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Well yesterday I took the last ride on my Triumph as I delivered it to it's new owner. I hope he takes good care of it - it's been a great bike. I haven't been posting around here at all for the same reason I hadn't been riding my bike - I wanted it to be easier for me to part with it. Why did I sell it? Three big reasons. The main one is financial. I can afford the bike no problem, but I decided to funnel the money to more responsible things (yeah, I know this is stupid). The second reason is that I want to start a family, and my wife doesn't want me on a bike if we have kids (probably the main reason). The third reason is that I get back pain from it. It's not that specific bike, it's most any motorcycle. Pedal bikes are fine though. I have asked Dinqua to take the info from my website so that it doesn't get lost forever. On a final note, the new owner thought my modified SS pipes were too loud.  later all, Triumphant
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Good luck and thanks for the website info. Drilled out my slides and it made a nice difference.
"Despite all the amputation, you could dance to a rock 'n roll station..."
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You will be missed but family and finances should always come first. Good luck in all of your pursuits. Thanks for sharing web space and great interaction with the board.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Sorry to hear that Dan but you will always be welcome here. We all have to make our own decision in life, if that is what is right for you then that is what is right. Good luck!
John
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Good luck Dan.
Don't be a stranger mate.
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Hate to see you go. Know what you mean about selling Bike. But on days when things are down, there is nothing like a Bike ride. Take good care of that Bicycle and put alot of miles on it.
I was so much older then, I am younger than that now (Wrote By Dylan Sung by the BYRDS,)
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goodluck with everything, maybe you can eventually get back on
Frank
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NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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Good luck Dan. Sorry that you have to part with the bike.
Dave
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Sorry to see you go Dan. All my best to you and your family. I sincerely hope everything go very well for you!!
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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Thanks for the tips on the pipe mods. I love them. Good luck with the family, and don't be a stranger. As a Dad that rides with 2 kids, I can certainly understand. My wife would applaud your decision!
Take Care
Ryan
In Between the Dark and the Light..
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Best wishes to you and yours for a healthy & happy family. I'm on the other end of the family spectrum, and just getting back into riding, as my kids are now 21, 23, & 24, so I'm now trying to spend off their inheritance. 
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you will be back,, once smitten...
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LEAD, FOLLOW, OR GET THE HE** OUT OF THE WAY!
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"Wise men speak because they have something to say, fools because they have to say something."
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More flags
More fun!
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Best of luck Dan. I'm sure you will have another one some day. I hate priorities. We will miss you.
I wondered why the frisbee was getting bigger......and then it hit me.
'05 BA - Mulberry/Graphite,128 mains,42 pilots,TBS needles,drilled slides,debaffled stock pipes,Uni,no snorkel
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Good luck in the future Dan. And yep, as Grump says, we'll expect ta see ya back on a bike in, oh say, 20 years. Cheers Dwight (yet ANOTHER reason I'm soooooooo friggin' glad I never had any o' them there rug-rats/crumb-snatchers) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Hasta luego y buena fortuna, amigo.
JB
"Long live the Duck Force!"
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Quote:
Hasta luego y buena fortuna, amigo.
AHEM!!! I think you want that OTHER THREAD that Pat started.....SENOR JB!!!! 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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A Dyslexic Man Walks Into A Bra
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Good luck, and see ya in a few years.
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Good luck Dan. Maybe someday you'll be in a different situation and you'll be back with a new Triumph.
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we should do this every weekend!
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Best of luck Dan... drop in sometime and say hi.
Matt
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Best of luck Dan. Keep in touch. I will post the pages soon. I captured them and will leave them intact except for navigational links.
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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Well thanks for all the good wishes everybody! If all goes well, I will be back in 20 years. 
04 America
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