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Well i did it ,i sold my black beauty, my beautiful black (yup thats right the fastest ones)04 TBA is gone. i rode it over to the new owners place gave him the keys and walked away without a second glance ..............fortunately or unfortunately (for him) if the new owner pisses my daughter off i'll get it back hahaha . my son inlaw Jason just done his bike school course and is now the proud new owner of the bike. he came by today so i could do a battery check on it and i realised as he wheeled up the lane and into the drive way ,that ive never really heard the bikes exhaust note before (well other than riding it myself) , it sounded pretty good but very strange and even stranger watching it ride away  . so its on to the next Triumph ,i missed a smokin great deal on a R3T last year ,and its haunted me since and theres a couple locally ...........BUT ,i ve recently seen a matte black TBird Storm and wow is that a sexy lookin beast  . aaaghh if only all lifes problems where like this eh .the battle continues  . anyways ive directed the Lad to this site, and hopefully he logs in ,but as you all know he'll probably be out ridin and topping off his sheeteatin grin addiction .hope he doesnt PO the daughter to much ,3 bikes in the garage might be a P I A not  . Log in and say hi to the nice bikers Jason.
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At lest its staying in the family... till he pisses you off then I expect you to take it back!
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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Oh... and tell the big about Nelson. If you can't make it at least your bike... the bike you used to have and the noob can make it out. Well teach him how to ride and drink (separate times of course).
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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Noooo!!!!!! Say it isn't so!!! Didja'giv the wee'ittle one yer yak hide as well ??? Good luck Gordie getting a replacement for her, something yak hide worthy !!!
Last edited by Conwy; 04/14/2012 10:11 PM.
Blue/White 2007 TBA, Thruxton needles, Unifilter, AI removed, Polaris Bellmouth, Bubs, Nology Coils/wires, Lightbar, Ricor Intiminators, Hagon Nitros, Tall Sissy Bar w/luggage rack, Dart flyscreen & Lowers. 130 Mains, TrueGel Battery MG12-BS.
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Wow, that's sad. That's like loosing a twin sister, hope your next Triumph will be as dependable. Bob '04 Black TBA & '10 Black T-Bird 
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At least it isn't a total loss. You can ride it whenever you want....give or take. Whatever you end up with hope you still frequent BA.com. 
12 Rocket Roadster
03 Bonneville America
69 BSA Firebird Scrambler
73 Yamaha TX 750
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WOW, Gordie! When I saw your thread's title of "Sad Sad Day", I thought maybe you were commemorating today's 100th anniversary of the Titanic's sinking...BUT lo and behold, once I opened the thread, it appears to be news of even a WORSE fate than THAT!!!   Well, like some have already said here, at least your baby in still kinda in the family, eh?! (...and of course ALSO like some have already said here, we DO fully expect you to still frequent this website no matter the choice of your next motorcycle purchase) 
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 thought the homeland discontinued producing jaffa cakes, or are they biscuits or cookies? Either way, its all good Gordie. The anticipation of a new ride jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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I know the feeling, Gordie. Mine went in November for the R3T purchase. Watching her pull away was heart breaking. I do miss seeing her and would love to ride her again but I'm content as I could be and have no regrets. At least you still get to see yours! Congrats on the sale.
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It's not too sad from where I'm sitting. Hello everyone thought I would stop by and say hello. I'm the proud new owner of an 04 triumph America. The very same one mentioned in the post. Thanks again for the bike Celt. But don't be too sad because now you can buy yourself that rocket you like so much! Btw you are welcome to take your former steed for a ride anytime! In fact when you do we can ride together. You can take the America and I can take the rocket 
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...Btw you are welcome to take your former steed for a ride anytime! In fact when you do we can ride together. You can take the America and I can take the rocket
Definition of yutism: Quote:
You can take the America and I can take the rocket
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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...fortunately or unfortunately (for him) if the new owner pisses my daughter off i'll get it back...
It's MORE likely you'll get the daughter back before you get the bike back! 
JUST KIDDIN', JUST KIDDIN'!!!
Hope ALL are happy, and welcome to the site Jason!
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
J. Prine
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Celt sounds like your daughter married an intelligent and very generous guy. 
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
H. L. Mencken
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Jason,
Did you get the yak hide with yer "new" Triumph ? Or is Gordie hoarding that to himself (along with his stash of Jaffa cakes) ??
Welcome to the madhouse !!
Blue/White 2007 TBA, Thruxton needles, Unifilter, AI removed, Polaris Bellmouth, Bubs, Nology Coils/wires, Lightbar, Ricor Intiminators, Hagon Nitros, Tall Sissy Bar w/luggage rack, Dart flyscreen & Lowers. 130 Mains, TrueGel Battery MG12-BS.
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At least the bike is still within reach, Gordie. But ya better get busy buying that R3 'cause we don't let no Yamis in the parking lot at the Raid! (which is just another way to say, "hope to see you there.")
Btw, welcome to the forums, Jason!
Live to love, love to live.
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Gordie. But ya better get busy buying that R3 'cause we don't let no Yamis in the parking lot at the Raid!
If Celt is willing to share his scotch and is unable to obtain a new triumph in time perhaps...maybe... I will take him up as my passenger!!!  
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Storm or R3, decisions, decisions decisions
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I will take him up as my passenger!!!
better get yourself a truck
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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At least the bike is still within reach, Gordie. But ya better get busy buying that R3 'cause we don't let no Yamis in the parking lot at the Raid! (which is just another way to say, "hope to see you there.")
Btw, welcome to the forums, Jason!
Hey, I'm bringing a friend on a Yamaha!
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My buddy on the wing is coming and maybe well pick up another in Spokane... He'll be on a Harley.
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
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If Celt is willing to share his scotch and is unable to obtain a new triumph in time perhaps...maybe... I will take him up as my passenger!!!
I'd love to see that!
Live to love, love to live.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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If Celt is willing to share his scotch and is unable to obtain a new triumph in time perhaps...maybe... I will take him up as my passenger!!!
I'd love to see that!
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