Oldie Back On A Triumph Soon

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Jolly Bodger, Jul 6, 2018.

  1. Jolly Bodger

    Jolly Bodger New Member

    Jul 5, 2018
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    I thought I’d better join this forum as I’ve just pulled the trigger on a new Street Twin. The £900 Triumph contribution for accessories was just too good to miss, even though I think the centre stand should really be a standard fitment.

    This is my “retirement” treat although I will continue working to pay for it!

    Had bikes all my life, used to be a motorcycle instructor back in the RAC/ACU days, that led me on to become a Driving Instructor.

    My motorcycling is coming full circle apart from a Garelli 50 I owned lots (and I mean lots) of Tiger Cubs – used to pay as much as £10 for a good one. They were great fun and being in engineering there were many tuning mods tried. If I blew an engine just put another in or strip and rebuild. Aah happy days…

    I’m hoping the light clutch is kind to my left hand which is a bit weak after an incident with a bread knife, a crusty roll resulting in an almost totally severed tendon and 6 months in a cast. Fingers still not straight. I took a Street Twin out a few weeks ago for an extended test ride and it didn’t seem too bad… time will tell.

    Jolly Bodger
     
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  2. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome, enjoy your new ride and the Fourm banter. We will need pictures....
    Wessa
     
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  3. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    Welcome in mate, enjoy your ride and step away from the bread knife!
     
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  4. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Hi n welcome :)
     
  5. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
  6. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    Welcome too the Asylum you should fit right in. Too keep the inmates happy we will need photos.
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  7. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    Hi mate welcome in ! Hope the new bike is everything you hope for. Safe riding!
     
  8. capt

    capt Elite Member

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    After that intro " brings new meaning to "Crusty Old Fart". ?

    Working your hand using it for the clutch might build it up and sort it out !!

    I hope so, as it will make it a pleasure when you ride to " have no discomfort " so you can just enjoy your time out on the road ' riding ' carefree , just you the bike , road and breeze in your face ??!!
     
  9. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Jolly and welcome to the forum :)
     
  10. BigCLM

    BigCLM Senior Member

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    Welcome from sunny California. I also have a Street Twin and the clutch is indeed very comfortable. Enjoy your new bike !!
     
  11. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Jolly bodger? What happened there then? Welcome in to the best forum
     
  12. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     

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