Newly Bought '16 Speed Triple R - Pre Ride Mods

Welcome in Ben,
There will be plenty of advise on here from fellow Speedy owners, enjoy your ride!

 

Hi Ben

Seems you have almost everything considered
I would add a bigger horn to your list, the Denali Split Sound Bomb is a good alternative to the standard
Front spindle protectors, engine sliders and bar ends....to add to your frame sliders
Single sided paddock stand is a must
Scottoiler is very useful for the chain

The Evotech tail tidy is very good quality, and I understand is perfectly compatible with the exhausts and indicator positions, I actually changed my exhaust to the single SC Projects conical which has a lovely sound, but has to be taken off before so allow removal of the rear wheel
I have the Evotech radiator guards and no problem with airflow, just needs going over with the hosepipe when cleaning as it could trap some additional dirt.
I also upgraded to the Evotech brake and clutch levers for the looks and easy adjustment

One other thing, a decent helmet cam or bike mounted camera on the bike...there be a lot of nutters out on them roads trying to knock you off...

Servicing, do ensure the bike has a generous coating of grease on the rear hub system and the rear shock linkages/bearings have a good coating, these may tend to be a bit dry after a few thousand miles from the factory.

Can't help regarding the rear seat, my wife won't go near my bike, but she has enough rear padding to not notice if the seat was wafer thin
There are manufacturers of touring covers to go the seats that add an extra gel padding...a quick Google search should find them

 

Would expect there to be a triumph comfort seat available.

Evotech is good kit.

 

See I told you Ben I told you there would be plenty of Speedie advice.
Ah! yes RT we could all do with a bigger horn!
I am guessing that you have either had a brave pill or your missus does see what you post!

 

Welcome to the "Madhouse" mate!
Don't put too much on your bike, you will slow it down!

 

I removed the flyscreen completely. It makes no difference to wind blast with it removed.

 

I did opt for the Triumph fly screen extender/shield thing, as I put it on almost as soon as I got it I can't say I notice a difference, but at 6 foot tall and 16st in the saddle I find the ride comfortable sitting up till I get to about 80mph and then tuck in slightly for the higher numbers.
It was more of a vanity thing than anything practical though

 

My missus doesn't read this, so I could say what I want

She actually has a full bike license herself, but doesn't want to ride again...I think once the sprogs jump from the nest I will try and get her riding a T100 or similar - oh jeez, the modding on that though would drain the bank dry!

 

Welcome aboard BenRR, I'm new to Triumph too and just bought my dream bike in the way of a 2015 Speedy, also changing a few bits ready for the much anticipated better weather, I have a Triumph gel seat on mine which luckily it came with, otherwise it would be on my shopping list, all the best for a summer of Speedy fun.

 

Hey Ben, welcome to the club man. I have the evotech fender eliminator on my 14 Speed it was easy to install w/ the high mount exhaust. It came with plates for different styles of turn signals but I also have an integrated tail light that was really easy to install.

 

Welcome Ben, general consensus here is that EvoTech is quality kit which most of us seem to go for, and we can get discount via Conquest Carbon, but I'm guessing you'll luck out on that being the wrong side of the pond.
(probably cheaper over there anyway )
Not had any trouble with overheating from the guards but mine's a 2015 so slightly bigger rad I believe, even so you should be fine, at worst you might find the fan come on a bit more if you ride in slow traffic.
Can't help with the seat, wife rides a Street Triple - may be you should get one instead of the seat?

 

Welcome Ben. Lovely choice of bike

I was in Toronto (scarborough) last year . Enjoyed my time there

I used to own a 2011 Speed Triple and had lots of upgrades on her as others above has suggested. Since yours is a R model, you would have most of the carbon bits

The speed triple has mental torque and the sound (with an aftermarket exhaust) is music to ears. Get her 6K RPM and above and you will grinning from ear to ear . This bike could easily change you into a hooligan......just be careful and watch out for the cops

 

Hi Ben, I've just joined the group also having just purchased a 2017 speedy, I'm yet to collect it, I'm that excited I can' sleep!
Can I also ask a question on your thread please.
I'm thinking of putting the Remus Low Boy equivalent on the bike as I think it looks nice and also the bike doesn't need remapping has anybody got experience with the Remus on a Speedy R
Cheers Lee