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Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Dave Horn, Jun 30, 2017.

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  1. Dave Horn

    Dave Horn Member

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    #1 Dave Horn, Jun 30, 2017
    Hi my names Dave Horn and I'm a "Newbie".
    Recently (May) purchased a 2017 Street Scrambler here in Germany in where I now live (I'm a Londoner who immigrated from work reasons, 17 years ago), after guidance from my eldest son.......I was initially considering a HD 883 Iron - WTF was I thinking!!!!

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  2. Timo

    Timo New Member

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    #2 Timo, Jun 30, 2017
    Hi Dave. WTF were you thinking indeed!
     
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  3. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    #3 Yorkshireman, Jun 30, 2017
    Hi, nice bike. You take a good picture as well BTW. :p
     
  4. Dave Horn

    Dave Horn Member

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    #4 Dave Horn, Jun 30, 2017
    Loved the original Scrambler, but thought the cost to customise to my taste would push it out of my price range.......Thank you Triumph for doing just that with the latest model - Just had to add a mesh headlamp cover (for now :))
     
  5. Dave Horn

    Dave Horn Member

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    #5 Dave Horn, Jun 30, 2017
    Of the bike or me personally??? - My wife thinks I look terrifying in my profile photo :)
     
  6. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #6 crispey, Jun 30, 2017
    Welcome in
     
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  7. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #7 Tigcraft, Jun 30, 2017
    Hi Dave, you do look terrifying btw! As for the Harley I did buy a nightster brand new a few years ago and only managed 6 months of ownership. The bonneville is the better user and rides very well, in fact it just about holds its value similar too. And that's why I have one!
     
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  8. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    #8 MickEng, Jun 30, 2017
    Welcome to the forum Dave
    Great choice of bike.
    Agree with your missus, the profile picture could be used for an EDL recruitment poster. Brilliant!
     
  9. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    #9 Tiglet, Jun 30, 2017
    Hello Dave and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  10. Dave Horn

    Dave Horn Member

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    #10 Dave Horn, Jun 30, 2017
    I also have the Ace Café Bullitt helmet.......My colleagues call it my BREXIT helmet :)

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  11. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    #11 MickEng, Jun 30, 2017
    Keep the flag flying mate!
    Great helmet.
     
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  12. Dave Horn

    Dave Horn Member

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    #12 Dave Horn, Jun 30, 2017
    Comparing the build quality......Well to be honest, there was no comparison - The Harley looked like it would rust within a week and the one I looked at in the local dealership, already had an oil leak.
     
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  13. Dave Horn

    Dave Horn Member

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    #13 Dave Horn, Jun 30, 2017
    Comparing the build quality......Well to be honest, there was no comparison - The Harley looked like it would rust within a week and the one I looked at in the local dealership, already had an oil leak.
     
  14. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    #14 MickEng, Jun 30, 2017
    Agree, my mate went for a brand new HD Iron and is already playing hell about the corrosion.
     
  15. Dave Horn

    Dave Horn Member

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    #15 Dave Horn, Jun 30, 2017
    Maybe rust adds more character and style??? :p
     
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  16. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    #16 MickEng, Jun 30, 2017
    Yes, I'll mention that to my mate, it was looking a bit too polished and unused.
     
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  17. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #17 thebiglad, Jun 30, 2017
    Hello Dave and welcome to the Triumph Asylum - Nursie will be round soon with your 'Meds'.
     
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  18. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #18 steve lovatt, Jun 30, 2017
    Hi and welcome in.
    Is that Köln?
     
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  19. Dave Horn

    Dave Horn Member

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    #19 Dave Horn, Jun 30, 2017
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    Thanks.....Yes it is Steve - I work at Ford and stopped off en route for a coffee and to enjoy the early morning sun - Nothing to do with a fantastic photo opportunity ;)
     
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  20. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    #20 dilligaf, Jun 30, 2017
    Hi mate and welcome
     
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