And so the bonding begins

[Stirts]

And so the ER6n has gone to a happier place, its new owner is now in a state of pure and utter rapture!

And now I am the very proud owner of a Triumph Speed Triple 1050 :love:

It’s a mid 2007 model. It had one previous owner, bit of a nana rider really, never so much raped the arse out of her, nor attempted wheelies, stoppies or even a burnout :shifty:

It has some lovely bling, ………
Ohlins rear shock,
Full race tech fork internals including springs and gold valves (done by Robert Taylor at ckt),
Mivv titainum exhaust,
BMC air filter,
Triumph seat cowl,
Triumph belly pan,
Pro taper fat bars (mounted on triumph fat bar risers),
Renthal bar ends,
Stomp Grip traction pads mounted on tank,
Tank pad,
Clear alternatives intergrated tail light,
Small front indicators,
Triumph valve caps.
Radiator and oil cooler guards,
Headlight protectors,
Custom number plate mount with led bolt lights,
Running metzler racetec tires

It was a given that it had to be lowered. I could only get one big toe to touch the ground.

So I hired the services :blip: of Nodrog Racing, he promptly gets busy on lowering the Trumpy, and as a little girl waits in fervent anticipation, he drops the front forks about 25mm :gob: and lowers the rear almost equally so. That should do it me thinks!

Before he had put the last shiney-tool-thingie down, I was all booted up and ready to hop on.……………………..
DAMNFARKARSESHITBALLSMOTHERFARKENARSELICK …..I hate being a shortarse. Two big toes down, “THAT’S IT!!! THAT’S FARKEN IT?” All that sweat, swearing, and tool slinging for an extra farken toe!!!!
“Is this actually doable?” I say
“Yes dear” Nodrog says with a glint in his eye.

Thanks to the wonderful world wide webby thing, a lowering link had been ordered and was due to land on our doorstep in a few days. Happy, Happy, Happy. Joy, Joy, Joy.

And so a little girl waits…..

The link arrives and Nodrog is already installing this little hunk of steel that is destined to propel me into a state of exquisite riding ecstasy.

Saturday morning arrives and the last bolts are tightened and so I gear up. A ride to the Okororie, what more could a girl ask for. To be absolutely honest, my sphincter was ambushed by a fierce onslaught of spasms, I was terrified. All that power.

Off we go, poor little Nodrog was glued to his mirrors.

Please forgive the crude “bike review” that is to follow, I am far from experienced at this….

Although you can’t compare a Speed Triple with an ER6n (it's all I have to compare) I found the Trumpy far superior….no surprises really. I was absolutely astonished at the engine’s smoothness, and throttle response. As smooth as a baby’s botty I tells ya!! Even when I chose the wrong gear on occasion, I only felt a mild vibration on my bum bum, as if the Trumpy’s engine was politely nudging me to change gear.

The brakes … farken hell I just need to look at the lever and they are on..…bloody marvellous!!

And the handling….I have read on here that some have the opinion that it is not “flickable” Well I am only assuming (as I know jack shit) that because of the bling and the setup that the previous owner festooned upon it, that this is most definitely not the case. I turn my head and it follows, it feels planted firmly on the road and holds the line without fail. Poetry in motion.

I am a mere n00b and still have much to learn, but I am most certainly looking forward to my long and lustful journey with my Trumpy :love:

I will post up some picks for droolage pleasure tomorrow

[Str8 Jacket]

I am jealous.

Don't really have much else to say but..... :shake:

[Headbanger]

Pics?

and was it from trademe?, As I'm pretty sure I have claimed rights to all Speed Triples on Trademe, Every time one disappears I sulk....

[Stirts]

Don't really have much else to say but..... :shake:

Yes, yes I am shaking my bootie too!!


Pics?

and was it from trademe?, As I'm pretty sure I have claimed rights to all Speed Triples on Trademe, Every time one disappears I sulk....

