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    Battery Charger 2024 Speedtwin 1200

    I agree with the comments from others regarding connecting the bike to an Optimate (or similar battery maintainer) when not in use. My Speed Twin...
    Post by: edtxw01, Oct 9, 2025 in forum: Technical Help
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    Waxed Cotton Pannier Help Please.

    I have canvas bags on my Speed Twin 1200, the bag manufacturers (SW Motech) recommend FJÄLLRÄVEN Greenland Wax. I rubbed it into the bag leaving a...
    Post by: edtxw01, Sep 17, 2025 in forum: Bonneville
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    Oil And Chain

    I've used a paddock stand with lifting cups in place of the bobbin lifters. Many paddock stands are supplied with more than one lifting...
    Post by: edtxw01, Aug 11, 2025 in forum: Technical Help
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    Group Meet

    You could latch on to an organised event such as the Calne Bike Meet this weekend (Saturday 26th July). https://www.calnebikemeet.com/
    Post by: edtxw01, Jul 22, 2025 in forum: Rideouts, Trackdays, Touring & Spotted
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    New Bmw F450gs Coming Soon

    I had a BMW G310GS for 3 years prior to my Speed Twin 1200. It was a great bike, after 10,000 miles it was still like new and totally reliable. I...
    Post by: edtxw01, Jul 22, 2025 in forum: Other Bikes
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    Servicing Dilemma

    Regarding the point/question about 'will the service indicator eventually lead to reduced performance or limp mode etc'. Well my Speed Twin 1200...
    Post by: edtxw01, Jul 22, 2025 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    To Buy Or Not To Buy?

    Agree with all the above comments. For what it's worth I've had my Speed Twin 1200 for 2 years and 12,000 miles, ridden in all weather's. Its...
    Post by: edtxw01, Jul 22, 2025 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Touring Ireland, Second Attempt

    I did the WAW from Cork to Galway last year, it was fantastic. This year doing the second half but top down, so Giants Causeway down to Galway....
    Post by: edtxw01, May 19, 2025 in forum: Rideouts, Trackdays, Touring & Spotted
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    Bonneville Chain And Sprockets

    I have a Speed Twin 1200, I've just replaced the chain and sprockets with new DID Gold items. Despite regular cleaning and lubrication the chain...
    Post by: edtxw01, May 12, 2025 in forum: Bonneville
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    Battery Or Altenator

    I agree with the above, check the battery voltage, if it below 12v the battery has less than 30% of the original healthy capacity. My Speed Twin...
    Post by: edtxw01, Apr 28, 2025 in forum: Technical Help
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    Considering My First Triumph. I Have Reliability Concerns Coming From A Japanese Bike.

    On my Speed Twin the Road 6s are wearing very well. I've put over 7,000 miles on them and they look like new, no squaring off etc and stick like...
    Post by: edtxw01, Apr 11, 2025 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    Radial V. Diagonal

    Interesting that you have Michelin tyres on the bike currently but the rear is apparently wearing quickly. I recently sold a BMW R1250GS, I put...
    Post by: edtxw01, Apr 11, 2025 in forum: Tyres
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    Considering My First Triumph. I Have Reliability Concerns Coming From A Japanese Bike.

    My 1st Triumph, a Speed Twin 1200 bought 18 months ago. So far 10,000 miles with no issues, nothing. The OEM tyres were poor in the wet so changed...
    Post by: edtxw01, Apr 11, 2025 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    New Owner - T120 Tire Recomendation

    I agree with the above comments, the Michelin's fitted should be good. But when you decide to change take a look at Michelin Road 6's; fantastic...
    Post by: edtxw01, Apr 11, 2025 in forum: Tyres
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    Chain Maintenance

    I considered diesel but wasn't sure if it was OK for the chain so decided to stay safe and get Kerosene. I assume therefore you've had no problems...
    Post by: edtxw01, Mar 25, 2025 in forum: Bonneville
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