N00b With Trident On Order...

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  1. ObiCor

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    #1 ObiCor, Dec 20, 2020
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    Howdy!

    I am getting back to riding after being away for 15 years. The 650cc range made the most sense, but none of the bikes really ticked all the boxes, until the Trident. The wife has her sights on another brand (Kawi Vulcan S--shes a shorter rider :) ), but hey.... In any case, very much looking forward to getting back into it!
     
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  2. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Hi n welcome :)
     
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  3. Octoberon

    Octoberon Crème de la Crème

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    Welcome to the forum. You don’t mention how tall your Mrs is but mine is 5’5” and fits on our Street Triple easily.
     
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  4. dilligaf

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    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  5. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    Hi and welcome. Great choice I think, all the road testers are saying the Trident is a great bike for former bikers returning to two wheels after a break. It will be good to hear your impressions once you get the new toy.
     
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  6. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome... when do you get the bike?
     
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  7. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello and welcome to the forum Obi.

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  8. ObiCor

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    TY! She's 5'4", so similar. She just doesn't like the look of the ST, I'm afraid....too much " bug" according to her. :laughing:
     
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  9. ObiCor

    ObiCor Member

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    TY! Looks to be late Feb, early March. Just in time for it to start warming up again, here in the Carolinas (USA).
     
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  10. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    That something to look forward to :)
     
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  11. Vegan Flea

    Vegan Flea Well-Known Member

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    That's the perfect bike for a return imo - it looks great and absolutely fantastic value for money. Take your time, stay safe and enjoy. :cool:
     
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  12. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  13. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    I'd bet it'll provide you with plenty of fun! Welcome to the forum
     
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  14. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi ObiCor and welcome to the forum :cool: best wishes on your new purchase
     
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  15. JtC

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    Welcome! Let us know how the new bike is. Also, your wife can't go wrong with the Vulcan S -my brother rides one and he can't stop raving about it.
     
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  16. ObiCor

    ObiCor Member

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    Thank you, and that is great to hear about the Kawi!!
     
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  17. Vegan Flea

    Vegan Flea Well-Known Member

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    You may have seen it but 44 Teeth on Youtube have done a review on this bike. Looks like it probably takes the crown from the SV650 as best value for money bike. Looks really good.
     
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  18. ObiCor

    ObiCor Member

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    Nice! I will check it out!
     
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  19. joe mc donald

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    Welcome to the family. And have you tried the 765 or even the 675 they are fantastic bikes.
    Joe.
     
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  20. ObiCor

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    Hey, Joe!

    I have not--with coming back to riding, I leaned toward the lower-rev range bikes. I have heard nothing but great things about them, however. Who knows what the future will bring, though!
     
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