Hi all, Names Shane and living in Newport i have just bought a street triple R 2012. Having stepped up from a 600 bandit I am loving her. Much more of an agressive riding style and a little less comfortable but im sure i will get used to the riding position. Anyhows thanks for welcoming me to your group..:upyeah:
Ayup Holly, Nice bike :upyeah: had loads of Bandits over the years, brilliant bikes. Hope you enjoy your new bike :biggrin:
Hi Shane Welcome to the forum, congratulations on the Street Triple. I've owned a 600 Bandit and occasionally manage to blag a go on my wife's Street Triple and there is certainly a big difference between the two. The Street is so much smaller, lighter and better handling and the noise it makes high in the rev range is intoxicating...... I love them, pity I'm 6' 4" and 18 stone as I just do not fit it. The wife has just ridden her Street 2400 miles to the Alps and back with no complaints although I have noticed she appears to now have a neck like a bull elephant Lol!
Cheers both, Thats half the reason i bought it. Im planning a 3 week ride next year to italy via St. Gotthard Pass. There's only 2 of us and he is wanting to ride his moto guzzi back to the factory it was made. I just didnt fancy riding my battered and bruised bandit all that way although i admit that i almost changed my mind as the part ex went through...Bandits are just so comfortable and reliable... The triple on first impressions is so much fun...its almost a joy to hit a red light because she sounds amazing going from standstill to high revs..
If you are doing a big trip on the Street I highly recommend these panniers http://thetriumphforum.co.uk/forum/f5/tank-bags-panniers-110/
Much appreciated. They look the part. I think they would be a must for a big trip and no bungees. Cheers once again.
Gidday Shane and welcome to the forum. The Street Triple is a great bit of kit and I'm sure you will have loads of fun on it :biggrin: Richard your brave mate :wink: If I said something like that about my missus I believe that I would be in rather serious trouble :redface: