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Hi guys, I don't own a Triumph yet but I hope that will change during this year  After years of desire I will finally take the step to "two wheels". I like the looks of the Bonneville (especially the Black Editon) and the Speedmaster. I haven't decided yet which one to go for, but I hope I can read a lot about those bikes here on the forum. Anyway, nice to meet y'all. Gonna check out the archives now ;-) Keep ridin' King Norre
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Welcome to the site KingNorre.
All the information about the Speedmaster you need is here and if you don´t find it in the archives just put a post up and there will be someone to help you.
Johann 
Gooseman
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Triumph Tiger 1050 Black
Ducati Multistrada 1200s
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welcome KingNorre- where are you from
"Id rather have a bottle infront of me than a frontal labotomy"
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The Bonneville , regardless of configuration (thruxton,T-100, America, Scrambler, etc) is truly a jewel of a machine with an almost "magical hold" on those who ride them. I'll confess, I love my Bonnie.
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Welcome to the site, like it was stated above don't be afraid to ask any questions. Either way you go you can't go wrong both are great bikes.
Jim
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Btw, RedYork, I'm from Antwerp, Belgium. I forgot to put it in my profile. It's updated now 
Last edited by KingNorre; 01/28/2007 10:06 AM.
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Welcome King. For a moment there, I thought you were going to be "A man of wealth and fame..." Anywho, hold on you're in for some fun now!
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
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Hey KingNorre Welcome! If you decide to go for the SpeedMaster (the better choice btw ... ), also note that the BA.COM Euro Rally will be held in Bankeryd, Sweden (03-05 August) this year. Just thought I would help your decision-making process.
Bedouin.
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Welcome King, a wealth of information can be found here about two wheels.
Mike
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Gonna check out the archives now ;-)
I like you already! Enjoy 
Benny
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Too many mods to list
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Buy the Speedmaster.
Buy the Speedmaster.
Buy the Speedmaster.
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
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"There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."
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Welcome King Norre! You are going to love that Speedmaster when you get it!
Soren
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but I hope I can read a lot about those bikes here on the forum
Welcome King,
You may find out more than you want to know here. Of course most of us got here by knowing everything! 
Ask questions whenever you need an answer.
Ride Safe,
Dennis
Triumph, it's how I live and what I ride.
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Welcome KingNorre.
All you really need to know is that the black Speedmasters are the superior bikes.
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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Welcome KingNorre.
All you really need to know is that the black Speedmasters are the superior bikes.
Ditto. The Black Speedmasters are superior in every way to all the rest.
"Proud to be an Infidel" ... "100% pure American Jingoist"
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Hi King Norre, you cant go wrong with A BLACK SPEEDMASTER.. We will be passing you on the way to sweden in the summer.. Just gotta love that Antwerp ringroad.. Welcome to the site.
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OK, got it, a black speedmaster is the way to go !! Seriously, I think I'm gonna visit a dealer soon and check out both bikes. I really like the looks of the speedmaster but the Bonnie has more power and more torque. And more power and torque = more fun, right? Anyway, I'm looking forward to my first Triumph meeting ... maybe Sweden ;-)
But before that I still have some things to do ... get a driver's license for a motorcycle, get an outfit, order a bike and the hardest part ... convince my wife, lol !
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welcome to the site KingNorre. Once you get the bike of choice, be sure to watch you wallet!! to many good things out there from our members to dress it up.
BA has Freak, 160mains, 44pilots, air mix3 1/2 to 4 turns, BUBS dresser dogs. Never had more fun on any bike - 2nd bike 2008 RIIIT
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but bonnie is not that good for a ride belive me!!! it could be good city bike not for an open raod and other hand next time when I will be lost in Antwerp will know whom to call
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Hey King, you said "the Bonnie has more power and more torque",
I'd take those numbers with a grain of salt, its the same motor...........
Triumph Scrambler Diablo Red & Silver (2014), Arrow Exhaust, FI remapped with TTP #4, 16 tooth sprocket, Triumph Gel Solo seat & Rack, Progressive 440 1" lowered Shocks, SAI & O2 Removal, Airbox Restrictor Plate removed.
