Bike Change

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  1. Matt1050

    Matt1050 New Member

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    Just changed from a '92 fireblade to a 2011 speed triple. So far so good, impressed by the big triple, and love the comfort now my wrists are over the hill
    Any good meets in Yorkshire?
    Cheers Matt.
     
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  2. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    Hi, Matt and welcome.
    I suppose (arguably) the main meeting point would be Squires at Newthorpe just outside Sherburn in Elmet. Seaways at Fridaythorpe is another popular venue as is the nearby Log Cabin near Wetwang.
    Depends on which part of West Yorkshire you're in. Hawes is popular with bikers though I can't remember the name of the cafe where they all seem to head for.
     
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  3. freck

    freck Elite Member

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    It’s the Penny Garth cafe in Hawes.
    Welcome Matt, let’s see a pic of the new bike then :grinning:
     
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  4. Hamburg

    Hamburg Senior Member

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    Worst thing you can do with an early Fireblade is to sell it, you’ll regret it!
     
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  5. joe mc donald

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    Welcome to the family. You know we need a picture of the steed. Keeps the inmates quite for nursey to administer our meds.
    Ride Safe & Enjoy.
    Joe.
     
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  6. Matt1050

    Matt1050 New Member

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  7. Matt1050

    Matt1050 New Member

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    Here it is 2011. 10k. Full arrow system. Only downside is both headlights are cracked
     
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  8. David Cooper

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

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  9. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    Nice looking bike Matt, common cause for the cracked headlamp lens is the fitting of higher wattage bulbs, the extra heat has been known to cause the lens to be damaged in a couple of ways, including melting and discolouration. Sadly they aren’t cheap to replace. Can you superglue the crack as a temporary measure to prevent ingress of moisture?
     
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  10. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi Matt, and welcome in :cool::cool:
     
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  11. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    Good morning Matt and welcome in! Ride safe and enjoy that fine looking ride!
     
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  12. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Matt and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  13. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome......
     
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  14. chuk

    chuk Senior Member
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    That’s a tidy example I also had sportsbike 2000 R1 and traded in for 2011 triple,far more comfy with just enough oomph to keep you happy.
     
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  15. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Welcome aboard mate. Enjoy the ride.
     
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  16. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Hi and welcome.
     
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  17. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

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    Hi Matt, whereabouts in west Yorkshire are you?
    A mate in Castleford wanted new headlights for his street triple and bought some good after market ones quite cheaply.
     
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  18. Matt1050

    Matt1050 New Member

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    @ Eldon, I'm in Normanton, next town along :)
    I sourced some originals in the end, so it's looking pretty again.
    Just need to get the suspension set-up now. Oh, and some sunshine would be nice !
    Cheers, Matt.
     
  19. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

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    Hi Matt, we'll have to meet up at Squires sometime for a coffee and natter ;)
     
  20. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Matt and welcome to the forum :cool: good luck with the lights
     

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