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Offline Keith60

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Traitors Corner looms!
« on: November 05, 2020, 08:35:37 »
Having got hooked on the adventure/touring style of my as new 2017 650 Strom, I decided to try out something with a little more poke and technology.   So today I have agreed to trade it in when my new bike arrives in January!  No it’s not a 1050 Strom, I didn’t gell with it.  I fell in love with the Triumph Tiger 900GT Pro. 
So I’ll not be leaving the forum, which is a great source of information and support, but joining the Traitors, in Traitors Corner! 
Never too old to ride!

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Re: Traitors Corner looms!
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2020, 09:06:28 »
Congrats on the new bike. Make sure to post some pictures when it arrives, and a review once you've put some miles on it  :thumb:

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Re: Traitors Corner looms!
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2020, 09:28:10 »
Very nice! Congratulations  :thumb:
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Re: Traitors Corner looms!
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2020, 10:30:52 »
Show off! Enjoy, they are a nice bike, I almost bought one myself but bought the 650 strom instead. I love fast or faster bikes but, I can't control myself and use the speed too often.

As mentioned, please let us know how you get on with it.  :auto-dirtbike:
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Re: Traitors Corner looms!
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2020, 11:29:31 »
Congratulations on the new bike,

By the way Traitors Corner has an entrants exam  lol



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Offline Draki

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Re: Traitors Corner looms!
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2020, 12:56:01 »
That is very nice bike :) Some day you will get back on V Strom :D

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Re: Traitors Corner looms!
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2020, 14:40:14 »
@ Diver ..

A Spelling test ... :shrug:

Please spell.... "you're "

Oh wait ... 
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Re: Traitors Corner looms!
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2020, 15:57:05 »
 lol.  Well at least someone it Traitors Corner can spell!!   lol 
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Re: Traitors Corner looms!
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2020, 20:30:42 »
Shouldn't this thread be in Traitors Corner anyway?

Can't read, let alone spell!  :haha:
So how's it going so far then?

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Re: Traitors Corner looms!
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2020, 21:20:04 »
See you in  :traitor:. I'll put the kettle on. TLP will bring the caaaaaake.
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Re: Traitors Corner looms!
« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2020, 13:34:02 »
There is a way out of Traitors' Corner (apostrophe optional).....I sold my '15 plate Glee after I was seduced by an Africa Twin. After a brief dalliance, I'm back on a '17 plate 650. There is always hope.

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Re: Traitors Corner looms!
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2020, 20:41:27 »
One of us, one of us   :crazy:



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Re: Traitors Corner looms!
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2020, 05:44:45 »
The initiation is straightforward enough, our anthem is melodic and all inclusive.


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