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No more Speedmaster and America forum? 
03 Speedmaster
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having done a small amount of investigation, it's back to how it was when I first joined (bearing in mind I joined there and THEN found this place).
It never used to be a separate BA/SM forum. But the separate forum didn't really work either as most members over there are members here too.
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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its gouped in with the "modern cruisers" forum
Dont like what you see??? Big red X in the top right of your screen will fix it!
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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It was in modern cruisers, sub-forum "Vertical Twin Cruisers." Now it appears to have been rolled into the Twin Talk => Bonnie Owners Forum ... "Bonnie Owners Forum (37 Viewing) Discussions and Tech-Talk for Triumph Bonneville Models: Bonneville, T100, Thruxton, Scrambler, Speedmaster, and America" http://www.triumphrat.net/bonnie-owners-forum/76384-changes-in-site-structure.htmlNot that it matters. THIS is the defacto forum for Americas and Speedmasters.
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Gotta admit I've never ventured over to that website(though ironically I had an invitation to do so from somebody around here recently  ), but from what I hear,("Technical Twin Forum" you say, John?!..how exciting!!!) they certainly sound like a "fun" group of people over there alright!!!  (but I could just be jumping to false conclusions here, of course)
Last edited by Dwight; 01/27/2008 6:04 PM.
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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They are asshats, but they can run their forum the way they want. Sometimes I go over there for the Rocket III forum. But r3owners.net is better. I'm just glad they're not the only source for info on our bikes.
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Well, you see John! Maybe I SHOULD start visitin' them over there!!!
(ya know, there's nothing like sendin' a clown into the room to get some people to lighten up a little bit and stop being asshats about things...though THAT'S not a foolproof remedy by a long shot, of course)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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I treid to get some info on a Legend I was working on. You would have thought I had asked for their first born when I told them I was a memeber here as well.
Dont like what you see??? Big red X in the top right of your screen will fix it!
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You Barbarian you, Matt!!! Admitting to belonging to THIS rabble around HERE!!!  (do ya blame 'em?!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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The America/Speedmaster forum languished over there, sometimes going for days without a posting. It is very interesting how they segregate themselves by model type and scorn anyone who might own a different Triumph (although, it doesn't have near the venom the Delphi folks spew).
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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the rat site has more misinformation that can get a lot of people in trouble
Frank
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NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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The America and the Speed Master are not bikes over there they dont fire right and god forbid the seats are not straight. Thats why the seperated the forums the first time . And Dwight remember your enjoyable rants especially if you brought us up would be deleted, no fun there!!! 
Chris
Pain heals, Chicks dig scars, and Glory last forever.
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Should be Riding
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Unfortunately, I found this site after that one. After being made a fool of, I was tentative to join another forum. Looking back, getting away from those pretentious a$$holes was a good move. Like Matt said, trying to get any info was like trying to pull teeth. If only we owned some of those "real Triumphs"...
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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the rat site has misinformation
and she's cute!
I think here it seems most people don't answer a question if they don't know the answer or if they try it's and educated guess and that person says it's a guess.
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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Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Dwight I got in trouble there when we where down once for bringing up a one of there advertisers web sites and asking why would they accept adds from a site that doesnt sell Triumph parts. Got yelled at, private ims and emails all saying I should be greatful that some one posted a add
Im sure there very nice but god there are some tight arses there
Chris
Pain heals, Chicks dig scars, and Glory last forever.
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Dwight I got in trouble there when we where down once for bringing up a one of there advertisers web sites and asking why would they accept adds from a site that doesnt sell Triumph parts.
Last time I checked in over there, Harley ads at the top of every page.
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To me it is "Bike lite" over there. I can't quite remember who brought me over here from there but it was the best internet move I have made. I love this place but you guys are getting me into so much trouble. And you all know what I mean.
pain is temporary, pride is forever.
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Well gosh, Lon! What's wrong with THAT? There ARE some people around still lookin' for a "Lifestyle" ya know!!! (as compared to ME who evidently just needs to get a LIFE!!!...I mean, how long have I been sittin' at this darn keyboard today ANYWAY???!!!   (I at least have an excuse for TODAY however...it's been raining cats and friggin' dogs here in "sunny SoCal" all friggin' DAY!!!) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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I found this site first. Its what actually tipped the scales towards my purchase of my America. I found the people here friendly, personable, and very knowledgeable about this particular kind of bike. I discovered the rat site after I got my bike and had already begun posting here. I never even bother to check the rat site, though it has nothing to do with the people who post. This site just caters to my interests and my bike. Finding info on the America or Speedmasters over there just seems really cumbersome. Here its easy.
My '07 "For three days after death hair and fingernails continue to grow, but phone calls taper off." Johnny Carson
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To me it is "Bike lite" over there. I can't quite remember who brought me over here from there but it was the best internet move I have made. I love this place but you guys are getting me into so much trouble. And you all know what I mean.
Yep, you should have been warned to bring your wallet and your tools.
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 found this site first. Its what actually tipped the scales towards my purchase of my America. I found the people here friendly, personable, and very knowledgeable about this particular kind of bike. I discovered the rat site after I got my bike and had already begun posting here. I never even bother to check the rat site, though it has nothing to do with the people who post. This site just caters to my interests and my bike. Finding info on the America or Speedmasters over there just seems really cumbersome. Here its easy.
Same here, however, I picked the bike first THEN I picked the forum. By the sound of it I made the right choice on both counts 
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Can't ya just FEEL the LOVE ? Vroom . Vroom . Vroom . This Forum has helped me with my Helmholtz fixation . I think . Looked at other forums and this one is just FAR superior , warm and fuzzy , SO user - friendly with a nice , clean layout and a smooth finish . Unlike Dwight's side ot the USA , it's not raining frikkin dogs , it's sunny and 70-ish , and here I sit . 'nuff said . I'm gonna go for a ride . 
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