Speedmaster Forward/mid/ Straight/beach?

Hi, new to Triumph, seriously looking at a 2019 Speedmaster.
Currently own a 2016 HD Low Rider.Thinking of a trade in an a bunch of cash...Like the blacked out look of the Bobber black and would like to transfer that in part to the Speedmaster.
Ok..I am 5ft 7in
1. Does anyone ride with the straight bars and forward controls? ( maverick kit)
2. Does anyone ride with straight bars and mid control?
(This is the option I am most interested in).
3.Is it true that you cant do a roadside puncture fix with these tyres?
4. Has anyone elses pillion got covered in crap in the wet?
5. Does the speedo steam up?
6. Is the T120 engine reliable?
Q1.I dont want to be bent like a paperclip!
Q2.Is it comfortable?
Q3.I should explain first that my last 2 Harleys had mag wheels and I was able to fix 2 punctures with CO2 and strips on the road.
I heard on here its not possible
to do this with the Speedmaster tyres?
Q4. I have had 2 demos on the speedy one solo one in the wet with my better half. Her leather jacket was covered from her arse to her hoodie in spray and crap. Coming from the gap between the mud guard and number plate..
Q5.Both Harleys that I have owned had this problem..
Q6.Hearing about gearbox problems and corrosion issues.

Thanks in advance for any imput.

 

Herman66
Welcome to the family. If I had a 2016 low rider I would be looking at a straight swap no cash. Yes the Speedmaster is a nice reliable bike. Some of the very early ones had a couple of problems but these days all been ironed out and they just go on and on. I think people on here have done just about everything you have mentioned and customised their steeds to the way they want them.
Happy New Year.
Joe.

 

This may be of interest, the guy is a bit of a prat, but he has a Speedmaster with straight bars from the Bobber and has had the engine blacked out like the Bobber Black.

 

Thanks Rob.

Thanks Joe, been offered an ok price on the Hog, done 20,000..wanting lots of extras on the Triumph.

 

Thanks Mad Mr B..I will give this a watch, hopefully just the sort of info I need.

 

Very informative Mr B..wish I knew how tall he was..

 

3. You could repair a puncture in a tubed tyre at the side of the road....

if you
- had a centre stand or some other way to lift the wheel clear of the ground
- carried a tool kit, tyre levers, a puncture repair outfit, spare tube(s), and a pump or gas cartridges
- removed the wheel
- removed one side of the tyre from the rim
- patched or replaced the tube, depending on the damage
- refitted and inflated the tyre
- refitted the wheel.

(If I remember correctly.)

It was the only option in olden times .

 

Lol....yeah...I don't pick up many punctures but it does happen....what about the foam stuff you can pump in the innertube, wondering if that would work?
Anyway, more to consider I guess, thanks for your input anyway.

 

Do Triumph sell service manuals for their (new) bikes like Harley Davidson?
With torque settings etc.

 

The thing these days is things like tyres are a seal fit and though they can be changed and blown to fit on the rim it is a bit of a nightmare.
Regards
Joe

 

Herman66
Haynes are pretty good for this type of info.
Regards
Joe.

 

Yes they do, but they are pricey e.g.: https://www.worldoftriumph.com/part...triumphmc/modelid/560150/block/100066221-0-2/

A much cheaper option is the Haynes manual: https://haynes.com/en-gb/triumph/speedmaster/2018-2019

For some older bikes you can find free downloads of the Triumph service manuals on sites like ManualsLib: https://www.manualslib.com/

 

Thanks Joe

 

Appreciate that link Mr B

 

I have recently got the Triumph service manuals for both my bikes (downloaded free ), and they are so much more clear and intelligable than the Haynes manuals, but I've also found the Haynes manuals useful.

 

I have a Haynes for my 1980 Honda XL125 SA and it was really useful as I stripped the bike completely down, its just when you go to put it back together and it says 'just reverse procedure'!

 

Herman66
That's not a problem. Just read the book back to front Job done.
Regards
Joe.

 

Nice one Joe!
I am seeing on Utube it is possible to convert a wheel to tubeless. Just wondering if anyone has done this with a Bobber or Speedmaster?
I'm not overly worried about punctures just hate the idea of being stranded.
# tubeless wheel conversion

 

The good thing is that the flat tyre is very much less likely to roll off a modern rim.

 

Hi, I just completed a 2800 mile trip on my 2018 Speedmaster and had zero problems. Since the SM has tube tires, you cannot simply plug them. Initially I purchased all tools the change a tube on the road then said "screw it" and brought road side insurance instead. I figured if I had a flat I'll just get it hauled to a repair shop. I did carry a spare inner tube with me since they may be hard to find. I was worried about the beach bars but found them very comfortable with the forward controls. I did replace the seat with a Corbin solo seat, best investment I ever made. Planning a 4700 mile trip next summer. The 1200 engine ran perfect in every way even in 105 F degrees. Enjoy your Speedmaster, I sure am..