Awesome. I really like the RSV4 beside the headlights.Stuck the deposit down for the RSV4! Managed to get a few hundred quid knocked off too.
Awesome. I really like the RSV4 beside the headlights.Stuck the deposit down for the RSV4! Managed to get a few hundred quid knocked off too.
Yeah the lights are probably the weakest part of the bike in regards to looks. I'd love the front cowl of the newer R1s, which look a bit more 'racebike'.
This industry can only exist with just in time logistics at this point and the Brexit isn't helping. Many producing industries will be affected.Man, that is.... I don't really know what to say about that. Seems like a very short sighted decision.
I know I'm not sure I'd want to spend out for a new R1250 if it wasn't made in Germany, for example. These are premium brands and shouldn't need this level of cost-cutting.
This right here. There's no way I'd buy a Speed Twin at that price if it was made in Thailand. I think they're underestimating how powerful the actually-made-in-Britain-or-Germany-or-USA thing is - especially when it comes to vehicles.
This industry can only exist with just in time logistics at this point and the Brexit isn't helping. Many producing industries will be affected.
Hah didn't know this. Very interesting.The owner of Triumph is actually a fairly large Conservative party donor, though, so I'm sure he could have lent on Boris Johnson a little if needed...
In light of this the support for brexit makes less sense. Will be interesting so see this unfold. I'm still thinking about buying a Triumph in the future but the made in Britain Badge isn't a relevant factor in this decision.Most large business owners here are, and Triumph is absolutely owned by one guy. Actually it is an interesting story, he went to buy the land the old factory stood on when they went bankrupt in the 80s, and ended up with the company - the revival of Triumph as a brand was a pretty big achievement, look at what happened with Norton.
All of Triumph's twins are manufactured in Thailand. It was only the Speed, Street Triple and Rocket produced at Hinckley, I think the Tigers are also there but not 100% sure. The modern classic segment has been a huge success for them even though it is built in Thailand.This right here. There's no way I'd buy a Speed Twin at that price if it was made in Thailand. I think they're underestimating how powerful the actually-made-in-Britain-or-Germany-or-USA thing is - especially when it comes to vehicles.
All of Triumph's twins are manufactured in Thailand. It was only the Speed, Street Triple and Rocket produced at Hinckley, I think the Tigers are also there but not 100% sure. The modern classic segment has been a huge success for them even though it is built in Thailand.
To be honest, minus a gear linkage issue for which there was a recall, the build and finish on my Speed Twin has impressed the hell out of me. However, I think with modern classics most people will overlook minor quirks, with a performance bike like the Speed or Street Triple they better be damn sure moving their manufacturing because if they get it wrong it could absolutely tank their stellar reputation there.
Made in England doesn't really matter that much to markets outside of Europe and you're not going to see people move to Japanese bikes in lieu of that. Triumph Triples are a class of their own, there really is no direct competitor that people will just switch to.
Made in England doesn't really matter that much to markets outside of Europe
the build and finish on my Speed Twin has impressed the hell out of me.
Who are li-ion batteries not for?
Those who live or ride in cold climates.
As a result of their unique chemistry, lithium batteries are known to slow down in cold weather, and will behave as though they are dying (they actually don't lose power, they just discharge it more slowly.) There is an easy solution for this – simply "warming up" the battery by running the headlights for 30-60 seconds before starting – but many riders feel uneasy with a battery that becomes finicky, especially in the cold.
Sounds are coming when I got power back :DBoth of those fit the bike perfectly imo. I wonder how that exhaust sounds compared to the stock one. Also, that license plate is huuuge :D.
