Featured New Rs Owner - Hello From Singapore

Discussion in 'Speed Triple' started by David_RS, Aug 12, 2019.

  1. David_RS

    David_RS Well-Known Member

    May 7, 2019
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    Hello;

    I must confess, I have been lurking for on here a while now! Anyway, long overdue that I say hello and contribute a little to what is clearly a great forum.

    I am a Brit living in Singapore, and had my Speed Triple RS a couple of months. Is simply the best bike I have ever owned - am loving it.

    I will post elsewhere for mods/problems, but in the meantime, hello all!

    David.


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  2. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

    Jan 12, 2019
    862
    500
    British Columbia
    Welcome David and congrats on a beautiful bike sir.
     
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  3. David_RS

    David_RS Well-Known Member

    May 7, 2019
    69
    68
    Singapore
    Thank you!

    I'm glad I love it because it cost a fortune. Everyone has heard of the taxes in Singapore for cars and motorcycles, but writing the cheque still brings a tear to the eye.

    How does £24k / EUR26k / USD29k / CAD38k sound for a new RS?!

    I don't know whether to ride it just hang it on the wall and look at it!!
     
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  4. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
    Subscriber

    Hello and welcome to the forum David.

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  5. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome :)
    £24k:eek: Feckin hell :imp:
     
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  6. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

    Mar 29, 2014
    2,620
    800
    Holmfirth West Yorkshire
    Welcome in to the madhouse
     
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  7. freck

    freck Elite Member

    May 4, 2017
    1,718
    750
    Preston, Lancs, UK
    Welcome David. 24K? That’s a real love affair then. :p Lovely bike, congrats :grinning:
     
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  8. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

    Mar 14, 2018
    17,994
    1,000
    Netherlands
    Hi and welcome. Lovely bike.
     
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  9. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

    Feb 12, 2018
    826
    500
    Pearl,Ms.
    Good morning David and welcome aboard. Ride safe and enjoy!
     
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  10. SleepyOwl

    SleepyOwl Crème de la Crème

    Jul 26, 2019
    7,285
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    Cornwall
    Beautiful bike. Nearly bought one before my Diavel but found the seat a bit harsh on my wee bottom. Welcome mate
     
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  11. Trophytourer

    Trophytourer Well-Known Member

    Jul 19, 2019
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    Inverness
    Hi David,

    Greetings from a cold & rainy Scotland, I have spent a few years working in Singapore and the only bike I had there was pedal powered.

    Cheers.
     
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  12. Hippo-Drones

    Hippo-Drones Noble Member

    Mar 4, 2018
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    443
    West Sussex
    Hiya :)
     
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  13. Bikerdave

    Bikerdave Well-Known Member

    Jan 11, 2019
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    68
    Tamworth
    Welcome David from a Dave ! (Only ever called David when my mom or teachers used to shout at me!) Great choice of bike ! Sure you’ll love it and look forward to seeing any mods
     
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  14. Dave C

    Dave C Elite Member

    Dec 22, 2017
    1,831
    800
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    Welcome aboard David from yet another Dave, and agree with Dave above re mum and teachers, lovely looking RS you have there, at that price it was a good job you didn't fancy a Kawasaki H2 o_O
     
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  15. joe mc donald

    Subscriber

    Dec 26, 2014
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    slough / burnham
    David_RS
    Welcome to the family. Great bike there and great shot. Yes I think like you I would want to polish it every day at that price. But its only money and if you get the same amount of enjoyment and smiles then its money well spent.
    Ride Safe & Enjoy.
    Joe.
     
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  16. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

    Jan 12, 2019
    862
    500
    British Columbia
    Wow, I love the bike but don’t think I would be prepared to spend that much.
     
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  17. The ST

    The ST Active Member

    Dec 10, 2018
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    West Midlands UK
    Hi there
     
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  18. David_RS

    David_RS Well-Known Member

    May 7, 2019
    69
    68
    Singapore
    Many thanks for the warm welcome!
     
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  19. David_RS

    David_RS Well-Known Member

    May 7, 2019
    69
    68
    Singapore
    Actually, I'd almost like a little cold, just for a change!

    But in Scotland you do have epic roads....
     
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  20. David_RS

    David_RS Well-Known Member

    May 7, 2019
    69
    68
    Singapore
    I actually had a go on the Diavel 1260 the other week. Awesome bit kit - it might look like a cruiser, but it certainly doesn't go like one!

    My previous bike was an Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200, and that was also a little harsh on the botty - even with the factory gel seat. Luckily it only did 80 miles on a tank...

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