First bike finally!

MattHep · 13 Jul 2013 at 18:57

Well guys after four years of having a full bike license I have today put a deposit down on a 2010 Triumph Street Triple R.

Mixed emotions of excitement and nerves as I haven't rode for four years either. Ill have plenty of quiet rides to get into the swing of things though.

Ill get some pictures up when I finally take delivery in a couple of weeks time.

Matt

Sagalout · 13 Jul 2013 at 20:44

Seriously nice first bike!

eidolon · 14 Jul 2013 at 00:13

Don't worry about it, the Street Triple is a really easy bike to ride. It's one of those bikes that you get on and it feels like you've been riding it for years.

Have fun!!

Griffo · 14 Jul 2013 at 12:19

Woop, congrats

Now you can get to enjoying the summer

MattHep · 20 Jul 2013 at 14:21

Here it is in the showroom. Take delivery of it on Tuesday. This morning I have been and bought all my leathers etc.

LEUVEN · 20 Jul 2013 at 14:59

Four years

Four years :eek:

MattHep · 20 Jul 2013 at 15:29

Tell me about it haha. I had all good intentions of buying one when I first passed my test unfortunately both my friends sold there bikes after I did it!!

JDMaverick · 20 Jul 2013 at 15:59

Nice bike. Have to admit I've been looking at these myself lately. Well jel

metbandit1 · 21 Jul 2013 at 08:17

Nice first bike, you'll love it!
I have one and its a hooligan machine.

Scythe · 21 Jul 2013 at 11:59

Nice bike, I was looking at one myself but went for a ZX6R. Take it easy!

edd1e · 21 Jul 2013 at 16:12

what's the reg out of interest? might be my old bike.

same year, colour, screen, R&Gs...

(didn't have the R&Gs fitted in the pic)

MattHep · 21 Jul 2013 at 16:14

edd1e said:
what's the reg out of interest? might be my old bike.

same year, colour, screen, R&Gs...

Ends with SRY?

The shop did say the owner went to a Daytona so could be yours!!

edd1e · 21 Jul 2013 at 16:17

MattHep said:
Ends with SRY?

damn... nope!

This was back in 2010, didn't go up to a Daytona then. I thought the guy who bought it from me sold it again maybe.

wazza300 · 21 Jul 2013 at 16:19

you won't be SRY going for the triple

MattHep · 21 Jul 2013 at 16:22

Never mind. I'm very excited now although the weather for Tuesday looks pants!!

The bike has only done 3000 miles and has 1 owner from new. It's only just run in.

wazza300 · 21 Jul 2013 at 16:23

just take it easy and get used to it

MattHep · 21 Jul 2013 at 20:40

wazza300 said:
just take it easy and get used to it

Cheers bud will do

Hector · 22 Jul 2013 at 00:32

MattHep said:
Tell me about it haha. I had all good intentions of buying one when I first passed my test unfortunately both my friends sold there bikes after I did it!!

They what!! You'll find others to ride with if you wish to, plenty of rideout groups around and events to go to.

There's bound to be someone here not far from you, who'd go tag along for a ride.

Woogie · 22 Jul 2013 at 10:08

Went for a test ride on a a white street triple Saturday morning and instantly fell in love, first time back on a bike since my off in April... I was tempted to put a deposit down on the bike there and then but thought better of it and need to look at what it will cost to maintain the bike and how it will handle the winter riding as I have heard shocking reports of them just falling apart in bad weather. I am also loath to hurt it with winter riding as it is too nice.

Very jealous of you getting one

Maybe in a few years when I can afford a second bike.

MattHep · 22 Jul 2013 at 17:00

Well well well boys and girls the bike is in the garage a day early thanks to the garage ringing me to tell me it's ready and offered to deliver today!

Off for a very steady ride tonight with a friend.