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Offline Caaveman82

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The time has come..
« on: April 17, 2009, 01:15:20 PM »
I posted a post a while ago, I was having a dilemma deciding between a Ducati or Triumph Street Tripple... I made my decision.

I started putting all my extra cash away, and some of my pay checks, and then the money I was smoking or wasting on other stuff that I had cut out, all of a sudden I went and checked the balance on my savings this week....

THREE GRAND BABY!!

In only a couple months.... I went to motoprimo today and applied for financing on a new Roulette Green Triumph Street Tripple. I got the 3k to put down... I am stoked. Sooooo stoked. My credit is shot however, thank you Lisa (ex wife), but I think the 3k should balance it out some.... here is to hoping.

Anyone else buying something new this summer?
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2009, 02:18:02 PM »
i am in no position to buy new but you have chosen interestingly. for example, did you know that the triumph triple is powered not by gasoline, but by the vigorous envy of those who you pass by? sort of a perpetual motion machine.  ;D


best of luck getting approved.  8)





here's one i like.
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2009, 02:21:23 PM »
You don't like that sweet Thruxton or the Duc Sport Classic Cafe Biposto?
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2009, 02:27:52 PM »
Ecosse, thank man. I am stoked.

Quote from: Dukiedook on April 17, 2009, 02:21:23 PM
You don't like that sweet Thruxton or the Duc Sport Classic Cafe Biposto?


I love them both, but I love that Street Tripple.
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2009, 02:37:59 PM »
Quote from: Caaveman82 on April 17, 2009, 02:27:52 PM
Ecosse, thank man. I am stoked.

Quote from: Dukiedook on April 17, 2009, 02:21:23 PM
You don't like that sweet Thruxton or the Duc Sport Classic Cafe Biposto?


I love them both, but I love that Street Tripple.

While I like the triple....

I am ashamed of you for passing on the Duc.  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

 :D ;) ;D

Hope you enjoy the first ride man. They are fun.  8)
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2009, 02:41:49 PM »
Don't worry man, after this is paid off in a year or two, the Ducati will be next.
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2009, 02:43:52 PM »
Quote from: Caaveman82 on April 17, 2009, 02:41:49 PM
Don't worry man, after this is paid off in a year or two, the Ducati will be next.

lol by then you'll be too old!!!

your crotch will go numb and your hands wont be able to pull on the dry clutch.

at least.... that's waht every "old" has said about them. I have yet to discover that setback.
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2009, 02:58:30 PM »
Quote from: HavocTurbo on April 17, 2009, 02:43:52 PM
Quote from: Caaveman82 on April 17, 2009, 02:41:49 PM
Don't worry man, after this is paid off in a year or two, the Ducati will be next.

lol by then you'll be too old!!!

your crotch will go numb and your hands wont be able to pull on the dry clutch.

at least.... that's waht every "old" has said about them. I have yet to discover that setback.

Well, for one this thing should only take me a year or two to finish off. Second I'm only 26 man, if Sam can ride well into his 70's.... then hell, I can do it too.
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2009, 03:05:41 PM »
Quote from: Caaveman82 on April 17, 2009, 02:58:30 PM
Quote from: HavocTurbo on April 17, 2009, 02:43:52 PM
Quote from: Caaveman82 on April 17, 2009, 02:41:49 PM
Don't worry man, after this is paid off in a year or two, the Ducati will be next.

lol by then you'll be too old!!!

your crotch will go numb and your hands wont be able to pull on the dry clutch.

at least.... that's waht every "old" has said about them. I have yet to discover that setback.

Well, for one this thing should only take me a year or two to finish off. Second I'm only 26 man, if Sam can ride well into his 70's.... then hell, I can do it too.

Sam doesn't ride a Duc. And besides.... riding a winged animal is only cool til your 30. Then you just look....well....

Like Sam.

 :D ;) ;D I'm just kidding mate. I'd rock the white leathers too if I wasn't so fat.
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2009, 03:08:40 PM »
I know he doesn't ride a Ducati, but so what? lol

I was just making an age referance, I'll ride what I damn well please!
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2009, 03:11:41 PM »
Quote from: Caaveman82 on April 17, 2009, 03:08:40 PM
I know he doesn't ride a Ducati, but so what? lol

I was just making an age referance, I'll ride what I damn well please!