No not from Trademe, was purchased near new from AMPS in Aucks by my man almost two years ago. He almost put it on Trademe so I guess you could say I saved you a sulk. :D

[HenryDorsetCase]

And now I am the very proud owner of a Triumph Speed Triple 1050 :love:


Bitchin'

nice write up. You can get used to the "I can just get a big toe down if I point my toe like a ballet dancer" but getting a foot down is also good!

nice bike, I'm jealous too. :)

[Stirts]

Bitchin'

nice write up. You can get used to the "I can just get a big toe down if I point my toe like a ballet dancer" but getting a foot down is also good!

nice bike, I'm jealous too. :)

Yes and it is something I will most definitely have to consider, unfortunately the belly pan is decidedly close to the ground, not really an issue at the moment but as I get used to her and start leaning her more this may be a real problem.

[R6_kid]

Where's the pics bitch? :bash:

[Stirts]

Where's the pics bitch? :bash:

The yooff of today ....tisk tisk, always with the now, now, now :laugh: to-mor-row I say!

It actually looks very different after being lowered :weep: it has lost a little meanness unfortunately. I have to dredge up some that Gordie took prior to it being brought down to midget level.

[crazyhorse]

Good on ya Stirts. I'm sure you will enjoy your new toy :yes:

[Tank]

Congrats - welcome to the world of Triples.

[Dooly]

Triumph people are happy people.:yes:
(Well Hinckley Triumph:whistle:)

Have had an 07 in green.

Fun machines the Speedies.

[Cheshire Cat]

you must be happy to type THAT much about it:lol:

:hug: have fun!!!

[Stirts]

Triumph people are happy people.:yes:
(Well Hinckley Triumph:whistle:)

Have had an 07 in green.

Fun machines the Speedies.

Oh I can certainly attest to that :D I went through slippery road works heading onto the Kaimais and light showers on the inaugural ride and I still had a big fat smile on my face!!


you must be happy to type THAT much about it:lol:

I know, I think that is my biggest post on KB to date!! AND it's not in Rant'n'Rave :gob:

[R6_kid]

Was/is a seat chop/shave not an option?

[F5 Dave]

Kewl. You can of course send your forks & shock back to CKT to lower them internally. I've just done that today for when the R.Tech kits & stiffer springs go in my Tiger1050 it will raise it up so I need to counter that. Probably what happened with yours as the springs in the front a re soft std on the Trips as well I believe.

I decided against the link as it can alter the rate in unexpected ways if more than subtle. Make sure you check it when you fit it, some owners of Tigers have found the hard bits scrape pretty easy. Not sure about Triples but likely the same.


Anyways; - Pics or it didn't happen.

[Stirts]

Was/is a seat chop/shave not an option?

I would certainly think so, and will be looking into this option if the belly pan issue arises any time soon. Every little inch counts :shifty:

[Pussy]

Congrats on the new bike, Teens!
A Speed Triple is on my wish-list. :yes:

[Stirts]

Kewl. You can of course send your forks & shock back to CKT to lower them internally. I've just done that today for when the R.Tech kits & stiffer springs go in my Tiger1050 it will raise it up so I need to counter that. Probably what happened with yours as the springs in the front a re soft std on the Trips as well I believe.

I decided against the link as it can alter the rate in unexpected ways if more than subtle. Make sure you check it when you fit it, some owners of Tigers have found the hard bits scrape pretty easy. Not sure about Triples but likely the same.


Anyways; - Pics or it didn't happen.

That is really farken handy to know. Thank you for that!! And yes pics are on their way.


Congrats on the new bike, Teens!
A Speed Triple is on my wish-list. :yes:

Fanks John. I don't think this even registered on my list when I was looking, wasn't really considering an adult bike as such! BUT OMG I FARKEN LOVE IT!!!!

[sinfull]

Nice write up there !!! And can i buy your olins ?

[nodrog]

ramble, ramble, ramble...

good god, i've never heard anybody have anything good to say after inheriting one of my old pieces of shit!


Pics? ....


