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I have had my 2009 America for just over a week and joined the forum yesterday . Looking forward to benefits of your forum as I add accessories and learn the ins and outs of the Triumph America !!
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Congratulations Old97,  the America is a wonderful bike. I have a 2009 as well, and am loving it! I have learned tons from this forum.
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I have had my 2009 America for just over a week and joined the forum yesterday . Looking forward to benefits of your forum as I add accessories and learn the ins and outs of the Triumph America !!
WELCOME 97!! just don't act petulant,   or ......whatever. thats what i was warned about.In reality ....this is a good forum......with a lot of good info , given freely,by guys who know what they are doing!!!You won't find a better one to hang-around and learn. I have a newly rebult 04 BA. not on the road yet.
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Welcome. Not sure where you are in VA, but some of the MD guys are getting together in Frederick for a late lunch after the Butlers Orchard event in May (Gaithersburg MD area).
Al
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Welcome from one newbie to another.Some of us southern pa guys will be at that ride as well.Maybe we could see you there.Great new bike you have,congrats.
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Welcome to the best cyber community on earth! Just wondering about your handle... is that inspired by the old ballad "Wreck of the Old 97?" As kids we used to play that ol' tune over and over again on the old gramophone.
Live to love, love to live.
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Welcome from across the pond Have fun here and on the road 
Too old to die young, too ugly to leave a good looking corpse
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My grandfather was one of the first people to reach the site of the wreck. I drive by it regularly, but all the tracks and trestle are long gone ! Thank you all for the warm welcome !
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My grandfather was one of the first people to reach the site of the wreck. I drive by it regularly, but all the tracks and trestle are long gone !
Wow... that hits pretty close to home! It's interesting that your grandfather was involved with that crash. Certainly explains your handle.
Live to love, love to live.
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Had to Google Old 97, interesting story.
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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It is always good to see another Triumph rider in Va. Even better if you are in Richmond area. Let me know where you are in Va. I am trying to work out going to the meet and greet in Maryland that was posted above. I will try and be as much help as possible but people on this site know alot more than me. 
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.
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Welcome. Not sure where you are in VA, but some of the MD guys are getting together in Frederick for a late lunch after the Butlers Orchard event in May (Gaithersburg MD area).
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It is always good to see another Triumph rider in Va. Even better if you are in Richmond area. Let me know where you are in Va. I am trying to work out going to the meet and greet in Maryland that was posted above. I will try and be as much help as possible but people on this site know alot more than me.
Welcome--it's a mighty rough road from Lynchburg to Danville and it lies on a three-mile grade...or so I hear!
Figured it wouldn't hurt to add details as the M&G was mentioned twice--hope you can join us on May 15 (rain date is May 23 after the Butler's Orchard Classic Bike Show) - please see this thread
John
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2008 TBA / Black / NCHD Windscreen / Saddlebags / De-Baffled Pipes / Flat Black Console
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I am in Danville at the southern end of that three mile grade !! I don't know about that Md. trip. Down here there are very few multi-lane roads and hardly any traffic. That area up around Frederic is a little out of my league !
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I am in Danville at the southern end of that three mile grade !! I don't know about that Md. trip. Down here there are very few multi-lane roads and hardly any traffic. That area up around Frederic is a little out of my league !
I here you n that one. I'm in Hagerstown, cornfield country. The date of the MD meet is the 15th I believe, not the date of the Butlers Orchard event.
I'll be at a company related Poker Run in Alexandria VA on the 15th - talk about your big city traffic. The poker run last year ran on parts of the DC Beltway and 95 - on Memorial Day weekend no less. At least they changed the date.
Al
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