Lay off me man... stop getting on my side... MOM!!!!

This ain't the SPBT. I want pics when you get it.

Need any parts let me know. I'll get what I can for ya.
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2009, 03:14:21 PM »
Right on dude, I will post pics asap, if it happens.

You are like a post ninja, here, spbt, here, spbt.... slow down man. : )
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2009, 03:15:09 PM »
I'd do the speedy gonzales thing but I cannot spell in spanish....  :D
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2009, 04:38:38 PM »
What's a New Bike?

Is that one that doesn't enter the shop in pieces?

Or one that doesn't need carb work?

Or one the previous owner didn't bodge up the wiring?

Or one that the chain,tires, battery, etc isn't worn out?

Whats this NEW you speak of?
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2009, 05:13:12 PM »
Quote from: kghost on April 17, 2009, 04:38:38 PM
What's a New Bike?

Is that one that doesn't enter the shop in pieces?

Or one that doesn't need carb work?

Or one the previous owner didn't bodge up the wiring?

Or one that the chain,tires, battery, etc isn't worn out?

Whats this NEW you speak of?
yeah kghost, what you said!  I don't know of anything new other than problems or malfunctions.  Tires!  I know new tires!  But new bike, no. 
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #15 on: April 17, 2009, 05:23:58 PM »
Wow you'd think I just asked who wants to do some heroin with me?

You guys are just Honda eliteists like all those Harley piglets...  ;D

I still have my CB550 that I am reassembling, jeeeeez.
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #16 on: April 17, 2009, 05:25:14 PM »
Quote from: kghost on April 17, 2009, 04:38:38 PM
What's a New Bike?

Is that one that doesn't enter the shop in pieces?

Or one that doesn't need carb work?

Or one the previous owner didn't bodge up the wiring?

Or one that the chain,tires, battery, etc isn't worn out?

Whats this NEW you speak of?


:D :D :D

oh god i just coughed up a lung! at least i think it's a lung.
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #17 on: April 17, 2009, 06:53:54 PM »
Quote from: Ecosse on April 17, 2009, 05:25:14 PM
Quote from: kghost on April 17, 2009, 04:38:38 PM
What's a New Bike?

Is that one that doesn't enter the shop in pieces?

Or one that doesn't need carb work?

Or one the previous owner didn't bodge up the wiring?

Or one that the chain,tires, battery, etc isn't worn out?

Whats this NEW you speak of?


:D :D :D

oh god i just coughed up a lung! at least i think it's a lung.
If it is pink and about 2 feet long, then it is a lung. if its pink, round and about a 1.5 inch in diameter then it is probably a testicle. Good luck
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #18 on: April 17, 2009, 07:06:08 PM »
hmmm....buying anything new this summer you ask???

Well, so far I am staring down the barrel of needing new garage doors (1900-2500$), pool heater is shot (2500$), Skylights are leaking, Windows need doing in a huge wayetc etc etc! So yeah I will be buying lots of new stuff this summer but unfortunately nothing I can ride!

Dennis

P.S. enjoy the triple...they are a nice looking bike!
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #19 on: April 17, 2009, 09:29:43 PM »
Quote from: kghost on April 17, 2009, 04:38:38 PM


Whats this NEW you speak of?

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  I was over there a few years ago (2006) getting parts for my Yamaha and was sorely tempted by a new Bonnie but in the end couldn't justify the $$$ to my wife.  Enjoy your new ride.
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #20 on: April 17, 2009, 10:02:12 PM »
Thank god for being young and single...

Gotta get my toys now...
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #21 on: April 17, 2009, 10:06:28 PM »
Quote from: Caaveman82 on April 17, 2009, 10:02:12 PM
Thank god for being young and single...

Gotta get my toys now...

Act quick. It will come faster than you think. ;)
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #22 on: April 17, 2009, 10:27:18 PM »
My nephew who is also 26 has a triple and loves it. It's a ba-a-a-d machine, and I hope you like it as much as he does.

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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #23 on: April 18, 2009, 12:58:15 AM »
Kemosabe, this "new" that white man speaks of is it true or does he speak with forked tongue?
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Re: The time has come..
« Reply #24 on: April 18, 2009, 04:19:18 AM »
either one should almost be as good as sex
pics please
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