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it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission...
lol ... good advice
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What kind of roads do you have where you will be riding? Urban? Open country 2 lanes, Super high speed multilane slabs? Mountains? Lots of traffic? In short, where and how much are you planning to ride?
Warren
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I read the other day that the average motorcycle owner spends $1,000 a year on 'upgrades.' Seems low to me.
Redbike7
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Your majesty, how honoured we are that you should visit our little club. Welcome sir. Like has already been said, what ever you pick im sure you will be extreemily satisfied. PS...GO RED!, trust me on this. Would this face lie
Arsenalfan. AKA Mark Able
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welcome KingNorre
A better bunch of people you will not find.
Always willing to help and a vast knowledge base of all things Triumph
07 TBA Pacific Blue and White.. stock for now!
A bike has half the wheels my cage does.. but 3x the fun factor
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Welcome KingNorre the vast amount of knowledge on this site is great and the more people that join that knowledge gets bigger and bigger
Ray(UK)
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Welcome to the site King.
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What kind of roads do you have where you will be riding? Urban? Open country 2 lanes, Super high speed multilane slabs? Mountains? Lots of traffic? In short, where and how much are you planning to ride?
Warren
I think I'll use it just for fun in the first place. Unfortunately, there's always a couple of miles on the highway before I can reach the open country. I'm not interested in speed, just relaxed cruisin' enjoying the views and of course maybe once a year a "bigger" trip to other countries.
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I've had subconscience "Rolling Stones" tunes in my head all weekend, now I know why Road songs.......... "Please allow me to introduce myself " JH
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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The Stones and Triumphs ... the perfect combination ;-)
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Okay! I see what's goin' on here! You guys are all tryin' to suck-up to "King" Norre here, in hopes that he'll bestow some sort o' "Knighthood" on y'all, aren't cha?! Well "King", I got's some news for ya. THIS "rabble" MAY know a lot o' stuff about these here machines and all, AND may even "seem" to gladly share some of their knowledge about Triumphs(and the world at large) with ya...BUT...DON'T LET 'EM FOOL YA! They're tryin' to suck you into their little group and you'll very soon find yourself hooked and visiting this here website for their "learned counsel" almost every friggin' day before ya know it!(take it from a guy who knows)  Cheers, Dwight (oh BTW, WELCOME...ahem..."Your Highness")
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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Well ... I don't even own a Triumph yet and I'm already hooked to this site ;-)
BTW, I declare you all "Nobles of the Triumph Order" and Dwight, you can be my court jester ;-p
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BTW, I declare you all "Nobles of the Triumph Order" and Dwight, you can be my court jester ;-p
Guys got 9 posts to his credit and he's already got Dwight's #...LOL ...some who have been here 1000 plus posts still don't get it  ...LOL welcome...you'll fit right in!
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Hi KingNorre- Dwight,Freedom,ArsenalFan,RobBA05,Skillet and Mikemm03 seem to have fantastic taste- they are usually the ones most listen to when choosing the bike colour- they are the wise men around here
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Hi KingNorre- Dwight,Freedom,ArsenalFan,RobBA05,Skillet and Mikemm03 seem to have fantastic taste- they are usually the ones most listen to when choosing the bike colour- they are the wise men around here
KingNorre,
Trust your instincts.
You have already considered the Speedmaster (these guys ride the America) and you have already got the colour right (black).
Bedouin.
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Hi KingNorre, I will be riding past your neck of the wood in May 2007. I can stop show you how beautiful an America is. It's a touch of class. The new Black 07 model has a slight silver fleck in the paint and looks great when the sun hits it.
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Hi KingNorre- Dwight,Freedom,ArsenalFan,RobBA05,Skillet and Mikemm03 seem to have fantastic taste- they are usually the ones most listen to when choosing the bike colour- they are the wise men around here
Wise man and wise guy are not synonymous
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