Two Newbies Saying Hi !

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  1. Steve Rolph

    Steve Rolph New Member

    Feb 17, 2018
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    Picking up my 2016 speed triple 1050R from Pure Triumph in Wellingborough on 3rd March.
    Just in time for fresh snowfall !
    After much encouragement from my lovely wife and her lovely 675R. Both models in white so undecided if we'll look cool or a bit naff. Either way it's still romantic in my eyes.
    Annoying thing is her power to weight ratio is far superior to mine. Bless her.
    Had to retire from my 99 R1. Time takes it toll. Power isn't what it used to be, not as nimble as I remember and weight has bizarrely increased.
    Bikes fine after 15 years of abuse. Tis me that's failing. Well we're both Grandparents now.
    Huge difference between bikes. As I explained to non biking friends. The triumph is like a nice meal at your favourite restaurant with a pleasing wine. While the R1 is like dropping a couple of E's and going raving for the weekend.
    So big hello to everyone and thanks for having us.
     
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  2. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    :)Hi to both of you
     
  3. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Steve and Mrs Steve welcome to the forum :)
     
  4. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Hi n welcome :) You will find the Speed Triple comes up eeeeasy lol
     
  5. GaryM

    GaryM It's him, you know who. Him from you know ....

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    Better still get your missus to create her own account :)
    Welcome in to both of you.
     
  6. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    Welcome in to you both Steve ! Share a pic when you get her mate.
     
  7. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    Welcome to the forum the two of you sweet, :cool:
     
  8. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Aaah bless! Welcome in
     
  9. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum
     
  10. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    Welcome to the madhouse you both should fit right in.
    To keep the inmates happy we need photos.
    Tucker
     
  11. R_1000

    R_1000 Elite Member
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    Sep 2, 2016
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    Welcome buddy :)

    I know the feeling about the sports bike :D. My previous bike was a 2003 R1 5PW. She was a great handling, fast and nimble motor But my back was telling me something else :(. I couldn't do the ass up in the air, chest on the tank things anymore :(.

    So decided to jump on the Street Triple 675R and am loving it ;).

    You are going to love the Speedie. Very much looking forward to the pics buddy :)
     
  12. lexy

    lexy Well-Known Member

    Aug 19, 2017
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    welcome in and enjoy.....:sun::sun:
     
  13. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome... Great intro by the way,
    Wessa
     
  14. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Welcome aboard Steve and Mrs Steve. Enjoy the bikes.
     
  15. Dave C

    Dave C Elite Member

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    Welcome aboard Steve.
     
  16. Steve Rolph

    Steve Rolph New Member

    Feb 17, 2018
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    Piccies
    Terri and her 675R
    Us with AK47's in Vietnam
    Me on the old R1 being quick....ish
    Still aint picked the Speed Triple up yet and snow forecast.
    But got a sweet SC project 3 into 1 winging its way here.

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  17. David Rowbotham

    David Rowbotham New Member

    Sep 2, 2017
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    Hi.
    I be done similar,Changed my 99 vfr for a 64 speed. Awesome bike and feals so light in comparison.
     
  18. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    Play nicely , chaps ...... they got guns!!!!!!:eek::eek::eek::eek::scream::scream::scream::scream:
     
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