Speed Triple R Carbon

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  1. Mkelly21

    Mkelly21 New Member

    Jun 22, 2019
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    Hi all, apologies for the potential silly question....

    I’ve just purchased a 2014 Speed Triple R and have noticed that it doesn’t come with any carbon items.

    Am I to assume that it was only the 2012 R versions that came with carbon items and they were dropped for 2014 to save costs?

    Thanks in advance, I’m looking forward to being part of the forum..

    Cheers Mark
     
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  2. joe mc donald

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    Welcome to the Family. Do drop us a picture of the steed to quieten us all down whilst nursey gives us our meds. As for you question I really don't know. But I am sure the peeps will be here soon to help you out.
    Ride Safe & Enjoy
    Joe.
     
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  3. Bryan3R

    Bryan3R Senior Member

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    #3 Bryan3R, Jun 22, 2019
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    I was looking at 2 in a bike shop window last night and noticed that. One was a 2014 and other was a 94R, both had no carbon.
    Missing the PVM forged wheels my 2012 R has too!
    Welcome too
     
  4. Mkelly21

    Mkelly21 New Member

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    Cheers Bryan... wasn’t Bellevue per chance?
     
  5. Bryan3R

    Bryan3R Senior Member

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    yes, they have 3 in. your local to me then?
     
  6. Mkelly21

    Mkelly21 New Member

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    Yeah :) I’m close to Lakeside & I’ve placed a deposit on the Speed Triple R with the Arrow cans.. :grinning:
     
  7. Bryan3R

    Bryan3R Senior Member

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    The one in Bellview, black one in window.
     
  8. David Cooper

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

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  9. Mkelly21

    Mkelly21 New Member

    Jun 22, 2019
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    Yup that’s the one

    I’m coming from a K8 Suzuki GSXR750... I hope I’m doing the right thing!

    Thanks for the warm welcome guys..
     
  10. freck

    freck Elite Member

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    Great bike. I’ve had one and a K8 thou, both superb but a bit sanitised, the triple has more character :grinning:
     
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  11. Bryan3R

    Bryan3R Senior Member

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    you get a test ride on it?
     
  12. Mkelly21

    Mkelly21 New Member

    Jun 22, 2019
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    Yeah, they were great at Bellevue.. had the bike for a couple of hours..

    Regarding the original question - I think the carbon fibre parts were removed when they stopped selling the Speed Triple R with the PVM wheels... hence why 2012 is so sought after & very few for sale...

    It's not going to stop me going ahead, just wanted to know out of interest..
     
  13. Bryan3R

    Bryan3R Senior Member

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    yep, I got the best year!
     
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  14. Dave C

    Dave C Elite Member

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    Welcome aboard Mark, cracking bikes with or without carbon, I have a 2015 and love her to bits :heart_eyes:
     
  15. Dougie D

    Dougie D Crème de la Crème

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    mines is a 2014, I think it was one of the last ones with the PVM wheels, it also has a few bits of carbon on it, whether the original owner put the carbon bits on I don't know,he had it for 2 years and did very little miles on it
     
  16. Bryan3R

    Bryan3R Senior Member

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    piped in and had a look at it on Wednesday, you picked it up yet?
     
  17. Mkelly21

    Mkelly21 New Member

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    Hey Bryan.. oh yes.. collected it today!! After an initial wobble as to if I was doing the right thing with the px I’m as pleased as punch..
     
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  18. Bryan3R

    Bryan3R Senior Member

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    didn’t fancy the 94 R then?
     
  19. Mkelly21

    Mkelly21 New Member

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    Well I’ve been spending last couple of days pottering round Essex on my Triple and I’m very pleased I’ve swapped.

    My bike had a few extras that the 94 didn’t have.. also down to brass tacks too...
     
  20. Bryan3R

    Bryan3R Senior Member

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    Did i pass you heading towards Onger yesterday afternoon Mark?
     
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