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  1. HeffreysStreetTwin

    HeffreysStreetTwin New Member

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    Hello all! My name is Jeff and I live in Northern AZ. I recently bought a 2016 Triumph Street Twin 900. I was in the market for a new to me Triumph, looking between the Chopper, T100/120 or Street Twin. I love the look of the Bobber but settled with the Ts or Street Twin as I read they are more comfortable for longer rides. Found a good deal on this Street Twin and brought it home. I am absolutely in love with it and I get many compliments.

    I am quite new to the motorcycle word. 2 years ago I bought my first bike, a Honda CRF 300l Rally. Its a fine bike and I have many areas where I live that makes sense to have a dual sport bike. But I have come to learn I am not a dirt/forest roads kinda of rider. So the pavement is where I will find myself, thus the road bike purchase.

    So being a newbie rider in general, any advice from the following from y'all will be helpful.
    • I am hoping to go through it with a fine tooth comb, any suggestion on where to start?
    • I have a mini wind screen that I think they call a flyscreen. Id like to replace that with a bigger one for longer trips, any suggestions?
    • Id like to get a different seat that will allow a better tie down for my rear bag. I dont plan of riding doubles, dont even feel capable to do that yet. I already have the Pannier rails for side bags.
    • I was thinking of replacing the handlebars that the previous owner installed. I was thinking of something with a little more rise, 6" maybe. Whats your thoughts?
    • Headlight replacement or bulb replacement? I was thinking of getting some engine guards and attaching some smaller lights on them to get better lighting at night, but if that can be accomplished with a better bulb or headlight, let me know. That would solve time having to run the wires and new switch.
    Thanks for any tips. Be safe out there!

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  2. Markus

    Markus Crème de la Crème
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    Hi there!
    Welcome to the forum! ;)
    Windscreen:
    There are many bigger aftermarket windscreens available. You have to be aware about the diameter of your handelbars!
     
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  3. Bikerman

    Bikerman Life's not a dress rehearsal.
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    Greetings from Lincolnshire.
     
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  4. Boothman

    Boothman First Class Member

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  5. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Howdy Jeff :cool:
     
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  6. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome…..
     
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  7. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello and welcome to the forum.

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  8. joe mc donald

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    @HeffreysStreetTwin Welcome to the family. Nice Street Twin. Thanks for the pictures. Black is a favourite colour here.
     
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  9. HeffreysStreetTwin

    HeffreysStreetTwin New Member

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