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  1. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #21 Wessa, Apr 30, 2019
    I seen it on a picture on google and thought the same, so ordered it whilst I was waiting for the bike to be delivered. Not sure how different it is to the stock. I was good for 60+ miles before I felt the need to get off for a rest and then ok for the rest of my ride. I'm off out again to run it to the petrol warning light to see how it does on a tank of fuel....
     
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  2. MTBskier

    MTBskier Well-Known Member

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    #22 MTBskier, Apr 30, 2019
    Such a beautiful machine!:heart_eyes: Just got mine back from the initial service, had the x-pipe installed, and what a difference. Sounds much better and is more responsive.:grinning: I’ll be waiting for other exhaust options, but those V&H are pretty good looking.
    Does that windscreen make a noticeable difference?
     
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  3. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #23 Wessa, Apr 30, 2019
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    It is fine. I can get on the balls of my feet comfortably and my left foot flat with my right on the brake pedal, all good.
     
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  4. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #23 Wessa, Apr 30, 2019
    Yep I love it, cleans up the front end no end..... It is also surprising how much wind it does actually deflect.
     
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  5. dilligaf

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    #24 dilligaf, Apr 30, 2019
    Have a great holiday mate :grinning:
     
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  6. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #25 Wessa, Apr 30, 2019
    Well back home now, smile all across my face; what a day. The petrol warning light came on with 39 miles shown on the computer. So my original estimate looks about right in terms of mileage before refueling. Be interesting to see how much that changes as I get the bike run in.
     
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  7. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #26 Wessa, Apr 30, 2019
    Thanks be up and away early on saturday morning. Getting on the ship just after lunch, when will start my other cruising love...
     
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  8. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    #27 mpllineman, Apr 30, 2019
    Congrats, She looks great. Enjoy the ride!
     
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  9. Wassers

    Wassers Active Member

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    #28 Wassers, Apr 30, 2019
    Congrats Wessa. Glad you are enjoying your Speed Twin. It is an awesome bike.

    I've got 670 miles on mine now and had the first service done last week. The engine is getting better and better now that I've got a few miles on it and its pulling really well now that I can take it up to 6,000 revs. Not long now until I can give it the full beans.

    I have a couple of big commutes coming up the end of this week, so I should see a thousand miles on the clock by the weekend (Yikes, I've had it less than 2 weeks!).

    I don't have the heated grips fitted yet as Triumph are completely out of stock!!!! However luckily the weather looks like its improving - so won't be needing them just yet.
     
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  10. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #29 Wessa, Apr 30, 2019
    Yep I've had mine two days and it is addictive... I have the heated grips on mine when it was delivered, not tried them yet.. I've also discovered that the after market radiator cover that I had on my street twin actually fits the speed twin, so I will fit that tomorrow.
     
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  11. Stevee

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    #30 Stevee, Apr 30, 2019
    I can feel all the joy too, had mine two days, 130 miles done and its feeling good.
     
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  12. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #31 Wessa, Apr 30, 2019
    Just out of interest when did you order youirs?
     
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  13. tcbandituk

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    #32 tcbandituk, Apr 30, 2019
    Took a demo one out today for an 80 mile jaunt.
    Very nice :cool:
     
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  14. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #33 Wessa, Apr 30, 2019
    Did you leave a deposit?
     
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  15. Stevee

    Stevee Member

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    #34 Stevee, Apr 30, 2019
    I walked into carl rosners on the 6th of April, they had one in stock, i bought on the spot, but left it there until 29th, when i returned from my holiday.
    Had it two days now.
     
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  16. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #35 Wessa, Apr 30, 2019
    You were very lucky then, many have waited ages for theirs to come through, including mine.
     
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  17. tcbandituk

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    #36 tcbandituk, Apr 30, 2019
    Not yet, although tempted, I think I'll wait a bit and see if they bring out an R version....
    I'll just slum it on the Speed or the Tiger for now :p
     
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  18. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    #37 stollydriver, Apr 30, 2019
    Was yours from Bill Smith's Chester?
     
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  19. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #38 Wessa, Apr 30, 2019
    Yep...
     
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  20. JPB

    JPB Senior Member

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    #39 JPB, Apr 30, 2019
    Awesome looking bike, love the seat and the screen. Definitely the best colour of the 3 options. Enjoy and ride safe
     
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  21. Stevee

    Stevee Member

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    #40 Stevee, Apr 30, 2019
    Yep, i couldnt quite believe my ears, when i got off the demo bike and the salesman said "do you like it, will you be buying one, red is the most popular colour?"
    My reply was,
    "yes i like it, but i want a silver grey one, when could i have it"
    Salesman replies,
    "Oh, i have one silver grey downstairs"
    Job done
     
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