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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

For those looking for a supply of Kerosene to clean thier chain. B&Q stock Diall Lantern and torch oil; this is oderless Kerosene (Kerosene that...

I bet they last longer; I have put 7,000 miles on my Road 6s on my Speed Twin 1200. They still look and ride like new. They were great on a trip...

I have those on my Speed Twin 1200; great bags I love them. Big enough for a ten day trip to Pico de Europa last September.

My Speed Twin 1200 has a lead acid. Two green lights is exactly what you want

Good point about where you buy. I initially looked on Amazon for my Optimate 7 (just last week); the price from on Optimate store on Amazon was...

I've used Optimate 3, 4 and now a 7 for years. My bikes have trackers which drain the battery so one has a Optimate 3 the other a 4. I've just...

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I've already done this, I have the big touring bike AND a Speed Twin 1200. The 1200 is light, quick, looks good and great in traffic. If I were...

Same here, on my Speed Twin 1200 I used grease to hold them in place. I had to remove the foot pegs and exhaust end can on both sides to adjust...

Darn, I bought my Triumph Speed Twin from Blade Swindon and had it serviced by them last September. I must say, not the best customer service for...

I have a dedicated bike trolley 'thing', I've used it for years moving BMWs (GS & RS) bikes around the garage. Its reasonably easy to put the...

I use a Wickes 20L Wet & Dry Vacuum; connect the hose to the blow outlet. It has crevice nossels etc to direct air to tight spots. Works well. I...

I have a Speed Twin, I've tried two-up, I wouldn't recommend riding very far as there's not a lot of room for two and it's not comfortable. Read...