Newbie From So Cal

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by LMartin, Feb 15, 2018.

  1. LMartin

    LMartin New Member

    Feb 15, 2018
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    Good morning all,

    I've been riding for 45 years. My last several bikes (all cruisers/tourer's) Goldwings and the like. I'm about to (maybe) trade my 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour in for a 2017 Explorer 1200..... that's if I can quit glaring at the 2018 tiger every time I walk in the shop.... I'd sure love to have that quickshift and weight reduction. But I'm sure getting a heck of a deal on the 2017 model (XCA) with bags.

    I'll keep you posted. Larry
     
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  2. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
  3. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    Welcome Larry, I was lucky enough to spend Christmas in sunny California back in 2002, stayed in Laguna Beach which was great, but remember going to a Triumph Dealer in San Diego called Rocket Motorcycles, bought a couple of tee shirts with their logo on the back which I still have somewhere. Sorry for blabbering on, both nice bikes so heads you win tails you win!
     
  4. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    Welcome to the madhouse you should fit right in.
    To keep the inmates happy we need photos.
    Tucker
     
  5. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Welcome in
     
  6. R_1000

    R_1000 Elite Member
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    Welcome buddy :)
     
  7. LMartin

    LMartin New Member

    Feb 15, 2018
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    :) Well, it's official. My Victory has been traded in for a ..........

    2017 Triumph Explorer XRT in cranberry red. Pick it up tomorrow evening.... Can't wait!!!!!!

    Glad to be part of the club! Larry
     
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  8. LMartin

    LMartin New Member

    Feb 15, 2018
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    New picture soon!!!!!

    Larry
     
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  9. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    Welcome in Larry and congrats on the new bike !
     
  10. lexy

    lexy Well-Known Member

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    welcome Larry, enjoy the forum and the new bike :sun::sun:
     
  11. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Welcome to the forum - nice choice of bike! :cool:
     
  12. Dougie D

    Dougie D Crème de la Crème

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    Welcome larry,youv'e done the right thing:) bet you saved a good few quid over a new tiger
     
  13. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Larry and welcome to the forum :)

    Triumphs cranberry red is a very nice colour:cool:
     
  14. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    How long before the 'Black is the only colour' start?
     
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  15. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    BLACK :cool:...IS the only colour :mad:
     
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  16. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    There you go, didn't take long did it! :grinning:
     
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  17. LMartin

    LMartin New Member

    Feb 15, 2018
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    Now it's official.... it's out there sitting in my garage. Absolutely amazing fueling... on/off throttle is like a carb engine. And the brakes!!! coming off the Victory.... It's like I just have to think about the right lever to stop.
     
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  18. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Welcome Larry. Good choice buddy and cracking deals on the 'old' bikes that aren't much different in the real world to the latest version.
     
  19. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome....
    Wessa
     
  20. LMartin

    LMartin New Member

    Feb 15, 2018
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    Here you go!!!

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