Newbie In Saigon

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  1. Bobby Saigon

    Bobby Saigon New Member

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    Managed to get hold of a Street Cup 2019 over here, in mint condition and with after market exhausts which just sounds wow!

    In the processed of adding some custom bits and changing it all to black.

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  2. joe mc donald

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    Great steed indeed. Welcome to the family. And thanks for sharing the picture with your great intro. You will fit right in here in the asylum.
    Joe.
     
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  3. Geoff Butler

    Geoff Butler Never too old for Biking!

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    Welcome Bobby!

    I am a newbie too and also have a Street Cup with some minor mods.

    If/when I respray mine, I would go for the matte or satin black look that triumph have used for the Ace Cafe version of the T120.

    All the best and enjoy the forum.
     
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  4. Geoff Butler

    Geoff Butler Never too old for Biking!

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    Also, I forgot to mention that you will want to ditch the stock tyres because they are shite! ;)
     
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  5. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  6. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Xin chao Bobby :cool:
     
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  7. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello Bobby.

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  8. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    Welcome to the forum Bobby :)
     
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  9. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Bobby and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  10. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome....
     
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  11. Martine

    Martine Senior Member

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    Welcome to the forum. Great pic.
     
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  12. David Reynolds

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    Looks like the stock Pirellis Geoff, why do you think they suck?
     
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  13. Geoff Butler

    Geoff Butler Never too old for Biking!

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    There is lots of other feedback on here related to the stock Pirelli Phantoms regarding handling issues with the Street Cup using these tyres. I talk from experience when I say that these tyres never gave me confidence in corners or on wet roads but since changing to Avon Roadriders the bike has been transformed.

    It’s all personal preference and riding style I guess. :cool:
     
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  14. David Reynolds

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    I've got the Pirellis on my 2017 T100 and am far some sold on them. The grip seems like it could be better on cornering and occasionally I get a little tiny sideways hiccup depending on pavement which catches me completely off guard. Agree there must be better options out there but I wanted to hear a little more detail so thanks for chiming in!
     
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  15. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Greetings, Bobby, and welcome to the forum. Congrats on that Street Cup and thanks for sharing the photo. It's looking good! Hope you enjoy the forum.

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  16. Bobby Saigon

    Bobby Saigon New Member

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    haha yeah just cant get out and back in as easy as i wish
     
  17. Bobby Saigon

    Bobby Saigon New Member

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    On the tyres, not a fan. Not confident on corners with the weight of the bike and tramlines often.

    They are still in good condition so will keep running but definitely open to other suggestions for good dry/wet grip. (although with vietnam rain season i will not ride it as much)

    Update pictures as I customise it further.
    Prices in GBP

    1) Gloss black decal and stickers - 62
    2) powder and ceramic coated the exhaust system black plus anodised footpegs and some brackets gloss black - 112
    3) Seat Cover changed to ribbed look - 25
    4) Having NRC rear fender kit bought and fitted although i think its pricier here to have the kit imported- 219


    Just want to do something about the headlamp and the (not bright enough) ugly yellow light but without changing the whole unit.
    Has anyone got recommended LED White bulbs that will work without error?

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  18. Bobby Saigon

    Bobby Saigon New Member

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    Anyone can help with this.

    Trying to change the LED bulb but does not seem to want to disconnect from the black housing.

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