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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I don't really have time to go mining for quotes about the site for the homepage. I really liked Ted Buffington (Michamer)'s quote when he introduced himself, but it's kind of lonely all by itself on the homepage (sidebar, Testimonials). If this site means something to you and you would like to write a 1-3 sentence quote about it for the homepage, please respond below. But please keep replies to just that, or legitimate questions on the topic. I will edit the quotes for proper spelling, punctuation and grammar, but not for context. Oh one last thing, if you have a negative impression of the site, for any reason, please send me a PM. I will only be posting positive quotes on the homepage. So, what does bonnevilleamerica.com mean to you? 
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I wish I'd found this site before I bought my 03 BA,
not three years later. Could'a saved a lot of $$$$$.
Once here, I learned much, and made many good friends.
Been to (iirc) 4 NH, 4 NE, and 1 GA rallys. I also
put on several mini-events: my Triumph Tech Days.
I've had the pleasure to meet, and ride with over
125 or so members here. And 9 of the original moderators.
Still hope to meet Sandman, and Friar John, someday.
The info I've gotten from this site is invaluable,
and I try to share what I've learned with others.
Amen!
Uncle Charlie
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I stumbled upon this site while looking for reviews on the TA.
Not only were my concerns laid to rest but I found a great bunch of people from all over the world who will assist in anyway possible and have become like a family (in a good way)
The people I've met in the flesh have been just the same as online
All in all, a great way to be welcomed back into motorcycling
Too old to die young, too ugly to leave a good looking corpse
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I dont often post,but I read every day and value the folks on here more than I will ever let them know.
You people have set me free from the tyranny of HD...and I both like and value the freedom of your thoughts.
Hey,what a bunch of free thinking freaks....
Al
I took the Road Less Travelled.
Now where the ****** am I?
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Thanks, guys. More quotes are welcome. 
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Worn Saddle
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Top two great things about owning a Triumph BA. First, riding one. Second, this site!
Fidelis et Fortis
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Riding motorcycles is a way of life. Triumph Speedmasters, Americas and Bonneville Americas have soul. Bonneville America.com brings people who live this way of life and ride these real machines together. I have found people all over the world who live the life I live and together have helped each other through this site. I urge you if you have one of these motorcycles then you need to be here, we are family. Ride on BA.com. 
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Stickman Yogi
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I've met good people both on and off the forums that have become true friends. From technical expertise and advice, to bantering and humour, the community here is great! Our bikes brought us together, but this 'family' keeps us together.
Live to love, love to live.
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Communication with fellow riders with the same interests. Chance to learn a fair bit of technical info from riders that have been there and done that. Overall well worth being a member of! 
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As soon as I realized how much information is here for the taking, I was all over it like a hobo on a ham sandwich.
06 Speedmaster
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Bonnevilleamerica.com means Encyclopedic Knowledge about your bike.
Performance/custom mods?-Everything you need to know.
Maintenance/repair?-The best Tech Vault you've ever seen.
People just as crazy about your bike as you are?-Welcome to the Funhouse.
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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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Quote:
I wish I'd found this site before I bought my 03 BA,
not three years later. Could'a saved a lot of $$$$$.
Once here, I learned much, and made many good friends.
Been to (iirc) 4 NH, 4 NE, and 1 GA rallys. I also
put on several mini-events: my Triumph Tech Days.
I've had the pleasure to meet, and ride with over
125 or so members here. And 9 of the original moderators.
Still hope to meet Sandman, and Friar John, someday.
The info I've gotten from this site is invaluable,
and I try to share what I've learned with others.
Amen!
Uncle Charlie
Okay, Charles, doing a little "cleanup" here... 
What do you mean "4 NE"? New England?
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Loquacious
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Loquacious
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"This site is so good, it restored my virginity"
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Oil Expert
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Because of BonnevilleAmerica.com, I bought a Speedmaster instead of a Honda.
The Forum is very "active", and Worldwide. I found answers to questions I never had to ask because others had already asked and the answers were there.
Forget a tool kit. Just have access to BonnevilleAmerica.com!
