Hello From Nyc/hudson Valley

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  1. NYCSpeedTriple

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    #1 NYCSpeedTriple, Jan 14, 2022
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    Hello all....I have been riding for 20 years, but only started wrenching on my own bikes 3 years ago. Currently have a 2008 speed triple, 2006 suzuki sv1000, 2002 ducati s4 monster, 2002 zx12r, 2002 klr 650 and a 1984 suzuki gs450. Yes I have a problem....I buy salvage or fixer uppers for 2k or less and give them a second chance. I guess all of them add up to less than a new gs1200 lol. Thanks for a great website.

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  2. Ducatitotriumph

    Ducatitotriumph Crème de la Crème

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    Put some knoblies on the zx-12 and give it a blast!
    Welcome in and thanks for the pics!
     
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  3. joe mc donald

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    Welcome to the family. What a great intro and fabulous pictures. You will be well accepted here in the asylum with all those fixer uppers. Just had a thought you can now replace our Ron from the past. He was great he did the same and brought a great Speed Triple back to life.
    Joe
     
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  4. Octoberon

    Octoberon Crème de la Crème

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    Hi there/ Welcome to the forum and thanks for the pics!
     
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  5. NYCSpeedTriple

    NYCSpeedTriple New Member

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    I don't think it could handle the tkc80s. They are limited to 100mph and the zx12r goes to 90 in 1st gear. I bought it last summer and still have ridden it. 179hp and 589lbs scares me....but for $900 I said what the hell. That is a sure sign I have too many bikes.
     
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  6. NYCSpeedTriple

    NYCSpeedTriple New Member

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    $800 bike, $250 engine....what could go wrong lol
     
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  7. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Howdy NYCSpeedTriple :cool:
     
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  8. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome….
     
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  9. Mrs Visor

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    Hi and welcome!
     
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  10. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello

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  11. NYCSpeedTriple

    NYCSpeedTriple New Member

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    Thank you all for the warm reception. Have a great safe weekend.
     
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  12. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Greetings and welcome to the forum, @NYCSpeedTriple! Thanks for the photos and the great introduction. Your garage / bike storage area / shop much seem a bit like The Island of Misfit Toys. And they have you to thank for a second chance at the road. Looking forward to seeing and reading about your projects! Hope you enjoy the forum.
     
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  13. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi NYC and welcome to the forum :cool: great pics and stable of ride, looking forward to your build posts :p
     
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  14. NYCSpeedTriple

    NYCSpeedTriple New Member

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    Just picked up my $250 engine. Waiting for an extra set of hands to unload it tomorrow.

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