Where's the pics bitch? :bash:


....Anyways; - Pics or it didn't happen.

some old pics here -

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1658522&postcount=2


Was/is a seat chop/shave not an option?

not really, an adult might need to ride it one day.




Nice write up there !!! And can i buy your olins ?
sure (dont tell the missus :bash:)

[Pussy]

not really, an adult might need to ride it one day.






You're REALLY looking for a kick in the knackers, aren't you?

[Owl]

Have had an 07 in green.

Micron cans and in Procycles for re-mapping in March 07???:whistle:



"Stirts"

Enjoy your new ride! I'm a little jealous of the Ohlins, but mine is currently getting the CKT treatment (front & rear) at the moment. Can't wait to get it back on Saturday:yes:

[bucket boy]

At least you no its never been thrashed.And only ridden on sundays

[chanceyy]

Congrats T .. soooooooooo when you venturing down this way again :whistle:

great write up by the way :niceone: :rofl: . definitely could envisage the tippy toe, always consider getting the boots added too as some of the shorter arses down this way can attest too ;)

[Dooly]

Micron cans and in Procycles for re-mapping in March 07???:whistle:

Had Microns from new, and was only ever in PC for its first service to get the book stamped.

[Owl]

Had Microns from new, and was only ever in PC for its first service to get the book stamped.

I remember now that I was discussing re-mapping costs with Nigel, so I'm guessing the same bike I saw.:D

[saul]

Nice bike teeny ya bum dosent even look big on it:whistle:

Thought you looked very composed on it. :yes:

It's a nice bit of kit thats fir sure

[2wheeldrifter]

Rant-n-rave............. nah we used to it, your a woman! :woohoo:


Sweet bike with some sweet gear... happy :scooter:

[Insanity_rules]

Nice ride mate. I took one for a howl round the bays here in welly vegas once and it weren't half exciting. I get it about the height though, I was on my toes and I'm 5'8. Dont they make em for real sized people?

Admittedly I'm almost on my toes on the guido torpedo though.

[Stirts]

Nice write up there !!! And can i buy your olins ?

That would be a big fat no Sinnie :bleh:


You're REALLY looking for a kick in the knackers, aren't you?

I am not a violent person, I will just shit in his morning coffee!


Congrats T .. soooooooooo when you venturing down this way again :whistle:

great write up by the way :niceone: :rofl: . definitely could envisage the tippy toe, always consider getting the boots added too as some of the shorter arses down this way can attest too ;)

Platforms are back in? Heading down that way actually, going down to Wanganui for the Cemetery Circuit :banana:


It's a nice bit of kit thats fir sure

Thanks, I have been working out :msn-wink:


Rant-n-rave............. nah we used to it, your a woman! :woohoo:

I fart in your general direction :bleh:


Nice ride mate. I took one for a howl round the bays here in welly vegas once and it weren't half exciting. I get it about the height though, I was on my toes and I'm 5'8. Dont they make em for real sized people?

Real sized people ...EGGFARKENZACKLY!! Many studies have shown that the average height for males is at 1.75 meters world wide. And the average height for females is 1.63 meters world wide. So why don't the designers and engineers of our motorcycles take this into consideration? :angry:

[F5 Dave]

Have you sat (climbed?) on a proper MX bike lately?

. . . On the other hand it doesn't explain pit bikes

I've always thought at 5'8" I was averageish height & that most bikes were tailored exactly for me for leg & arm comfort & pitied the poor suckers that were perched on like preying mantis's; Like my good mate John who at 6'4" decided a TZ250 would be a good racebike for him:eek5:.

Then we both got dirtbikes so I figured it's swings & round abouts.

[Stirts]

Have you sat (climbed?) on a proper MX bike lately?

I can't even reach the seat to mount them things! :weep:


I've always thought at 5'8" I was averageish height

I read it on the innernets so it must be so! :laugh:


Like my good mate John who at 6'4" decided a TZ250 would be a good racebike for him

At least his knees could double as ear plugs!

[BarBender]

T on a triple. Nice one.:yes:

Dont think it will be as good as the bubble though.

