675 Commuting Street Triple

Hi guys,

First Post for a while.

So I've got a nice (not so well maintained by me) 2009r and have a new job and want to do a 60 mile round trip with some motorway and city use in the day.

Tried a couple of economical Honda's, didn't like them and am firm about making the most of the Triple as I'm used to the thrill!

I'm thinking (a good excuse for an upgrade!) the 2013 models with updated engine specs and ABS will be a slightly more economical (according to Triumph) and obviously safer bet with Abs assistance. Although I've now seen the 2015RX and want it NOW but I've not got much upgrade dosh and we're talking at minimum over 2k.

I've heard winter can be tough on our pride and joy as well. Mine hasn't faired great from local use (although my attempts at maintenance are poor at best) but I do get a yearly service.

Thanks for looking

 

Thanks for the reply. Haha I understand the jealously but at least you get two cup finals every year

I suppose I'm confirming the economic benefit from my 2009r (again a good excuse if its paying a bit for itself) and yer any advice/thoughts any one has on commuting long term on the triple.

The triple seemed so easy in traffic and you've obviously got the poke to get out of trouble or put that prick that gets up your backside in his Audi A5/BMW/Shitty souped up Nova etc in his place!

I also watched some programme on city bike theft and that scared the shite out of me!! Think the newer ones have better security or am I making that up?

Cheers on the AC50, I'm using GT85

Edit: Sorry I didn't see you had an Audi A5 at first look at your profile

 

Thanks I've got some grips probably get them fitted soon. Thanks for reminding me.

I'm now seeing for potentially 3-4k I could jump to the 765s. How did it hold up in the winter against corrosion and general wear and tear? Corrosion seems to have set in easily on mine in comparison to the Honda's (or so my neighbour tells me looking at my 675!)

 

I'm going to convert to ACF-50 having heard this is a better product then GT85 (although it seems to have protected my cycles well).

Did you switch the modes much on your commute? I'm gutted the S has the naff dash (in comparison) and only two modes. Not that I've have much of a clue what I was doing but Road and Sport seems straight forward.

I'm also due the dreaded 12k service soon but only one dealer I spoke to picked up on this when I was looking at an upgrade (using that as a bartering tool) and yes it was a Triumph dealership (sure this has minimal cost to them)!

 

Thanks, all the reviews point to the handling as the main upgrade even if its not as hooligan as the original.

Mine is very average condition with minor signs of corrosion although the tank is clean. 12k service is due soon as well.

Thanks for your help I think I'll open a new thread (if admin are ok) to get a valuation and peoples opinion on a deal.

 

Haha a small no large party of me would die riding something else. Good thinking though but I want an upgrade for some joy out of the long commute.

 

Haha a small no large party of me would die riding something else. Good thinking though but I want an upgrade for some joy out of the long commute.

 

This somehow registered in my mind and now being the proud owner of a 765R (when it's ready anyway) I don't want it wrecked in winter.

Will be looking at some winter hacks come October I think. Fancy a Hornet if I get one a,s you say for around a ton.