Speed Triple 1050 (2005) Noob

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by TonsOfFun, Oct 19, 2017.

  1. TonsOfFun

    TonsOfFun New Member

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    Hi, long time rider but this is my first Triumph.
    I was torn between a Hayabusa and something more pretty and practical.

    To be fair I'm in love with this bike (if that's possible) I think it looks amazing,
    it handles so easy, has tons of torque, tends to bring the front wheel up at the most embarrassing moments, and gets a lot of compliments (from both males and females!!!) :-D

    Bought it second hand from Leicester, seems the bike has seen some *action* and came with a lot of aftermarket stuff, and a few dents, but overall I really like it.
    Especially the sound, the deep throaty gurgle when I let go of the throttle or change gears <3 <3 <3

    Based in Coventry, been exploring the A roads around West Midlands and Oxfordshire.
    Here's a couple of pics :-D

    I ended up taking off the aftermarket flyscreen because the plastic holder had broken, replaced the holder but actually like it better without a flyscreen. The bellypan needs some painting, and the OEM mirrors do not like speeds more than 70mph.

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  2. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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  3. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
    Nice bike and black as well :)
    The best colour :cool:
     
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  4. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    Black AND shiny! Class!!
     
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  5. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    That's a tidy looking bike given that it's 12 years old. Maxton suspenders too, should handle really well. Have fun and welcome in friend.
     
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  6. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    Hi welcome to the nut house you should fit right in.

    Tucker
     
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  7. TonsOfFun

    TonsOfFun New Member

    Sep 12, 2017
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    Hi guys, thanks for the welcome :-D

    I call her Naomi cuz she's a black beauty!

    Yes it has Maxton suspension, but I guess they were tuned for the previous owner since it feels a bit too soft, the footrests were also too high for me (I'm 6'4") so I had to adjust them.

    I might get someone to setup the suspension for my weight at some point, but right now I'm trying to align the forks, I think someone dropped it.

    But oh she's so easy around the bends, maybe its the suspension maybe it's the seating position...

    Anyone from the Midlands? I've been riding around A423, A429 and A422.
    I hear the ride to Mallwyd (A45, A458) is good.
     
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  8. Celticages

    Celticages Well-Known Member

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    Nice bike!! Welcome!
     
  9. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome, lovely bike.....
     
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  10. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello ToF and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  11. Col_C

    Col_C I can't re...Member

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    Welcome ToF, looks tidy, not much beats a black SpeedIII IMO
     
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  12. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    Yeah these speedy's are great mate ! Awesome machines. Welcome to the forum!
     
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  13. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    Hi and welcome to the nut house you should fit right in.
    Tucker
     
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