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congrats Brummie....I have the sliver/graphite TBA and she turns lots of heads....
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Okay so you found me! My name's Richard, Austin, Texas. I've got a '06 America with 2100 miles on it(got in in June). Lots of extras. This is the best forum for Triumph I have found.
Redbike7
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Dang Richard, I thought I was doing good with my 06 Speedmaster. I got it June 20, and I've put 1100 miles on it. Guess I'll have to start catching up.
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congrats Brummie....I have the sliver/graphite TBA and she turns lots of heads....
You are a person of exquisite taste then Julie !
If you do it today you MIGHT regret it. If you CAN'T do it tomorrow you WILL regret it.
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IVE BEEN A MEMBER SINCE BEFORE THE REMODEL.
DIDNT CARE FOR BEING CALLED A STRANGER, OR EVEN NOW A NEWBIE
OH WELL, GUESS I JUST HAVE TO GET OVER IT AND SPEND MORE TIME LURKING AROUND HERE.
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IVE BEEN A MEMBER SINCE BEFORE THE REMODEL.
DIDNT CARE FOR BEING CALLED A STRANGER, OR EVEN NOW A NEWBIE
OH WELL, GUESS I JUST HAVE TO GET OVER IT AND SPEND MORE TIME LURKING AROUND HERE.
STV
There's one definitive way to change that: post more. But first, please turn off the caps lock. 
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Dang Richard, I thought I was doing good with my 06 Speedmaster. I got it June 20, and I've put 1100 miles on it. Guess I'll have to start catching up.
Amatuers  I've got a '06 TBA that I bought at about the same time with over 3600 on it. And I haven't ridden it nearly as much as I wanted or expected to when I bought it. Such is life...
I figured I should get around to posting in here. I've been lurking for a while (prior to buying the bike). I've managed to post once, pimping the dealership where I bought my bike. They're a great bunch of guys and they have taken care of me and a friend of mine who bought a Rocket III (thanks to my persuasion). I love my TBA. It's a great ride and I've had a blast riding with my neighbor in the twisties. And I love the fact that it turns heads everywhere I go. I've been on a couple of rides where I was the only Triumph in a sea of HDs, and it seemed to me that my bike got the most attention. But of course, that could be the rosey glasses that I've been wearing as well 
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The web site is great. It took me a couple days just to get through the pictures. I was looking at buying a bike for a couple months and didn't like what I saw, until I went to the local Triumph dealer. Now I have to figure out how to get the two cars and a bike in our two car garage. I would like to really modify the bike, so a used one, to give me more money, is what I might be looking for. As for the title of lurker, the wife would probably agree with that title when I surprise and grab her.
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As for the title of lurker, the wife would probably agree with that title when I surprise and grab her.
I've been accused of being a lurker in this way as well. It can be quite challenging too! I do however, use my own wife as the lurkee....
I've been reading the BA.com posts for about a month now and have found them very informative and entertaining. So yeah, I've been lurking.
I am a returning rider with a tough decision to make. Which bike to get. This is really a tough decision...
I rode mostly H-D's back before "The Fad" began. you remember, back when the transverse four was going to rule the world and the V-Twin was an obsolete and dying mount.
I bought and sold a bunch of 'em and got out of the bikes all together, thinking that "The Fad" would be over in a year or so and I could pick up a nice late model weekend warrior's bike when he got tired of it. Well,,, Ahem... Has it been a year yet??
My requirements for my new bike are:
Upright riding position. (I'm too old and fat to be a jockey.)
Hard luggage capable. (I carry a lot of junk at times.)
Trailer hitch capable. (See above.)
Comfortable cruising at 70+ MPH.
No H-D's. (Everybody and their brother has one.)
No H-D clones. (Everybody's brother and their uncle has one.)
No 2 wheeled Mars rovers. (I want an old school standard/cruiser/tourer. Not something that was designed by Buck Rogers after some bad mushrooms.)
My short list of bikes are:
Bonneville America or most likely Speedmaster.
Moto Guzzi Stone/California/EV.
Ducati GT1000
BMW R1150r
Notice anything about my choices? They're all twins. I like twins!
The BMW is a little too Buck Rogers-ish but it rides great. It is a little "soul-less" though, if you know what I mean.
The Ducati is an old school bike and I do fit it but, I haven't been able to ride one yet.
The Guzzi's feel right and are currently tied for first place. It would be however, an unsold '03 or '04 as Guzzi can't get their act together in the U.S. The rest of the world is getting new standard/cruiser,tourers but, the U.S. only gets the Mars rovers.
The BA and SM are tied with the Guzzi in my book. A little less power but, a little less weight. The Guzzi has the edge on handling but, I'm not a knee dragger anyway.
My head hurts... Decisions, decisions...
The BA does have a really big plus though. When I got on one for the first time, It felt like, well, it was so "right" that it felt like I had ridden it for years.
Now, before I have to put on my Nomex undies, I am not badmouthing the H-D or those bikes styled after it. I do like a lot of them. I just refuse to be one of the crowd. It's a choice. I guess that makes me anti-social, huh? I've been labeled worse...
Let me know your thoughts and opinions! I need valid arguments about my choices, pro or con.
Whew! I sure am longwinded aren't I...
