Reply With QuoteActually... yes, it doesOriginally Posted by manganr
See? Another amazing pic...does it actually look that good?
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My Super Duke R is and has always been a fun bike to ride and although I had tweaked front and back compression and rebound settings I hadn't played with the preload and so static and rider sag were not ideal.
Today, to get it sorted properly, I took the bike to HM Racing and after about an hour of fettling their efforts have really made a difference to the handling and comfort of the bike. I was a little worried when they told me that they increased the rear preload so the seat would be just a bit higher...but thankfully the ground is still within reach of both feet.
I don’t think I’ve ever been happier sub 50mph on a bike than I was this evening.
Lovely
I’ve not ridden either too but I’d go for the Speed Twin in a heartbeat.
I have owned BMW’s before and although I loved them they always seemed to lack soul.....it’s a very personal thing I know. They’re actually both outstanding bikes that most would be very happy to own. At the end of the day it’s down to whatever makes your heart sing.
I’d also go for the grey myself.
Can’t wait to see what you decide Tony.
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Had my SDR set up too when I had it - similar preload message given. It was worth doing but if I’’m honest made less difference to the bike than when my Fireblade was properly set up. Why I don’t know. Might have been the set up.My Super Duke R is and has always been a fun bike to ride and although I had tweaked front and back compression and rebound settings I hadn't played with the preload and so static and rider sag were not ideal.
Today, to get it sorted properly, I took the bike to HM Racing and after about an hour of fettling their efforts have really made a difference to the handling and comfort of the bike. I was a little worried when they told me that they increased the rear preload so the seat would be just a bit higher...but thankfully the ground is still within reach of both feet
Great to see you out enjoying it, Greg.I don’t think I’ve ever been happier sub 50mph on a bike than I was this evening.
I don’t think the R9T could be described as soulless, Mark, but perhaps it’s an exception. Anyway, I did like the black on the ST, so it’s being priced on that basis with the following options:I’ve not ridden either too but I’d go for the Speed Twin in a heartbeat.
I have owned BMW’s before and although I loved them they always seemed to lack soul.....it’s a very personal thing I know. They’re actually both outstanding bikes that most would be very happy to own. At the end of the day it’s down to whatever makes your heart sing.
I’d also go for the grey myself
Can’t wait to see what you decide Tony.
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ALUMINIUM CHAIN GUARD - BLACK
AUXILIARY POWER SOCKET
CNC MACHINED FORK PROTECTORS
ENGINE PROTECTOR KIT
KNEE PADS
RUBBER TANK PAD
HEATED GRIP KIT
BLACK INTAKE COVERS
DRESSER BAR - BLACK
CNC MACHINED FRONT RESERVOIR
PADDOCK STAND BOBBINS - BLACK
MACHINED HEADLIGHT BEZEL
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For me, I have been thinking of changing the Striple for something with more classic looks and drivetrain for a while. I love the Thruxton but the riding position is a non-starter for me.
So when the Speed Twin twin came out I knew there was a good chance it would be the one...5 minutes into the ride it was confirmed.
I think for you Tony, the decision is more nuanced, and whilst personally I'm not a fan of the R9T's looks, the colour of yours does really lift it and make it stand out.
It's a nice choice to have to make though
I think there's only so much that can be done with the stock SDR suspension.
...and only so much any suspension can do to moderate the sensation and power delivery of several small nuclear bombs going off every time the throttle is opened.
Miss mine.
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I like this.
Shared widely lol
I want to try the 890R...but I shouldn't
Very nice. Does it have a similar sound to the gs1200? Sort of thrummy. Do like the sound of those.To be fair, bikes don't get much cooler.
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You must be the cleanest man in the village with all the baths you've been takingIn for a penny...
I agree, didn’t put your 9T into that bracket. I suspect though that a bit like myself you have a bit of a Triumph thing going on tooI don’t think the R9T could be described as soulless, Mark, but perhaps it’s an exception. Anyway, I did like the black on the ST, so it’s being priced on that basis with the following options:
ALUMINIUM CHAIN GUARD - BLACK
AUXILIARY POWER SOCKET
CNC MACHINED FORK PROTECTORS
ENGINE PROTECTOR KIT
KNEE PADS
RUBBER TANK PAD
HEATED GRIP KIT
BLACK INTAKE COVERS
DRESSER BAR - BLACK
CNC MACHINED FRONT RESERVOIR
PADDOCK STAND BOBBINS - BLACK
MACHINED HEADLIGHT BEZEL
In for a penny...
Like the choice of initial accessories....can’t wait to see it in the flesh.
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As an aside, and this may be teaching grandma to suck eggs, but if you do get all that stuff fitted, make sure you pick up the take offs at the same time.I don’t think the R9T could be described as soulless, Mark, but perhaps it’s an exception. Anyway, I did like the black on the ST, so it’s being priced on that basis with the following options:
ALUMINIUM CHAIN GUARD - BLACK
AUXILIARY POWER SOCKET
CNC MACHINED FORK PROTECTORS
ENGINE PROTECTOR KIT
KNEE PADS
RUBBER TANK PAD
HEATED GRIP KIT
BLACK INTAKE COVERS
DRESSER BAR - BLACK
CNC MACHINED FRONT RESERVOIR
PADDOCK STAND BOBBINS - BLACK
MACHINED HEADLIGHT BEZEL
In for a penny...
