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| sgnden | | Set |  | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2012 | | Posts | : | 3 | | Location | : | Denver, Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 13:46 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: mat1600) | | |
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Fordster wrote:
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I see he our newest member.  
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Yes indeed! Hello to you all...cracking me up reading back a few (hundred) threads. It's nice to see a bunch of guys who actually have some fun in these forums. They can really get sideways fast I have found over the years (or just boring and too full of themselves).
I sent narsisco a PM before posting publicly as it really did feel odd being referred cryptically then working with key words to locate the po of that bike. I know it's a public forum, but still...just seemed like the right thing to do. Can't be coming across a s a stinkin stalker right out of the gates!
Yes - His bike looks nice but I doubt it is for me...especially after reading up on it! 
I am a big lug over 6'1" and 260lbs so I am already worried a Storm (which is really what I set out to look at) is to small for me...so clearly I'd need to put diff seat on or go back over to have it re-worked.
I have my other bike set up as a touring rig...this is going to be a more around town/fun/commuter scoot that I can tinker with of course and keep in a basically stripped-down mode.
Fear-not narscisco...IF I ended up buying it, it would be in a good home...and I ride through Golden about 3x/week!
Hope to have a Triumph soon and see you all around here (I've owned many, many bikes and cars over the past 30 years but never a Triumph).
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 13:54 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: sgnden) | | | Glad you posted and exposed yourself (to our collective ridicule!) rather than to continue lurking 
Seriously, welcome to the madhouse... it's a lot of fun up in these parts.
As I mentioned in my reply PM, don't let your size put you off the Thunderbird (Storm, my old bike, or otherwise). If Thatch can ride it comfortably, then so can you. All the talk and forum guff in the world can't replace a test-ride. The fun factor on this bike has to be felt in the saddle. Once you twist the throttle (even on the 1600), you'll be hooked. IMO, there isn't another cruiser in its price-point that comes CLOSE to the Thunderbird's performance... in a straight line or in the mountain twisties. The biggest problem will be scraping the shit-eating grin off of your face after a ride so your spouse or significant other doesn't think you're having an affair!
And don't be put off by the "Alien Queen" Contraband (or derogatory comments made about her) on my old bike... while spendy, it really adds a whole new dimension to the Thunderbird's high speed performance characteristics. I can vouch for this first-hand.
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| CornerBanger | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 07/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,113 | | Location | : | Charleston, SC, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 14:34 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: sgnden) | | |
sgnden wrote:
mat1600 wrote:
Fordster wrote:
Hope you found your way sgnden! |
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I see he our newest member.
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Yes indeed! Hello to you all...cracking me up reading back a few (hundred) threads. It's nice to see a bunch of guys who actually have some fun in these forums. They can really get sideways fast I have found over the years (or just boring and too full of themselves).
I sent narsisco a PM before posting publicly as it really did feel odd being referred cryptically then working with key words to locate the po of that bike. I know it's a public forum, but still...just seemed like the right thing to do. Can't be coming across a s a stinkin stalker right out of the gates!
Yes - His bike looks nice but I doubt it is for me...especially after reading up on it!
I am a big lug over 6'1" and 260lbs so I am already worried a Storm (which is really what I set out to look at) is to small for me...so clearly I'd need to put diff seat on or go back over to have it re-worked.
I have my other bike set up as a touring rig...this is going to be a more around town/fun/commuter scoot that I can tinker with of course and keep in a basically stripped-down mode.
Fear-not narscisco...IF I ended up buying it, it would be in a good home...and I ride through Golden about 3x/week!
Hope to have a Triumph soon and see you all around here (I've owned many, many bikes and cars over the past 30 years but never a Triumph).
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Welcome!!
Thatch is our resident sasquatch. He is in the neighborhood of 6'6" 6'7" and he does not have issues. But, he will have to elaborate.
Again, welcome.
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2010 Thunderbird
2007 Kawi KX250F
2010 Kawi KX85 (My boy's ride)
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| Druid | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 14/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,359 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 14:45 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: CornerBanger) | | | Thatch dosnt have trouble because he unscrews his legs from the hip and puts on two comedy ones so his knees dont brush his chin .
Im 6' 4" amd I dont have any trouble either but its more of mid controls to fwd ones for me.
Oh and welcome to you too we are not the demons we are made out to be , honest . 
| Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery - W.Churchill
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| CornerBanger | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 07/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,113 | | Location | : | Charleston, SC, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 15:01 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: Druid) | | |
Druid wrote:
Oh and welcome to you too we are not the demons we are made out to be , honest . |
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Coming from a man with an avatar that looks like the Sith lord from Star Wars... 
| There are those who own and there are those who ride!
2010 Thunderbird
2007 Kawi KX250F
2010 Kawi KX85 (My boy's ride)
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| Druid | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 14/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,359 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 15:10 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: CornerBanger) | | | Fear leads to anger , anger leads to hate, hate leads to a thread on religion and and ex forces involvment.
So says Yoda .... 
| Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery - W.Churchill
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| CornerBanger | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 07/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,113 | | Location | : | Charleston, SC, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 17:04 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: Druid) | | | Prophetic you are, hmmm. The force is strong with you my Jedi friend...
| There are those who own and there are those who ride!
2010 Thunderbird
2007 Kawi KX250F
2010 Kawi KX85 (My boy's ride)
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| sgnden | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2012 | | Posts | : | 3 | | Location | : | Denver, Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 19:26 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: sgnden) | | | Since this has been such a unique little experience, here's a flash update from the streets...
I showed-up to ride david's ex-bike and the dealer was sweating a guy making the deal to buy it...good for them I guess.
