New T120. Seeking Opinions On Intended Performance Adds.

Motone has an excellent X-pipe. Cheaper than the others I have seen. I have one of these on my bike.

http://motone.com/x-pipe-cat-delete-exhaust-system-lc/

 

Have the same bike also new! Keep us up to date with what you do. Im curious about some suspension upgrade myself so particularly that. It just doesn't handle bumps well. Only complaint i didn't see on your list that i have is the stock tires have no where near the bank angle i need. Still gonna wear them out before buying new though. I just installed engine bars myself and waiting on levers from tec bike

 

This is interesting, i had noticed my tire wear right out to the edge of the tread and was worried, but this brings some peace of mind. Haven't moved my pegs or anything like that. I generally do keep my weight above the bike in a harder lean it just feels right. I thought i slipped a bit when leaning to hard the other day, but maybe just a bit of sand or something i guess

 

MrELB
Welcome to the Family. Do drop us all a picture of the steed. Something to drool over whilst Nursey medicates us all.
Ride Safe & Enjoy
Joe.

 

I have a 2018 Street Twin and a few suggestions:
- Fly screens don't offer much wind protection. Consider a larger screen.
- Side panels from Moto Trio
- Saddle bags
- Luggage rack
- EBC sintered brake pads
- Engine badges
- Union Jack radiator guard from Motone
- K&N air filter

 

Hi and welcome. I’ve carried out many of the mods you are thinking about ie
Booster plug, TEC progressive front springs, Hagon rear shocks (better quality than TEC, a throttle resister (not quite cruise control but considerably cheaper), TEC levers, the larger of the two triumph flyscreens (work fine for my 5’7” height). Really pleased with all and the handling is significantly better. I’ve got the Motone x pipe but haven’t got round to fitting it yet.

 

Whats your budget for suspension? I've tried the TEC parts you're talking about on my T100. They didn't stay on long. Now running Ohlins 3 way cartridge inserts and Nitron (not Nitro anything or other) rears. It's in a different class now but it's expensive. Worth every penny.

Norman Hyde sell a Power Commander, Toga silencers and de-cat X pipe as kit which is a great mod. Dynojet were loaned bikes to develop maps for and these are loaded onto the PC5's for sale. And you can get to the chain adjusters with the Togas AND they look like the original Bonnies did back in the day.

My rears are these with a black spring option: https://www.nitron.co.uk/products/motorcycles/ntr-r1-twin

Cartridge inserts: https://www.ohlins.com/product/nix-22/

And here's my T100 for a sound bite:

Something to think about! Loads of other options I'm sure.
Decent suspension rewards you every time you ride I think.

 

Hi,
Got the same bike. Added the following.
Decat, Remus silencers, k&n filter, booster plug, cruise control, small front screen, uprated Hagon nitro and front springs. Comfort seat. Just brilliant.

 

I do notice stronger braking with the EBC sintered brake pads. I just changed the pads, nothing else. Not hard to do.

Can't offer a comment on the K&N performance as I changed to a K&N air filter right after I purchased the new bike. I use K&N on all my vehicles as a high quality upgrade.

 

Just not the oil filters I hope

 

To keep the budget down maybe Hagons and have a look at new springs for the front matched to body weight and try emulators. Andreani make a cheaper cartridge kit which I would have gone for were it available at the time.

My setup is compliant and the bike is very well controlled on uneven or broken surfaces. It's not a bike to go racing around on like a loon but more one that is usually used on smaller roads that are typically in poorer condition.

 

Hi Mr ELB. Welcome to one of the best forums ever.

I have 2016 T120. I have Hagon rears. Firm but compliant for our aussie bush bitumen. Fitted my Motone X-Pipe myself. Also a 39T rear sprocket. The sprocket is no good for what you describe you are looking for, however, can Highly recommend the x-pipe. I also have a K&N air filter. Together with Arrow pipes, it sounds AWESOME. Also my fuel economy has increased about 5-10%. Smoother throttle response and no lag off idle.Have dresser bars fitted. Recomended if you accidentaly drop her. I have a small bar mount fairing. Bigger than the dart, but smaller than the touring screen. OEM King and Queen seat is also brilliant. I rode mine home (3,700 km's) on the gel "comfort" seat. Title is not accurate for longer than an hour or two.
I am a commuter mostly, so this setup suits me and the bike. The original concept is brilliant. These tweaks just enhance it and finish it up.
Love my bonnie. Will NEVER sell it. They can bury it with me. I'm gonna try take it with me.

All of the stuff was done in the shed at home. Mr Fillingham (Youtube) is an excellent tutor with easy step by step vid's. Well worth watching. Have a go I say. It's very therapeutic working on your own bike, and helpful if anything ever breaks.

Can post a pic if you're curious.

Cheers,

Tubs