2018 Triumph Speedmaster

[rudyr]

Anyone hear any bad things about the Speedmaster?  It Handel good and real has good brakes.  It’s not cheap but what is now day’y.  And they do take a Harley with 75,000 miles astray.Rudy

[JJ]

Anyone hear any bad things about the Speedmaster?  It Handel good and real has good brakes.  It�s not cheap but what is now day�y.  And they do take a Harley with 75,000 miles astray.Rudy

Here is my buddy Dwight's "mildly custom" Bonneville Speedmaster.  He loves this bike!

[rudyr]

That’s a good looking bike but.  In 2018 Triumph speedmaster went to 1200 cc engein and a soft tail with many more changes.Rudyr

[elvisboy77]

Try posting on triumphrat.com it's good for Triumph bikes

[MMRanch]

 

After having a Belt Drive System or a Shaft Drive System … How could you ever go back to a Chain on anything but a dirt bike ?

 

Just asking ?

[Beerman]

Anyone hear any bad things about the Speedmaster?  It Handel good and real has good brakes.  It�s not cheap but what is now day�y.  And they do take a Harley with 75,000 miles astray.Rudy

I bought mine in March. I haven't discovered anything bad yet! Beautiful to look at, handles brilliantly. Quite a small tank - c150 miles - and you are correct, it's not cheap.

Beerman

[Beerman]

Not a bad looking bike! (And a very nice pub).  I looked at the Cali 1400 - but was deterred by the weight. The Triumph is 100kg lighter.


Beerman

[oldbike54]

 Rudy , I'm not sure how the hack from your current Bonneville will work on the new 1200 , but it should go faster 

 Dusty

[JJ]

Not a bad looking bike! (And a very nice pub).  I looked at the Cali 1400 - but was deterred by the weight. The Triumph is 100kg lighter.


Beerman

Nice photo...nice bike!!

[rudyr]

I looked and made kinda a deal Sat. afternoon someone walked in bought it.  They said it’s set their for months then everyone wanted it.  They said they could order me one.  I just came home.  Not upset just not for me.Rudyr

[davedel44]

Rudy

Older one listed on Sidecsr Forum already has a hack.

Dave
Galveston

[Guzzistajohn]

After having a Belt Drive System or a Shaft Drive System … How could you ever go back to a Chain on anything but a dirt bike ?

 

Just asking ?

Chain drive isn't a problem as far as I'm concerned. If a chain can handle a moto gp bike or flat track racing, it can handle anything I throw at it

[oldbike54]

Rudy

Older one listed on Sidecsr Forum already has a hack.

Dave
Galveston

 Remember , Rudy already has an older Bonnie with a chair attached .

 Dusty

[Toecutter]

After having a Belt Drive System or a Shaft Drive System … How could you ever go back to a Chain on anything but a dirt bike ?

 

Just asking ?

I don't get the hate for chains. Easy maintenance, if more often of course. Easy to change ratios. Easy to find parts if on a road trip. Nah, not a big deal. Shaft is great, love it... unless shit goes wrong. and it's gone wrong to me.

[Lcarlson]

After having a Belt Drive System or a Shaft Drive System … How could you ever go back to a Chain on anything but a dirt bike ?

 

Just asking ?

After selling my Ducati Diavel (thrilling acceleration, poor daily rider), I swore that I would never buy another bike with chain final drive. Then in early June, I rented a bmw F700GS for a week-long tour in Northern California. This was not a bike that was on my radar to own, but I figured it would be fine for a rental. After seven days and 900 miles or so, I concluded that it was probably the best all-around motorcycle I’ve ever ridden.  Bought a new one as soon as I got home, chain and all.

With the centerstand, lubing the chain every 600 miles really isn’t much trouble.