Grand meet-up in 2016.

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  1. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #181 thebiglad, Jan 13, 2016
    Excellent stuff Mick, looking forward to meeting you. Not sure at this stage which bike I'll be coming on, but it'll be a Triumph !!!!!!

    The KTM should be gone by then, so I'm going through the Tiger versus Bonny decision - AGAIN !! Dropped a bollock last time, won't do it again.
     
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  2. Rooster

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    #182 Rooster, Jan 13, 2016
    I love my Explorer. Quite different from a Bonny though. I do like the new Speed Twin but wanted a bike more touring oriented.
     
  3. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #183 thebiglad, Jan 13, 2016
    I should have bought the Tiger 800 XRX that I test rode, but I was seduced by a relatively cheap 2nd hand KTM Adventure - fully loaded - and pissed off by the lack of competence of the local Triumph/Ducati/Suzuki/CanAm/Victory/Royal Enfield dealer.

    But we learn as we go through life so it'll definitely be Triumph this next time.
     
  4. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #184 steve lovatt, Jan 13, 2016
    Bloody hell Dave - bored with the KTM already?
    Won't be able to call you " the well known former Bonneville owner" anymore!
     
  5. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #185 crispey, Jan 13, 2016
    You will if he gets a tiger!!
     
  6. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #186 crispey, Jan 13, 2016
    Get both Dave!! You know you deserve it!!
     
  7. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #187 thebiglad, Jan 13, 2016
    Hi Steve, no it's not that, it's just a matter of fund raising as we're buying another house. The purchase should be funded by a pension I'm cashing in, but I need a 'plan B' so the KTM will go, the house as will be bought as another Triumph.

    There is nothing wrong with the bike, it's brilliant, but there's more - for me - to biking than just the bike itself.

    I'm British and Triumph is British and that's important. Like the fact that I like Jaguar cars - must be a closet Patriot I suppose ?????
     
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  8. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #188 thebiglad, Jan 13, 2016
    Crispey, I agree with the general sentiment but I don't have the size of pockets you have - I wish I did !!!!!
     
  9. MrOrange

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    #189 MrOrange, Jan 13, 2016
    Triumph in the Garage, My Jag and the Missus' Land Rover on the drive. Just can't bring myself to buying german, cars or bikes. !!!! Thank god KTM is Austrian.
     
  10. stevethegoolie

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    #190 stevethegoolie, Jan 13, 2016
    So was Adolf Hitler!!!:eek:
     
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  11. Tigcraft

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    #191 Tigcraft, Jan 13, 2016
    And............





    My mother had actually met him!! Now that's one for the books!
     
  12. stevethegoolie

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    #192 stevethegoolie, Jan 13, 2016
    Just sayin'!o_O
     
  13. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #193 thebiglad, Jan 13, 2016
    Triumph, Jaguar and Land Rover - just can't be beat !!!!

    By the way Steve - big leap to Adolf !!!!
     
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  14. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    #194 stevethegoolie, Jan 13, 2016
    'Twas nothing, Dave!
    My wife can change a subject without pausing for breath, so my brain can do all sorts of strange things!!:eek: I usually have no control over such actions.
    What with a possible wiring fault to my brain - too much sitting down on it I've been told - and those damned voices, I'm lucky to make any sense at all!! :confused:
     
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  15. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #195 thebiglad, Jan 13, 2016
    Daft Bûgger !!!!!
     
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  16. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #196 crispey, Jan 13, 2016
    But you probably have longer arms!!
    My 2 aren't the latest by a long way and both together don't cost as much as one new one, and if I hadn't been so fussy probably even less, I SuppoSe I was lucky on that part. Mind you I was still wearing flares In The '80's
     
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  17. Tallulah

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    #197 Tallulah, Jan 14, 2016
    My t'other arf has just bought a KTM. I am unsure if this spells the end of our relationship. I will be taking him to collect it on Sat. I will keep you updated.............. pah.
     
  18. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #198 thebiglad, Jan 14, 2016
    Hi Tallulah, which model KTM has he gone for? I've currently got an 1190 Adventure.
     
  19. Tigcraft

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    #199 Tigcraft, Jan 14, 2016
    So back to the main subject in hand....
    I'm booked and on the band wagon!!
     
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    #200 Rooster, Jan 14, 2016
    So looking back through this thread the following have actually booked accommodation.

    1. thebiglad (Dave - La Cellette, Limousin,France)
    2. Tigcraft (Erik - Holmefirth)
    3. Rooster (Mick - Droitwich, Worcestershire)
    4. steve lovatt ( Winchester - Hampshire)

    With a few more saying yes but not yet booked. If I have missed anyone then copy, add and paste.
     
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