Hi Fellow Riders, My First Triumph Is A Street Triple 765rs

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by AK 765 RS, Feb 10, 2021.

  1. AK 765 RS

    AK 765 RS New Member

    Feb 10, 2021
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    Hi everyone,

    I bought my first Triumph last year, 2020 Street Triple 765RS.

    I'd ridden a Harley 883 Sportster for about a year before, returning to motorcycling after a very long break. I'd owned Japanese bikes previously , my last being a Honda CB750. The Harley was fun, but also old fashioned, heavy and ponderous. I decided I wanted something with a bit more pep, but also a bit of style. I considered the KTM 790 and Ducati Monster, but after a test ride on the Triumph I was sold. Never bothered to even ride the other two options. By the time I'd travelled 200m on the Triple, I felt very much at home.

    Bike is super gorgeous, I optioned the tail tidy and all the little red anodised parts. I definitely do that thing when you look back at your machine after you parked it.

    With Covid and WFH I've done very little distance but have enjoyed all of it thoroughly and am very happy with my choice. I've also had other Triumph riders come and chat to me and ask my about my Triple, which is really nice.

    Only small niggles
    Didn't fit the flyscreen and wonder if it would make a difference at highway speed?
    The My Triumph app won't connect at all since I got an iPhone 12
    Can't always get it into neutral without some revs or rolling bike back and forth

    Apart from that very happy with my first purchase of a British designed motorcycle!
     
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  2. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Howzit AK :cool:
     
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  3. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    Welcome to the forum :)
    Great choice of bike! Fly screen dosnt do much at all, you might notice a very small difference in wind pressure on your chest at high speed. As for finding neutral, wait till you have more miles on the bike and see if it frees up a bit.
     
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  4. Hubaxe

    Hubaxe Good moaning! aka Mr Wordsalad :)

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    Welcome, Bienvenue.
    The back to neutral issue looks like a sticky clutch?
     
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  5. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello and welcome to the forum

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  6. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Hi n welcome :)
     
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  7. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  8. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello AK and welcome to the forum :)
     
  9. Fork Lock

    Fork Lock Crème de la Crème

    Hello from the other hemisphere.
     
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  10. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Welcome in to the madhouse
     
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  11. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Hi and welcome.
     
  12. Daffy

    Daffy Well-Known Member

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    Hiya
    Fly screen makes a small difference if you're under 6ft, finding neutral may well get better over time but I would get it checked out, could just need the quickshifter adjusting.
     
  13. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi AK and welcome to the forum :cool: good introduction and looking forward to seeing your new ride
     

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