 Young guy on vintage Bonne today.
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Sittung at a red light a young college type was in the next lane, on a vintage Bonneville, blue with a white stripe down the back fender.
We chatted a bit. He has a couple friends "up North" that have them too.
Good to see a younger guy enjoying the cool factor of an old Triumph
No matter how Cynical I become, I can never keep up.
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I wish I could get my hands on a older bike but the prices are outrageous.
Life need a little Triumph!
2008 Triumph Speedmaster, Single baffle drag pipes, lots of black powder coatin,K&N pods, AI removed, TBS needles and a procom cdi.
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Stickman Yogi
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That's pretty cool. The young fella is a lucky guy! 
Live to love, love to live.
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I've had and sold a couple that I'd love to have today. As you say the prices today are,  Oh well
Dinosaur.
"Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland
"Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson
"I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville
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When I got divorced (in a former life) I foolishly sold a Triton which I know I wouldn't be able to afford to buy again today! Now every time I see one it's just................. 
I'd rather ride it than clean it!!!!
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There is hope for the next generation... 
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+1,Yes there is.Good to see 
Dinosaur.
"Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland
"Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson
"I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville
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Tou gave a wife like mine. "enough talking, go get it". I just got an 03, with low miles. I like it so far, but wonder what EFI and another 100ccs is like. I am not curious enough to spend thousands more on a newer model with thousands morw miles.
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Sorry about the confusing post, I was reading the "Buying a new Triumph" thread, and thought that was where I was responding to.
No reading glasses and an Iphone. Thank goodness I wasn't on E Harmony!
No matter how Cynical I become, I can never keep up.
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A couple of years ago the American Pickers bought a "like new" 67 Bonneville for $3,500. It was just a little dusty. I was crying my little eyes out that I didn't find it first. 
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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3/4 Throttle
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When I finally got tired of kick-starting my '68 Bonne, I sold it on eBay to some guy in Denmark. Made a tidy profit, considering I bought it in 1985 for 500.00!! I pretty much rode it every day (it was old when I bought it). Only one engine overhaul (with me), super-reliable . . . it easily paid for my new bike, so I stayed with Triumph!
I would be unstoppable if not for law enforcement and physics.
2002, Cardinal Red & Silver
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Hmmm, Maybe it was Matt the "Yute". If the guy was an ugly tard, it coulda been him. 
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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If I buy a new bike it means I'm self-indulgent...but if I ride a clean, classic bike that makes me a CONNOISSEUR.
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Quote:
If I buy a new bike it means I'm self-indulgent...but if I ride a clean, classic bike that makes me a CONNOISSEUR.
You might be on to something there. Just yesterday my wife was asking me if I want to get a new bike or a new truck once I pay these off, (hopefully very soon if all goes well) anyway, I told her there are some new bike and trucks I'd like to have but I probably just want to do performance upgrades on both of them that I have now. But..... now you got me thinking....  Might have to find a way to finagle a classic or two in to my evil plan.
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