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JTChiTown
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Post by JTChiTown » Sun Apr 27, 2014 8:56 pm

Hey everyone!

Wanted to get on here and introduce myself. Names Jeff Thompson. Originally from Chicago, been in Dallas now for 3.5 years. Transferred here from beautiful Detroit Michigan.

Been street riding since I was 19. Have had 6 bikes now, and just got back into riding from a 4 year hiatus. Just picked up a new to me 2011 Triumph Daytona Special Edition and I'm looking for a group of guys to go riding with. Google turned up this group.

I was a pretty quick rider, but I don't know how quick I am after a couple of years off. Did a couple of track days with the NESBA organization at Putnam Park in Indiana, and once at Barber Motorsports park. Got conditional approval to bump to their I group, but never went back to get the official sign-off with the lead CR. I like how this group structures their rides based on rider skill/speed. The group I rode with in Southern Illinois was open to everyone, every ride, and it was always a cluster between the guys who wanted to go fast and the guys who were still learning what 6th gear was....

I'm hoping to hook up with some of y'all and get to the track again in the fall.

Looking forward to meeting everyone and getting to see some nice roads around the metroplex. It'll be a couple of weeks before I can get out to meet everyone, as I'm about to embark on some international travel, but expect to see me at some of the June/July rides.

My previous bikes (in order)
98 CBR 900RR
06 FZR 600
02 Daytona 955i
81 CB 900C
02 GSXR 600/750 hybrid Track Bike
11 Daytona 675SE


Cya round

Jeff
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Re: New Member

Post by fixxervi6 » Sun Apr 27, 2014 9:02 pm

Welcome! :idea:
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Re: New Member

Post by Stardog » Sun Apr 27, 2014 9:50 pm

Cool bike. I look forward to riding with you.
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Re: New Member

Post by Firewa11 » Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:22 pm

Welcome!
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Re: New Member

Post by shilka99 » Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:16 am

Welcome.
Let us know if you're interested in getting back onto the track. Ridesmart has special deals for your first time with them and a few of us will be going to Cresson next month. Check the Ridesmart section for info.
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Re: New Member

Post by LonestarCBR » Mon Apr 28, 2014 4:53 am

Welcome Triumph brother...your wisdom precedes you.
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Re: New Member

Post by Polokid69 » Mon Apr 28, 2014 5:51 am

welcome
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2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
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1983 Kawasaki GPZ550
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1978 Yamaha DT 125
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Re: New Member

Post by Dragonfly » Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:01 am

Welcome!
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Re: New Member

Post by milesmiles » Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:54 am

Welcome! Triumphs are always welcome here!
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Re: New Member

Post by dufremle » Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:25 am

Welcome!
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Re: New Member

Post by Striple » Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:10 am

Welcome! There are a few track addicts in this group, so you're going to be in good company.
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Re: New Member

Post by WillK675 » Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:58 am

Welcome! Have fun on your travels, and we look foward to getting to meet you soon.
-Will
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Re: New Member

Post by DemonDuck » Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:57 am

Welcome. Hope to ride with you soon. And we wont hold you being a Triumph rider against you.... yet.
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Re: New Member

Post by JTChiTown » Mon Apr 28, 2014 5:28 pm

Thanks for all the kind words. Really appreciate it.

Also appreciate all of the wisdom regarding Triumph.....well from most everyone :D

I wont be able to make it to Cresson next month. Way too much going on. Definetly want to get down there though!

Hope to see you soon!
Jeff

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Re: New Member

Post by WillK675 » Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:31 am

Ignore the trash talk on Triumphs.. They are just jeolous.
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Re: New Member

Post by nitzer » Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:39 am

No, we aren't... LOL
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Re: New Member

Post by LonestarCBR » Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:36 am

nitzer wrote:No, we aren't... LOL
We know your Suzuki Owner's Club oath prevents you from admitting it...we understand. :-)
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Re: New Member

Post by DarcShadow » Tue Apr 29, 2014 11:34 am

I can trash talk them. Had one, loved it...when it ran.
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Re: New Member

Post by Rhino » Tue Apr 29, 2014 11:42 am

DarcShadow wrote:I can trash talk them. Had one, loved it...when it ran.
I've had two. :D
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