I had the complete inside line...but it's a great bike and they are clearly getting some action (on the bike, of course)...and I would have tried to go around them.
It was SOOO tempting to tell the buyer everything I had learned, but I didn't. That would have felt really slimy and would have blown their deal in-hand...the buyer was a grown-up so there ya go.
Thanks again david!!
Now to figure out what to pay for the 2012 Storm...loved that thing.
Out.
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| Druid | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 14/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,359 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 19:30 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: sgnden) | | | Hurry up and get the Storm .
Do or Do Not, there is no try....
Gawld save me from Star Wars hell
| Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery - W.Churchill
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| TBRider | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 21/10/2011 | | Posts | : | 834 | | Location | : | Foothills, The Mountains, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 19:32 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: Druid) | | | Ah schite, you're just not going to let me live that one down are you? Oh well, what the hell it keeps me on my toes.
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| Druid | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 14/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,359 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 19:32 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: TBRider) | | |
TBRider wrote:
Ah schite, you're just not going to let me live that one down are you? |
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No , hehehehe
| Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery - W.Churchill
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| TBRider | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 21/10/2011 | | Posts | : | 834 | | Location | : | Foothills, The Mountains, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 19:36 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: Druid) | | | You really are a sith lord! Ah, what's a family without the occassional rowel.
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| Druid | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 14/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,359 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 19:46 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: TBRider) | | | "Remember, a Jedi's strength flows from the Force. But beware. Anger, fear, aggression. The dark side are they. Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny. TBird... TBird... do not... do not underestimate the powers of the Emperor or suffer RAT.net's fate you will.
hells teath someone shoot me Ive lost it completely, wheres the herbal cigarettes!!!
| Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery - W.Churchill
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 20:13 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: Druid) | | |
Druid wrote:
"Remember, a Jedi's strength flows from the Force. But beware. Anger, fear, aggression. The dark side are they. Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny. TBird... TBird... do not... do not underestimate the powers of the Emperor or suffer RAT.net's fate you will.
hells teath someone shoot me Ive lost it completely, wheres the herbal cigarettes!!! |
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Herbal cigs -  - try smoking parsley - you might eventually write something we can understand.
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| Fordster | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 365 | | Location | : | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 21:49 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: sgnden) | | |
sgnden wrote:
Since this has been such a unique little experience, here's a flash update from the streets...
I showed-up to ride david's ex-bike and the dealer was sweating a guy making the deal to buy it...good for them I guess.
I had the complete inside line...but it's a great bike and they are clearly getting some action (on the bike, of course)...and I would have tried to go around them.
It was SOOO tempting to tell the buyer everything I had learned, but I didn't. That would have felt really slimy and would have blown their deal in-hand...the buyer was a grown-up so there ya go.
Thanks again david!!
Now to figure out what to pay for the 2012 Storm...loved that thing.
Out.
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Mar 2012 - 22:53 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: Fordster) | | | Steve texted me the update on the guy making a deal on my bike. To be honest about it, I'm glad someone's gonna get it off the lot and ride it. With our home remodel project getting ready to start, the last thing I really need right now is the temptation to go buy it... and having it sitting lonely on the dealer's lot was a serious temptation.
I guess we'll see if the new owner (if he bought it today) shows up here asking questions!
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 24 Mar 2012 - 02:39 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | | Well, the bike is no longer on their website, so I'm assuming that means it sold today. Again... let's see if the new owner shows up as a new member in this wonderful (wacky) forum.
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| sgnden | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2012 | | Posts | : | 3 | | Location | : | Denver, Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 24 Mar 2012 - 15:04 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | | So does this mean if I get a Storm, I no longer have relevance in this group? I'll be tossed aside like the true interloper that I am (was)? Ha.
It's going to be mid-upper 70's all weekend. Crazy weather this year on the Front Range.
Have fun out there...
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| Druid | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 14/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,359 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 24 Mar 2012 - 19:23 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: sgnden) | | |
sgnden wrote:
So does this mean if I get a Storm, I no longer have relevance in this group? I'll be tossed aside like the true interloper that I am (was)? Ha.
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I would stick my neck out and say all riders really have a relevance in this group even if you buy a Storm . Rember a Storm wont go as fast as a blue and white with BB kit. Something Sean said today over breakfast. "The TB1600 forum, it's amasing how a realativly small group starts from nothing and builds into a great comunity that like to meet each other and form friendships."
Or something like that lol . Maybe he was saying Druid your a total tossa, but I couldnt catch it propperly as he was chewing on his sausage
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| feduke | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 24 Mar 2012 - 19:54 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: mat1600) | | |
mat1600 wrote:
Druid wrote:
"Remember, a Jedi's strength flows from the Force. But beware. Anger, fear, aggression. The dark side are they. Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny. TBird... TBird... do not... do not underestimate the powers of the Emperor or suffer RAT.net's fate you will.
hells teath someone shoot me Ive lost it completely, wheres the herbal cigarettes!!! |
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Now THERE'S a scary thought! 
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| EnGage | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 14/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,155 | | Location | : | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
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| | Posted : 24 Mar 2012 - 21:46 Post title : Re: Might Go Buy My Bike Back (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | | narsisco_lopez wrote:
Steve texted me the update on the guy making a deal on my bike. To be honest about it, I'm glad someone's gonna get it off the lot and ride it. With our home remodel project getting ready to start, the last thing I really need right now is the temptation to go buy it... and having it sitting lonely on the dealer's lot was a serious temptation.
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Yes, but David, there's a secret counter that was started when you sold your Bird. When you hit the magic number (unless you buy another Bird) you will be forever forwarded to the Rat site as your punishment just like when Spock jettisoned young Kirk out of the Enterprise (sorry, had to keep the scifi thing going)
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