Hello From Nz

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  1. Kiwidave4

    Kiwidave4 Well-Known Member

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    Hi all, been lurking here for a while to learn a bit about Triumphs prior to purchasing one. Been riding for a while on a variety of machinery, but never a Triumph, and at 71 decided my Firestorm was not appropriate for my years. After toying with the idea of building an SE based cafe racer I settled instead for a new Thruxton which I picked up two days ago. Of course since I got it the weather has been diabolical....it is winter here. Have already had a poke around to find out where all the bits are, and thanks to the forum have turned the Monza fuel cap the right way round, and since I took the photo I have removed the fork reflectors! Look forward to learning more about the beast and have a list of things I hope to do to it. 20170623_121248.jpg
     
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    Welcome in kiwidave4, you've done well to be glued to the firestorm seat for so long!! Enjoy the new pretty triumph and also the best forum!!
     
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    Welcome in kiwidave4, lovely bike. Might be asking you a few questions about your beautiful country soon.
     
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  4. MrOrange

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    Hi and welcome. :cool: nice bike, and bravo for staying on the firestorm to 71.
     
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    Hi mate and welcome
    Lovely bike
     
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    Nice bike , Love the Colour. Safe riding :)
     
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    Welcome to the forum Kiwidave
    Nice choice of bike and colour.
     
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    Hi, great colour bike, that'll look well going over the Rimutakas!
     
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    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hello Dave and welcome to the Asylum - Nursie will be around soon with your meds.
     
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    Actually been a long time since I rode a bike on that bit of road. Too many trucks and oil spills these days.
     
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    Hi and welcome - great bike and excellent colour choice!
     
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    Welcome buddy :)
     
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    Welcome Dave. A very nice looking example of a great bike mate.
     
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    Hi and welcome, nice bike..................
     
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