Not too far off from Maine:Just for reference, look how small Estonian motorcycle plates are (not a whole lot of bikes in that tiny country though)
As an aside, does every motorcycle shop look identical? Floor with bikes, cheap racks with gear... my local shop:
I think the success of the modern classics regardless of manufacturing location, a line that would be the most likely to invoke nationalism was obviously the tipping point. How many people are actually knowledgable about where they are manufactured is an unknown and that's absolutely a risk they face in moving 100% of operations to Thailand, there is no longer any doubt.I hadn't realised that. That definitely speaks to how well they're made there! But it still doesn't make that much of a difference to me. I recognise that the feeling I have on the subject is something akin to nationalism - and while I absolutely despise nationalism elsewhere - this is the one area where I'll allow myself a tiny smidgen of it. Maybe nationalism isn't the right word since I'm not at all British, perhaps it's the romantic notions associated with craftsmanship and legacy and other nonsense terms like that. But bikes for me are 90% about emotion and - to name just one example - selling me a Ducati that didn't roll off the line in Bologna would be a pretty hard goddamn sell indeed.
That's one thing that annoys me about my Boxster as well. It's made in Uusikaupunki, not in Zuffenhausen.
Having said all that. I'm still totally lusting after a Speed Twin. Just..., yeah, the odds of buying one have gone down a little since you told me that. Not that it matters all that much. There's still some more Buell years left in me I think.
I don't have the numbers obviously, but I imagine they do most of their business in Europe, right?
Nah. If anything I actually think I'm going to sell/donate the SV650 this year, it's just taking up space and my wife is never going to ride it.
Nah. If anything I actually think I'm going to sell/donate the SV650 this year, it's just taking up space and my wife is never going to ride it.
Weather was nice so I finally got around to putting on a set of new commander 3 touring tires on my Harley ultra limited. $430 for tires and $216 for labor later my wallet is crying but they are on and ready for spring!
It's a bold move for sure, it'll be interesting to see how it plays out.
Yeah it hurt but the bike needed them and I didn't have the tools to do them myself. I live in a apartment with a garage but don't have a jack that can hold a 900lb bike so I just paid my dealer.
In that second photo for a brief moment I thought you had a multicoloured undertray and I was kinda into it!new signals!
And I finally installed the new exhaust
The old exhaust was really heavy in comparison to the Akra. Might have lost 5 kg.
The catalyst nearly made it impossible to Install the exhaust with the center stand.
In the end it was about 45 minutes of work. I cleaned everything and wanted to start the engine and witnessed the break down of the battery. Two winters outside weren't so good for it. ;D
So any lithium battery recommendations?
Made a little video, but the bass seems to be completely missing in comparison to what I heard.
Ordered an ODB2 reader with a Yamaha Adapter to see the error code.
I went back to NeoGAF to find some of my pictures I posted there. Man, what a ride through memory lane. I can't believe it has been 4 years.
The roads are absolutely caked in salt though so i'm in no rush.
But 27 isn't old...
Made a little video, but the bass seems to be completely missing in comparison to what I heard.
Oh yeah check engine light is on. Everything works, ABS / TCS, lights. So it could be something that went overboard after the battery incident or the lamda sensor got kind of damaged somehow. But at least the bike runs well :)
Ordered an ODB2 reader with a Yamaha Adapter to see the error code.
But 27 isn't old...
Made a little video, but the bass seems to be completely missing in comparison to what I heard.
Oh yeah check engine light is on. Everything works, ABS / TCS, lights. So it could be something that went overboard after the battery incident or the lamda sensor got kind of damaged somehow. But at least the bike runs well :)
Ordered an ODB2 reader with a Yamaha Adapter to see the error code.
Damn, a decade? That's awesome, time sure does fly doesn't it?Still sounds very good.
Ah great, yeah I was about to recommend something like that. Likely just a matter of clearing the mishap with the fuses, though if it's something else it'll point you in the right direction at least.
Yeah, I've spent a pretty amazing length of time there, more than a decade I think. Still, this is pretty the much the same place in all but name.Interesting how well executed that little coup was. Can imagine this forum being a fairly profitable enterprise.
Ha! A fellow believer, excellent.
Yeah, I've spent a pretty amazing length of time there, more than a decade I think. Still, this is pretty the much the same place in all but name.