Speedmaster Forward/mid/ Straight/beach?

Herman66
Welcome to the family. If I had a 2016 low rider I would be looking at a straight swap no cash. Yes the Speedmaster is a nice reliable bike. Some of the very early ones had a couple of problems but these days all been ironed out and they just go on and on. I think people on here have done just about everything you have mentioned and customised their steeds to the way they want them.
Happy New Year.
Joe.

 

This may be of interest, the guy is a bit of a prat, but he has a Speedmaster with straight bars from the Bobber and has had the engine blacked out like the Bobber Black.

 

3. You could repair a puncture in a tubed tyre at the side of the road....

if you
- had a centre stand or some other way to lift the wheel clear of the ground
- carried a tool kit, tyre levers, a puncture repair outfit, spare tube(s), and a pump or gas cartridges
- removed the wheel
- removed one side of the tyre from the rim
- patched or replaced the tube, depending on the damage
- refitted and inflated the tyre
- refitted the wheel.

(If I remember correctly.)

It was the only option in olden times .

 

The thing these days is things like tyres are a seal fit and though they can be changed and blown to fit on the rim it is a bit of a nightmare.
Regards
Joe

 

Herman66
Haynes are pretty good for this type of info.
Regards
Joe.

 

Yes they do, but they are pricey e.g.: https://www.worldoftriumph.com/part...triumphmc/modelid/560150/block/100066221-0-2/

A much cheaper option is the Haynes manual: https://haynes.com/en-gb/triumph/speedmaster/2018-2019

For some older bikes you can find free downloads of the Triumph service manuals on sites like ManualsLib: https://www.manualslib.com/

 

I have recently got the Triumph service manuals for both my bikes (downloaded free ), and they are so much more clear and intelligable than the Haynes manuals, but I've also found the Haynes manuals useful.

 

Herman66
That's not a problem. Just read the book back to front Job done.
Regards
Joe.

 

The good thing is that the flat tyre is very much less likely to roll off a modern rim.

 

Hi, I just completed a 2800 mile trip on my 2018 Speedmaster and had zero problems. Since the SM has tube tires, you cannot simply plug them. Initially I purchased all tools the change a tube on the road then said "screw it" and brought road side insurance instead. I figured if I had a flat I'll just get it hauled to a repair shop. I did carry a spare inner tube with me since they may be hard to find. I was worried about the beach bars but found them very comfortable with the forward controls. I did replace the seat with a Corbin solo seat, best investment I ever made. Planning a 4700 mile trip next summer. The 1200 engine ran perfect in every way even in 105 F degrees. Enjoy your Speedmaster, I sure am..