[Group] TRIUMPH Speed Triple Riders

[CMYRS]

Hi guys,

 

Vara owner sneeking in the back door Just to introduce myself in case anyone wonders what the He11 I'm doing here

 

I am really a closet Triumph Tiger man but ended up with a Vara (backache & bent crashbars not optional extras) and I'd like to keep my nose in the Triumph scene.

 

Hope you don't mind me sniffing around, promise I'll be good

 

 

ure most welcome here

 

unfortunately, other than myself, I have never seen another tiger on the road. y not trade in the vara n join me?

[jtjagan]

cool.

 

ure the first tiger owner I know of in sillyspore.

 

lets meet up sometime with the other triumph owners

 

 

I am guessing you are riding the new Tiger? Damn cool machine. I know of only one other steamer Tiger in Singapore. It is at my mech getting fixed.

 

It is good to see more interest in Triumph bikes. Great machines with awesome aural experience too boot.

 

Inline-3, where the fun begins at 5000 rpm and madness starts at 6000rpm

[CMYRS]

I am guessing you are riding the new Tiger? Damn cool machine. I know of only one other steamer Tiger in Singapore. It is at my mech getting fixed.

 

It is good to see more interest in Triumph bikes. Great machines with awesome aural experience too boot.

 

Inline-3, where the fun begins at 5000 rpm and madness starts at 6000rpm

 

 

its an interesting ride so far.

 

bike didnt really settle in till about 8000km, suspension starts to firm up and my mileage improved quite a bit.

 

used to get about 310km for 19.5L now its 340 on 19.5L

no change in riding styles or routes.

 

are u a potential triumph owner?

[Blackie21]

its an interesting ride so far.

 

used to get about 310km for 19.5L now its 340 on 19.5L

no change in riding styles or routes.

 

are u a potential triumph owner?

 

my god! the consumption is fantastic! i remember the beast only giving me at best 13km/l but that was due to certain mod.

the old super 3 gave me similar milage as your bike......

[jtjagan]

its an interesting ride so far.

 

bike didnt really settle in till about 8000km, suspension starts to firm up and my mileage improved quite a bit.

 

used to get about 310km for 19.5L now its 340 on 19.5L

no change in riding styles or routes.

 

are u a potential triumph owner?

 

My Tiger, being the big trailie model, has a soft front. Dives a lot under heavy breaking but I am used to that.

With dynojet kit, after-market exhaust and tuned for sound instead of economy, I get 11km/lit

 

I am hoping my next bike is the Street Triple R. Now, if only I can convince my wife I really need a graphite black naked bike with 2 bug eyes!

[freerangestormer]

ure most welcome here

 

unfortunately, other than myself, I have never seen another tiger on the road. y not trade in the vara n join me?

 

Believe me there is rarely a day goes by that it doesn't cross my mind

I know of two others which I enquired into when they were for sale earlier this year, long story for telling over coffee!

 

if only I can convince my wife I really need a graphite black naked bike with 2 bug eyes!

 

Want some help ?

 

I just noticed the other day that Triumph are about to release a limited edition Tiger with matt graphite colour scheme (no other changes or enhancements)

[CMYRS]

My Tiger, being the big trailie model, has a soft front. Dives a lot under heavy breaking but I am used to that.

With dynojet kit, after-market exhaust and tuned for sound instead of economy, I get 11km/lit

 

I am hoping my next bike is the Street Triple R. Now, if only I can convince my wife I really need a graphite black naked bike with 2 bug eyes!

 

my god! the consumption is fantastic! i remember the beast only giving me at best 13km/l but that was due to certain mod.

the old super 3 gave me similar milage as your bike......

 

 

11km/L & 13km/L??? :giddy:

Prob spend more time at the gas station than on the road

 

the front forks have adjustable compression n rebound and even to the max settings, I find them diving abit even when coming to a slow halt.

Ohlins time!

 

I suggest you let the wifey know abt the tiger, get her to sit on the comfortable seat and all. Later on, tell her its abit pricey and you will settle on the small cc (cheaper road tax & machine price) triple R instead as a budget option.

 

Let me know if the above works and I'll practice it to get a 2nd bike

[CMYRS]

Believe me there is rarely a day goes by that it doesn't cross my mind

I know of two others which I enquired into when they were for sale earlier this year, long story for telling over coffee!

 

 

 

 

 

Well, let me help you make up your mind

 

 

When triumph next organises an event, I would invite you guys to come along. its so rare to catch up one the road and its quite a sight to see a dozen.

[jtjagan]

I suggest you let the wifey know abt the tiger, get her to sit on the comfortable seat and all. Later on, tell her its abit pricey and you will settle on the small cc (cheaper road tax & machine price) triple R instead as a budget option.

 

Let me know if the above works and I'll practice it to get a 2nd bike

 

The problem is my wife loves my Tiger. She refuses to let me buy any other bike because everything else looks small and timid compared to the beast.

She enjoys being a pillion on this bike much more than any of the other bikes I had.

