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After 27 years of riding everything but a cruiser i have eventually seen the light.Picked up my new 2007 America last month and i am absolutely delighted with it.its brilliant to be able to sit back and take in my surroundings and scenery instead hammering around overtaking lines of traffic.So why have you lot been keeping Americas and Speedmasters a secret from the rest of us lemmings in UK? GITS!!!  Wheres best place to buy accessories?ive been using Custom Cruisers and Norman Hyde.is it easy importing parts from USA?Any help for this cruiser newbie would be much appreciated.
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Monkey Butt
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Hi Robert and welcome, you can buy just about anything for these bikes in the US, but importing them back is the big problem as the customs and excise guys grab you by the googlies. There is a few places where you can buy bits in the UK, have a look at the vendors part.
Ray(UK)
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This shop http://www.newspeedmaster.com/ will have most of what you need. They have experience with shipping to the UK and can help you out with that. Unfortunately, the import tax makes it nearly as expensive as buying local and paying VAT.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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Welcome !!! Triumph themselves have a fair range of goodies to dress up your bike as well. I find Jack Lilley pretty good with mail order delivery times and most of what you order is in stock. Link to website below. http://www.jacklilley.com
Last edited by Nomad; 05/18/2007 3:49 PM.
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Welcome aboard the cruiser world. I had good service from jenksbolts.com . delivered my black (suits the 07 engine) air injection blanking kit next day. a mod worth doing I think.
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thanks for the help everyone.i wish i had posted earlier and found out about the black bolts,like you describe NIbiker, for the AI removal kit.i bought mine from norman hyde but it came with bright stainless bolts.ive got a mate whos just bought a Speedmaster whos looking for the kit, so i'll pass on the info regards black bolts.
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Stainless works just as well. you can buy the bolts on their own if you realy need them. I had a stainless fetish with my last bike, every bolt was replaced stainless, but it was a Suzuki Bandit and it rains here  Did you get pipes?
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yes i got short slashcuts,footboards,rev counter,chrome cam cover,auxilliary socket.
Rains here too,i'm on west coast scotland just accross the water from you.i had a bandit many moons ago so i know how bad the finish was on those bikes.my last bike was a Beemer and i reckon Triumph build quality and finish is to a far higher standard.the chrome is mighty impressive compared to some of the chrome ive seen on other makes,including Ha*ley.
did you get pipes Stephen?
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I have the Triumph short off roads and am pleased with the note. I just picked the bike up from dealer last night after the 500M check/service (£27, just had to pay for the oil and filter). Dealer also reset the pilot air screws for me now I have the AI plugged, you need a security bit D tool to adjust them and it can be bought at the mentioned sites. I just left it to my dealer and its running fine. Sounds like your bike is well kitted out, I'm looking at luggage/throwovers/panniers as my next nessicary accessory 
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Hey! Welcome.
I can assure we haven't been keeping them a secret, whenever I'm out my bike always get the looks. You'll have to get used to that.
Use you start accessorising you won't stop. With the first one, I kept her nearly stock.... the 06, he's being tarted up like you wouldn't believe.
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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Why is it whenever I think of going outside to clean the bike it rains...
Why is when I have to pick my bike up from the dealer 40 miles away it rains and the roads are stinking 
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Welcome Bob, I'll be heading over your way next summer, taking a road trip.
I feel a Scottish meet coming on ....??
That give's us a year to plan it.
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Why is it whenever I think of going outside to clean the bike it rains...
Why is when I have to pick my bike up from the dealer 40 miles away it rains and the roads are stinking
Cos it's the UK...
Though I keep thinking I should change it to
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why is it whenever I go to work the sun comes out?
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel...
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel...
09 America - It's very blue....
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howzitgaunrab ,welcome to the site . planning on doing any rallies on yir new ride,the farmyard party in yorkshire is 3-4 weeks away and they,ll be quite a few members from here going(including a few scots ,spud,kidhauf maybe and myself). check out the rides,rallies section .enjoy the site bro
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Congrats Robert, glad you're happy with your new ride. And what a fine bike it is isn't it?  I found Jenks Bolts great to deal with also when sorting my AI/ jet mods. Good prompt advice on a couple of technical queries I mailed at the time.... Recommended 
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its hingingjstgreatCelt,intend to go to the Alba West custom show in june.its organised by The Blues so no doubt some blood will be on display.lol.
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is your bike a male bike Gina.thats soooo not right to tart up a male.my bikes a gorgeous female and like all females shes greedy for accessories.
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i'm moving to Northern Ireland. £27!!!!!!AAAARRGHH!!!my 500 mile cost £33.i'm a typical tightfisted Scot so the thought of being done out of £6 .......thats it ,wheres my Claymore?i'm having that ba*sta*ds head.
dont worry i'm only kidding.
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thanks Will.youll love the roads over here if you get dry weather.some of the scenery will be on a par with what switzerland has to offer but not as high.let me know where you intend to go and i'll give you details of best roads.
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Boab, I'm fae Montrose !!! I just live over there/here........thanks ah the same.
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Hey Mr Bob a fellow Scot ye may be close to myself I am In Renfrew and we have just started a Glasgow branch of TOMCC and have one Speedie owner and 2 America owners in the club ....infact lets change that members of the club we meet out at the Carbeth Inn on the 2nd Sunday of every month and have a couple of other meetings a monthe where beer is consumed and the usual p**s is talked especially about Triumphs in general I have PMd you with my phone number give me a call if you are interested in coming along on a run with us. 
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is your bike a male bike Gina.thats soooo not right to tart up a male.my bikes a gorgeous female and like all females shes greedy for accessories.
But that's the perks of me being a girl.
And tart is probably the wrong word. But he's definately a bloke. Just as annoying too.
Just I haven't worked out what's gonna happen when I get the 06 in a garage with the 03.... and she's definately a she... Am I gonna go in one day and find lots of little Triumphs....? 
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel...
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel...
09 America - It's very blue....
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is your bike a male bike Gina.thats soooo not right to tart up a male.my bikes a gorgeous female and like all females shes greedy for accessories.
But that's the perks of me being a girl.
And tart is probably the wrong word. But he's definately a bloke. Just as annoying too.
Just I haven't worked out what's gonna happen when I get the 06 in a garage with the 03.... and she's definately a she... Am I gonna go in one day and find lots of little Triumphs....?
Eye little Tiger cubs everywhere
Ray(UK)
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Welcome home fella, I love my america and tend to get compliments from people who know bikes. The rest just think it's not a harley and I don't care. I too must warn you about accessorising. It is addictive....
06 BA, TOR's, 17T front sprocket, 135/42, needles shimmed, AI removed, drilled airbox, K&N air filter, desnorked, SM seat and risers, drag bars, pro-grips....let's ride!!
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