Hi Dan,
You sound about the same vintage as me. Started off with a 250 japa and then progressed to my first 650 Triumph. Helmets and indicators were optional extas at the stage. Owned quite a few trumps and also a norton combat. Went to harleys in 1988 and then back to Triumph in 2003 with my first America. Done 75,000 trouble free ks and now have my second America-2008 with the fuel injection. Longest road trip was arround Australia in 1995 with my wife on a Electaraglide. Four months on the road with tent etc. To be fair the bike went well with no real probs. Still ride on a regular basis and attend rallies in other states.
Keep the shiny side up and watch those cage drivers.
Kent
