Tango Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Stu has made some changes to the Forum and it was felt that the "Show Us Yours" was a good thread, but people maybe wanted to add a bit more and also talk about their bike.....and also maybe follow its evolution during their ownership.....so this section is just that.....start a thread about YOUR bike.....pics, what's been done to it, any plans you've got in mind, pros & cons of ownership, etc..... I'll kick off with my Speedie..... 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050. I've owned it just over a year now. The bike came with the following extras:Factory option Black Tribal PaintFly Screen (painted to match the rest of the bike)Belly Pan (painted to match the rest of the bike)Triumph TOR cansCarbon Fibre Heat ShieldsCarbon Hugger and chain guardCarbon look frame protectorsR&G Aero Crash BungsTriumph T-Handle grab railRenthal BarsPazzo LeversTriumph Radiator and oil cooler guards.Thatcham alarm.Mesh air duct covers on side panels.R&G Tail TidyEarl's Stainless braided water pipes.Polished stainless front sprocket coverTriumph Bar End mirrorsI've added the following to it:Leather Seat cover with Dan Medica Gel seat pad.Triumph rear wheel nut coversPaintguard paint protection filmMobile phone holder and chargerI put a set of Michelin Pilot Road 3's on it last summer and also replaced the brake pads with Carbone Lorraine pads.Plans for the future? I'd like to get the front rad side covers and the lower tail piece Hydrodipped in Carbon finish and also replace the indicators with newer LED versions. Possibly also replace the rear light with one with a black lens.I also want to get the suspension properly sorted by professionals. And if I win the lottery I'd get OZ Piega wheels and Leo Vince Carbon cans...... What's it like to ride?.....anything from pussy cat to knife wielding psycho.... It'll bimble along at low speed in the higher gears no problem....but get it wound up in the lower gears and the front wheel just lifts. It's not in the same league as the out-&-out sports bikes....but it's more than quick enough for me..... Handling is OK too.....it will shake it's head over some of the bumpy stuff....but it really doesn't get nasty....and it can be pushed pretty hard through the twisties without any dramas.The real big thing that I like about it is the riding position....it is absolutely spot-on for me...the upright bars and slightly rearset pegs suits me down to the ground. 800 miles in effectively 4 days around Wales last Whitsun was easy....apart from day 2 where it rained like you wouldn't believe and the bike really has no protection from it..... Anyway.....a few pics of how it is at the moment..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 CorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrI love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 After you guys set off from the White Swan yesterday, we came to the conclusion that it sounds like a mechanical dragon. This is a good thing.Best sounding bike ever, period. And quite probably the bike I covet most in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Gorgeous bike. Went on ride out with local club on Tuesday and a guy has the triple it's a beast and sounds awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Thanks guys...appreciate the comments..... Still extremely happy with the bike.....this one's a keeper...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxix92 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Not a massive fan of alot of naked bikes, and circle headlights, but this..... there is something very sexual about the look of this triple...... so this is where motorbike porn begins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMasterP90 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 <----- this guy just gave Andrex a few million sperm for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 Missed Speedy's birthday.......was 10years old on 1st March........and still looks good....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I would've believed you if you told me it only rolled of the forecourt the day before I first saw it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 Got something over 30000 miles on it too......hard to be accurate as the clocks were changed around 20000 miles as they died...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 P.S. Big thanks to Biker Moo for the latest pic......taken on the rideout last Sunday (12th April 15)..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankbag Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Awesome bike there Bob, can I have first refusal if ever you're mad enough to sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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