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Hi Everybody!
Just wanted to introduce myself and say that I just got back from the dealer where I bought a 2007 Blue & White America. Pickin' her up tomorrow. My first bike in 20 years (not since my little Yamaha 80 as a kid).
I have enjoyed the info on this site and I'll post pics when I download them.
-Sean
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Man, get ready for the ultimate sleigh ride. Welcome aboard.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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I think we all have the DARK YEARS ( 25 to 45 ) when we don't ride . Lots of theories , it's just great at any age . Congrats and have a FUN Christmas ! 
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Worn Saddle
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Welcome to Triumph BA, where the rubber meets the road. 
Fidelis et Fortis
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Now thats a great gift under the tree
Chris
Pain heals, Chicks dig scars, and Glory last forever.
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My better half won't let me bring mine in to put it beside the tree,even thought Ive had it for a couple of years, hope he has better luck. Welcome to the club.
Beautiful Black, T Bike pipes cross pipe blocked 18 tooth.
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Fe Butt
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I think we all have the DARK YEARS ( 25 to 45 ) when we don't ride .
I went 1 year without a bike and it was the longest year of my life. I had one but it was in pieces in my kitchen.
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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I think we all have the DARK YEARS ( 25 to 45 ) when we don't rideActually, I probably rode more those years than any other.. young and poor is a perfect fit for a bike. Great gas mileage and, at least in Florida, you don't need any insurance like you do on a cage. Wasn't until I actually got a real job making real money that I could affort a nice vehicle to stay out of the rain in  Cheers, Brad
To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid.
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same reason I always had a bike, the year I went without one I was on foot! 
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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Welcome to the club and Merry Christmas! 
03 Speedmaster
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Check Pants
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Welcome, I was in the same club but now back in the saddle. Where are you from?
Al
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Thanks for all the kind words. I've already read the entire Owner's Manual and can't wait to get to the store tomorrow morning and bring her home. I'm in Raleigh, NC. I can't wait to get in the saddle. -Sean 
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I think we all have the DARK YEARS ( 25 to 45 ) when we don't ride .
Speak for yourself. I got my first bike when I was 35.
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Man, don't you just love that Santa guy, welcome aboard Sean and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Ray(UK)
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Loquacious
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congrats, and am looking forward to meeting you at the Ga. rally in May!! 
ENJOY!!!!! NEWT!!!!!
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Welcome aboard but just for your info the RED ones are the fastest ones!
Again welcome aboard!
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Loquacious
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I think we all have the DARK YEARS ( 25 to 45 ) when we don't ride .
Speak for yourself. I got my first bike when I was 35.
I'm even worse....I got my first bike when I was 28...
Welcome to the mad house Sean
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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Loquacious
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i got my first bike at 21 and i still have the same one Frank
(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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Hi Everybody!
Just wanted to introduce myself and say that I just got back from the dealer where I bought a 2007 Blue & White America. Pickin' her up tomorrow. My first bike in 20 years (not since my little Yamaha 80 as a kid).
I have enjoyed the info on this site and I'll post pics when I download them.
-Sean
Awesome!!! The blue/white color combination is so beautiful. Get ready to hear alot of compliments. Enjoy and be sure to post often!!
Some advice, wait until the 600 mile service before removing the AI, changing the exhaust and other tweaking. Then let her roar!!!
Blue/White 2007 TBA, Thruxton needles, Unifilter, AI removed, Polaris Bellmouth, Bubs, Nology Coils/wires, Lightbar, Ricor Intiminators, Hagon Nitros, Tall Sissy Bar w/luggage rack, Dart flyscreen & Lowers. 130 Mains, TrueGel Battery MG12-BS.
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Cool, another blue and white Merry Christmas
Sono qui per la birra
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Interesting on the dark years theory. I didn't start riding until I was 25
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Congrats on the new bike, welcome to the site.
I think there is a large group that stops 25 to 40ish, not all. Having kids does it for the most part. No money, free time, and the risk is re-considered with the added responsibility of the kids.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Sean,
Dude, PLEASE take a rider safety course...the MSF offers courses all around the country....I would hate for some moron to turn your newly found love into a tragedy, and you never get on a bike again...It happened to me in the late '80s...I had a brand new Honda, I made a bad assumption, and WHAM...right into the fender of a oldsmobile, over the hood, broken leg, and totalled Honda...I swore I would never ride again, until 3 years ago when I got another Honda, and now my America. Does'nt take but a split second, trust me..Now, although I have NOT had the course, I am 110% at all times on my bike, and have learned ALOT from others, mostly my wife, who has had the course. I have accumulated 22,000 miles on my new America now, but I don't EVER let my guard down...I have avoided numerous accidents, but never get complacent. Make the investment and prolong your enjoyment of your bike...You will be glad you did....This sport/hobby is the most dangerous in the world..to us, and we never forget it...
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Sean, I picked up a black 2007 TBA today. My first bike since a Cushmam Eagle in 1958. Looking forward to riding a two wheeler after all these years!! Tom
2007 Triumph BA Black
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Sean, Congrats on getting the 07 America and welcome to the group Merry Christmas! I can relate to your excitement. I went absent from riding for almost 40 years until the spring of this year when I got my Speedmaster. I get a smile on my face everytime I ride. Bob
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Thanks for all the welcoming comments. She was dropped off at my house today and looks like the weather is going to be great tomorrow for her maiden journey.
b717doc, the wife made me take the MSF course before I could get it (actually took the Riders Edge version at the local Harley dealership). The course is great. I recommend it to anybody remotely thinking about a motorcycle. It was interesting taking it at a Harley dealership. They use it as a HUGE marketing tool to advertise their bikes.
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