Featured 2018 Speed Triple Rs – Ownership Thread

Mr T " They've fitted a quick shifter (shift assist), alarm and a tank pad, and I opted for the carbon tank sides and slimline indicators to fit myself."

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Congrats ! Looks Great ... You mentioned they installed Shift Assist .. thats a standard feature on the RS in Canada and USA ... is it an option there ?

 

Now that is lovely!

 

Looks amazing. I think the tail tidy really smartens the lines.
Out of interest, what do you mean by sealing the paintwork? Despite endless cleaning, my bikes always seem to go off after a while so I'm definitely going to give acf50 a try.

 

Wow, you’ve been very busy and that looks fantastic!

I’ve not heard of the clutch cable guide thing before. Is it worthwhile having? Where did you get it from?

I have also removed my pillion pegs. Where do you get the blanking bolts?

Cheers

Jack

 

Thanks. I'll give it a try.

 

Thanks mate...

 

Looks Bloomin awesome! Very much in the style I like.

I had a very similar looking, thick rubber tank pad which was fitted to mine before I got it which I never liked.

The clutch guide is a total waste of money but cos my old bike had one I’d get another, defo!

The under seat storage is becoming laughable but I suppose that’s the way these bikes are going with ultra slim sub frames. I justify it by saying it ain’t a tourer, if I wanted a tourer I’d buy one with all the cubby holes and charging points included.

I like the Kriega soft luggage which looking at other posts can easily be adapted to fit which suits my type of touring or trips away.

It’s not often I’d buy somat without much interest in the cost but I’m smitten!!

 

never gloat .... .....I just ordered the Black RS with the no charge shift assist .... Delivery is in May ..
Really appreciate the pics you posted ... helps me decide on options.
So far Front brake reservoir, Rad guard, Heated grips and Shift assist ... oh wait .. shift assist is standard

Does UK come standard with Heated Grips ? option in Canada

 

Mmmm well I’ve come from a 2014 s and the only reason I bought it was because it had LOADS of extra stuff.

To much carbon fibre to mention, clutch guide, ASV levers ( things of beauty), the nice brake reservoirs, bar end mirrors, SP project can with arrow map.

It looked great but annoyed me occasionally with things like over intrusive and not turnoffable ABS.

Not much annoyance to be honest but seeing, hearing the RS in the flesh I simply can’t wait! As I’ve said I’m glad I’m coming from pre 16 upgrade as it’s gonna be epic!

 

Ha we sound like the agree brothers but I agree with you. When I saw it in the flesh the levers looked great!

 

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"May" does seem a ways off but here they are still calling for snow later this week
Actually trading in the 2017 FZ10 ( "MT"-10 in UK ... huum .. "FZ" really does sound faster though)
Looking forward to seeing the difference .. the FZ has a unique flyscreen that is small but does an incredible job of deflecting the air over you at high speeds

so my question is ... does the clear/smoke add on Triumph fly screen for the Triple speed work ?

 

Mr T

Beautiful looking bike, I have a 16 plate Triple R and love it, daren't think about a test ride on the RS!! However I do have a brand new, ordered from World of Triumph, tank pad. Still in it's unopened box (long story but ordered one off Ebay took ages to arrive but ultimately it did) PM me and we can sort details but would rather it was used where needed.

Enjoy the bike anyway.

Steve

 

Managed to persuade my dealer to swap the bits over for free to clinch the deal.