2019 Speed Triple Rs - 1000 Miles Later

Undermoose · May 6, 2019

Hello Everyone,

Here's my 1000 mile report:

1. Breaking her in gentle. I chose to follow the manufacturer spec on break in, but adding about 150-200 miles per rpm stage for consistent rpm, though have hit rpm limits at all stages periodically.

2. Added farkles:
Triumph: Radiator guard, fork sliders, frame sliders, tpms, heated grips, tank bag, rear grab rail, led turn signals, tank protector.
R&G: rear swing arm spindles, oil cooler guard, side tank protectors, ordered kick stand foot extender.
Other: AdaptivTech TPX Pro radar detector, (on Techmount) Garmin Zumo 396 LMT-S (on RAM Ball mount), Tail of the Dragon license plate holder (from 2011 iron butt Street Triple ride).

Tail Tidy? Probably, maybe, maybe not.

In my own world · May 7, 2019

Thought speed radars were illegal in the USA. Apart from that, you have a nice bike there

Undermoose · May 7, 2019

Thanks!

Most states radar detectors are legal. I'm not a speed demon, but do float up into questionable territory on occasion. I believe it has without doubt saved me more than a few "talks" with friendly law enforcemet people.

Virginia and Washington D.C. they are illegal.

All commercial vehicles they are illegal.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radar_detector

Warren71 · May 11, 2019

nicely done, enjoy!!

Why triumph radiator protector vs going full R&G or evotech? Do you think the coverage and quality on the OEM item up to par?

Same on the frame sliders ... I'm deciding between triumphs and the cheaper R&G

Lastly, What did you wire your adaptive into so that its doesn't bleed the battery?

odd Q - how'd you get the triumph LED lights instead of the stupid orange filament bulbs. Mine is the with orange bulbs and dealer claimed it was a DOT thing ... but maybe just a utah thing? Something about surface area or some garbage. Now I have to buy some Rizomas to fix that problem.

You in north VA? used to live in Richmond for 4 years back in 93-97.

Undermoose · May 12, 2019

I kept Triunph where I could, R&G elsewhere. For no other reason.

I wired the Adaptiv and Garmin to the battery with a single 5amp fuse. I unplug the Adaptiv whenever I park the bike for the night. The dealer didn't want to hook the Adaptiv / Garmin to the ignition, so I am considering a manual switch (which I will probably do). Do you have a better suggestion?

I ordered the Triumph LED turn signals from an eBay UK seller (no relay needed), they are plug and play replacements.

I'm in CT.