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New to the site. Purchased a 2003 America Saturday, put 200 miles on it yesterday. nice ride.
Have a few questions !
Can I order an extra key from triumph with a VIN number?
Did it come standard with a tool kit? Owners Manual?
I do need to replace the Speedo? where is a good place to pick one up?
Brent
2007 BMW R1200S
2003 Triumph America
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Tool kit, no. Owners manual, yes. Can you talk to your dealer about the key and speedo? I think there's a speedo on ebay right now. Alternatively, you could install a mini speedo from any major bike vendor (J&P Cycles, Drag Specialties, etc.) on the handlebars or in the dash or a Veypor from Newspeedmaster.com or a Dakota Digital speedo in the dash. I wouldn't replace that bulky stock thing with another bulky stock thing. But if you insist on buying one and buying it new, and your dealer is no help, try bikebandit.com.
There is a ton of info on this site about each of these options. If the photopost was fixed I'd point you to pictures of the aftermarket speedos I mentioned.
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Fe Butt
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HEY! I like the bulky inaccurate stock thing! Reminds me of the Vincent speedo.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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hope this helps. http://www.triumph.co.uk/media/900.pdfI found some stuff under the back seat it slides out the back like a drawer.I also just got a 2003 America love it.JIM 
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I found the trey, but it was empty.
I will try to post up a picture
Brent
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2003 Triumph America
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Brent
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Good year...the best ones are from 03....
No it doesn't come with a tool kit, but yes there should be a book...it contains basic maintainance stuff, but that can be seen online
Why replace the speedo? It's part of it's character how many miles it's done.
And keys...I dunno. But someone else will
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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that did not work...sorry
Brent
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I just got the link to work.
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Jim, I was trying to post up a picture of the bike. Your link worked great. Printing it now.
My speedo has a dent , and the trip reset knob is gone.
Brent
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2003 Triumph America
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Cool mine is black with silver.
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Quote:
I found the trey, but it was empty.
I will try to post up a picture
That's where the owners handbook usually goes. Not a good idea to leave it there though because the door could pop open and the book would be lost.
If you have a set of keys, you can get blanks from your nearest dealer and any decent locksmith should be able to cut them to match. If you are missing a key, a really good locksmith can still work out the key code and cut you a replacement.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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Check the Tech Vault/Parts Cross Reference section of the site for keys. Welcome to the site and congrats on your new Trumpet. 
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
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Ya know I tried to get a spare made for Wendy and no one here seemed to be able to get the yamaha or ,is it YKO? blanks I have the numbers written down and tried several hardware stores that I frequent.
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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Great to have you with us! I'm guessing you live or lived near Huntsville?
Learning from my mistakes... again and again.
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Spent 4 yrs in Huntsville, on the good side
Brent
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2003 Triumph America
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Won't try to add to everyone elses postings on your questions. The Woodlands, is that east Texas, West Texas, North or South? You'll love that bike. I've got an 06 and can't seem to ride it enough with 17,5XX miles on it. Take your time and check out the site. Lots of good info. Use the search option and the archives but if a topic has been covered, most everyone doesn't mind talking about old topics again and again. Its like, "snatch the pebble from my hand Grasshopper." The Gurus just love to tell it again.
Take care, welcome to the forum.
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I love The Woodlands. It's so cool that they put pine trees everywhere. Beautiful. The only problem is that it's too close to Houston  . Welcome aboard! -brent
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The Woodlands is about 35 miles north of Houston. Nice place to raise a family.
Brent
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If I ever had to live near Houston The Woodlands would be the place I'd live. It's beautiful down there.
Learning from my mistakes... again and again.
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Welcome to the site and the bike, Brent!
Fidelis et Fortis
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