New to riding, new to Triumph

[rkanew2000]

Hey all,

Wanted to say hi and introduce myself. My name is Rick and I live in Phoenixville, PA. I am a 45 year old father of three (1 angel). I started riding about a year ago simply as a way to clear my head. I started out, as most of my friends have, on a Honda Shadow 750. I quickly decided I need more power and style. I picked up an '18 Bonneville Speedmaster last week in NC. I've been trying to ride every day and have a few planned rides coming up.

I'm looking forward to learning more about Triumph bikes and am always looking for new ideas to make my ride more enjoyable.

See you out there.

Rick

 

[Vector]

Welcome to TT. Learning to ride well takes times, keep your head up and ride as if every car is trying to hit you. Most of all enjoy!

 

[Rocky]

Hello and welcome to TT from the east coast of Canada
Good advice from Vector.
Enjoy the Speedmaster, ride as much as you can to improve your skills, and above all, be safe

 

[rkanew2000]

Thanks guys. The three best bits of advice I've gotten so far are
1. Always ride like a car can get you at any time
2. The clutch is your friend
3. Look where you're turning

These have served me well so far. Look forward to many more rides. I've had a great time so far.

 

[Rocky]

Thanks guys. The three best bits of advice I've gotten so far are
1. Always ride like a car can get you at any time
2. The clutch is your friend
3. Look where you're turning

These have served me well so far. Look forward to many more rides. I've had a great time so far.

Good stuff
It's also very important to be seen. Try and avoid the all-black look in your riding gear; jacket, pants, helmet.
A bright colored helmet and jacket does wonders for visibility to others.
In traffic, scan left and right and watch your mirrors.
Head for the country roads and enjoy the bike

 

[Qship]

Welcome to TT as well.
Glad you're enjoying the thrill of two wheels and all it entails.
Join in and look around. Lots of great info and peeps on here.

 

[hemibee]

Welcome to TT from Southeast Texas.

The best riding advice I can give you is. . .
1. ALL cars are out to kill you
2. If a car has his left blinker on, they are telling you they are going to kill you
3. If a car doesn't have his left blinker on, they are tell you a lie, they want to turn left in front of you and kill you
4. Keep your head on a swivel
5. The throttle is your best friend
6. Fill the tank and ride
7. Repeat #6 repeatedly
8. Enjoy your ride
9. Repeat "6
10. In case I haven't said it before, repeat #6 often

 

[CarlS]

Welcome to TT from Florida and to the world of Triumphs. One more piece of advice: always ride you own ride. Stay in your comfort zone and don't try to keep up with other riders.Enjoy that ride.

 

[triumph david]

TO TT from Mississippi, hemibee has you covered with list!

 

[atrampabroad]

Hey that’s great, hope you have much pleasure and fun on your Triumph.