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The Marx Brothers ride a Triumph.
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Or at least I think Groucho does.
I've been digging up Marx Brothers footage I've never seen before and came across this, two bits of footage shot for a TV show in 1959 which never got finished because of Chico's heart disease.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5u6q4xpI9A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YQc4pIVXtI
At 3.17 in the first one, it sure looks to me that the bike Groucho's supposed to have ridden up on is a Triumph.
I've been digging up Marx Brothers footage I've never seen before and came across this, two bits of footage shot for a TV show in 1959 which never got finished because of Chico's heart disease.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5u6q4xpI9Ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YQc4pIVXtIAt 3.17 in the first one, it sure looks to me that the bike Groucho's supposed to have ridden up on is a Triumph.
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Sorry what's the relevance of this? Not sure why it's special they'd have ridden a Triumph?0
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So Does Batman
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Can't offer any expertise on motorbikes, but thanks for posting - don't think I'd seen that before.* honk *1
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Thought this was about a new attraction at Chessington or something0
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So do I (well, two actually...)1
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...and I've got dad's, if only I could figure out how to get it running.0
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And of course Marlon Brando rides one in The Wild One. All his gang are riding British bikes, not a Harley to be seen if I remember rightly.0
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Is your husband still alive ?
Did he leave you any money ?
Answer the second question first.Groucho quips are top notch.1 -
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Steve McQueen rides a Triumph motorbike in that fantastic Great Escape sequence.0
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Triumphs back in the day were beautiful bikes but somewhat prone to reliability issues! The Japanese fixed that and pretty much dominated sales - but Triumphs built today are amongst the very best bikes available.
I keep asking my wife if she's ok with me getting a Bonneville, and she just keeps calling me silly!
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I rode motorbikes for about 14 years.
Loved it but never again, too dangerous.0 -
I Have one also .Masterbrew said:So do I (well, two actually...)1 -
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And so do I!! A 2018 T120. Love it....Masterbrew said:So do I (well, two actually...)0 -
That was the same as my dad's second Triumph! He was up north and saw it in a garage. He resisted buying it and a year later saw one in a garage down here. He spoke to the salesman who showed him the paperwork - it was the very same bike. So dad thought it meant he had to buy it.Masterbrew said:
This touches on two key things about my dad; firstly, he was a romantic who believed in some form of destiny. And secondly, he knew how to build up credit card debt.0 -
Heres Mine , i have done a few modifications since this was taken .
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No debt with this one! I bought it in 2007 - it had sat in a garage for eight years, untouched, with 3,000 miles on the clock. The owner wanted £1,300 for it and I bit his hand off! It has now done over 66,000 miles and is still in regular use - using it for a journey I have to do tomorrow.JiMMy 85 said:Masterbrew said:And secondly, he knew how to build up credit card debt.2 -
I hope you can ride it better than you can fly your plane.fadgadget said:Heres Mine , i have done a few modifications since this was taken .5 -
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I Was in a rush .DaveMehmet said:
I hope you can ride it better than you can fly your plane.fadgadget said:Heres Mine , i have done a few modifications since this was taken .0 -
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I just showed Ms AA the one I'd bought. Much simpler.bobmunro said:Triumphs back in the day were beautiful bikes but somewhat prone to reliability issues! The Japanese fixed that and pretty much dominated sales - but Triumphs built today are amongst the very best bikes available.
I keep asking my wife if she's ok with me getting a Bonneville, and she just keeps calling me silly!0 -
I'd let you ride my bike but I sure ain't letting you anywhere near my aeroplane.fadgadget said:Heres Mine , i have done a few modifications since this was taken .1 -
£1,300 was a steal. Well done, finding that.Masterbrew said:
No debt with this one! I bought it in 2007 - it had sat in a garage for eight years, untouched, with 3,000 miles on the clock. The owner wanted £1,300 for it and I bit his hand off! It has now done over 66,000 miles and is still in regular use - using it for a journey I have to do tomorrow.JiMMy 85 said:Masterbrew said:And secondly, he knew how to build up credit card debt.0 -
Is it a Trident?Masterbrew said:
No debt with this one! I bought it in 2007 - it had sat in a garage for eight years, untouched, with 3,000 miles on the clock. The owner wanted £1,300 for it and I bit his hand off! It has now done over 66,000 miles and is still in regular use - using it for a journey I have to do tomorrow.JiMMy 85 said:Masterbrew said:And secondly, he knew how to build up credit card debt.0 -
Sure looks like one. Three down pipes and the right paint job.JiMMy 85 said:
Is it a Trident?Masterbrew said:
No debt with this one! I bought it in 2007 - it had sat in a garage for eight years, untouched, with 3,000 miles on the clock. The owner wanted £1,300 for it and I bit his hand off! It has now done over 66,000 miles and is still in regular use - using it for a journey I have to do tomorrow.JiMMy 85 said:Masterbrew said:And secondly, he knew how to build up credit card debt.0 -
I’ll dance with you until the cows come home. On second thoughts, I’ll dance with the cows until you come home.Valiantphil said:Is your husband still alive ?
Did he leave you any money ?
Answer the second question first.Groucho quips are top notch.0
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