I had a few bits fitted to mine and discovered a little later that the dealer holds on to the removed parts for a couple of weeks and then bins them if not collected. As some of this stuff could be ebayed at some point in the future, it's worth having the original stuff to put back on.
For me, i wanted to take off the Scrambler headlamp grille as it was a pain to clean in the winter, but they'd binned the original bezel
I doubt they’ll have binned them; sold them on eBay is far more likely. But they wouldn’t tell you that!
Yes, I'm definitely drawn to Triumph - legacy from my youth, no doubt. Anyway, it's not a done deal yet, just a possibility at present.I agree, didn’t put your 9T into that bracket. I suspect though that a bit like myself you have a bit of a Triumph thing going on too
Like the choice of initial accessories....can’t wait to see it in the flesh.
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Good point. There aren't many take-offs here, though - the old grips could go, which would just leave the headlight bezel and intake covers.
I can categorically state that removed parts are sold on eBay if not claimed. A friend of mine has an arrangement with the main dealer for a couple of major marques where he periodically collects their unclaimed parts stash, then eBays it all on their behalf and collects a percentage of the proceeds. For obvious reasons they don't want to be seen ebaying what are mostly new parts themselves.
I'd be surprised if this dealer is the exception, I would imagine it's a widespread practice.
Not with my dealer.. I just collected my engine cases off the Speedmaster that was bought on March 1st.
Their policy is that as long as you tell them you’ll be collecting take off parts, they’ll keep them until you collect.
...and chain guard and reservoir
They may well do, but either way they are disposed of.
I have to say that most stock items go for absolute peanuts on ebay, whereas the accessory parts do ok 50%-80%.
Going for a test ride on this today😈😈
I must do at some point.Going for a test ride on this today
Unfortunately my dealer only has the R on dem and I'd want to try the GT - for me the riding position is one of the most important parts of the bike
This is very true, doing my Triumph I realised that the best way of getting what I wanted was to buy OEM front and rear fenders, then cut them down. I was going to have to repaint anyhow, so I was losing nothing to effort.
I got both fenders (used, but lightly) with the front fender stays for under £35. £42 with postage, from 2 dfferent sellers.
Everyone is removing stock stuff to fit their bolt on goodies, and the stock stuff's value is very low.
Dave
Unclaimed parts, not claimed parts!
If the tarmac wasn’t blistered and bubbling before , it will be once you launch that beast:)Going for a test ride on this today
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It sounds as good as it looks as well!Actually... yes, it does
I am sure it rides that well, given the other R9Ts I have ridden.
Now that's a "cruiser style" (is that the correct term?) I would like a go on. I tried the original & it was quite a laugh until I had to wait for some road works traffic lights for a couple of minutes. Almost boiled my crown jewels!!Going for a test ride on this today
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
I recently visiting Triumph North London to check out the T120 which is still the bike I'll likely get...but sitting it next to the Rocket is just unfair.
Wow that's a beast. Be interesting to see how heavy that is.Going for a test ride on this today
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
About 2 1/2 tones probably!
It looks the part though, I’d like a ride on that.
What a great day.... I had the GT and my mate, got the R.. Normally the dealer doesn’t like mates to go out on test rides together in case they get a bit silly on bikes they don’t own, but our relationship with this dealer is such that they trust us to treat their demos as our own, which is nice. The dealer principle (Andrew) even told us to fill both bikes on his account, and we could have the bikes all day..
We both paid for our fuel though
So to the bikes. Mine was brand new with just 22 miles on the clock, so obviously I’m going to treat it with respect. When I returned it, it had 99 miles on it, so fair to say a decent test ride.
As you would expect, the engine is the focal point, and it’s truly epic. It may only have similar power to my Ducati, but the torque, oh yes it’s all about the torque. 4th gear roll on is quite addictive and the bike literally hauls between corners. Once in the curves though, the bike disguises it’s weight extremely well. Yes it’s never going to be a sports bike but that’s not the point.
Comfort was spot on for me, and I could easily imagine 200 miles being a breeze. Another surprising feature was the brakes, they required very little effort to haul it down ready for a curve.
The TFT screen is funky and functional.
All in all, I really liked it. I’m not sure if I liked it enough to buy one, but at this stage I’m not going to dismiss it just yet.
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Looks like they are going for the Ducati Diavel sector........Going for a test ride on this today
I hear Triumph are shifting their entire production to Far East - I wonder if they will destroy their image in doing so??
TFC models remaining in Hinkley.
Don't have an issue with the move. They've been building in Thailand for years. There was a very good article last year I think in one the magazines on the setup there and it's amazing. Casting etc all done there.
A significant amount of the production was already in Thailand where they have three factories I believe.
Over in the UK they employ over 200 people in their design dept plus many more in their prototyping centre.
My BMW Bike has an Austrian engine built in China and finally assembled in Berlin. Do I care where it comes from, I want to drink milk not buy a cow.
Steve
291kgs
Looks like a caricature of a Stallone bike. In a good way? Not sure.
If I was going to get one, it’d be the R version, but with forward controls....just like this..
Yep, I see that.If I was going to get one, it’d be the R version, but with forward controls....just like this..
That looks like a bike which would be in a movie like Terminator or Judge Dread. Very Stallone as Skyman said. Wouldn't like to move it around the garage though, I'd put my back out!
You move the garage around it
As Clarkson would say “ enough torque to turn the world” so moving the garage on a turntable would be nowt!
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