Keith
Houston
Ridin'Texas
'04 Speedmaster
AI removed, Pingle, UNI Filter, 1 shim, straight-through slash-cut TORs, Stage 1 DynaJet, 140 mains, 3 turns, 16/42 final drive, 115K
2020 T120 Black
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Life was without meaning. my bike wouldn't run, the sun didn't shine and my dog had bitten me. All seemed hopeless and lost until typing in a desperate plea for help , a search engine gave me this site. Today the sun is out, the bike runs better due to tech vault help and some of the members took care of that dog and gave me a new one that has no teeth... thank you BonnievilleAmerica.com my life is now worth living... 
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Learned Hand
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My identical twin brother found this site while waiting for delivery of his '03 Speedmaster. He made friends here and gleaned much knowledge. After he passed away I latched onto his bike and joined the site, what a great place to be.
Strangler
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Okay, here's ya a quote: Four score and seven months ago(okay, maybe a little longer ago than that) our Robert Wade brought forth upon the internet a new website, conceived in the Midwest(I think) and dedicated to the proposition that not all Cruisers are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil experiment, testing whether that website, or any website so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. And so far anyway, it looks as if it can! (...and now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some rail-splitting to do) 
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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Buy the Triumph and join this site. Nuff said .
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Don't be a pirate, join BA.com, sell your Harley and your ute, ride Triumph, America or Speedmaster, with BA.com, Remember black ones are faster.
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Quote:
Don't be a pirate,
join BA.com,
sell your Harley and your ute,
ride Triumph,
America or Speedmaster,
with BA.com,
Remember black ones are faster.
I believe you meant to say 'black ones are fastest'
05 speedmaster - 1100cc, 11:1 racing pistons, Carillo rods, thunderbike cams, ported and polished head, 2mm over intake and exhaust valves, Barnett kevlar clutch, scepter pipes, oversize manifolds, 45mm HSR's, TTP stage 4 firestarter
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it had to rhyme with Speedmaster.
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I originally came here because I was looking for information about my America. I found that and more. Five years later and I am still coming back because of the people.
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I come here because it dosn't usually smell of rice.
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I live in the sun downunder
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I come here because it dosn't usually smell of rice.
Stevie, don't forget the Pasta and Saukraut. 
FrankW
Ex Speedmaster rider, went to the Dark Side now riding an America.
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what dont like to hear the truth this site is lame
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Gee, rosco, looking at your 17 posts two things are apparent:
1. You haven't once written a complete sentence.
2. You're a miserable cuss.
I'm happy to hear negative feedback, though I can't imagine what that would be, so I need it articulated (look it up) better than that.
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why you be so hard on rosco he seem like ok guy
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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I don't understand much about what's posted on some of the forums, that's cose I don't ride motorcycles. But I do log in every day. I would be lost without this link to the outside world. Thanks for keeping it going.
Last edited by Nutpot; 02/26/2011 2:19 PM.
The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome
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Join B.A.COM its the most fun you can have off your bike .
I cried because I could wheelie then I met someone without a motorcycle
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Well, THAT is not exactly true.
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What site brings together a multitude of men and women with questions, answers, real life experiences, technical expertise, trip reports, items to trade, humoUr and growing friendships.....all because of their love for the Triumph America and Speedmaster? Bonnevilleamerica.com (Trust me! Gregger)
12 Rocket Roadster
03 Bonneville America
69 BSA Firebird Scrambler
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THE BEST PLACE ON THE WEB WHERE YOU WILL MAKE THE BEST FRIENDS YOU HAVE NEVER MET AND HOPE TO MEET.
Mal: "Y'all see the man hanging out of the spaceship with the really big gun?{ref, Jayne} Man's lookin' to kill some folk. So really, it's his will y'all should worry about thwarting."
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Best site, best layout, best tech vault, knowledgeable forum. If you want to know about your New Bonneville and it's riders, you've found the right place. B.A.Com rox.
Pacific Blue/White 2009 America in the TX Hill Country
Not all that glitters is gold. Tolkien. Hmm Must've seen the chrome on my TA coming down the road.
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How about "More fun than being stepped on by an elephant".
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
Edgar Allan Poe
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Come here for the information, Stay for the entertainment!
"Got the wind in my face the road goes on for miles...."
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Save your self some Cash...log into this Forum! alot cheaper than paying a dealer labor charge! Its almost the best fun you can have with a broken leg!
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I'm a member of BA.com and I'm a chromoholic.
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Come here for the information, Stay for the entertainment!
Very accurate.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
Edgar Allan Poe
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