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john ps13
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hi from co durham

Post by john ps13 »

hi
its time to get a proper bike.which i'm going to pick up tomorrow, a yellow 2001 model so
decided to register here for any hints and tips on these bikes never had a big twin before.
rapid6
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Welcome mate :beer:
Honda VTR1000....Triumph STR....Triumph Tiger 800.....

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Flatline
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Oh you will enjoy it

A big v twin for a big bloody grin

Welcome aboard buddy
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Kev L
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Welcome to the forum mate. :thumbup:
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dragonback
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. paint it black
DOES THIS RAG SMELL LIKE CHLOROFORM TO YOU ?
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hello mate. there great :thumbup:
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Rob
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You won't regret it, more than 2 cylinders is a waste :D

And you got the best colour as well :thumbup:
'02 VTR1000-FY Yellow.
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lloydie
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Post by lloydie »

john ps13 wrote:hi
its time to get a proper bike.which i'm going to pick up tomorrow, a yellow 2001 model so
decided to register here for any hints and tips on these bikes never had a big twin before.
hello and welcome
The best tip I can give is don't get a yellow one as they are slow and flys love them .

Best of luck on the ride back and keep an eye on the speedo as they are faster than you think even yellows lol
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darkember
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Hi there & welcome:):)
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VTRDark
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Welcome to the forum have a good look around the workshop Knowledgebase. http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=31

You can post pics via an online image host like Photobucket or similar. :thumbup:

:beer: :beer:

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agentpineapple
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hello and welcome to the forum buddy..... :wave:
HEY YOU GUYS!!!!!!
john ps13
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cheers for the welcome messages will get some pics up this weekend. some jobs to do on it to get it how i want but thats all part of the fun. some really good technical help on the link the front of the bike feels quite soft but previous owner was about a stone lighter than me.
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Welcome to the club and have fun :wave:
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denisblackvtr
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dragonback wrote:. paint it black
I AGREE
GAS GRASS OR ASS NOBODY RIDES FREE
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chris vtr virgin
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Welcome to the mad hoose
Great bunch on here
Hope you enjoy the new ride
:wave: :wave:
Some twins have all the fun !!!!
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