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  1. Seventh Gear

    Seventh Gear New Member

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    #1 Seventh Gear, Apr 20, 2021
    Last edited: Apr 20, 2021
    Hi all:

    New owner of a spanking red 2019 Speed Twin. Started riding on a Royal Enfield as a teenager in India, went dormant for decades, then resumed again some years ago on a Honda Rebel 500 in sunny California. RE has been cranking out them bikes in the meantime and I test rode their Intercepter 650 a year ago. It rides well, but I couldn't care too much for that cafe rider position and am glad I passed on it.

    Decided to add the Speed Twin (instead of upgrading to the new Honda Rebel 1100) and I love it already. This is one beautiful motorcycle. Please respond and don't be shy to let me know that I indeed belong to a special club. After all, you are in it!

    News flash: Just read that the EU has imposed 50%+ tariffs on HD bikes.

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  2. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Hi n welcome :) great choice.
     
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  3. Jage

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    Saw the news about HD today too - doubt it’ll stick though. I think it was in retaliation to some of the last presidents trade moves.
     
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  4. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    Welcome to the forum :)
     
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  5. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Welcome to the forum and to Triumph World, too! That's a beauty of a bike you bought. Hope you enjoy it and that you enjoy this forum, too.

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  6. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome.....
     
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  7. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Howdy SG :cool:
     
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  8. Dawsy

    Dawsy Cumbrian half-wit
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    Hiya, and welcome to the forum:grinning:
     
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  9. Stramasher

    Stramasher Senior Member

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    lovely mate.

    (although I have developed a wee thing for that Rebel1100 DCT... a real sleeper, as is the Speed Twin to a certain extent)

    Enjoy!
     
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  10. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  11. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Hi and welcome.
     
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  12. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi SeventhGear and welcome to the forum :cool: I’m sure your enjoying the upgrade in torque :p
     
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  13. David Cooper

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

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  14. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  15. joe mc donald

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    You are indeed now the new boy in the asylum and as you said it is a very special place and you just ticked all the right boxes with the intro and great picture. Jus sit tight nursey will be along shortly with your meds.
    Joe.
     
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