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Should be picking up my 99 Legend Saturday if all goes well.
I've been dallying with the idea for some time kinda off and on about it, E bay searches and such, checking prices. Then my dealer gets a black one in on consignment and makes me an offer I just can't turn down. Now ya'll know my TBA is my first love but what can I say? those Triples are pretty sexy too.
So fingers crossed!
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You'll love it, Chy. Hope all turns out your way.
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Hope it works out for you. We'll be anticipating an extensive 900 triple wheelie demo come next may.
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Keep us posted on the New addition to your stable!
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I am P-twin man but I do agree on your triple take. I know the Legend and the T-Bird are basicly the same bike but lean toward the T-Bird. If I found A good deal on a Legend I would love to have one. I'm just curious how are the availability of parts on these bikes?
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Chy, You're just lucky I couldn't figure out a way to get it home last weekend! Enjoy. 
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Great news! How are you going to sleep these next two nights?
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be interesting to see what you think after you spend some time with one
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Called Bill again this morning.. said I'd be out tomorrow to pick it up.. He says I already told him that... uuuuh okay.. just being sure we all know..
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Anticipation, anticipation
Is makin' me late
Is keepin' me waitin'
I'd be climbing the walls!!!
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Called Bill again this morning.. said I'd be out tomorrow to pick it up.. He says I already told him that... uuuuh okay.. just being sure we all know..
hey Chy,
why don't you call Bill and tell him you'll be out tomorrow to pick up the Legend? 
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My riding bud has a 99 Legend. Very quick.
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why don't you call Bill and tell him you'll be out tomorrow to pick up the Legend?
Funny girl..
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Nothing like a triple,I love mine and will never part with it
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Congrats Chy, you deserve it,brother!!!!! I can't wait to see it....ride safe....Gordon 
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Keep us posted on the New addition to your stable!
Yeah!! What he said
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A bike has half the wheels my cage does.. but 3x the fun factor
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Chy...did you call Bill to make sure the bike was ready?  
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Hey Chy !!!
Your new bike will be ready Sat..
Bill
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Yep.. got it... sweet machine..
First impressions? Very light and quick.. a little hesitation but I'm sure that can be corrected. Handles like a Triumph but unfortunately with stock pipes, it has the same whisper jet technology that Pete was using this year. Really good decel.. just shut down the throttle and hold on... who needs brakes? Needs some rubber, a good bath, a tune up and a good servicing and I think she'll be cherry.
Bought some of those Triumph jeans with kevlar while i was there.... they fit perfectly, also got some way cool riding boots so i've almost got the whole metro biker look going on.
I'd love to stay and chat but I've got a Legend outside that desperately needs some highway time.. have to admit, I do miss my BA but theres always tomorrow...
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Way to go Bro, be safe. Does this mean you'll be handing the BA keys over to Di?  We need pic's, no not the jeans the Legend ! Mike
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Evaluation: Hmmmmm.. this could be dangerous.... I was headed out the 19 twisties to give her a run in when a thunder boomer started moving in. So me not having my rain gear with me decide to try to outrun the sucker home. It stayed on my heels, lightning bolts and all but I did get into the pole barn before the heavy stuff.
Man! lots of torque. it rolled right on past 80 and was still pulling hard at half throttle. Yikes!
Okay.. first day ...over 80 mph.. fresh scrub on the tires and I got rained on.. sounds like a proper christening to me.
I'll get some pics up once I get her scrubbed clean and shiny.
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I got to see the new bike up close, thanks for stopping by on your way home. The bike looks great and I really like the color. Wow, I stopped and thought about it, a 99 model...it sure does not look like a bike that is probably close to 8 years old..I thought it was fantastic.
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Is it that black metal flake color? Both the local guys I know who have one have that color. Really looks nice!
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Congrats on the triple. Glad to see u have joined the dark side.
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Chy, Enjoy that Triple! Here's the bike that inspired me to buy my TBS. Now its for sale.
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Wish I had his exhaust.. I really like the 2 and 1 look. Been polishing all evening..it was badly in need of some attention. When Di got home, she pitched in and we almost got her/him standing tall till I gave out before the second half of the rear wheel. I'll see if I can finish it up sometime tomorrow if I can work it in. Next order of business.. rubber.. It's cool having a triple...
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Congrats on the triple. Glad to see u have joined the dark side.
Oooooooh yeah.. peppy little critter. Glad I got to scuff the tires a little further over than the previous owner before the T-storm made me run for home. Get some good rubber and I'll have to give it the Wolf Pen Gap test..
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You made it home before the heavy stuff, lucky you. I was out trying to put some break-in miles on my Daytona today and the last 30 miles was nothing but rain. I pulled into a gas station with lots of pumps (plenty of cover) and sat for about 20 minutes while the really hard stuff came down. Not having any room for a rainsuit kinda sucks but this isn't a bike I expect to have out in the rain a lot.
I did about 250 miles today and I'm getting a better feel for the bike (not as sore as I was when I did the first 100 miles). Four hours on nottwistyenough roads with a sportbike is no fun.
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Beautiful bike there Chy! Congrats! 
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Chy, What a beautimous machine!!! I love the triples and I wouldn't mind a triple in a cruiser. I've got to get us a touring bike first. Congrats! 
Ride Safe,
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Nice!! Always liked how nice the forks and tripple trees looked on those bikes. And I think that is the same color my friend has. Really looks nice in the sun! Are those fold down hiway pegs on the front?
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Are those fold down hiway pegs on the front?
Yep.. sure are.. still debating whether or not to leave them on.. kinda nice.. feels sorta like the BA riding position.
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Oh man, it's even the right color.
Nice score. Enjoy!
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Congratulations Chy. I just got a new triumph triple too.  I hope to get out to Georgia in the future and ride with y'all again. Later
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That is it. Back to the Sprint hunt!!!!!
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How do you like the tiger?
I have been looking at them but alas no funds.
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I LOVE IT!!! Nothing like cruising at 90mph and being put back in the seat as you accelerate to 110. I haven't got it faster than that yet because I AM AFRAID. It handles the off road quite nicely. I have had it on several trails that are made for 4x4 only and it handles well. I love it. But I really like that legend of CHys. I almost bought a used legend instead of a TBA.
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D@mn son that is sweeeeeeeeeet. When we going to Cherokee to round up Lee? Mike
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