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[Group] TRIUMPH Speed Triple Riders

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CMYRS Newbie

CMYRS

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Ah I see ..

 

I was filling up my tank today at an Esso station this afternoon and an old pump attendant (looks like in the 70s) came over and asked me what's the displacement of my bike. Then he went on to tell me that he used to ride a 500cc Triumph and during his time, there were Nortons around too. Wow .. I don't know how to describe that kind of feeling. Felt as though I am part of a legend (though my bike is modern) hahaha!!!! I didn't get that when I was riding a Ducati. Maybe there isn't any Ducatis here 50 years ago.

 

Next time if I become a pump attendant at 70 yrs old, I will tell the young man that I used to ride a Street Triple 40 yrs ago! Hahaha!!! Maybe at that time, they don't use petrol already ... then I'll become a battery charger for their 1000cc, 300hp electric Triumphs :lol:

 

 

 

Yea, I get that alot also.

 

Lost count on the no. of older men coming up to me telling me their Triumph stories from the 60s......

 

they will start with,"you know uncle lastime used to...............".

o_O

 

triumphs are not the sort of babe magnet u know.....they wont come up and say,"hey! your bike is the same brand as my undies.....". :angel:

Most people go through life following the crowd.

 

Others think for themselves.

 

They go their own way.

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freerangestormer Newbie

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triumphs are not the sort of babe magnet u know...

 

Works OK for me :cheeky: unfortunately the conversation usually goes like this " Ooooh a Triumph" smile and stroke tank "my Dad used to have a Triumph too" fill tank and ride off in bad mood o_O

Vara is gone but back strain lingers on o_O

CMYRS Newbie

CMYRS

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wait till u guys see the triumph tank bra on sale at ebay

 

simply tops the list of must do mods for every triple rider :D

Most people go through life following the crowd.

 

Others think for themselves.

 

They go their own way.

dinie Newbie

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Hi Bro, long time MIA?

 

Still got adventure armchair oso, not selling just yet :dot:

lol yeap. been MIA from the VARA people. might just join you guys again soon, now that the group's all good again.. lol.
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Blackie21 Newbie

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Ah I see ..

 

I was filling up my tank today at an Esso station this afternoon and an old pump attendant (looks like in the 70s) came over and asked me what's the displacement of my bike. Then he went on to tell me that he used to ride a 500cc Triumph and during his time, there were Nortons around too. Wow .. I don't know how to describe that kind of feeling. Felt as though I am part of a legend (though my bike is modern) hahaha!!!! I didn't get that when I was riding a Ducati. Maybe there isn't any Ducatis here 50 years ago.

 

 

that was even more common years ago when there were only abt 50 modern triumphs in s'pore!

good to see that more are using the marque these days!

http://www.thisoldtractor.com/guzzitech.dk/english/index.htm

 

1981 dt125

 

"its bad but not too bad"

trailblazer Newbie

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that was even more common years ago when there were only abt 50 modern triumphs in s'pore!

good to see that more are using the marque these days!

 

yup..126 triumpies registered in 2008...and counting..

swirlacer Newbie

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eheh...who today riding towards amk on street triple R weraing full face with business shirt and pants? u have been SPOTTED! too bad i couldnt hear that soundtrack from my car...

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mamat Newbie

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one cool street triple with single seater, arrow can and screen at Combine when i was there today.nice number plate.what was it in for?

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yohji Newbie

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Wah everybody is spotting Street Triples. I've yet to see one on the road myself! Maybe I should waste more petrol and clock up some mileage by going around Singapore when I have nothing to do.

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freerangestormer Newbie

freerangestormer

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one cool street triple with single seater, arrow can and screen at Combine when i was there today.nice number plate.what was it in for?

 

I see one there that sounds like that every time I visit, if it's the same one (Red?) I think it's a T509 Speed Tripple.

Vara is gone but back strain lingers on o_O

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CMYRS Newbie

CMYRS

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anyone keen for a genting trip next mth?

 

time to up the twisties :D

Most people go through life following the crowd.

 

Others think for themselves.

 

They go their own way.

CMYRS Newbie

CMYRS

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CMY - love to but on leave then back with wife and she doesn't ride.

 

nvm, the next trip i believe is to penang, hope to see u & yr vara then.

Most people go through life following the crowd.

 

Others think for themselves.

 

They go their own way.

no_reservations Newbie

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Hi Guys and gals,

 

I have been ridding bikes for more than 20 years, nothing in those 20 years had prepared me for the attention that i will get from ridding a speed triple. Most of the comments that i got reassured my choice of bike. The S3 is remarkably easy to handle and more than enough power in our roads. Engine fan does turn on frequently esp in jams and waiting at the traffic light. wheel base is short for a litre bike. I have been to melaka on this bike doing ard 150kph, being a streetfighter, it is very hard to overcome the wind blast at 150kph. it feels like someone is trying to rip u off your bike. The flyscreen that is available looks too small to convince me to buy. Unless you dont mind travelling under 150kph while touring then it is not an issue.

trailblazer Newbie

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Hi Guys and gals,

 

I have been ridding bikes for more than 20 years, nothing in those 20 years had prepared me for the attention that i will get from ridding a speed triple. Most of the comments that i got reassured my choice of bike. The S3 is remarkably easy to handle and more than enough power in our roads. Engine fan does turn on frequently esp in jams and waiting at the traffic light. wheel base is short for a litre bike. I have been to melaka on this bike doing ard 150kph, being a streetfighter, it is very hard to overcome the wind blast at 150kph. it feels like someone is trying to rip u off your bike. The flyscreen that is available looks too small to convince me to buy. Unless you dont mind travelling under 150kph while touring then it is not an issue.

 

Does the heat from the pipes cause you any discomfort while riding?

CMYRS Newbie

CMYRS

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Hi Guys and gals,

 

I have been ridding bikes for more than 20 years, nothing in those 20 years had prepared me for the attention that i will get from ridding a speed triple. Most of the comments that i got reassured my choice of bike. The S3 is remarkably easy to handle and more than enough power in our roads. Engine fan does turn on frequently esp in jams and waiting at the traffic light. wheel base is short for a litre bike. I have been to melaka on this bike doing ard 150kph, being a streetfighter, it is very hard to overcome the wind blast at 150kph. it feels like someone is trying to rip u off your bike. The flyscreen that is available looks too small to convince me to buy. Unless you dont mind travelling under 150kph while touring then it is not an issue.

 

 

i know of someone on a S3 who did 230km/h and can avg 160/170 for hours on end with just a baby fly screen.

 

strong rider, this one :angel:

Most people go through life following the crowd.

 

Others think for themselves.

 

They go their own way.

trailblazer Newbie

trailblazer

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IMO, the rider will get used to the windblast after awhile, having said that, he/she would perhaps have to 'magnet' his/her chest to the tank, but u will get custom'd to the blast...what i am most afraid of is sudden cross winds...its a killer at that speed..

 

What I also admire is managing that intensity at such speed over prolonged span...LOL

Throttle Newbie

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It is highly possible to ride above 150km/hr even without a bikini fairing / fly screen if the rider is properly suited up. as long as the posture is more tucked in to reduce wind resistance. did that in the past when i was touring on bikes without fairing in malaysia.

 

However, it is definitely more preferable with a screen.

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yohji Newbie

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i know of someone on a S3 who did 230km/h and can avg 160/170 for hours on end with just a baby fly screen.

 

strong rider, this one :angel:

 

 

It's 239kmph .. :lol:

 

 

Love hurts .. :(

Bikes rock .. :thumb:

 

Sigh ..

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