 Another New Speedmaster
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You're all guilty of contributing to the sale of another Triumph. After tiring of a series of Hondas, I wanted a new bike but there just wasn't anything interesting that wasn't the weight of an old VW. I've been to enough bike events to know I wouldn't fit in with the 'American Motorcycle' crowd. After sizing up a Speedmaster at the Atlanta IMS a couple of months ago, a websearch found this forum, and I've been lurking ever since. All the info here helped seal the deal--a Black/Sunset Red SM that found its way into my garage this afternoon. Looking forward to learning more from all of you, so just keep on keepin' on.
Gary
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Fe Butt
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pix?
Welcome and have fun. Let the mods begin!
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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Should be Riding
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AWESOME! Congratulations on getting the best bike ever built!
Soren
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Welcome to the forum and to the life altering event of Triumph ownership.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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i guess i should take this time to inform you... the sunset red ones are faster.
enjoy.
thorn
06 Speedmaster. Black and Sunset Red.
SS long slash, 135/45, AI out.
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Well, it certainly seems fast enough for me. I've not figured out this picture posting business yet. I think I can get the image to show up, but can't figure out how to get the sizing correct. Here's the image, but I'll have to refer you to the Photopost section until sometime when I'm awake enough to figure out how to make it larger when posting in the message:  And you're right about the mods being contagious. I bought the floorboards before leaving the dealer. They go on tomorrow.
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Here you go sir:  It's a beautiful bike! Soren
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Thanks, Soren. How'd you do that?
BTW, where's Beaverton? I was born in Lebanon, but our family moved back east when I was still a little spud.
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you have to open the pic then right click on the larger image and click properties the put that location in the image box.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Yesterday I went for a test drive.
THhe Speedmaster looks nice, the America has a better more relaxing driving expecially with high sissy, floorboard and it's soft pillion.
The girlfriend wants the America, I want the Speedy.
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Congrats Gary, grab a t-shirt and toothbrush and head over to the Ga Rally this week.
Mike
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Mechano, don't let the woman push you around. Tell her who's boss,then ask her what color of America she would like  
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don't feel bad, I lurked and got seduced also. congrats!!! it only gets better.
cbeacher
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Quote:
The girlfriend wants the America, I want the Speedy.
Tell her if she wants an America, she can get her own. Personally I couldn't do without the dual front discs.
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
Procom CDI
"There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."
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3/4 Throttle
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Gary, congrats on the new scoot..... nice looking bike!! Like Mike said you should come to the Ga rally and see all the other bikes. It will help you decide how you want to set up your ride and you can hear all different kind of pipes, see all the custom bits and upgrades. Oh and there are some awesomes rides as well ..... Mechano, buy the Speedmaster. You can always add the America's seat and pillion... and the floorboards are an option anyhow....
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Welcome to the site Gary This place is a dangerous place. It has the tendency to "brain wash" you, make you spend more $$'s than you want and make you very popular at every stop   Enjoy the new ride and try not to smile too much!
BA has Freak, 160mains, 44pilots, air mix3 1/2 to 4 turns, BUBS dresser dogs. Never had more fun on any bike - 2nd bike 2008 RIIIT
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Should be Riding
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Thanks, Soren. How'd you do that?
BTW, where's Beaverton? I was born in Lebanon, but our family moved back east when I was still a little spud.
I grabbed the image from the actual page of the picture instead of the thumbnail image.
Beaverton is just southwest of Portland. I have been through Lebanon a few times. Nice small town.
Soren
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Robert not sure what to say about your situation. Smart bystanders keep the mouth shut "just in case the other half read this" One thing is for sure, you can be very very happy with the bike, or be very happy with the other bike.... 
BA has Freak, 160mains, 44pilots, air mix3 1/2 to 4 turns, BUBS dresser dogs. Never had more fun on any bike - 2nd bike 2008 RIIIT
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