Trophy owner in Kent

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Vmaxpete, Mar 1, 2016.

  1. Vmaxpete

    Vmaxpete New Member

    Mar 1, 2016
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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!
     
  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

    Sep 25, 2013
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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

    Nov 11, 2015
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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.
     
  4. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

    Nov 6, 2014
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    Welcome in Pete, hope you enjoy the new ride and the knee copes
     
  5. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse,he's out of bed again

    May 25, 2014
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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???
     
  6. gixerkev

    gixerkev Member

    Jan 24, 2016
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    Ayup buddy welcome
     
  7. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

    May 12, 2014
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    Hi and welcome in to the forum
     
  8. Vmaxpete

    Vmaxpete New Member

    Mar 1, 2016
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    Boston Lincolnshire
    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!
     
  9. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

    May 12, 2014
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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

    Jun 19, 2015
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    Hello and welcome!
     
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  11. Havit

    Havit Admin
    Staff Member Subscriber

    Jul 17, 2015
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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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  12. BonnieCat

    BonnieCat Crème de la Crème

    Feb 20, 2016
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    welcome to a really nice friendly Triumph forum.
     
  13. SamC

    SamC Well-Known Member

    Feb 21, 2016
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    Hello and welcome!
     
  14. alfie92

    alfie92 Well-Known Member

    Nov 8, 2015
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    Hi Pete welcome
     

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