Bike Newbie .... Hello All

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by ColinTheGun, Jul 15, 2017.

  1. ColinTheGun

    ColinTheGun New Member

    Jul 15, 2017
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    Howdy

    1st post here i'm new to bikes so you guessed it i'm new to triumphs as well :) i went to Guildford Destination Triumph to test ride a 2008 FZ8 and they kindly let me ride a couple of triumphs to compare it to well as i'm here not on a yam forum you can guess the purchase i made. 2014 Triumph street Triple R .... yes the budget did get blown wide open for the 1st bike purchase but i was smiling ear to ear and just knew it was the one for me.

    that's enough waffle

    you will see me pop up every so often but will be lurking for a bit taking in all the posts i can read.

    Just gave it a clean so will post up a pic.

    Col

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  2. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Welcome to the forum Col.
     
  3. ColinTheGun

    ColinTheGun New Member

    Jul 15, 2017
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    My 1st Question here is another pic (any excuse) to show what i'm asking about the little bit of carbon fiber trim / guard over the quick shifter anyone know what its called or where i can get a new one mine is cracked.

    thanks :)

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  4. ColinTheGun

    ColinTheGun New Member

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  5. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
  6. Bob Allen

    Bob Allen New Member

    Jul 14, 2017
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    Hi there, how did you find the buying experience at Dest. Triumph, I have heard mixed stories, good sales and after sales but poor servicing, any others have experience?
    On the other side I have heard of great service at Jack Lillies, Ashford, Middlesex...
     
  7. ColinTheGun

    ColinTheGun New Member

    Jul 15, 2017
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    Buying was really good other than the week wait the shop was backed up i had the day off after i took mod 2 they was the only place i tried who would let me take bikes out on the day i passed my bike test :)

    not had a service yet only had it a month :)
     
  8. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Col and welcome to the forum :)
     
  9. Tal

    Tal Active Member

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  10. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Welcome mate. Nice looking bike.
     
  11. MrOrange

    MrOrange Guest

    Hi and welcome to the forum.
     
  12. Fergie1050

    Fergie1050 New Member

    Jan 4, 2017
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    Nice bike mate and welcome.
     
  13. figwold

    figwold First Class Member

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    Lovely bike, welcome Col
     
  14. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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  15. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

    Jun 28, 2017
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    Well welcome to the forum from another newbie
     
  16. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hello Col and welcome to the Triumph Asylum - Nursie will be along soon with your meds :p:p
     
  17. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome...............
     
  18. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum
     
  19. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum
     
  20. ColinTheGun

    ColinTheGun New Member

    Jul 15, 2017
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    Thanks all for the warm welcome :)
     
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