Newbie In Wiltshire.

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Gerry Evans, Jan 18, 2024.

  1. Gerry Evans

    Gerry Evans New Member

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    Hi everyone, thank-you for accepting me into the forum. I am a long-time biker, having passed my test back in October 1972, when I was an airman in the RAF. The majority of my past motorcycles have been Yamahas, with the odd Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki thrown in. I bought my first Triumph, a 2005 Tiger 955i, last year when I was preparing for a trip to Arromanche-les-Bains, Gold Beach, with an old RAF buddy. It came with a top box and Triumph panniers, an aftermarket end can and adjustable screen. I added a ball mount bracket for a mobile phone on the left handlebar and another for a Satnav from the nose fairing. I absolutely loved the ride comfort, torquey engine and fuel range, and it ate up the 200+ mileage there and back. It's now an established bike in my stable, alongside the Yamaha Thunderace, XS2, BSA C15 and a Kawasaki ZX7R for track days. So there you have it, retired now and looking forward to some great rides this year.
     
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  2. Bikerman

    Bikerman Life's not a dress rehearsal.
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    Greetings from Lincolnshire.
     
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  3. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome…
     
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  4. Boothman

    Boothman Noble Member

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  5. Glenn2926

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    Eyup.
     
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  6. robin phillips

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    Hi there ..........welcome ... Insurance query.... I saw the Forumn advertise Triumph bike insurance..... I contacted Bikesure .... The telephone Staff answered promply & offered a competitive quote ( i was with Bennets .... But didnt receive any renewal documents .... ) So tried Bikesure as advertised on our forum... The person i spoke to said she would call me back at an agreed time ....no call... I phoned and spoke to another person and agreed a policy for which they took payment....She said we will e mail you , click accept , all done. Err no.... Many emails , 100 digit codes , to in put ..... Nightmare ,!! I should have stayed with Bennets !
     
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  7. Markus

    Markus Crème de la Crème
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    Hi there! Welcome to the forum! ;)
     
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  8. Tim Gibbs

    Tim Gibbs Active Member

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    Welcome from another ex erk.
     
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  9. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi Gerry :cool:
     
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