In a message dated 5/3/2007 12:01:38 AM Central Daylight Time,
sothornton@stevethorntonlaw.com writes:
> My return to TR's is not all good news. For the past several years
> motorcycles filled my time previously occupied by TR's. Unfortunately, last
> June two of my fellow riders were killed by an impaired driver. Another lost
> a leg. I have struggled with whether I should ride again, but remembering
> how much fun I had with Triumphs I have decided to ride with 4 wheels, not
> two.
I'm sorry for your loss. I seriously considered buying a motorcycle (Triumph
Bonneville) but the fact that many American motorists see right through
motorcycles and bicycles made me very uneasy about ridding it on public roads.
Even though they are small, Brit cars at least register with them.
>
> My new project that brings me back is a 1968 TR 250, which I bought and
> stored for many years. It sat at a prepaid painter's shop for 5 years. My
> bad judgment. It is now at a restoration shop for a frame up restoration.
> Words cannot express my excitement about returning to all things Triumph.
>
> I look forward to this group again. Any suggestions of upgrades for my TR
> 250 which I might have missed over the last few years are welcomed
> information.
>
Great to have another 250 back in circulation.
Dave
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