Featured 2018 Speed Triple Rs – Ownership Thread

All my bits are now on - and it's just anything connected to the exhaust that's caused a problem. I have a carbon heat shield that is the same size and shape as the old bike, but the front mounting tabs are now further forward, so it won't fit.

She's looking really sharp with the tail tidied up and the extra bits of carbon are subtle but make a big difference.

I'll try and get some more pics tomorrow.

 

I'd guess so, but really can't say. Having had the back wheel off, it looks to be exactly the same configuration as my 2016.

 

That's interesting - so the exhaust system is entirely different, including the headers.

You must have been one of the first on the road

 

It's switched (just checked with the ignition off and my phone didn't charge).

Not that you can fit anything in there...the available space is minute - reduced further by the connectors and loom that have have to be relocated after fitting the tail tidy.

 

The MT10 has had a couple of mentions in this thread - a very respectable bike in my opinion. My son test rode one yesterday as Yamaha had an 'open day' and I think it's a done deal...he was very impressed. He tried an MT-09 SP first, and then the 10, and found the 10 easier to ride. More planted, more confidence inspiring...and much (much) more exhilarating.

Enjoy your RS test ride - and don't hesitate to post back again if you buy one

 

Enjoy the show, but definitely pursue a test ride as the differences really become apparent once you switch on that display, here it running...and then get riding

Exhaust options will have to wait!

 

There's a little more to do, but I'll get on to it later today. Pics will follow if it stops raining.

 

Thank you - she's all set up now...but it's pouring with rain. I'll grab a couple of snaps in the garage to tied us over

I feel your pain - you can't fail to like RS, and it can't be worth changing so soon, but once you try it, you'll be stuffed. Best advice is to stay at home

I haven't tried a tail pack, but don't you untuck the straps that are already attached under the pillion seat? Or maybe they're not secure enough.

 

The sun came out, yet it rained even more, so here are some garage photos to share what I've been up to.

Triumph fitted the shift assist, an alarm and the rubber tank pad (which is peeling off!) and I've added this lot:

- Brake reservoirs - front and rear
- Clutch cable guide
- Fork protectors
- Frame protectors
- LED slimline indicators
- R&G engine case sliders
- Carbon fuel tank infills
- Carbon hugger
- Carbon chain guard
- Carbon tail light surround
- Carbon heat shield
- Evotech tail tidy
- Evotech radiator and oil cooler guards
- Pillion blanking bolts
- Philips diamond vision halogen lamps
- Denali sound bomb mini

I had to make an adaptor bracket for the carbon heat shield, because the forward attachment tabs are in a different place. I used a wire coat hanger (for now) and some silicon tube to prevent any vibration. I think it makes a real difference to the way the bike looks - it's subtle but striking against the white belly pan.

Everything has been treated to ACF-50 and I've sealed and waxed all the carbon and paintwork












Next job - get out and ride it