Let’s Pimp My Street Twin

Do you have a 2020 Street Twin 900?
Are you surprised at how weak it is?
Join me on my journey of modifying my Street Twin to make it as powerful as possible (without doing a complete engine swap) Here we will be exploring, and modifying my,

1. Air intake system
Snorkel
Air filter
Possible relocation or replacement
2. Fuel injection system
Power commanders type attachments and maps
ECU flashes
Booster plug
Possible Dyno
3. Exhaust system
Cat to X-pipe conversion
Possible slip on or full system exhaust
4. Sprocket changes with the objective of more torque.
5. possible camshaft, crankshaft and other more exotic changes

I came from a CBR300R and thought the 900 was going to be nuts, I’m disappointed and will not rest until this bike is DTF. I will not change bikes. I will not let Triumph get the last laugh. If you intend to tell me it’s pointless and I can only expect a small performance increase then you are a negative Nancy and you can just go ahead and eat my shit. I will slap a turbo and nitrous on this bad boy just to spite you.

If you have achieved any significant gains please comment. If you have pictures please blow me up.
If you have heard of somebody achieving gains please comment. Please be clear on if this is verified as in you rode it, or speculative secondhand.

Everything I do I will post instructions and pictures,
top speed hitting the rev limiter in 5th,
and power wheelie ability in 1st will go here.
If I get it on a dyno I will post that map.

I want to see what Triumph would have done with this bike if they didn’t have to deal with noise and environmental regulations. I want to put my bike on steroids.

Join me on this classic Cafe Racer journey.

 

Please see above.
WERE TRYING TO PIMP MY RIDE, NOT SELL MY SHIT.

 

Here is a simple subtractive mod,
The snorkel is put in to limit air intake noise in Europe, but also ends up restricting the airbox to a small extent, it costs nothing to remove. And only takes 5 minutes. The bike seems to idle with more stability and now doesn’t dip below 1000 rpms. This may be a placebo affect. But it is one of many to come that will work together.

 

I mean one or the other, I’m liking the booster plug more, as the power commander for the street twin has only 1 map on their website for 1 exhaust with everything else stock. But this gentleman at a very high end dealership with a dyno who’s job was preforming those tests, said to not dyno the street twin but instead to use an aftermarket flashed ECU. That the computer within the bike can make its own air/fuel adjustments rendering the dyno unnecessary.

 

You told me earlier that you felt a substantial change from the xpipe cat delete, care to comment? What manufacturer did you use? Any complications that were unexpected on installation? What were the weight savings approximately like? Can you feel significantly or just noticeably more pull in the bike? Approximately how much louder is it? Any downsides?

 

Thank you for the review! Hate to ask, but you know I have to, was the air sensor installed properly, away from engine heat? This is the first negative review I heard and I hear it’s a common mistake. Also, any word on aftermarket ECU flashes?

 

Also found this, he’s obviously trying to market his company’s products, but he’s doing a great job, I’m convinced.
https://youtu.be/hRk6x_u3mBI

 

Thank you for your quality input, I meant to say camshaft, and I can’t find any aftermarket ones online. Why do you find the Matone Xpipe easier to install? Why do people dislike the rear suspention so much? I found a set or rear shocks by TEC but don’t quite understand why I would upgrade, I have never has fancy suspension.

 

I’m actually really happy you mentioned weight, I can’t cut much of my own, I’m 6’4” and 190 pounds wet and I’ve used COVID to go to the gym so I’m getting bigger every day. Trying to cut that weight would start stealing my muscle, and let’s not forget getting too thin can make you more likely to get seriously injured in a crash.
My gear could get lighter, I wear an icon airflite XL an EVS neck brace, and alpinestars gauntlet gloves with leather combat boots, joe rocket jacket and denim jeans. I’m seeing a lot more MC crashes as the season gets in full swing in Texas, so I’m getting a entry level race suit to wear when I ride, which I’ll weigh against my street clothes for possible weight savings. And an aerodynamic tail bag for my destination Street/work clothes. I would say the biggest sort of weight I carry with me is locks and a chain for theft protection, I use a brake caliper lock, and large diameter heavy duty chain and lock for my frame, adding about 18pounds. I have yet to find a way to get past this.
I really love the idea of a lithium ion battery and aluminum sprockets, I found a steel/alum hybrid that I love.
Carbon fiber wheels would be too expensive and fragile for my riding, and I already yeeted the rear fender, taillight and turn signals, with the mirrors, in favor of more compact alternatives.

 

"Still angry"

 

Im lashing out in the post your talking about because it was about better wheelies and it got swamped by old dudes who can’t wheelie and want to bash it. Nothing these guys say has any constructive or positive value, it’s the same bullshit you hear from Harley riders if you ride on a sportier bike, outdated men who never changed with the times on a bike that never changed either, bitter at the world for not staying the same and young people for being faster. I’m tired of these dudes trying to “teach young guys a lesson” it’s so obviously full of machismo bullshit, I’ve met enough 50year old drunks spitting drool to know age doesn’t equal experience or knowledge, or any of the things people tell themselves when retirement closes in. It’s condescending and clogs up a perfectly good post about bottom end torque.