Performance & Modifications

The whole system's new so can't see that would be a problem in itself - just pointin' out...

 

When i did some headers a few years back i used stainless steel lock wire

 

You have to soak the wrap, so it stretches, then contracts when it drys. That way its nice and tight.
If your really good at it you dont need wire or clips. I have always had to use some wire at the end, never worked out how to finish tightly without wire.
There are web sites that show what to do, I just finish with wire.......

 

Got the tidy tail fitted...


I do like the `tidy` look that the exaust and tidy tail give.

Is there some law about the number plate being so far back??? Otherwise why put it there??

If anyone is thinking about an arrow, I highly recomend it, changes the bike for the better.

 

Looks good Kradser I would have put a tail tidy on my D600 but its all one moulded piece that holds the plate, indicators and rear lights on so would require some extensive surgery with a dremel. I do like the 'tidy' look so one day I might have to hack it up one day.

 

Just tidied up the tail!

For me this is the worst part of the 2005-6 model - crappy plastic back end.
Bought this excellent tail tidy from germany - simple to fit and looks fantastic in my opinion.
Invested in some very expensive Triumph led indicators to compliment it.
When it arrives from Italy a new 3 into low exhaust will complete the transformation although I am not unhappy with the Pipewerx cans - think they look pretty cool and sound wonderful!!

Before and after shots

 

That's a really nice looking unit, Midge. A mate of mine made one for his bike and one for mine:

 

I saw yours Bry and thought it might have been the same but its not but still really neat - I hate the flapping about plastic crap that was there before!

 

What's the make of yours, and can I ask the cost?

 

Looking good :upyeah:

 

Some guy in Germany who is selling them on ebay - quality is superb - just fits straight on, no bother!! Cost £130ish with carriage.

 

He makes 2 - one for the 2005-6 and one for the later model!

New!! Tail Tidy kit Triumph Speed Triple 1050 with LED | eBay

NEW!!! Tail Tidy kit Triumph Speed Triple 1050 with LED | eBay

 

Not a bad price and a quality looking bit of kit! Good find!

 

'09 speed with '13 headlights.... Anyone done this?

 

You are the first one I have seen do this usually it is the other way round as all the older speed triple guys hate the new lights. From what I have heard the new lights actually let you see where your going at night as the old round ones were never meant to be that great. :wink:

 

I used to hate the new shape lights but they've grown on me... Only thing at the moment is, as it has the old style fly screen, I can't angle the lights up any more than they are and are currently too low... I'll work out something to make them point in the right direction

 

Soaks water and causes rust....it did on a sportster I had and had to get new pipes

 

I like it
I was thinking of doing that to mine when I get her