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  1. Vmaxpete

    Vmaxpete New Member

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    Hello all!

    Just purchased a 1998 1200 Trophy,getting it Weds next week. My third Triumph.
    Been off a bike for around 9-10 months after an accident that shattered my tibia, it true what they say about Vmaxs they don't stop or handle, well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!

    Decided I needed some comfort, can't bend the knee too well. Hopefully the Trophy will do the job for a year or two.

    Planning for a new Sprint or Explorer next, didn't think it wise to spend a lot on something I might not be able to ride too far........

    Looking forward to getting out and about again, hoping for some good weather for plenty of sunny miles!
     
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  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hello Pete and welcome to the Triumph Playground - enjoy your new ride.
     
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  3. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    Welcome in Pete sorry to hear about tibia and bike being cause of it now you are on a decent bike your not going to have any more accidents ARE YOU any well welcome into a really good forum.
     
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    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Welcome in Pete, hope you enjoy the new ride and the knee copes
     
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  5. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse, think it's time for his medications.
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    Yippee another real bike.Welcome mate,hope you get on with her,am sure you will, they are very comfy and long legged. Oh they handle and stop pretty good too, the 1200 motor is nice and powerful,ok it aint a vmax but maybe thats a good thing eh???
     
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    Ayup buddy welcome
     
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    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome in to the forum
     
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  8. Vmaxpete

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    Thanks for the welcome! Hope the bike suits the knee, won't know until I've put some miles in, sounds like an excuse for a ride, and camping trip to the west country!
     
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    Sounds like a good test of the knee! Purely for research purposes of course!
     
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  10. DaveTheSuperVillain

    DaveTheSuperVillain Active Member

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    Hello and welcome!
     
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    Tell me about knees....i part exchanged mine for a metal one ,
    best of luck with your new brakes . ;)
     
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    BonnieCat Crème de la Crème

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    welcome to a really nice friendly Triumph forum.
     
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    Hello and welcome!
     
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    Hi Pete welcome
     
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