Featured Speed Triple R - British Racing Green

Discussion in 'Speed Triple' started by fractaz, Oct 26, 2018.

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  1. Bryan3R

    Bryan3R Senior Member

    Jun 22, 2018
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    You collect any size or just ones that fit you to use?
    May have an Edwards Valencia large for sale soon.
     
  2. fractaz

    fractaz Well-Known Member

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    I only buy brand new helmets as I use them, can't take the risk of using a defective second-hand helmet. Not saying you didn't take care of your but I'm not willing to take the risk. Thanks anyway :)
     
  3. fractaz

    fractaz Well-Known Member

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    Changed my blinkers to triumph aluminium led, also fitted an evotech tail tidy instead of the topblock I had.

    Also finally had the opportunity to drive it after the first maintenance, they updated the QS and it now works perfectly ! So far so good :)
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  4. Mike in NH

    Mike in NH Member

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    Looking good, I like your jacket too :cool:
     
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  5. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    Those are some very special bikes for sure, and to have owned them must have been quite a thrill. Congrats on the new Speed RS. I’m looking forward to your opinion after owning the others. This is my second Triumph and think there is something special about them. I’m interested in the decision to change out to a RCS Corsa Corta master cylinder. I know there is one more adjustment over the MCS that comes standard with the bike. I would like to hear your thoughts on that for sure. Enjoy!
     
  6. fractaz

    fractaz Well-Known Member

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    Hi Steve,
    Sorry for the late reply,
    I finally didn't change the master cylinder, installed it on my lady's bike (speedr94). I'm kinda jealous now ahaha, the quality on the speedrs is already good but the RCS is clearly from another league.

    Actually I'm kinda debating selling the RS, the bike is great for sure but I was used to "more power" and imo it misses a few hp when you compare it to the 1290r or tuono. Test drove those two, I'm in love with the tuono but the reliability is clearly a risk for this brand..
     
  7. MrTriple

    MrTriple One Cylinder Short

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    Swap the RCS to the RS. Sell the Lady Bike. Buy a 1290R. Sorted (as we say in Essex).
     
  8. martinm

    martinm Member

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    tried to fit 19rcs to my 2018 but as the master cylinder is at 90 degrees to the bar (unlike the standard one which is at an angle) the brake lever hits the ride by wire unit on the twist grip.
     
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  9. Bryan3R

    Bryan3R Senior Member

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    My next bike I hope.
     
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  10. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    I appreciate your thoughts. I had considered the Tuono before purchasing the RS, but reliability kinda put me off. I also consider a fuel gauge a must. Cheers.
     
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  11. fractaz

    fractaz Well-Known Member

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    Sold ! I'm off to the USA for two weeks of holidays, I'll see what I buy when I come back, I'll let you know :)
     
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  12. MrTriple

    MrTriple One Cylinder Short

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    Well that was short lived :eek:

    Enjoy your holiday and good luck with whatever comes next :)
     
  13. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    Enjoy your holidays. As far as the new bike, I’m going to guess either a Super Duke R or Tuono :heart_eyes:. Go Tuono.
     
  14. Bryan3R

    Bryan3R Senior Member

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    be the SDR!
     
  15. Sideburn

    Sideburn Well-Known Member

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    That would be my pick between those.
     
  16. Bel

    Bel New Member

    Apr 26, 2017
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    MrTriple, Jacques from CarbonFBR here
    Just saw your message. I'm not a regular on forums anymore as times limited but I normally reply to email and Facebook messages within 24 hours. Can you let me know how you sent the message and date please (want to check what went wrong). If it's by email then it might be caught in your or my spam filter or I didn't get it. I make a point of replying to people even if it's just I'll get back to you ASAP. No replies loses business so last thing I would do.

    PS: If you guys need parts email me and don't forget to mention you are from this forum to get 10% discount. I'll send quote back and stock availability.
     
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  17. MrTriple

    MrTriple One Cylinder Short

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    Hi Jacques - It's good to hear from you...and don't worry, you're here now.

    I sent you a direct email last October, and have just forwarded another copy.
    For clarity, this was my post that outlined the change to the heat shield for 2018+ bikes.

    https://www.thetriumphforum.com/thr...-–-ownership-thread.13318/page-14#post-228922

    Don't hesitate to contact me if you need more info :)
     
  18. fractaz

    fractaz Well-Known Member

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    I'll probably go back to my first love the zx10r :)
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  19. fractaz

    fractaz Well-Known Member

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    Hi, been a while since I last posted, had quite a few toys to play with after the RS, got the 10R as I mentionned earlier, than swapped it to a Superduke 1290R V2, then sold it for a brand new Tuono factory that I've since sold ... to re buy a Speed Triple R ... A deal I couldn't resist, I've done quite a few mods to it, from the paint (British Racing Green) to master cylinder (corsa corta). A lot of carbon bits are on the mail, I'll post the new pictures once fitted.

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  20. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    So what made you come back to a speed triple? And why the previous model over the RS? And now there is the new Speed arriving soon. I’m interested in your thoughts on all those bikes.
     
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