Featured 2018 Speed Triple Rs – Ownership Thread

Thanks for the advice Snusmumrik. I’ve never had a bike with a quick shifter before, so I’d very much like to have one.... but I am feeling cautious about it.

I pick up my new bike next week. I think my strategy is going to be to ride up to the first service with the QS/B disabled, so I can “run in” the gearbox alongside the engine. Then I’ll check that all the software is up to date, that the recall part is fitted and that I’ve had a preemptive discussion with the dealer. Then I’ll start using it as you advise. Fingers crossed.

 

Hi Bentos,

Congrats on the bike.

Like you, I ran the bike in without the QS. Like you I was also concerned before using it regularly. I had it installed at the first service, along with the new linkage (with the cutout).

I have just got back from a ride this morning, and only touched the clutch lever for pulling away and stopping.

Every single change, first to second, second to first, low revs, high revs (well, medium revs in town), from first all the way up to sixth and back again. Every change was good. Most were perfect, really. I will say that previously my bike didn't like some changes (especially fifth to sixth at anything other than maximum attack) until the gear position sensor was changed under warranty - this made the QS (almost) perfect.

I have ridden the Tuono V4 a lot - and yes the Aprillia system is better. But the Triumph QS on my bike is actually a lot closer than most people realise. I pull away from the lights a go up through the 'box... first, second, third, fourth... and it is really smooth. No complaints at all. Sounds great as well.

This is not to trivialise the issues some owners have unfortunately suffered. There have been real problems with the QS/gearbox, and Triumph did not do well in terms of their customer service experience. This is why I was concerned, and why you have every reason to be concerned also.

This QS is not perfect, but you will soon see what throttle/rev/gear combinations work well, and now I just ride around the lumpiness without thinking about it. The second to first change is really useable on my bike. I can even change from second to neutral on demand as I come up to a red light, which I find really handy.

All I will say is that unsatisfied owners are far more vocal (justly so) than happy ones. If I had been treated like some of the unfortunate owners on this forum, I would be enraged also. I simply wanted to offer the other viewpoint, that there are dozens (maybe hundreds) of happy owners quietly enjoying their bike (and the quick shifter) every day. I'm one of them.

Run the bike in. Chat with the dealer. Turn on the QS and enjoy. At least that would be my advice.

David.

PS. Now I've posted this, my bike will obviously destroy its gearbox before Christmas!!

 

I use my quick shifter pretty much the same way that you do, @Snusmumrik , and have had no issues. No false neutrals on my end either. I'm glad that's the case as others on the forum have had numerous problems. Thankfully, I have not. I should add that I had the quick shifter arm replacement through the recall--had it done even prior to the recall "officially" happening here in the U.S.

 

Cheers @David_RS. I had to delay picking up my new bike till next week but, having read your post, my excitement levels are even higher now!!

Thanks again to @SteveRS and everyone else for all the detailed warnings. I will be very careful with the gearbox, but remain optimistic. Roll on the spring!

 

Great thread and lots of info on here.

Picked up a 19 plate RS with 444 miles on her, still running in and only on 800 miles but a lot of decent info on here.

I know the thread hasn't had any input for 8 months or so but I'll stick what I do to mine up and pick folks brains.

The QS issue I seem to have or a similar one anyways, under load going from 4th to 5th it doesn't click into 5th and instead just bounces of the limiter until I throttle off and it slips back into 4th, something I will get checked when I'm home next as I work abroad.

Lowboy exhaust is on the cards, in 2 minds with SC and AR............Love the look of the SC CRT as its very short and its a design I like: however my plan is to also track the bike and get better riding so perhaps the AR with the baffle in will keep me within noise limits for tracks. Along with a new exhaust I will have it mapped and suspension set up for myself

Already checked out the places that sell the carbon goodies and a rear hugger is top of the list

 

Thanks Mr Triple.

Yes there's a few more exhaust options out there since you did yours. AR have the GP2R also, but looking at it I think the GP1 110mm will do just fine and the DB killer can help with track day noise restrictions. It looks more satisfying to look at than the GP2R

yes I saw all your carbon goodies and they suited the bike down to a tee, not to much but just right and in the right areas also.

When I'm home and start accumulating parts I will share on here. Its great to keep a thread ticking that already has lots of info and can get some of the gurus answering questions ha ha

 

Hi Damien, welcome. Bought mine at Christmas and love it. I also found this thread to be a fantastic source of information thanks again to Mr Triple. Like many others I’ve had one or two false neutrals via the QS, but I’ve taken to unloading the throttle for a fraction of a second when changing up into 5th and again into 6th…. slots into gear perfectly every time. There’s a lot of chat about the QS!!! I think we’d all agree it could be better, but I find it works fine if you give it a bit of love!!! Enjoy!

 

Hi Bentos,

Yeah I'm going to have a good ride when I get home in a coupe of months and if it does it again then I'll take it to Triumph to ensure all is good. Amongst fitting my new parts I'm ordering

 

Hi Bentos,

Yeah I'm going to have a good ride when I get home in a coupe of months and if it does it again then I'll take it to Triumph to ensure all is good. Amongst fitting my new parts I'm ordering

 

So purchased my exhaust today.............as much as I wanted the AR exhaust, I couldn't justify the price. the cheapest you could get it was £730 delivered. With all the motor racing I used to do and the quality and size of parts I used I thought that was way to steep.

So I have opted for the loudest out of my options as its very similar to the AR and that was the SC Project CR-T exhaust. At only £397 (I say only), its way more realistic in its pricing for such a small item and still has quality.

With the saving of cash that I was expecting to pay for the AR (£600) before they added all the VAT, I'm using it to offset a few other purchases.

Now if somebody could help me............The bike has an optimate charger cable coming out underneath the tank, question is I need to purchase the actual charger but am unsure which one I am to buy as there's like 7 of them. I thought 3 at first as thats the triumph recommended one so it says, but on looking at the housing on the cable I have it doesn't look like they will marry up????

 

Damien - have you got the pipe? Did you buy from the SC Project website? Did you pay import duty?

 

No only ordered today so expecting around 4 weeks or so.

Yes was directly off the SC website

No tax was added so am expecting something to rear its head, which if it does still comes in well under the AR exhaust

 

Tell a lie Dickie.............ordered the exhaust yesterday evening............just had an email that its on the way and will be delivered by FedEx on Thursday............talk about AAA service. Will let you know if I had to pay any import tax

 

Cheers.

 

Hey Dickie,

So ordered Exhaust off SC website Sunday evening. Delivered to my house today from Italy (2 1/2 days later). No tax paid on the pipe whatsoever..............Total cost 451 euros for the pipe and 12 euros shipping. Works out around £397.

Fair play thats bloody quality serve right there

 

Cheers, thats good to know

 

Put the 1 tooth bigger sprocket on and also an exhaust sensor eliminator. I discovered the rider mode can turn off tc (and everything else) so I’ve been enjoying the little wheelie or two!