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01-06-2008, 09:16 PM
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SuperStock Favourite Bike: '01 Bonneville
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Perry Ga. USA
Posts: 279 Other Motorcycle: '01 Suz Intruder 800
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Been hanging around here for couple weeks and thought I'd introduce myself. My previous Triumph was a 6T Thunderbird that I rode with the Flying Boot MC in Pittsburgh, Pa in 1957 and 58. Previously had indian and couple harleys. (note no cap). Took '60s off to serve military, start family and career in machine accounting. (DP, IT). '70 thru '05 saw Kaw C2SS, A1SS, Yam RD350, XS400 Spl, XS1100 Spl, XV1100 and couple others. Found an '01 Bonnie in Macon with 588 total miles and rest is history. Oh, I am 68 11/12 yrs old, retired comp spec, and current part time CDL-A Driver. Sometimes it's tough, but I rode today. Clyde
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01-06-2008, 09:28 PM
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SuperSport Favourite Bike: 1972 Suzuki TM 250
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Millstadt, IL USA
Posts: 1,218
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Clyde, welcome!! I like to see someone more senior than myself still enjoying two wheels. I think you'll find everyone here a pleasure to communicate with. I know I do. Amazing how a common interest can bond people of such a wide range of ages, that might otherwise not give a second thought to. I'll look forward to learning from you experiences and of course seeing your pics.
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01-06-2008, 09:39 PM
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Commentator Favourite Bike: 2010 Street Triple 675R
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Atherton Tablelands Nth Qld Australia
Posts: 8,300 Other Motorcycle: '03 Ducati SS1000 (Sons) Extra Motorcycle: Scrambler (crashed & sold
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G'day Clyde
I think you'll like it here, & it sounds like you've a wealth of experience to call on. so I look forward to hearing your stories & opinions.
Have you done many miles on your Bonnie since you got it?
How come it's done less than 100 miles per year since new?
Has it had it's first service yet?
Great buy, however you swung it.
Ride On
Scratch
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01-06-2008, 09:44 PM
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Moto Grand Prix Favourite Bike: '05 Bonnie Black
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: NE Ohio
Posts: 3,094 Other Motorcycle: '06 Vulcan 500 LTd ~Sue's
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Welcome, Clyde! I was kind of hoping you would be about 7 weeks older, so I could be a young'en. Not so. That's OK tho, since its always great to have another long in tooth type join us.
Post a pic of your ride when you get a chance.
Glad you are aboard, brother.
Monte
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"The Old Ohio Preacher Man"
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01-06-2008, 11:13 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: San Antonio via Minnesota
Posts: 4,026
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Clyde the glide...
Welcome and praise to you.
You're a veteran rider and we seek your imputations.
You still need to provide a round of Iron City or Rolling Rock all around.
Get some pics up!
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It withers quicker than the rose."
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01-07-2008, 12:08 AM
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Site Supporter Supernova Favourite Bike: Speed Triple
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: South East Nevada
Posts: 22,406 Other Motorcycle: CBR1100XX Extra Motorcycle: Piaggio MP3
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Clyde,
Welcome to the nut house. Your experience will guard you well.
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01-07-2008, 02:35 AM
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SuperSport Favourite Bike: '71 Norton Commando
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,068 Other Motorcycle: '07 Scrambler Extra Motorcycle: '71 BSA Victor B50MX
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Welcome Clyde! Sure hope you'll share with us some stories about riding a Triumph back in the '50s.
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Cheers!
Bruce
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01-07-2008, 03:04 AM
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SuperStock Favourite Bike: BB
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Galveston county
Posts: 286 Other Motorcycle: Trick XR50
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Clyde,
Big welcome to these forums and with age and wisdon there is no doubt I will be looking forward to you're post.
I always wanted a RD350 so kudos to a ledgend you once owned. Also, great choice in the 01 Bonne.
You're brother in arms, Bert.
Until then...
He-he!
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Age and treachery will always trump youth and skill.
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01-07-2008, 03:31 AM
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SuperSport Favourite Bike: 2004 Bonneville America
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Turlock California
Posts: 1,348 Other Motorcycle: 1976 T140V {Bonneville} Extra Motorcycle: 89XS650,71CT90,82XL80
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Welcome! This place just keeps getting bigger and better.
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01-07-2008, 06:13 AM
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SuperBike Favourite Bike: Do you have to ask?
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Norway
Posts: 1,548 Other Motorcycle: Unfortunately not Extra Motorcycle: Would love a CR&S Vun
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Welcome and congratulations on a great bike purchase. Ride safe!
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'04 T100 Black and White (because it matches a dinner jacket)
904, 813, port&polish, Pieman igniter TORS, rebuilt front (valves, springs, etc), Öhlins shocks, tubeless alu rims, JMC alu swingarm, 520 conversion, Ti nuts and bolts
- Ringer
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