Thanks
Dave
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Ed, I just went through the same decision. I bought a 2003 Speedmaster, 1800 miles, $5300. This was about $3000 less than the best 'out the door' price on a 2006. The '06 has the larger engine, but all the tests I've seen put the performance about even. If you're like most of us, your bike
won't remain stock for long anyway. My advice is if you can find a clean, low-mileage '03, grab it. Good luck!
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
Procom CDI
"There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."
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I have been a lurker for a few days now, and it is changing my life! Now, when I'm not riding, washing, polishing or admiring my bike, I'm lurking! What a perfect way to feed my obsessive/strange(r) side. Fortunately, I live in paradise where 12 months of riding (barring hurricanes) is possible. Used to live in Seeley Lake, Montana where snowmobiles are more the speed for the majority of the year. I do miss the mountains, I don't miss the winters!
Randy:
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Used to live in Seeley Lake, Montana
No kidding! You could have been the third Montana member. Oh well...
I stayed in Seeley a few weeks ago. I forgot how pretty it is up there.
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I'm guilty of lurking !!! Have recently set up a new business (bought a village pub and restaurant) so haven't had much time to read the forum boards or to post !!
We are in the process of refurbishing the place but if any members happen to find themselves in Kent (Medway area) a warm welcome awaits you !!
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If you stayed in Seeley a few weeks ago, I probably know the people. I used to work at Rovero's in town and my wife and kids all worked at various establishments around. Everything from the Double Arrow Resort to the Tamaracks on the lake. I used to own the little house on U.S. 83 about five miles north of town. I do miss the place every once in a while, but then I remember the winter snows of 1996!
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I'm trying not to lurk so I can lose this darn "Stranger" tag... without posting flipantly....
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but then I remember the winter snows of 1996!
That was the last "real" winter we had in these parts. I had snow 6' on the level. The piles from the opening the driveway with the farm tractor were so deep I couldn't see out my front windows for a couple months.
On the other hand I haven't picked up the snow shovel for two winters now. Ya, the Seeley-Swan area is great, although I rarely get over that way.
JH
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If you stayed in Seeley a few weeks ago, I probably know the people.
I wanna say it was the Seeley Motor Inn. North end of town.
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I'll have to respectfully disagree with splodge, there is no one stranger than me. Just recently got the bug again, or perhaps redicovered it. 2006 Speedmaster, -AI, other bits and pieces, a black beauty named Elizabeth My elderly mother had two things to say when they met. #1 - You'll kill yourself. #2 - It's beautiful. All the best, Stef - central Texas
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mother had two things to say
My, now 89yo, mom had 2 things to say as well:
"I thought those were out of your system by now"
and "that sure is a beautiful motorcycle!"
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Moms! Ya got to love 'em... when they're not doing their best to drive you nuts!
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I come I lurk I go  Live in Colorado just getting nice to ride.. Have a 2004 speedmaster..Like all the looks I get and only one in town.. Get to hear all the old guys talk about their old bonnnies when they look at my ride... Wait I am one of them old guys 
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Trying not to get messy
Black 04 sm freak AI removed TORs 152 jets
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I am a lurker, I can't help myself. I had to find a new motorcycle. I finally did it though I am in the process of buying an '07 Bonnie black. Yeah! I am bringing her home in a couple of days after all the paperwork is done.
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Alright, I'm guilty like the rest. My name is Phil. I once in a while add my 2 cents, but not as much as I should. Have a 06 America thats comming up on a year old next month. I'm on here almost every morning for a short time at least. Want to thank everyone for their help and knowledge to my questions.
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i have been keeping tabs on this and many other triumph related sites but this sems to have all the answers and as such i have graced it with my presence (not) nice to meet you all and look forward to adding my my twopence worth every now and then
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How do I get "stranger" off my postings?
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How do I get "stranger" off my postings
Come here on a regular basis and talk to us. Before you know it you will be a Poo Bah. What ever that is.
Arsenalfan. AKA Mark Able
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Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche of Chattanooga
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Hey and a very warm welcome to all the new lurkers, chip in your 2 pence/2 cents worth is always welcome
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How do I get "stranger" off my postings?
Become less strange.
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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bin lurking for a few months with just a couple of post. Started riding again 6 months a go. Now have triumphs. 2002 tt600 and 2004 america. loving it
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guess I'm doomed to stranger forever!!
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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I just looked it says journeyman...I don't feel any less strange!!!
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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Pigboy.
More riding, less reading, I guess.
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Bob Scrutchfield, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I have made a few recent posts. Just got back into riding after a 40 year break. Purchased my '03 Speedmaster on May 12th.
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Shall be reader until I become rider (again).
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Since i just got my BA two days ago, I've been busy with DMV stuff and state inspection, and in between reading everything I can find on these forums about AI removal, air box enemas, and pipe gutting. I'm enjoying all of it.
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... air box enemas..... I'm enjoying all of it.
That's a good one. We're going to have to start a our own dictionary here....
Stewart
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"It's outside your field of expertise."
"Poppycock normally is."
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Better late than never..........!
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Sold my Yamaha 3 yrs ago. Wife said next bike is a HD Lowrider. I said, well get you one, I wanna Triumph.
She's coming around and is laughing at the HD posers now.
The final debate... Speedster vs Bonnie.
George
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welcome to the site George. The BA is the best, but can't go wrong with the Speedmaster either 
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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