N00b with his first motorbike

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Adam_C, Apr 17, 2017.

  1. Adam_C

    Adam_C Well-Known Member

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    #1 Adam_C, Apr 17, 2017
    hi guys

    I'm new to the motorbike scene and have recently bought myself my first bike. I have always been into anything with an engine and thought it was a good time to get out of cars and start riding.

    I bought myself a 2010 Street Triple R in graphite grey with only 4K on the clock. I'm in love with it!! And have a few little mods coming up to get it how I want it.

    Riding is addictive and I'm truly loving it. I want to be out constantly. The Mrs is getting a bit annoyed with me as the bike is getting more attention than her.

    This looks like a good forum and look forward to reading and posting my own experiences.

    Adam

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  2. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    #2 MickEng, Apr 17, 2017
    Welcome to the forum Adam.
    I'm sure you will find a way to care for both your loves.
     
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  3. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #2 crispey, Apr 17, 2017
    Hi welcome in, I've had my licence for 43 years and still can't get enough of riding, good on ya!!
     
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  4. capt

    capt Elite Member

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    #3 capt, Apr 18, 2017
    Welcome in ! To avoid the Wife feeling left out Invite her along, if she doesn't want to, then you can join one of her groups, annoy her enough @ that and she'll gladly let you GO !

    Anyway enjoy the bike ! We all do that here and you'll find many tips and much help in your new project !

    Cheers capt.
     
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  5. Adam_C

    Adam_C Well-Known Member

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    #4 Adam_C, Apr 18, 2017
    Hi guys, thanks for the replies. I'm from the sunny seaside town of Worthing there are a few nice country roads around here which will be getting plenty of use!
     
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  6. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #5 thebiglad, Apr 18, 2017
    Hi Adam and welcome in to the nuttiest Triumph forum on the 'net. Street Triple eh? Nice bike that.
     
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  7. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    #6 dilligaf, Apr 18, 2017
    Hi mate and welcome
    Keep the bike and get rid of the Mrs
    Sorted!
    Plenty fish in the sea mate
     
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  8. Winglad

    Winglad Crème de la Crème

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    #7 Winglad, Apr 18, 2017
    Welcome Adam!
    As you can already see: the guys never run out on good and sound advice, no matter what kind of problems you have!
    My psychiatrist says that my life got so much more colorful since I joined here!

    :D:D:D
     
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  9. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    #8 stevethegoolie, Apr 18, 2017

    That'll be the crayons that Nursey hands out from time to time!:D:D
     
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  10. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    #9 Angus, Apr 18, 2017
    Hi Adam, welcome in ! Good choice you made there. Please don't let the misses make you fall victim to PMS (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome). Enjoy the forum !
     
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  11. figwold

    figwold First Class Member

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    #10 figwold, Apr 18, 2017
    Hi Adam, welcome to the wonderful world of Triumph!

    All you need now is another W Sussex member and you're set. I'm sure there's one around somewhere ...
     
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  12. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #11 Wessa, Apr 18, 2017
    Hi and welcome in.......
    Wessa
     
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  13. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    #12 Rich Bryce, Apr 19, 2017
    Welcome Adam. Great bike you have there. Truly addictive machine having ridden my mate's.
     
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  14. PompeyMark

    PompeyMark Senior Member

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    #13 PompeyMark, Apr 19, 2017
    A warm welcome Adam nice bike be safe, my friend ;)
     
  15. Adam_C

    Adam_C Well-Known Member

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    #14 Adam_C, Apr 20, 2017
    Cheers for the warm welcome chaps, loving the bike. My R&G tail tidy turned up today. It was a bit fiddly to fit and needed a few of the holes re drilling but apart from that it was pretty straight forward to fit and looks 1000 times better!

    I'm ordering a smaller plate and looking at getting some slimline LED indicators but not sure which ones to get so if you have any ideas let me know. IMG_4790.JPG
     
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  16. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #15 Wessa, Apr 20, 2017
    Nice rear end!
     
  17. PompeyMark

    PompeyMark Senior Member

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    #16 PompeyMark, Apr 20, 2017
    Thats a tidy rear end you have there Andy lol
     
  18. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    #17 MickEng, Apr 20, 2017
    Careful how small you go on the number plate Adam.
    One of the forum members posted he got done for that a few weeks ago.
     
  19. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    #18 MickEng, Apr 21, 2017
    I can't find the thread DD, but I thought it was the digits that were deemed as too small, he was pulled and fined £100 and was warning others
     

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