 That other Triumph site
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The other Triumph site got sold. Wow they now have a base site thats free or a pay site that gives you a vip lounge if you pay you can get rid of the ads and boy are there ads. It be a good day to send some money to the future fund Robert does this site for free and I personally would like to keep it that way 
Chris
Pain heals, Chicks dig scars, and Glory last forever.
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I remimber when "the other site" was started..the founder was talking about it at the Fayettiville , AR shop one Saturday morning....many moons ago....it felt kinda special to have a genuine Triumph site on the web....time has marched on and the "other site" gave into crass commercialization and really lost its early , front porch flavor.....the front porch flavor is still alive here, on this site....lets keep it live and local yall !
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Where does it say they got sold? Looks like they just added an enhanced premium option subscription model. Maybe you meant to say "The other Triumph site sold out." 
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lets keep it live and local yall !
I do hope by local ye mean citizen o ra world please dont forget yer friends across the water 
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Should be Riding
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TriumphRat.net was created in 2001 and exists to promote a friendly, on-line community specifically related to Triumph motorcycles. While the information on this site is primarily related to the Triumph marque, riders of all makes and models are welcome to join. TriumphRat.net is also a part of the Motorcycle.com Network, reaching out to a wider audience of motorcycle enthusiasts.
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When was TriumphRat.Net Started? The first version of TriumphRat.Net was a small site created for a local rider group, lasting just a few months. The second version of TriumphRat.Net was started in December 2001, and existed for over five years. A third version was later introduced, running an entirely different core portal structure.
The site you see today is the fourth version of TriumphRat.Net, after joining the Motorcycle.com Network.
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Triumph Forum: Triumph Rat Motorcycle Forums is a part of the Motorcycle.com network of professionally managed motorcycle enthusiast communities. It is the ultimate motorcycle resource for consumers with discussions ranging from advice on which motorcycle to buy, to the latest part and modification for tuning-up the hottest bikes. It is owned and operated by VerticalScope, an established leader in consumer-generated media, and on the cutting-edge of Powersports media.
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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I hope we dont sufer the same fate...being sold and becoming a paid membership type of site. I got turned off to the other site by a few things over time... 1) I found BA.com (which is by far a better place to be). 2) Anytime BA.com was mentioned on the other site the post was deleted. 3) They recently got rid of the seperate America/Speedy portion and absorbed it into the rest of the site.
I still lurk on the other site but rarely if ever post anymore. The site overall doesnt seem to be to adversly affected (I dont get pop ups like some have complained about) but it did lose something...cant put my finger on it tho.
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
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...the front porch flavor is still alive here, on this site....lets keep it live and local yall !
WELL PUT, Daniel!!! EXACTLY!!! 
(BTW...that beer you handed me here was pretty darn good...do ya have any more left in your fridge???...eeh, don't get up, I'll go get it...are you ready for another one too, buddy?...now, is your kitchen to the left or to the right once I walk through your front door here???)
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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Someone say front porch? 
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Heh, I got turned off on that site long before they got bought/partnered/whatever, for the same reasons...
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I haven't posted for a long time over there and hardly visit anymore. sorta feel alienated with all the changes and then sweatmachine becoming a moderator was something I never expected. ( not that it's a bad thing) it's just they're going through a lot of changes over there. It's going to take a lot of getting used to and I'd rather spend my time over HERE.
mike
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i can honestly say i would pay for this site. its totally worth it, but i dont think it will come to that as many of us contribute when needed
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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Someone say front porch?
Ah yes, the Big House. Rollin' down hwy 41! Mike
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lets keep it live and local yall !
I do hope by local ye mean citizen o ra world please dont forget yer friends across the water
it means all of us...not evil corporate web !!!
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Mike, it looks like you have one of the faster cardinal red and silver TBAs. 
I would be unstoppable if not for law enforcement and physics.
2002, Cardinal Red & Silver
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I think I posted there twice, Once to intro myself, I think the only one that replied was sombody that recognized me from here. Hanvt been there to lurk in over a year...Cant remember what my pass word was either. Used to check out the clssifieds but they had some weird rule you had to have x number of posts to be able to buy somthing  or was it sell somthing,,Dont remember anyhow it was pretty freaking boring too formal.
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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I havent browsed the forums over there in a year or longer. I did post once earlier this year to announce the RAT Lunch in Chehalis and that was about it. This is home.
Soren
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