I will stay in touch with this forum

[peterbaron]

Not being liked by Santa is very gently said.
I am more than certain that Santa is po'd with Gin60, and may not visit him again this season

[GoldOxide_imp]

Actually, made a quick pass through my local dealership looking for something generic. Nothing I could use, regifted the card to a Harley-riding coworker.

Smooth move. I am sure HD-ridin' coworker can find a HD sticker to affix on their bandanna, ... maybe with a few pennies to spare.

[Bigskyorbust_imp]

The folks at Triumph are firing on all cylinders. Pun intended. They are riding the retro wave to success. I’d love to talk with their marketing folks to see if they anticipated the retro craze or if they just happen to benefit from it by coincidence. Regardless of the answer their current bike lineup is impressive. I have a buddy who has a scrambler and a bobber in the garage. Beautifully styled and flawlessly painted machines. I’m glad the Triumph dealer is a long drive through traffic from my house because I’m really drawn to the Speedmaster. As Harry Callahan said “A man’s got to know his limitations”....and I do

... and don't even think of looking at their gear.

... and don't even think of looking at their gear. I haven't looked at Triumph gear ....... yet! Should I hang onto my wallet?

Bob

... and don't even think of looking at their gear. I haven't looked at Triumph gear ....... yet! Should I hang onto my wallet?

Bob
I highly recommend the triumph patrol jacket. I got mine years ago on Revzilla on close out. Not sure if they still have them .. I have also seen them on eBay. Very minimalist style and very high end / thick somewhat rigid leather . That sucker is still breaking in after 3 winters . very heavy leather jacket ideal for Fall through winter . Excellent armor built in ( elbow / forearm and shoulders )

[ohiorider_imp]

The folks at Triumph are firing on all cylinders. Pun intended. They are riding the retro wave to success. I’d love to talk with their marketing folks to see if they anticipated the retro craze or if they just happen to benefit from it by coincidence. Regardless of the answer their current bike lineup is impressive. I have a buddy who has a scrambler and a bobber in the garage. Beautifully styled and flawlessly painted machines. I’m glad the Triumph dealer is a long drive through traffic from my house because I’m really drawn to the Speedmaster. As Harry Callahan said “A man’s got to know his limitations”....and I do

... and don't even think of looking at their gear.

... and don't even think of looking at their gear. I haven't looked at Triumph gear ....... yet! Should I hang onto my wallet?

Bob

... and don't even think of looking at their gear. I haven't looked at Triumph gear ....... yet! Should I hang onto my wallet?

Bob
I highly recommend the triumph patrol jacket. I got mine years ago on Revzilla on close out. Not sure if they still have them .. I have also seen them on eBay. Very minimalist style and very high end / thick somewhat rigid leather . That sucker is still breaking in after 3 winters . very heavy leather jacket ideal for Fall through winter . Excellent armor built in ( elbow / forearm and shoulders )

... and don't even think of looking at their gear. I haven't looked at Triumph gear ....... yet! Should I hang onto my wallet?

Bob
I highly recommend the triumph patrol jacket. I got mine years ago on Revzilla on close out. Not sure if they still have them .. I have also seen them on eBay. Very minimalist style and very high end / thick somewhat rigid leather . That sucker is still breaking in after 3 winters . very heavy leather jacket ideal for Fall through winter . Excellent armor built in ( elbow / forearm and shoulders ) T120 comment:

Got an email from a really good riding buddy a few days ago, asking me if I was still considering installing a nearly-new set of Givi E21 bags that I've owned for years on the new-to-me T120. "Yep, sure am."

Gave no more thought to the email until I came home this morning after a run to Dunkin Donuts. On the porch was a box, obviously a UPS shipment.

Hummmm. From Rhode Island. 'Did I order this?'

Opened the box, from Twisted Throttle. No info regarding who ordered. Called my buddy. He says 'nah, I didn't send it.' Then he owned up to it.

Offered to send him a check, he says 'put 'em on the bike. if you ever sell it, take them off and get them back to me.'

Sometimes, friends and riding buddies renew your faith in mankind.

Bob

[Cormanus]

Generous friend!

[GoldOxide_imp]

That is pretty big. Good for you Bob.

[the Ferret]

Its good to have good friends

[ohiorider_imp]

Its good to have good friends

The new (to me) 2016 Triumph T120 will be staying in the garage until the first hard rain of late winter washes all the salt off the roads.

However, that's not to say that I won't be out on my 29 year old BMW R100GS. She cleans up nicely, and has a patina from nearly 160,000 miles of riding. Both the GS and Guzzi 1200 Sport needed new batteries. Done. Also, a couple oz of Stabil in the fuel tanks, followed by a fill up with 93 octane.

The Weather Channel showed a temp of 58F this afternoon, but let me tell you, it was one cool 58 degrees! I put in 45 miles on the GS, but it now gets dark here at shortly after 5pm, so I headed for home. It was good to get in a few miles on this great old machine.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Bob

[GoldOxide_imp]

This is why I avoid stabilizer. I put some in the tank because of significant snow accumulation a couple weeks ago, but it all melted and the tank has been burned down (refilled today). I guess I shouldn't be complaining.

[Csory_imp]

This is why I avoid stabilizer. I put some in the tank because of significant snow accumulation a couple weeks ago, but it all melted and the tank has been burned down (refilled today). I guess I shouldn't be complaining.

I was like: "Holy shwite, what kind of stabilizer was that?!"