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  1. Gareth22

    Gareth22 New Member

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    Hello folks

    Just made a downpayment for a 2000 Thunderbird Sport 900: 9400 miles on the clock. My dream bike since I was a kid. Taken me 50 years to get there - can't wait to take it out for my first ride next month when it's delivered.

    Looking forward to learning more about maintenance and looking after my Thunderbird.

    Cheers all

    Gareth
     
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    Welcome in Gareth, this is just the start. Watch this space as you’ll be peppered with welcomes!!
     
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    Welcome to the madhouse you should fit right in. When you get you're new bike the inmates will need photos as it keeps them quite.
    Hope it's black
    _20180204_105716.jpg Tucker
     
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    Thanks Tigcraft!

    Already looking forward to getting my hands dirty with the Thunderbird when it's delivered. Looking to change the handlebars or use risers to give me a more upright riding position. I'm 6'1" and the ergo-cycle website shows a pretty crouched position for my height.
     
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    Hello Gareth and welcome to the forum :)
    Enjoy your new ride :cool:
     
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    Hi mate and welcome
     
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    Welcome aboard Gareth, good on you for getting your dream bike, I've recently bought a 1050 Speed triple, 2015 plate but wanted once since I first seen them at the NEC in about 2005, roll on the spring.
     
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    Welcome in mate, good things come to those who wait, but I want it all, and I want it now .... Oh sounds like a good idea for a song..
     
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    sprintdave Nurse, think it's time for his medications.
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    Hi Gareth and welcome, I have a 900 Sprint, virtually the same engine, great bike. I couldnt afford a T/bird 6 yrs ago and sure cant now,lol
     
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    Welcome from Germany, Gareth!

    Fulfilling your childhood dream... what could be better!

    And you chose the best Triumph forum, there is! :cool:
     
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    Welcome aboard Gareth.
     
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    welcome in Gareth and enjoy......:sun::sun:
     
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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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    I would like to be associated with the above comments - whatever they are!:confused:
     
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    Told you Gareth you’ll get peppered! We’re nuts on here!
     
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