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Discussion in 'Speed Triple' started by Mr Moofo, Nov 6, 2020.

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  1. Mr Moofo

    Mr Moofo Well-Known Member

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    #1 Mr Moofo, Nov 6, 2020
    Just retired early - and have several friends who are restoring their youth buying old Ducatis and Jota etc. My only issue is that I came to biking late - when I was 33, so I do not have that dewey eyed feeling about 2 stroke oil, expansion chambers and leaking oil.
    My first bike was a 900 Trophy ( I was old before my time) but really wanted a speed triple at the time - but I thought the were shockingly full on.

    So I have bought one -
    And they are not!

    (and I do know the mirrors are the wrong way round :)) They are not any more ...
    Also the huge Remus has gone ...

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  2. alfie

    alfie Getting older but still going for it
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    #2 alfie, Nov 6, 2020
    Welcome to the forum

    Alfie
     
  3. Mr Moofo

    Mr Moofo Well-Known Member

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    #3 Mr Moofo, Nov 6, 2020
    on the list to do:-

    Wheel corrosion - trying to touch up at the moment - but I think they will have to go to the powder coaters
    Front fork dive - at MCT at he moment being rechromed and re-sprung
    New ( to me) aftermarket shock to go in
    Exhaust has been change to SP engineering on
    Battery will be up graded
    Disc bolts all need to be replaced as they have be attacked by a blind monkey with a hammer. Getting them out could be challenging ...

    and then ride it ....
     
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  4. Foxy1

    Foxy1 Crème de la Crème

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    #4 Foxy1, Nov 6, 2020
    Eyup mate, and welcome.
     
  5. Don the Don

    Don the Don Bigger Than The Average Bear

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    #5 Don the Don, Nov 6, 2020
    Hi mate and welcome
     
  6. Hubaxe

    Hubaxe Good moaning! aka Mr Wordsalad :)

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    #6 Hubaxe, Nov 6, 2020
    Welcome !
     
  7. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #7 steve lovatt, Nov 6, 2020
    Welcome to the forum :cool:
     
  8. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    #8 Bad Billy, Nov 6, 2020
    Welcome mate :cool:
     
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  9. Octoberon

    Octoberon Crème de la Crème

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    #9 Octoberon, Nov 6, 2020
    Welcome along. It's always good to see the old Speed Trips.
     
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  10. Doc Strange

    Doc Strange Senior Member

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    #10 Doc Strange, Nov 6, 2020
    Nice bike!

    Welcome to the forum!

    DS
     
  11. QuadumphUK

    QuadumphUK Noble Member

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    #11 QuadumphUK, Nov 6, 2020
    Tis a beauty, very sort after factory cafe racer and by looks of it in pretty good condition
     
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  12. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    #12 Sandi T, Nov 7, 2020
    Welcome to the forum, Mr Moofo! Great bike and thanks for sharing the photos of it. I had to laugh, though, when you said you came to biking late. I came to biking much later than that--two decades later actually. I'm looking forward to more stories and photos about your Speed Triple. I'm part of the Speedy family, too. :):kissing_heart:
     
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  13. neilb

    neilb Active Member

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    #13 neilb, Nov 7, 2020
    Welcome, mate. Enjoy her :)
     
  14. ChrisJHuff

    ChrisJHuff Well-Known Member

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    #14 ChrisJHuff, Nov 7, 2020
    very nicebike indeed
     
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  15. Lou160487

    Lou160487 Senior Member

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    #15 Lou160487, Nov 7, 2020
    Welcome. Nice bike
     
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  16. ChasChas

    ChasChas Marxist Scum

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    #16 ChasChas, Nov 7, 2020
    The first Hinkley bike I ever rode was a Mk1 Speed Triple. I've a great deal of affection for them.
     
  17. XCaTel

    XCaTel Senior Member

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    #17 XCaTel, Nov 7, 2020
    It's alright, there is a few of us here, I have the same, just with an extra cylinder and a fairing. Congrats on the new to you T300!

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  18. The Gong

    The Gong Active Member

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    #18 The Gong, Nov 9, 2020
    Welcome. I may see you on the road. Brighton, MI is one of my weekend destinations for lunch after riding to through Hell and back.
     
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  19. Bad Billy

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    #19 Bad Billy, Nov 10, 2020
    Oooooh! Hello Scarlet :heart:
     
  20. Adie P

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    #20 Adie P, Nov 14, 2020
    Hello and welcome from a fellow Mk. 1 owner!

    I've only just caught up with this thread and notice that you don't have the fork protectors fitted. If you want a pair of these they are still available and Total Triumph have them 'on offer' (!) at £10 per pair but with £8 postage. If you want some, let me know, I'll get a pair and post them at cost so I should be able to save you a few quid. More money to put towards fuel to ride?

    BTW, Fowlers list the same part at £44 (plus postage!).

    Good luck with that 'to do' list!
     
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