Featured What you been doing with your TRIUMPH today??

So bike season started yesterday for me.
I’ve had a busy winter with a build project ( new timber framed garage and conservatory) so yesterday was the first time out properly on the Speed Triple. The plan was to go to The Super Sausage Cafe en route to Silverstone for the British Superbike round.
The day dawned bright and very still. Up early in eager anticipation. Didn’t sleep that well as I was so looking forward to getting out on the bike…
I now have to do the car and bike shuffle to get the bike out.
As I’ve built the garage and conservatory on our old driveway I now have to take the car out of the garage and then move a few bits of furniture in the conservatory, open the doors into the garage , set up the bike ramp that allows me to get down into the garage and wiggle the bike out backwards through the conservatory and garage. Park the bike, move the car back in etc etc. It’s a bit of a faff but but it’s worth it….
Once all that was done I was off.
Out onto the A41 and then along the A413, Aylesbury to Buckingham road . This is the best road locally. It’s about 20 miles of great fast curves, elevation changes and lovely views across the Vale of Aylesbury. As I left home at around 08.00 there was little Sunday traffic so I could get a bit of a move on, although I was mindful of scrubbing in my new Road 5 Michelin tyres….
As I approached one of the little villages along the 413 I caught up with a Honda Fireblade rider. He was riding really nicely. Quick on the open roads and steady through the speed limits. I just tucked in behind him and we rode in tandem along the 413. Just two bikers having respect for other road users but enjoying their Sunday. . As we pulled off the 413 he took all the turns I was going to take and I followed him the next 20 odd miles as he was heading to the Sausage as well.
As we got into the car park I pulled in and parked alongside him. Fist bumps and smiles all round….What great start to my Sunday.
The Super Sausage was not too busy. Scrambled eggs on toast for brekkies. Cup of coffee and off to Silverstone with a buddy I’d met at the Cafe.
Only about 10 miles from the cafe to the circuit.
Parked up in the sea of bikes and a days racing was ahead of us.
It was just great to see so many fans back at the circuit. Probably not as busy as previous years but, a great days racing was enjoyed.
Then back on the Speed triple to do the route in reverse. A bit more traffic on the rerun leg but a lovely ride home. Woke up this morning with a real feeling of satisfaction.
What a great day….

 

Thank you @Sandi T and @Oldskool for the great write-ups. Really enjoyed them as I had family commitments and a garden that needed some attention, so didn’t get on the bike yesterday.

 

I was looking at the pictures of your Scrambler and thinking how fantastic it looks in those colours.

 

@Helmut Visor and I had a nice ride into Wales today, me obviously on the Striple and him on the Tuono. We went first to Abergavenny for a coffee and were going to go on to Crossgates but were getting rained on and it looked pretty miserable over that way so we revised our plans and went to Bronllys where the plan was to stop for some lunch at the Honey Cafe. Stop we did, but they had just had a big group come in and there was going to be a long wait so we got back on our bikes, went through Hereford and on to Dom's Bike Stop for a bite to eat and another coffee which we enjoyed in the rain and then on again home. Ride number 13 for me on the Striple (I am sad enough to document these things for myself..... ).

The Bike Safe course has made a big difference to my confidence and riding, it was exactly the right thing for me to have done at this stage in my biking "career" I think - having a professional assess me really has allowed me to believe in what I can do, if that makes any sense at all to anyone but me.

No photos I am afraid though today.....

 

Sounds like a good day out, getting more confidence. The mrs. and I were out for the 4rth time together yesterday (nothing sad about keeping track.. ). Just trundling along, letting her get used to the bike. Racking up the miles before going to France next month.

 

@Helmut Visor doesn't believe in trundling .

Hope Mrs V is loving it as much as I am - I am certain she will be!!

 

Nor do I, really. But there's no point in overasking when the ability and confidence are not there yet... she was going to sign up for an agility course but all were fully booked. We find watching the footage of my rear and front camera's helpful to point things out.

 

That does sound pretty useful, good idea!

 

She does love it - getting more brave every time we get out. She's just one that needs time to get confident, so no point in rushing things.

 

None, we do this to enjoy it after all!!

 

Well done, I hope you're happy with your choice. I like the look of the older ones, but hey, to each their own!

 

Congratulations @Dawsy . Very exciting!

 

Congratulations! Lovely bike of course!
It’s brilliant fun and don’t forget about sports mode as it makes a big difference!

 

Well done Dawsy… Good luck with the new bike. I love mine .. I think the new one has got a fair bit more go than the old one. But it retains the midrange grunt. Perfect combination I reckon. Enjoy it ..

 

Interestingly, I had to get out the handbook to refresh my memory about what mode I had mine in and yes, it is in Sport mode. I tried them all but ended up in this mode. I’m not one to fiddle about with these and once I’ve found a set up I just leave it all there.

 

Great…..they do go…Has it got the quick shifter fitted?

 

My first time with one of these as well.
Takes a bit of getting used to. I still use the clutch on downshifts . Just pull the clutch in and it auto blips for you. I think many don’t do this and just go clutch less but I want longevity from my gearbox and this seems the best solution to me. EDIT: throttle must be shut . Up shifts it works great. Not closing the throttle as you go up the gearbox takes a bit of getting used to…Brakes are also blindingly good…
Keyless fuel again takes a bit of getting used to but I do not think twice about it now. Just remember where you put your key each time and off you go. Still not sure Keyless is a good thing but you get used to it.
Road 5’s….just got mine fitted and scrubbed in . Seem lovely..
This is simply One of the best bikes I’ve ever ridden.

 

Happy new bike day @Dawsy

 

There's a road 6 out now, apparently more milage and grip. I'm a fan of the road 5's too, had several sets. If I had any criticism they can sometimes deliver a slightly harsh ride compared to others. They do have a nice sporty feel and turning characteristics though for a sport touring tyre. Angel gt's are my other favourite, more milage and comfort but they are slower to turn in. They don't feel as sporty.

 

Sounds like a terrific day out, @Oldskool! Thanks for sharing the photos--including the one of your bike in the conservatory. It looks like your Speed Triple is getting dangerously close to becoming a home designer, though.