My wife showed some pictures to her security guard at work who was a Chicago police officer for 20 years, and he guessed the truck was going 45-55mph. Which sounds about right based on the speed limit for that road, and what people actually drive on it.
NEW BOY TRIUMPHS AT NEW JOB!TO OLD TO WORK, TO YOUNG TO DIE.
Some of you know I closed my own business in January 2024 after 7 years of struggle through Brexit then COVID.
I then helped out a friend working as a self employed retail consultant, running a store whilst negotiating the sale of the building to the Triumph Motorcycle business next door; my last of work day was 15/03/2025. Many job applications and letters to trade friends resulted in no further work due to the trade I know tanking.
Good news is that on Monday next week I start work as a Sales Executive for Triumph Motorcycles, for the business that took over the building I helped sell to them.
A dream job for me and I cannot wait to get started.
Anyone up to buy a loaded Triumph Rocket 3?
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T100 is a great bike, and so modern compared to our XS650.
The T120 is also a few thousand dollars more. The T100 is financially comparable to my Speed Twin.T100 is a great bike, and so modern compared to our XS650.
The T120 is a major upgrade over the T100…….. I dare you…
All I have to offer is ham sandwiches though.
I eat ham sarnies most days for lunch; sounds like a good deal.
. He took the motorcycle licence at 16, in 1971. His first bike was a "Svithun Sprint" (rebadged "Tempo Sprint"), a norwegian built 100 cc bike with a german made Sachs engine. In 1975, he bought an RD350A, which he rode year round for a couple of years until he got his first car. Then very little bike riding, only a few rides on the RD, until he got the GR some 15 years ago. Nowadays he only rides on nice summer days, inbetween salmon fishing, sea fishing and birch firewood production. In fall and winter he is hunting moose, grouse/ptarmigan, hare and fox. And clearing snow around the house and for some neighbours with his tractor. So he manages to stay pretty active, and ride a motorcycle, despite a couple of rather seroius health issues. So he really sets a good example for me.
I'm not sure "70 old that can still ride a motorcycle for short distances as long as it's nice out." Is how I want to think about being 70...
I didn't know that you sold Thairumphs, don't tell Ray. We have an Indian dealership that sells Royal Enfields as well. One of the salesmen is a British guy, when he was showing me the Scout he asked if I had ever checked out the Enfields. I said "Oh, you mean the real Indians?" He just looked down and shook his head. Glad he wasn't too offended, that guy was about 6"5"As the 63 year old ‘New Boy Junior’ in my new work place, I’m pleased to say I sold 4 bikes last week totalling £47,500.00 worth of new sales; More than the 25 year old veteran who is my mentor. …….
Maybe I was lucky, but I’ll take that.
Congrats Adamc. I am not at all surprisedAs the 63 year old ‘New Boy Junior’ in my new work place, I’m pleased to say I sold 4 bikes last week totalling £47,500.00 worth of new sales; More than the 25 year old veteran who is my mentor. …….
Maybe I was lucky, but I’ll take that.