Holla back when you and skinny are up next.

[Stirts]

T on a triple. Nice one.:yes:

Dont think it will be as good as the bubble though.

Holla back when you and skinny are up next.

The Bubble couldn’t pull a greased stick out of a pig’s bottom, but it is so much fun!!!

Skinny? :laugh: you could be categorised under that also, we hardly recognised you at first. Oh we will give you a holla alright when we are up next! Was awesome catching up!

[Swoop]

Real sized people ...the average height for males is at 1.75 meters world wide. And the average height for females is 1.63 meters world wide. So why don't the designers and engineers of our motorcycles take this into consideration? :angry:
Eh?
Surely they missed out 100mm on those heights??? The world's population is getting taller, doncha know!:sweatdrop

[Stirts]

Eh?
The world's population is getting taller, doncha know!:sweatdrop

I read somewhere in the vast abyss of the web, that due to poor diets, and cross pollination of different ethnicities, the world's population has done a 360 and is now becoming shorter.

[Swoop]

I read somewhere in the vast abyss of the web...
Must be true then! Who am I to disagree.:apint:

[martybabe]

It was a given that it had to be lowered. I could only get one big toe to touch the ground.


Before he had put the last shiney-tool-thingie down,

DAMNFARKARSESHITBALLSMOTHERFARKENARSELICK ….

. Happy, Happy, Happy. Joy, Joy, Joy.

And so a little girl waits…..

this little hunk of steel that is destined to propel me into a state of exquisite riding ecstasy.

To be absolutely honest, my sphincter was ambushed by a fierce onslaught of spasms, I was terrified.

Off we go, poor little Nodrog was glued to his mirrors.

. As smooth as a baby’s botty I tells ya!! Even when I chose the wrong gear on occasion,

I only felt a mild vibration on my bum bum,

The brakes … farken hell I just need to look at the lever and they are on..…bloody marvellous!!

Poetry in motion.

I am a mere n00b and still have much to learn, but I am most certainly looking forward to my long and lustful journey with my Trumpy :love:



You may be new to bike reviewing but your wordsmithery and enthusiasm are a pleasure to read.

So that's one bling for your joyful review, one for the new bike and one for making me laugh (quite a lot actually) :laugh: Superb stuff, enjoy the strippler Babe!

[Stirts]

You may be new to bike reviewing but your wordsmithery and enthusiasm are a pleasure to read.

So that's one bling for your joyful review, one for the new bike and one for making me laugh (quite a lot actually) :laugh: Superb stuff, enjoy the strippler Babe!

Awwww shucks you made me blush :o

[martybabe]

Awwww shucks you made me blush :o

Don't be blushing,'twas a great read.
I love people being excited and enthusiastic about anything. I picked up some new brake discs at the parcel depot today and almost wet myself with excitement, the parcel lady asked me to stop dancing for a while sos I could sign for them. It's nice getting new stuff eh. x

[Bounce001]

Congrats on the new bike. I got mine in May this year new and like yourself absolutely love it :love:

Had to promise my partner no wheelies for 6 months (it almost up!!!)

It's great to see more woman out there on great bikes doing it.

[Stirts]

Congrats on the new bike. I got mine in May this year new and like yourself absolutely love it :love:

Had to promise my partner no wheelies for 6 months (it almost up!!!)

It's great to see more woman out there on great bikes doing it.

Thanks Chickee.

I have been told they are a bit of wheelie monster. My man took away the quick turn throttle ..... which is a good thing as my track record for doing wheelies isn't great....face planted on my first and only attempt (Pit Bike not adult bike).

[nico]

Yes and it is something I will most definitely have to consider, unfortunately the belly pan is decidedly close to the ground, not really an issue at the moment but as I get used to her and start leaning her more this may be a real problem.

wear platform boots..... with goldfish in em:devil2::devil2::devil2:

[2wheeldrifter]

http://www.phatpimpclothing.com/hi/phatpimp/images/expimpshoesblack.gif


Would suit a triple :laugh:


eeewwww what's that smell....