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 Back in the saddle again
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Joined: Mar 2006
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Hello everyone after a long 7 years without a Triumph I am the proud owner of a 06 graphite gray America with only 3500 miles. It is set up just the same way that my 03 America. I lost her in a crash 7 years ago. A cager in a van was half way in my lane on a curvy mountain road in North Carolina. I leaned as far as I could until the bike slid from under me broadsiding him just behind his front door. I was lucky that I did not hit him head on. After the crash I said wow didn't hurt as bad and I thought until I went to stand up and fell. Being hard headed I tried to stand yet again and fell realizing that I had a broken leg. Airlifted to the hospital in Asheville I had a broken femur and wrist. The two week stay was not my idea of how to spend my vacation. I had 5 operations on my leg and was out of work for 6 months. Now I walk like Fred Stanford but at least I can walk.
I bought the 06 America not really knowing if I was afraid to ride or not but its in my blood since I have been riding since I was 10. My first ride was to bring the bike home about a 60 mile ride. I must admit I was nervous and realized that my riding skills has eroded. So far I have put about 300 miles on the America and I am still alittle nervous and almost overly cautious. After more miles under me I am sure that it will get better. I have a few questions and will post them in their proper place.
Peace
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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Re: Back in the saddle again
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Joined: Apr 2007
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Joined: Apr 2007
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Welcome back Dennis. Congrats on the purchase and glad to see all is well. Now the therapy......on the saddle that is! Have fun! 
12 Rocket Roadster
03 Bonneville America
69 BSA Firebird Scrambler
73 Yamaha TX 750
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Joined: Jun 2009
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Loquacious
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Joined: Jun 2009
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Welcome back I should say, G'day as you were a member here before me.I have a right leg that doesn't work also as the result of a car plowing me off my 1971 Triumph Tiger. I understand your wariness.It'll pass as you re-quaint yourself. Ride on.And watch those Damm cars! 
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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Re: Back in the saddle again
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,060 Likes: 6
Worn Saddle
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Worn Saddle
Joined: Jul 2007
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Welcome back, Brother! It's been a long time for ya. I quit riding for three years after a deer took me out and then got back on almost as an afterthought. Been riding another 25 years and I've only taken out ONE more deer! (Course, I've narrowly missed a few more! Stinkin deer!)
Fidelis et Fortis
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Re: Back in the saddle again
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 663
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Welcome back! Enjoy your new America!
2013 Speedmaster Matte Black
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