 Leaving the Triumph Family
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It's with a long face and sad heart that I leave the Triumph family. I sold my beloved Hazel today. Sue and I are going on a 2000 mile trip through Canada this summer and we wanted a larger more comfortable ride for this trip. We really needed the money from the sale of Hazel to make that happen. I just want to say thanks to all my Triumph friends for all the fun and support over the years. I hope to get another Triumph someday when finances allow. Ride safe my friends
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Fe Butt
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First Ron, it was a pleasure meeting you a few years back at the NH Winter get-together, and getting to know you over these many years on this website. Don't be a stranger now that you've sold your BA, and keep in touch around here. Secondly, what kind of bike did ya purchase for this Canadian trip? And thirdly, when ya get back, I hope you know we'll all be lookin' forward to seeing your pictures and hearing about that ride. Cheers, Dwight 
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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Bar Shake
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I knew something was up when I saw your bike in the classified section. Good luck with your trip and new bike. 
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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Hey Ron. You still have a bunch of friends here that would like to keep in touch. Send some pics of your upcoming trip also.
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Have fun on your trip and be safe. A mans gotta do what a mans gotta do.
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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Worn Saddle
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Selling the Triumph is sad, but what kind of bigger bike did ya buy?
Fidelis et Fortis
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Always bugs me when people think they should leave the site when they sell their Triumph. They don't get that it's at least as much about the people as it is the bikes.
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Stick around Ron. And maybe we can hook up when you get out west!
Live to love, love to live.
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Monkey Butt
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7 years in, stick around and socialize
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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Yeah stick around Ron! After all the Shim under bucket is sorta similar to ours?!  I'm looking at the same ride too. Looking being the operative word. Seems the used ones hold their value the way used hardlys did 15 years ago. The new body design marks this years model too. The navigation systems blows as one cannot operate it while under way. Hurry up before you grow unyoung! Kenny(mc), "I turn 71 in May, and I have to admit my Goldwing is geting a little hard to hold up at a stop"
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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We're looking at the middle of the road Goldwing without the navigation. I have to say that I did sit on the Harley Road Glide Ultra and a Kawasaki Voyager. I think the Goldwing is better for me because it has reverse and with my short legs it will be easier to handle if I get in a rut or slight incline. I like the smooth ride on the Goldwing as well. I seem to like the touring bikes with the fixed fairings. In any case, I'll keep in touch and post pictures of the trip.
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3/4 Throttle
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Triumph Scrambler Diablo Red & Silver (2014), Arrow Exhaust, FI remapped with TTP #4, 16 tooth sprocket, Triumph Gel Solo seat & Rack, Progressive 440 1" lowered Shocks, SAI & O2 Removal, Airbox Restrictor Plate removed.
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Ride what suits you as long as you ride.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Bar Shake
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Don't forget to check out the R-3 Touring. They are very smooth and powerful.
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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The R3 Touring has about 1/2 of everything the wing has, except power.  Honda Gold Wing is a class all its own. IMHO nothing measures up to it. Its like the Rolls Royce of touring.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Have a great trip Ron. The Goldwing is a fine machine and won't let you down. Good Luck Buddy
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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Learned Hand
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Buddy of mine just traded his Ultra Classic in for a Goldwing. Said the difference in highway riding was like night and day.
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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Should be Riding
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Don't forget to check out the R-3 Touring. They are very smooth and powerful.
The R3 touring's pillion sucks.
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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Should be Riding
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Honda Gold Wing is a class all its own. IMHO nothing measures up to it. Its like the Rolls Royce of touring.
+1 (And priced to match as well.) 
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