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Hello everybody. I have been without a bike since 2001, and only learned of the America's existence a month ago. I rode a Black 2004 700 miles home this weekend  I have many ??? and this looks like an active board. I look forward to getting to know you all. Bob
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Welcome to the site Bob - enjoy it. 
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Brad
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Where are the pedals on this thing?
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Welcome. Gotta fat wallet? If not got credit? Either way pay outright or go into debt.
You will find plenty of things initially that are MUST HAVE.
Pipes amongst the first.
"Proud to be an Infidel" ... "100% pure American Jingoist"
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Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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Hello Bob.....
Welcome.....
Better than the manual !!!!!!
"I just can't put it down"
Regards
Andy
AKA
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You from Kansas there, Bob?
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I am indeed from Kansas............ been there 52 years now. Very few Triumph motorcycles in my town (Topeka) I saw my first standard just last month, and when I picked up my America it was the first time I had ever seen one in person........ Kind of crazy I know but I am very happy with it. It may very well be the only one in town. I remember seeing the Triumphs all lined up at the dealer in the early 70's when I was buying parts for my Bultaco. I always wanted one. Problem solved. 
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Welcome to the board. A wealth of information and a bunch of good folks here.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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Hey KANSASBOB, I know a "BayouBob", now a KansasBob and have a brother Bob, who goes by Bob. Welcome, what we don't know for sure, we make up for in opinion. Actually it's a good group that is seriously helpful. Nicest people I've never met, including the 8-9 I have met Now about the colour  JH
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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Bob,
Welcome to BA.COM where Triumph owners rule and Harley owners drool.
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Bob, boB. You just have to like a guy whose name is the same, backwards and forwards. The Kansas part kind of messes it up though: bobsasnak. Although it does have a nice ring to it... Welcome. Some of those here are very smart. Some are just smarta$$es. I'm not so smart, but I'm fun at parties...
Women and cats will do as they please. Men and dogs should just get used to that fact and relax
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Ok, I am playing with my bike in the basement in between posts. She is a Black one, aftermarket pipes, 2" shaved seat, Triumph windshield, buddy seat back rest, light bar, crash bar, bigger jets, one tooth bigger counter sprocket..... that's about it.
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welcome bob ,black americas, contrary to popular belief are fastest.(even without the mods )enjoy
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--Tom
02 TBA; 130 mains; TBS; Nology Coils&Wires;Unifilter/opened Airbox; -AI/snorkels; -2 baffles;Progressive 440s & Springs
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Nice color choice. Welcome!
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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Welcome Bob. I agree the black ones are best. I love my black beauty!
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if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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Hey, welcome Tex
Arsenalfan. AKA Mark Able
Seller of fine automobiles.
Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche of Chattanooga
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Welcome to the site from another Bob!
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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I just met a fella at the 22nd annual Lake O' The Pines Rallye in east Texas from Topeka. He road his '68 Bonneville 762 miles just to hang out with us Texans! All he had to do to get home was follow the trail of parts. Name wasn't Bob though.
Not you fat Jesus!
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Nice to have you with us Bob. Who'd you by the bike from? Was it one of our members?........Angelis
1200CC BIG BORE, W/WISECO PISTONS,.250 STROKED CRANK, PORTED/POLISHED HEADS AND LARGER VALVES, CUSTOM WELDED EXHUAST, DUAL 42MM MIKUNI CARBS.
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Welcome Bob,
But I'm sorry to be the one to tell you, but the Red One's are way faster! Enjoy this site, most of all your questions can be answered here.
Scott
02TBA RED AI Removed,All Snorkels & 3 Baffels Removed, Drilled Airbox, 42Pilots,135Mains Keep On Riding!!!!!!!
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Howdy Bob,
Don't pay those multi-colored newbies any mind, most are just jealous they don't have the ORIGINAL black (and a couple red)100th anniversary "Triumph Bonneville America".
Just alot of off coloured (see I even spell British)Americas bantering about.
There ya go, Bob's your uncle!!
ModelMaker
Your not the boss of me!!
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Welcome Bob but please note that in fact the Speedmasters are the fastest - obvious I guess !!! 
'06 Speedmaster, DBA Performance Pipes, re-jetted, needles, Snorkel / AI removed, shiny bits......
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Welcome Bob Plenty of ideas on here to spend you hard earned cash
Ray(UK)
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