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    New Tires For My Bonnie

    My Speed Twin 1200 was supplied with Metzeler Racetec RRs, nightmare. These were intended for those who ride home to track day in the dry, blast...
    Post by: edtxw01, Oct 18, 2024 at 6:29 AM in forum: Tyres
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    Considering Buying A 1200speed Twin Or Thruxton...

    I have a Speed Twin 1200, I've covered 8,500 miles in the past year, longest single day ride was 460 miles and have just returned from a 1,300...
    Post by: edtxw01, Oct 18, 2024 at 6:17 AM in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    Cleaning Oil Off Rear Tyre.

    I wouldn't worry about it, the oil won't damage the tyre, you've already ridden 300 miles on it. As long as the majority of the oil has been wiped...
    Post by: edtxw01, Sep 16, 2024 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    I Have Done It!

    Congratulations, fantastic bike. I've just done a similar thing; traded my BMW R1250GS for a new Honda Goldwing GL1800 DCT. But I'm keeping my...
    Post by: edtxw01, Sep 16, 2024 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    I Have Done It!

    Congratulations, fantastic bike. I've just done a similar thing; traded my BMW R1250GS for a new Honda Goldwing GL1800 DCT. But I'm keeping my...
    Post by: edtxw01, Sep 16, 2024 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    Recommend Me Some Speed 1200r R Tyres, For A No Trackday Rider

    I have Michelin Road 6 on my Speed Twin 1200, I can't fault them under any conditions. Not only that I have them on my BMW R1250GS and they are...
    Post by: edtxw01, Aug 5, 2024 in forum: Speed Triple
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    Thruxton Recommend Saddlebag(s) For 2010 Thruxton

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    Post by: edtxw01, Jul 22, 2024 in forum: Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident
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    Thruxton Recommend Saddlebag(s) For 2010 Thruxton

    Hi have a Speed Twin 1200. I fitted the SW-Motech Legend Gear LC side bags. I've used them in all weather for 8 months; I love them. Great bags...
    Post by: edtxw01, Jul 22, 2024 in forum: Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident
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    Leicester To Albufeira In The Algarve

    Great photos. Your experience is normal. I went to Ireland in June, almost no traffic. Returned to Wales/ England OMG cars everywhere. I've had...
    Post by: edtxw01, Jul 8, 2024 in forum: Rideouts, Trackdays, Touring & Spotted
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    First Service - Chain Clean And Adjust?

    I clean and lub my Speed Twin 1200 chain every 3 tanks of fuel (~600 miles). I've only needed to adjust it once in 6500 miles (at about 2000...
    Post by: edtxw01, Jul 8, 2024 in forum: Bonneville
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    First Service - Chain Clean And Adjust?

    I clean and lub my Speed Twin 1200 chain every 3 tanks of fuel (~600 miles). I've only needed to adjust it once in 6500 miles (at about 2000...
    Post by: edtxw01, Jul 8, 2024 in forum: Bonneville
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    Aftermarket Center Stands For '22 T120?

    I support the OEM centre stand views. Years ago I bought an after market centre stand for my (at the time) BMW K1300R (a heavy bike). Yes it was...
    Post by: edtxw01, Jul 5, 2024 in forum: Bonneville
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    Aftermarket Center Stands For '22 T120?

    I support the OEM centre stand views. Years ago I bought an after market centre stand for my (at the time) BMW K1300R (a heavy bike). Yes it was...
    Post by: edtxw01, Jul 5, 2024 in forum: Bonneville
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    Improvements To The Speed Twin 1200

    The Road 6s are excellent all round tyres, probably not ideal on a track, but loads of grip and great in the wet. I also have them on my BMW GS...
    Post by: edtxw01, Jun 10, 2024 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    Improvements To The Speed Twin 1200

    I bought my Speed Twin 1200 last August, ex-demo 700 miles. It now has 6,000 miles on the clock. I too considered suspension changes as the ride...
    Post by: edtxw01, Jun 10, 2024 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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