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I had traded my other cruiser in for a touring bike 4 months ago because Robin refused to ride on the p pad any more. I traded the other, even though I had quite a bit more money in it than the Triumph because since the 60's I had always wanted a Triumph Bonneville. It has been a while since I have had the Triumph out, because Robin will always want to go for a putt. Today, I had the day off and she had to work! I had forgot what a pleasure, what fun, it is to ride a bike like this! 200 miles in the twisties to Kernville and back. No other bike I have owned has as much character and class as this Triumph. This motorcycle makes me feel alive again, no need for the drugs or alcohol in my past. Just a great ride....I just had to share this with someone. Thanks, Leonard
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I'm with ya there Leonard, bar none this is the best bike I have owned and I agree with your assessment. Only problem is, since owning this bike, I have become obsessed with riding like never before!
Eddy
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The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
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Not only is the BA/Speedy one of the best(if not THE best) handling cruisers out there(especially once you get a pair of some good aftermarket shocks bolted on 'em), but also seems to have more ground clearance than most cruisers out there today, so one can really lean these beauties over before scrapping anything. (Which would allow one to ride those beautiful twisting roads around the picturesque Lake Isabela area in the southern Sierras just a little more "spiritedly" too...huh Leonard?!)   Cheers, Dwight
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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I had traded my other cruiser in for a touring bike 4 months ago because Robin refused to ride on the p pad any more. I traded the other, even though I had quite a bit more money in it than the Triumph because since the 60's I had always wanted a Triumph Bonneville. It has been a while since I have had the Triumph out, because Robin will always want to go for a putt. Today, I had the day off and she had to work! I had forgot what a pleasure, what fun, it is to ride a bike like this! 200 miles in the twisties to Kernville and back. No other bike I have owned has as much character and class as this Triumph. This motorcycle makes me feel alive again, no need for the drugs or alcohol in my past. Just a great ride....I just had to share this with someone. Thanks, Leonard
I bought the touring seat and my wife loves it. It's much better for 2 up riding. She doesn't ride with me that much but when she does I put the touring site on the bike. I also added Kuryakyn ISO wings for her.
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Hey Leonard! I hear what you're saying loud and clear. Triumph Bonneville America/Speedmaster design just hits all the buttons. Ride safe! SteveB
"I live the life I love and I love the life I live."
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Ditto....I have put alot of miles on various bike...I love the Bonnie...it is a keeper 
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Makes me feel like a kid again! Best purchase I've made in over 10 years.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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love my speedy like i did drinking. now it's just the riding. it looks good, too.  cat
George in Easy Rider: "Oh, oh I've got a helmet! I got a beauty!"
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Great post! You said it better than most of us but you will find very few who would not agree with you.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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One of my cousins and her husband live in Bakersfield, and go riding up to Isabella Lake quite a bit on their Harley. Next time take some pics to share. It's always great seeing where other members ride. I only had time for a short 45 minute ride yesterday due to visiting relatives and a standing rib roast I bbqed, but the weather was great here. Here's a shot of my "backyard ride" I do all the time, Saguaro West National Park that's just over the hill from our house. 
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just got rid of my 68 triton to get a speedy,loved em since 2003.great bike just need soft seat for the old woman.photos on this site
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Leave the old woman at home for God's sake.Took my fanny pad off.You know it makes sense.
"You just kinda wasted my precious time..."
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Hey..... I'm still here.... Us girls are listening...  Get her to pass her test and buy her her own!!!
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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Damn,Gina's got me again!
"You just kinda wasted my precious time..."
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Oh yeah...I'm even worse than a moderator!
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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And did I just say 'damn'?
"You just kinda wasted my precious time..."
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And yes we do have great bikes.
They're that great I have two!
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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Damn...isn't that something that hold water in a reservoir...?
I'm just in a silly mood.
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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Did you get your crashed bike back for £500?
"You just kinda wasted my precious time..."
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Oh yes! And there are bits from my good friends on here on there way shortly. It will return.
Get the feeling we need a chat room or something???? 
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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Wow.Almost makes crashing profitable.I'll just go and check if I've still got a TBA under those covers.
"You just kinda wasted my precious time..."
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NO it doens't. I'm working all hours to pay the extra I had to pay out to get a new one.... but it's worth not having a life.
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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Get the feeling we need a chat room or something????
Sounds good,but I would imagine there would be fallouts.
"You just kinda wasted my precious time..."
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NO it doens't. I'm working all hours to pay the extra I had to pay out to get a new one.... but it's worth not having a life.
OIC,sorry,I thought the insurance treated you to a new one.
"You just kinda wasted my precious time..."
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Get the feeling we need a chat room or something????
Sounds good,but I would imagine there would be fallouts.
Yeah but daft conversations like this would not completely hijack an innocent thread.
Not that this is daft.
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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Hey,I'm a journeyman.How daft is that?
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NO it doens't. I'm working all hours to pay the extra I had to pay out to get a new one.... but it's worth not having a life.
OIC,sorry,I thought the insurance treated you to a new one.
Nope I only got £3500.... and so 'found' £2000 and had a good deal at the dealers. But I was paying cash... Ok the olds helped and my credit card... hence working to many hours to pay it back. The olds nearly paid back....
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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Hey,I'm a journeyman.How daft is that?
Told you it was a daft conversation... but if this was in a chat room you'd still be a newbie
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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Are there any options for real-time chat on these forums?
"You just kinda wasted my precious time..."
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More flags
More fun!
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I have already said I'm in a daft mood...
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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nice.... real nice.... I had one feeling left and now it's crushed.....
Don't get down. You are one of my top ten favorite moderators.
2004 Triumph Speedmaster (J Lo) 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner (Adele)
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More flags
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I'm not rich, but I could have bought any bike I wanted, if they did not make Triumphs I still be watching the other bikes go by. I have my "baby" and would not trade her for any other bike out there.
Big Poppy
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I've had a few, and most everyone was the kind that, as you walked away, you would have to look back and smile. This Triumph...as I'm walking away, I look back, smile, then stop and actually have to check out the lines of the bike, study the way the sun glints off the chrome and the way the shadows show off the parallel twin motor. What a beautiful motor! My American made cruiser had more chrome, was a great looker, but......these British made bikes have it made all over it! Just sitting still this bike is graceful and fast looking. I've often thought that the European bikes were all better designed. They never look heavy or bulky. This bike makes you just want to get on it and ride the hell out of it!
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The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
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