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    #31
    Speaking of interesting 400s, the KTM 390 Enduro is really cool.
    "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
    ~Herman Melville

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      #32
      Sat on a Speed 400 today. Liked it. Liked it a lot. Already working on the Mrs.
      They had one X, which was sold, and a Speed, which had been reserved, but the buyer backed out.
      Of course the Speed was blue, which is what I want. Build quality seems equal to my other Triumphs.

      Honestly, it seems like they built the perfect geezer bike. Light, comfy, cheap.

      More to follow....
      Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
      '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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        #33
        Just do it. You know you want to...
        '20 Ducati Multistrada 1260S, '93 Ducati 750SS, '01 SV650S, '07 DL650, '01 DR-Z400S, '80 GS1000S, '85 RZ350

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          #34
          Originally posted by RichDesmond View Post
          Just do it. You know you want to...
          Mrs. offered to go back tomorrow to look at it.
          Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
          '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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            #35
            The perfect motorcycle for them Tennessee roads...
            Also them Indiana roads!
            My Motorcycles:
            22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
            22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
            82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
            81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
            79 1000e (all original)
            82 850g (all original)
            80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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              #36
              Originally posted by Baatfam View Post

              Mrs. offered to go back tomorrow to look at it.
              Sounds like a done deal to me!
              '20 Ducati Multistrada 1260S, '93 Ducati 750SS, '01 SV650S, '07 DL650, '01 DR-Z400S, '80 GS1000S, '85 RZ350

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                #37
                Originally posted by RichDesmond View Post

                Sounds like a done deal to me!
                $6796.15 OTD.........

                More to follow....
                Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                  #38
                  And home....








                  Some stickers to remove...


                  She's a fun, torquey little thumper. Nimble on her feet.
                  Rain is suppose to move out Sunday
                  Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                  '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                    #39
                    Originally posted by Baatfam View Post
                    And home....








                    Some stickers to remove...


                    She's a fun, torquey little thumper. Nimble on her feet.
                    Rain is suppose to move out Sunday
                    Very nice, congrats!!!

                    I test rode the Scrambler today, really liked it.
                    '20 Ducati Multistrada 1260S, '93 Ducati 750SS, '01 SV650S, '07 DL650, '01 DR-Z400S, '80 GS1000S, '85 RZ350

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                      #40
                      Congratulations Bob!
                      Very nice! I love the blue! I can't wait to see it in person.
                      My Motorcycles:
                      22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
                      22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
                      82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
                      81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
                      79 1000e (all original)
                      82 850g (all original)
                      80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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                        #41
                        Niiiiiiiiice!

                        Even on this "budget" bike, they really paid attention to ALL the details. That is dead sexy.

                        I'm going to assume those stupid warning stickers on the tank can be easily removed...
                        1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
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                        2015 Yamaha FJ-09, Magma Red Power Corrupts...
                        Eat more venison.

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                          #42
                          Originally posted by bwringer View Post
                          Niiiiiiiiice!

                          Even on this "budget" bike, they really paid attention to ALL the details. That is dead sexy.

                          I'm going to assume those stupid warning stickers on the tank can be easily removed...
                          I pulled these of yesterday....warning labels, bar codes, part numbers....

                          Still got a few down low, but the owners book tells you where they all are...


                          Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                          '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                            #43
                            What a great looking machine. So happy you got it!
                            "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                            ~Herman Melville

                            2016 1200 Superlow
                            1982 CB900f

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                              #44
                              Originally posted by storm 64 View Post
                              Congratulations Bob!
                              Very nice! I love the blue! I can't wait to see it in person.
                              Thanks....Looks like good weather this upcoming week.
                              I need to whittle down the 600 mile break in. Hard work, but someone has to do it.
                              Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                              '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                                #45
                                Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View Post
                                What a great looking machine. So happy you got it!
                                So am I.

                                So here's the story....

                                Will, from Triumph of Knoxville, emailed me last Wednesday that they had two 400s in. A 400X and a Speed.
                                They X was already sold, but the Speed buyer had backed out and it was available. And it was Blue, which is what I wanted.

                                Thursday afternoon I drove over to see it and pretty much fell in love with it.
                                But, I did not put any money down, figuring if it sold quickly, I'd just order one. And I wanted Amy's blessing first.
                                That evening I told Amy the details, and why I felt an old guy like me needed a lighter, newer, SAFER bike. (ABS and Traction Control)
                                Once I told her I was going to sell off another bike, she said, "Let's go see it tomorrow."

                                Went back Friday morning. Amy checked it out, sat on it, asked a few questions, and she gave me the green light.

                                Now, here's the fun part.

                                I was asking Will how much he needed to hold it, until I could get the funds out of our account.
                                Amy interrupted and said we'll just pay it all, as she had more than enough her account.
                                She pulled out her debit card and paid in full.

                                We do have a joint account, and we both have retirement accounts, but several years ago we got her here own, for splurging, gifts, whatever.
                                Makes keeping the budget easier for me, not having to worry about what she is spending.
                                She puts a small percentage of each check in there. Turns out, she had more than enough to cover the bike.
                                (And yes, I have to pay it back)
                                Last edited by Baatfam; 03-10-2024, 12:26 PM.
                                Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                                '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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