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Hello all. I currently own a Honda Shadow VLX but am trying to get into an America. I really like the style and the Triumph has a lot of heritage and reputation. Everyone I've talked to says nothing but good things about the America. I'm 51 and just getting back into biking after a long hiatus (seems like there's a lot of us). Had to get a bike as a less expensive alternative to a car for back and forth to work transpo......(plus it was the perfect excuse to get a bike). Looking forward to interacting with you folks. Steve 
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You will never regret it. Welcome aboard.
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Welcome to the forum and back to biking. This site is without a doubt the best resource for America/Speedmaster riders.
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Thanks for the welcome.......this is going to be an interesting pursuit. I owe too much on my Shadow to trade in effectively so I'm actually selling stuff to try to come up with the difference so my payments aren't too high. Not there yet but still working on it. Can't wait.
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Welcome Steve, and lots of luck on your hunt. FYI, Rumor is next years models are supposed to be Fuel injected
Erwin
05 America
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Good morning Steve and Welcome!! It took me almost a year to get my bike after I discovered it. It was definitley worth the wait.
Soren
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welcome to the site, dont be afraid to ask anythign thats on your mind
Frank
(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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Steve, Welcome to the forum. I got my first Triumph, a Speedmaster, a few weeks ago and I love it. You won't be disappointed when you first ride the America (or the Speedmaster) I can assure you.
Bob
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Welcome. I believe you will be happy. Wendy has an America and I a Speedmaster. We both love the bikes. Ours have been trouble free. I only have 1 problem......can't stop customizing them!! LOL
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Hello and welcome. I used to own a 95 VLX and it was a good bike, not the most powerful but mine handled great. I was fortunate enough to recently purchase a leftover 06 America and it's worth every penny. Nice folks here and plenty of info.Good luck on your search -- hurry up.
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Hi steve - a shadow hey? you really are returning from the dark side  Welcome into the light - and 51 is nothin around here 
Nil Illigitimous Carbarundum
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Hola a recepción, hombre!!!
2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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Thanks Popeye....if you want to take it off my hands I'll throw in shipping.... ....just kidding....actually the only reason I have it is because I qualified online for Honda financing and wanted to "ease" myself back into bikes with a smaller used cruiser. Wife thinks I'm never gonna be happy......
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Steve I went from the VLX to a Vulcan 750 which was quite an upgrade... really swift -- probably would out run my BA. But this America is soooo nice looking and easy handling. Get one now.
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