    Good to be a member of the Triumph Forum everyone.

    Cheers

    Tom
     
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  2. alfie

    alfie Getting older but still going for it
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    Welcome and enjoy the forum

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  3. Glenn2926

    Glenn2926 First Class Member
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    Eyup and happy new bike.
     
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  4. Mrs Visor

    Mrs Visor Elite Member

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    Hi and welcome!
     
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  5. Bikerman

    Bikerman Life's not a dress rehearsal.
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    Greetings from Lincolnshire.
     
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  6. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Hello and welcome :) have fun.
     
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  7. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Kia Ora Tom :cool:
     
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  8. Octoberon

    Octoberon Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Tom. Welcome along for the ride. :)
     
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  9. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello tom.

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  10. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome…
     
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  11. joe mc donald

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    Tom Robinson
    Welcome to the family. Do hit the upload a file button bottom right corner and show the bike of to the inmates here in the asylum.
    Joe.
     
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  12. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    @Tom Robinson

    Greetings, Tom, and welcome to the forum. Great intro. Congratulations on that new-to-you Triumph. It definitely sounds like it has found a good home in you. And welcome back to the world of riding! Have a great time getting back in the saddle and I hope your partner enjoys riding, too. Enjoy the forum and please share a photo or two of your bike with us!
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  13. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  14. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Tom and welcome to the forum and NZ :cool: looking forward to seeing your ride pix :p
     

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