 Newbie.
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 90
Member
|
OP
Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 90 |
Hi folks, Thought I,d better post an intro.I'm a new 2009 America owner.Still running the bike in and absolutely love it.Bought it with short Tors and a sissy bar for the misses.The dealer told me not to pillion while running in. I am not one to complain so I removed the pillion pad and sissybar! Love the stripped down look.From what I have read this is a great site.I see most here are putting their bikes into hibernation now.I am glad that here in Australia we dont need to do that. Happy riding. 
The language and concepts contained herein are guaranteed not to cause eternal torment in the place where the guy with the horns and pointed stick conducts his business.
-- Frank Zappa
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,060 Likes: 6
Worn Saddle
|
|
Worn Saddle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,060 Likes: 6 |
Welcome to the site! 
Fidelis et Fortis
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,729 Likes: 5
Should be Riding
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,729 Likes: 5 |
Welcome! Who here has a hibernating bike?
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 160
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 160 |
Where in Aus are you Checkered ?
And welcome, There are no better sites for your America than here. Plenty of knowledgable people and plenty of info in the site tech vault.
Derek
2008 Black Speedmaster
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,847
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,847 |
Welcome, still ridin'', solo seat here and like the look. Let us know how it goes and post some pictures.
Warren
04 Caspian Blue and Silver America
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 35
Greenhorn
|
|
Greenhorn
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 35 |
Hibernate?????
Not here I ride all winter long in Texas.
Welcome
Worth
08 speedy black
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 90
Member
|
|
OP
Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 90 |
Maybe It was the more northern owners I was reading about!
I live in Adelaide Derek.
Thanks for the welcome.
The language and concepts contained herein are guaranteed not to cause eternal torment in the place where the guy with the horns and pointed stick conducts his business.
-- Frank Zappa
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 12,164 Likes: 1
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 12,164 Likes: 1 |
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,643
Monkey Butt
|
|
Monkey Butt
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,643 |
Quote:
The dealer told me not to pillion while running in.
Welcome Chris. I had the Mrs on the back of mine as often as I could while running mine in, also run it it in climbing the hills.. 
Ray(UK)
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 763
3/4 Throttle
|
|
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 763 |
Hibernate ... are you joking these bikes are meant to be ridden. Its freezing here in Scotland raining and blowing gales is the bike off the road ...not yet... when it snows or when the frost is on the ground then and only then will the bike be off the road. As for 2 up running in havent heard that one. Why did nobody else on this site think of that one when I joined here ????? I could have had the bloody bike stripped down as it is she has now refused to let that happen. On plus side another bike was hinted at Welcome any way to this wonderful site with its colourful characters. Its wonderful and insightful ideas. Its friendly happy banter. I will now wait on one of the regulars totally screwing up all my thoughts and theories about this site.
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 529
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 529 |
Glad to see you here Chris...welcome!
2005 America, green/gray, gutted stock pipes, tall sissy bar w/ luggage rack, Saddleman's dual touring seat and Tourmaster saddlebags (and sissybar bag).
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 298
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 298 |
Welcome to the site. Congrats on your new purchase.
Ride safe!
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,420
Oil Expert
|
|
Oil Expert
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,420 |
Welcome Chris. Us Triumph owners in Missouri haven't parked our bikes. That's what the Harley guys do. Their fingers get cold and they hate breaking down and having to walk when it gets under 45.
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 117
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 117 |
Ridin' and playin' 'til I can't.
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 54
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 54 |
still riding here in AZ..... in the 80's and perfect time of the year, welcome!
SANDIE
07 AMERICA pacific blue/new england white . exhaust w/ slant cut pipes, floor boards with heel/ toe shift
RIDE SAFE, RIDE OFTEN
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 90
Member
|
|
OP
Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 90 |
I'm glad to see everyone tries to keep riding in the colder months.There is nothing quite like getting suited up and heading off into that cold crisp winter morning air.Invigorating.
Hey guys dont tell my misses you pillioned while running your bikes in.I am enjoying the solo look while I can.
I am ready for my 3rd tank of fuel today. Surprised how economical the bike is 245km and not on reserve yet.
Cheers
The language and concepts contained herein are guaranteed not to cause eternal torment in the place where the guy with the horns and pointed stick conducts his business.
-- Frank Zappa
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,726
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,726 |
I can usually ride year round here (NW FL). It's too cold for me at night now, but that won't last long. I'll definitely ride Sunday. I can't take the cold like some of you guys. I prefer to not ride below 50. I don't mind riding at 100 though, just don't like sitting at lights.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 214
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 214 |
meh, i can handle down to 30, as long as i don't have to go more than 10 miles, lol. i think i still have a little time before i have to park it...
welcome!
there are 10 kinds of people in the world. those that understand binary, and those that don't.
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,821
Bar Shake
|
|
Bar Shake
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,821 |
Welcome to the site Christopher. No hibernating here  
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 140
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 140 |
Wellcome to the forum. There is a lot of great infomations here.
Kendall
"When you drink the water, remember the man who dug the well." Chinese proverb
2008 America Pacific/Aegean blue w/long slash cut TOR's, and stock carbs rejetted.
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,382
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,382 |
Hello from the middle of the USA Chris.
Noticed your avatar.....what do you play?
Tony G
'03 America
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 208
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 208 |
I bought my speedmaster in April and I do not intend to put it away. Here in Vegas the temps hardly go below 40 during the winter. I bought a pair of leather riding chaps and I may spring for some hippo hands as even with gloves it gets kinda nasty when it gets down below 60.
With a full face helmet, a tight fitting and lined jacket, a turtle necked sweater and a good pair of boots, hippo hands and a decent windshield I inted to ride all winter long. Many years ago back East I rode all year long and only took on 4 wheels when the snows packed all the roads.
I have lived here in Vegas 16 years and I have seen snow 3 times. It never lasts more than a few hours and rapidly melts. However sometimes the temps dip into the 20's and ice becomes an issue. Those decorative fountains so popular with some of the trendy yippie shopping centers have become ice creations with low temps and wind conditions can blow spray some distance onto roadways. Look out.
07 Speedmstr, Long Tors, bags, sissy bar and rack, windshield, engine bars, 2 ww lights, 2 fast eddy stickers and a .45 ACP.
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 90
Member
|
|
OP
Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 90 |
Quote:
Hello from the middle of the USA Chris.
Noticed your avatar.....what do you play?
I'm an old dog trying to learn new tricks!
Fender Jazz Bass and acoustic 6 string.Bin learning for a year now.Wish I'd learnt years ago.Its so enjoyable to play rather than just listen all the time.
The language and concepts contained herein are guaranteed not to cause eternal torment in the place where the guy with the horns and pointed stick conducts his business.
-- Frank Zappa
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 316
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 316 |
hello and welcome mate check out my guitar forum for loads of info and free lessons www.6stringheaven.com great avatar too.
|
|
|
Re: Newbie.
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 90
Member
|
|
OP
Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 90 |
Quote:
hello and welcome mate check out my guitar forum for loads of info and free lessons www.6stringheaven.com great avatar too.
Nice one Neil.Will check it out.
The language and concepts contained herein are guaranteed not to cause eternal torment in the place where the guy with the horns and pointed stick conducts his business.
-- Frank Zappa
|
|
|
|
|
