Newbie - Just Got Me A Bobber

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Swampdweller, Aug 13, 2017.

  1. Swampdweller

    Swampdweller New Member

    Aug 13, 2017
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    Hello All,

    Just got me a Bobber
    "Bob" is in glorious gleaming black livery, extras are the heated grips / tank knee pads as there isn't much to improve on
    Bob came to live with us yesterday and as of today has 254 fun filled miles on the clock
    Will post some photos once fathom out how to do it

    Swampdweller
     
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  2. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
    Nice bike mate and yes we need pictures :)
     
  3. Swampdweller

    Swampdweller New Member

    Aug 13, 2017
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    Aha, worked out how to put picture of bike on - here is "Bob"
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  4. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Welcome in
     
  5. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    Welcome to the forum SD, Bob's a beauty :cool:
     
  6. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome, great looking bike:):)
    Wessa
     
  7. Swampdweller

    Swampdweller New Member

    Aug 13, 2017
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    Thanks for all the welcome messages, I will post some more about living with Bob as time goes by
     
  8. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Welcome to the forum SD
     
  9. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum
     
  10. Tal

    Tal Active Member

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  11. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Welcome in and that's a nice bike
     
  12. Swampdweller

    Swampdweller New Member

    Aug 13, 2017
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    I think so, it's different in a familiar way, so glad I got it
     
  13. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Thought you'd have an adventure bike with a name like swampdweller??
     
  14. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    A warm welcome to you and Bob and is that another Triumph just sneaking into shot, the mirror looks the same.

    Your path needs weeding tho ;)
     
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  15. Swampdweller

    Swampdweller New Member

    Aug 13, 2017
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    Nope, the name refers to the swamp-like area we live in, the Cambridgeshire Fens:)
     
  16. Swampdweller

    Swampdweller New Member

    Aug 13, 2017
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    Bob has a brother, they are non-identical twins! Weeding the path is on the list of a thousand things to do - thanks
     
  17. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    The Swampdweller bit had me wondering too.....along with the Americanism of 'got me a Bobber'. However, I now get it despite centuries of drainage. I used to have family in Willingham and there were a few bends near Earith that regularly invited the unwary to bathe in the Ouse!
     
  18. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    Welcome in ! Lovely thing Bob is ! Found myself staring at one last Saturday.. Drool is probably a better word !
     
  19. Swampdweller

    Swampdweller New Member

    Aug 13, 2017
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    Breakfast with Bob

    Sunny Sunday morning ride out to Stamford, Oakham, Melton, Market Harborough, Uppingham and home to the swamp. Breakfast in Melton en-route, top up the tank in Uppingham. One happy me and one hell of a bike :):)

    Now have some 375 miles on the clock so time to call Ghostbusters / local Triumph emporium and book the old chap in for his 1st service sooner than expected.

    Optimate 3 fitted (bit of a faff) by Bob's twin brother's owner (provided with tea and biscuits aplenty)



    I like Bob

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  20. Rob Harrison

    Rob Harrison New Member

    Jun 12, 2017
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    Welcome! Great choice of bike!!

    Hope you enjoy it and let's see some pics too. I ride a T120, but love the whole range.

    Cheers

     
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