Carried out an oil change on the Bonnieville, oem filter and I used Putoline 10W40 semi synthetic, this is manufactured in the Netherlands and the company only make oil for motorcycles. Gear changes are very slick and the engine does seem quieter than before, I 'll see how long it remains like this, might try this in my Bullet if it is better. Still managing ok at 71, but don't go for all day rides these days, really don't want to give it up, even if I end up on a moped.
Thanks Sandi. Will definitely stay on the forum. Still got my Triumph watch so can pretend to be a biker
My pride and joy Speed Triple 1050 RS is now listed for sale on ebay. Brings tears to my eyes to have to give it up
I know how you feel,I sold mine last week,I lasted 5months when I moved my previous speedy on,before I needed another. Hopefully the Street rs I've ordered for September will soften the blow this time :-(
What I've been doing with my Triumph today (well, yesterday) is FINALLY riding it! I think I was off of it for nearly a month between a two week moto trip (which I'll report on one of these days soon) and then heading back to work and playing catch-up there the moment we returned from the trip. It felt SOOOO good to ride Speedy again! And, he turned over (again FINALLY) to 10,000 miles! I'll have had my Speed Triple RS for 6 years at the end of this November. Yikes, that's some low yearly mileage but then my rides on that bike are up Mt. Lemmon and other fairly local jaunts. This bike is the one I've kept the longest since I began riding in 2011. I love Speedy! The weather was lovely for today's ride--only 84ºF! For us here in the desert in August, that's downright "chilly".
For one moment I thought you meant one of these @Dawsy… https://www.triumphmotorcycles.co.u...FnJue8_h7FmAo2uvmzcyae_cHAOUJM6T332MQyZcKjRbE
Around a 100 mile trip through the lanes this evening with my x2 sons, one on a 50cc scooter and the other on a 125 Honda. It made a pleasant change just bimbling along with the odd entertainment thrown in, never known 40 mph being so hard fought for I know a road that has some fun bumps in. No pics fortunately/unfortunately of my wild attempt that resulted in a fast, proper crossed up, nose dive Here's scooter boy. And the 125 Evel Kernievel After a few goes, including watching what must've certainly been a local woman, in a pickup truck proper air, four wheels off on both jumps, sorry, bumps Respect.. It was at this point my wisdom suggested we stopped whilst winning and go find food.
My South African Tiger: I installed a Givi topbox, exchanged the broken aft turning lights and installed new clutch and brake levers after I also broke my clutch lever. In addition I changwd the shitty handlebar guards to Barkbusters. It‘s getting somewhere!
So life is conspiring to keep me so busy I rarely get to ride my gorgeous yellow steed (five years old and only just over 500 miles on the clock). Anyway the cat was away for my day off today so my mate Colin and I went for a lovely ride out to Sleap (pronounced Slape) Airfield today, a little cooler and damper at times than Apple's weather app was predicting but overall a great weather for riding. Brunch in the café in the control tower; I had Eggs Royale washed down by a Mocha, while Colin's had Full English washed down with Tea, all while watching the aircraft come and go. Afterwards mooched around the "museum" buildings that never seem to be open when we're there, so we peered through the windows at the exhibits. Then home via RAF Shawbury, then Market Drayton then back to home in the Northwich area. Very little traffic on our routes; most of the roads we had to ourselves which is always good when you're sweeping through our great British countryside. I also realised while riding today, that I'm finally at that point where despite the long gaps between rides, my riding skills haven't receded since the last ride and I'm just getting more confident and smoother in my bike control. All told a brilliant day. Just goes to show, when you get a chance to ride, take it! Enjoy your rides folks!
With just 13k miles on the clock the front Brembo discs were starting to warp enough to feel it coming to a standstill. Pretty poor show really for a bike thats done no track days and lives a pretty cosseted life. The calipers have been regularly cleaned and only Brembo pads used. Replacement Brembo's were over the £500 mark which I thought was ridiculous given how poor the first ones did, so those were scrubbed off the list. If you wanted the racing upgraded version, which are 1mm thicker, then you're looking at over £700 for discs and pads EBC discs and pads (HH variety) are a well known name and were a far more sensible price coming in about £350.
Good for you, @Eldon!! This seems appropriate. So glad you got out and put some more miles on that beautiful yellow bike of yours, @RevPaul. Keep it up!! More, more, more..... Sounds like a great day out with you and your mate.
Hmmm, that's a Speed Triple, isn't it, @Eldon? What year? Mine has a bit over 10K on the odometer and is a 2019. Hoping I don't have the same deal happen.
As mentioned before I finally got my new tekkies on: Pirelli Scorpion STR Rally. As you can see, the bike sees a lot of dirt - literally on any ride I do as I have to go through a few km of dirtroad before hitting tar road). I hope the tires will handle better and more secure on sandy roads but am quite positive that they will.
Had a nice little ride to OnYerBike in Bicester. Saw a really nice oldish bobbed Harley, done very nicely, nothing superflous, little bit ratty maybe, if I had a Harley this is what I'd want. Best bit was the number plate FAT CNT.
