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Hi folks, another new member here. I'm a total novice biker, only passed my test last month . Bought myself a bike that i already absolutely love. Taking it steady at the moment though as i've got a bit of a reputation for being a useless , clumsy sod. Or so my ex says anyway  Cant think of anything else to say at the moment so bye for now. 
03 Speedmaster, kehinn smooth bore race carbs, race silencers, touring seat, black and silver tank , sports screen.
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Another new member!
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Hiya, David, and welcome. As you're new to bikes, just take it easy and learn at your own pace and you'll be OK. Neill PS If you see someone lurking round here who goes by the name birchr, hide. He'll no doubt try to sign you up for "the UK's biggest Trumpet meet, ever"!!!! http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/forums/...;gonew=1#UNREAD 
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Should be Riding
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Worn Saddle
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Welcome, David. Don't worry about what the ex says. You bought a Trumpet, so that alone proves you have good taste and class. Take it easy, being new. Wear a helmet. Good riding to ya! 
Fidelis et Fortis
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Loquacious
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Yeah..but it is gonna be a good weekend....
And with a name like Notts_Stag you've got to be a Mansfield Town supporter....how does a Bristol person know....cos I'm from up there really!! Well, Long Eaton really, but it's nearer than Bristol....
As Neill said, take it steady and don't go beyond what you feel is comfortable yet.
Welcome to the Madhouse!
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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Adjunct
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welcome always good to get some new blood.
You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one
John Lennon
Imagine
Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty, anyone who keeps learning stays young, the greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.
Henry Ford
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Loquacious
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David,
Welcome to BA.COM!!
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Welcome. hope you can make the Dent meet.
Take things at your one pace and dont try to keep up with others if you have to go faster than you are comfortable with, thats my advice for new riders.
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Learned Hand
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Your ex is going to see you on your bike and recognize what a fool she was for letting that useless, clumsy, sod get away  . But too late for her the chicks will be all over you.  You are the man!  Welcome, and ride safe!
Strangler
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Bar Shake
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Bar Shake
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Welcome NS!!! 
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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Loquacious
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Quote:
But too late for her the chicks will be all over you.
Don't lie to the newbie! We all know these bikes are not chick magnets. 
And on that note - be prepared to have complete strangers of the geezer variety spark up conversations at fuel stops.
Welcome.
Stewart
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"It's outside your field of expertise."
"Poppycock normally is."
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Welcome David, just take it easy, hopefully see you at "Dent"
Ray(UK)
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Learned Hand
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Quote:
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But too late for her the chicks will be all over you.
Don't lie to the newbie! We all know these bikes are not chick magnets.
And on that note - be prepared to have complete strangers of the geezer variety spark up conversations at fuel stops.
Welcome.
Geezer, Chick, I say tomato, you say tomater. 
Strangler
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Welcome matey . dont feel shy about posting good to have you on the site  geoff
2003 black and silver T.B.A A1 removed,Specialty Spares long slashed Pipes .
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Oil Expert
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Welcome to the site Notts Stag , lots of info here on everything you could imagine . pick up a few books like Proficent Motorcycling by David L Hough, lots of good riding tips ,do's and donts etc. and if no ones mentioned it yet, theres a big DO in Dent coming up  ,be a good place to learn some bad habits too hehheh 
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Hi and welcome, the bikes might not be chick magnets but they look dead cool. You will find the triumphs to be forgiven, easy to ride and there low centre of gravity makes it really stable to ride in rather windy conditions such as we have at present in te UK. Just remember to put the side stand down before you dismount, not that it has ever happened to me.. ooops.
Ride and enjoy.
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Loquacious
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Welcome David. If you're a new rider, practice, practice, practice. Find a secluded area and take your time. The Riding Technique forum has a lot of help.
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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Welcome, we were all new to bikes once. I have been riding and working on them for 30+ years. It gets in your blood!
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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Robin hood, Robin Hood riding through the glen, Robin Hood Robin hood with his band of men, feared by the bad, loved by the good, Robin Hood, Robin Hood, Robin Hood !! feel better for that, been on the famous grouse for about half a bottle..... Mansfield town ! Good on yer ! I'm a Birmingham Supporter....we don't chose to be ....we're born to be ! 4 -1 , 4-1, 4 -1, 4-1 and my apologies to Mr Wenger for the injury to Eduardo, he could have been the difference between a win and a draw for them today. Arsenalfan will know what I mean 
If you do it today you MIGHT regret it. If you CAN'T do it tomorrow you WILL regret it.
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Welcome, be careful and take it slow. 03 Speedmasters are the best! 
03 Speedmaster
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