So I am keeping the Triumph for good unless Blackie21 wants it back someday!

 

I am working on the Street Triple idea in a slow insidious manner. Firstly, I am using pics of the Triple as my PC wallpaper to let her get used to the idea

I am also encouraging her to get her class2, so that the Triple can be her bike! Wishful thinking on my part.....

[CMYRS]

The problem is my wife loves my Tiger. She refuses to let me buy any other bike because everything else looks small and timid compared to the beast.

She enjoys being a pillion on this bike much more than any of the other bikes I had.

So I am keeping the Triumph for good unless Blackie21 wants it back someday!

 

I am working on the Street Triple idea in a slow insidious manner. Firstly, I am using pics of the Triple as my PC wallpaper to let her get used to the idea

I am also encouraging her to get her class2, so that the Triple can be her bike! Wishful thinking on my part.....

 

how abt the new tiger?

see if Mah can do u a deal for both bikes then tell the wife the triple R comes the tiger as a must have accessory.

[freerangestormer]

I am working on the Street Triple idea in a slow insidious manner. Firstly, I am using pics of the Triple as my PC wallpaper to let her get used to the idea

I am also encouraging her to get her class2, so that the Triple can be her bike! Wishful thinking on my part.....

 

Lokks like you don't need much help there, way ahead of me already

 

When triumph next organises an event, I would invite you guys to come along.

 

Very kind, hope we can meet before then though, my friend who has a Speedmaster (only one in Sg as far as I know) said the next event was a long way off.

[CMYRS]

 

 

Very kind, hope we can meet before then though, my friend who has a Speedmaster (only one in Sg as far as I know) said the next event was a long way off.

 

 

No worries man. its always nice to meet like minded bikers to share tips and stories.

 

is yr speedmaster friend Durk? Not sure if Im spelling his name right:sian:

[CMYRS]

guys, are u all interested to ride in the covoy/marshall as a triumph group in the upcoming National Bike week fest?

[freerangestormer]

is yr speedmaster friend Durk? Not sure if Im spelling his name right:sian:

 

Dirk is the guy indeed.

[CMYRS]

Dirk is the guy indeed.

 

Oh yes, been up to Port Dicksons with Dirk for the bike fest with the other triumph guys.

 

Very funny german dude.

[freerangestormer]

Very funny german dude.

 

 

That's him, dead straight, says what he thinks and a great sense of humor.

[CMYRS]

Triumph ppl interested in national bike week?

 

Check this out http://www.mah.com.sg/mahbb/viewtopic.php?t=132

[yohji]

Wow looks like the thread is alive again!

 

Anyway just an update. My coolant problem has been solved. Things back to normal for now, except for the irritating ticking noise on the right side of the engine. The noise comes from the chain cam tensioner.

 

Seldom ride my bike now .. mileage only at 3000km since July ..

[freerangestormer]

Triumph ppl interested in national bike week?

 

Check this out http://www.mah.com.sg/mahbb/viewtopic.php?t=132

 

I'll be part of the Vara marshalling group on the Sat. Hope there is a good Triumph turn out. Any meet up or trip before then?

 

Glad you are cool again

[CMYRS]

I'll be part of the Vara marshalling group on the Sat. Hope there is a good Triumph turn out. Any meet up or trip before then?

 

Glad you are cool again

 

maybe we can organise a triumph trip, if u can get dirk to turn up there will be 2 triumphs at least.

 

just got back from cameron highlands on monday.

butt a little sore from a 3day 1400km ride.

but still lookin out for more chances to take the tiger out

[freerangestormer]

I forgot that was last weekend, interested to hear how it went.

 

I am sure Dirk will turn up if he is in town, he mentioned the event the other day, I may speak to him again this weekend.

 

I'm sure there will be more than just two

[thenation]

Saw a green street triple with arrow exhausts along dairy farm road at about 530 just now, rider was wearing a black FF and black jacket. I think its yohji?

[yohji]

Saw a green street triple with arrow exhausts along dairy farm road at about 530 just now, rider was wearing a black FF and black jacket. I think its yohji?

 

Hi friend, if that guy is also carrying a super big orange backpack, then yes, it was me. Were you riding or driving? Didn't notice anyone looking at me.

[thenation]

Yep, the rider had a tall orange backpack, it wasn't very big lah. I was on a pahntom, wearing a neon yellow mesh jacket. Don't think you'd have noticed me but street triples aren't exactly common in s'pore, especially ones with arrows, so I noticed you.

[yohji]

Yep, the rider had a tall orange backpack, it wasn't very big lah. I was on a pahntom, wearing a neon yellow mesh jacket. Don't think you'd have noticed me but street triples aren't exactly common in s'pore, especially ones with arrows, so I noticed you.

 

The backpack is bloody heavy with all the things inside. Riding with it is a torture. Luckily I don't have to do that everyday.

 

Didn't notice you. Most of the time I am in my own world while riding, seldom like to look around too much unless you are right infront of me, don't want pple to misunderstand that I am staring at them.