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  1. Jeff O

    Jeff O New Member

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    #1 Jeff O, Apr 20, 2019
    Hi all, I’m from South Yorkshire England, just bought my first Triumph motorcycle, it’s a 1600 thunderbird. It’s been 10 years since I’ve last ridden so I was a little nervous on my first ride.
     
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  2. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    #2 Helmut Visor, Apr 20, 2019
    Hi Jeff, and welcome in :cool::cool: good choice ;);)
     
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  3. dilligaf

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    #3 dilligaf, Apr 20, 2019
    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  4. Jeff O

    Jeff O New Member

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    #4 Jeff O, Apr 20, 2019
    Found the riding position a little strange at first having not rode this type of bike before ie remembering where the foot pegs are when setting of. Kept wanting to place my feet beneath me.
     
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  5. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    #5 Callumity, Apr 20, 2019
    Well some of us can’t wait for their first feet forward Bath chair! Welcome aboard!

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  6. learningtofly

    learningtofly He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
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    #6 learningtofly, Apr 20, 2019
    Nice one Jeff - enjoy the bike. It was 35 years for me so I was properly cacking myself.
     
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  7. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    #7 mpllineman, Apr 20, 2019
    Good morning and welcome in. Welcome back to the fold and remember to always ride safe and enjoy. You might consider a little refresher course on bike safety.
     
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  8. Wishbone

    Wishbone First Class Member

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    #8 Wishbone, Apr 20, 2019
    Welcome, take it as slow as it needs till you get confidence back and make sure it has good tyres.
     
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  9. BigCLM

    BigCLM Senior Member

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    #9 BigCLM, Apr 20, 2019
    Welcome from sunny California. Take it easy on your new 'big bike'.
    At least it is not this big !!

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  10. Timmy Tucker

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    #10 Timmy Tucker, Apr 20, 2019
    Welcome to the madhouse you should fit right in. To keep the inmates happy we will need photos.
    Check out this year's GMU
    All are welcome..
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  11. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    #11 Tiglet, Apr 20, 2019
    Hello Jeff and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  12. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    #12 David Cooper, Apr 20, 2019
    Hello and welcome to the forum Jeff.

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  13. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #13 Wessa, Apr 20, 2019
    Hi and welcome......
     
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  14. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    #14 Bad Billy, Apr 20, 2019
    Hi Jeff, Welcome to the Forum, don’t be nervous it’s like err ... riding a bike! :D
     
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  15. joe mc donald

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    #15 joe mc donald, Apr 21, 2019
    Jeff O
    Welcome to the Family. And like the peeps said take it in your stride. The bike will let you know what it wants and once ridden never forgotten.
    Ride Safe & Enjoy
    Joe.
     
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  16. Jeff O

    Jeff O New Member

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    #16 Jeff O, Apr 21, 2019
    Will do
     
  17. Jeff O

    Jeff O New Member

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    #17 Jeff O, Apr 21, 2019
    Cheers
     
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  18. Jeff O

    Jeff O New Member

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    #18 Jeff O, Apr 21, 2019
     
  19. Jeff O

    Jeff O New Member

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    #19 Jeff O, Apr 21, 2019
    Yes that’s what I was thinking of doing
     
  20. Scrambled head

    Scrambled head Well-Known Member

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    #20 Scrambled head, Apr 22, 2019
    Welcome, I went 2 years with no bike about 10 years ago NEVER agian!
     
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