Featured 2018 Speed Triple Rs – Ownership Thread

That's a worthwhile next test

 

Perhaps you could pop in and find out where they are closed until 20 November?

 

Just make sure you share

 

Thank you for appreciating my generally over-detailed posts. I've just not had a chance to try video yet. I did make an audio recording, but it sounded NOTHING (at all) like the real thing, so I'm not going to post it

I can't help you with the price - I know it's expensive

I'm sorry but I don't understand your last question about heating - perhaps ask again in French and maybe one of our friends can translate?

 

I know. Twice as good at half the price. But they get some excellent reviews on here and throughout the internet. Personally...I know little about them

 

Euro 4 I thought....they do recommend a minimum of 91 RON in the manual and Shell V-Power Nitro+ is 99 RON

 

I've just been out with the baffle IN...and I like it. Quite a revelation.

She definitely feels more torquey low down - more responsive and instant like her old self. The sound is lovely...kind of loud/normal/acceptable and I get more feel for what's going on through the engine noise, as opposed to her shouting at me (permanently).

Don't get me wrong, the SHOUTING is exciting, but for me, it's baffle out for special occasions I think. Maybe. For now.

So we're talking about a reduction from 104dB to 98dB. I believe that 6dB is the equivalent of halving (or doubling) the sound level. With the baffle out, she's twice as loud then - and it feels and sounds like it.

Here's a visual guide:

The stock Arrow exhaust was like THIS.
The stock Arrow exhaust with the restrictor caps drilled out was like THIS.
The AR exhaust with baffle in is like THIS.
The AR exhaust with baffle out is like THIS.

 

I have a brand new bike.

Not literally - but the one I have has been transformed.

Firstly, baffle IN is a tremendous success. As already said, the low end torque is back and the power delivery is smooth and feels stronger as you approach the red line. The sound is perfect. I cut 25mm off the end of the baffle as it sticks out too far (I thought it fitted flush) and it looks much better (not sure why it's like it is). I absolutely love it.

Secondly, after a 25 mile cross-country sprint, I visited Simon Watson at Race Engineering in Dunmow for a suspension tune. He suggested 'base-lining' the set up for my weight and riding style (fast road, no track). I know there are some popular places to get this done, but judging by the outcome, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. Together with the usual wrenches and hex keys, Simon used a tape measure, a notepad, a pencil and a calculator, to support various bouncing the bike activities with me on and off the bike...

...and the ride home felt like I was riding a different bike. I'm staggered at the improvement. It honestly feels half the weight and is exceptionally responsive, turning in tightly with minimal input.

I've gone cold on the Hillside remap idea because it feels fine as it is - but given the results of the suspension tune, I should probably pursue it.

 

Everyone tells me it's worth doing, but I ignored them until now. After the first service sounds ideal; I now see that it's definitely something to do sooner rather than later.

SC appear to be a little behind their September schedule for releasing something, but it's a good time of year to wait it out and perhaps make your choice for the Spring.