05-07 Speed Triple handling help

[lanci]

Hi there,

Does anyone in the Auckland region have the above mentioned bike and would be willing to let me use it as a benchmark for a handling comparison between my Speed Trip and theirs? I am not happy with the handling of my bike as it feels like it has deterioted since I bought it (I need to ascertain whether it is new tire related or shagged shock/s. Also it has been on a consistent factory suspension setting for the last 4-7months). So if someone was willing to let me ride their one whilst they rode mine, it would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

Lance
021 569 092

[Scouse]

What sort of Tyres did you replace the original Pilot Powers with? because if you have replaced them with the cheapest tyres that you could get this may be where the answer lays, how many Km's has the Bike Done? Have you tried softening the rear suspension as the factory setting is miles to hard? make sure you have about 32psi front and 34 psi rear.

[skidMark]

What sort of Tyres did you replace the original Pilot Powers with? because if you have replaced them with the cheapest tyres that you could get this may be where the answer lays, how mang Km has the Bike Done? Have you tried softening the rear suspension as the factory setting is miles to hard? make sure you have about 32psi front and 34 psi rear.

What he said ^^^^, if you havnt changed any suspension settings its a tyre issue or tyre pressure issue.

[Big Dave]

Or the Kyaba shock is shagged.

You've checked tyres, pressures, steering head bearings, swing arm bearings, wheel bearings, wheel alignment, fork oil levels and all is in order.

Then point at the shock. It's an emulsion shock and eventually it all turns to paste.

[Clivoris]

If I was up there you would be more than welcome to compare the handling to my Tuono.

[Owl]

If I was up there you would be more than welcome to compare the handling to my Tuono.

Funny you should mention that, as the suspension upgrade for the S3 has been compared directly with the Tuono. As good or better was the call!

[short-circuit]

Or the Kyaba shock is shagged. It's an emulsion shock and eventually it all turns to paste.

I just don't get why Triumph compromise with suspension the way they do - they are notorious for it. Why would you put a milkshake shock into a bike that is so good in nearly every other way?

[Clivoris]

Funny you should mention that, as the suspension upgrade for the S3 has been compared directly with the Tuono. As good or better was the call!

Fair dinkum? Maybe you'll be interested in buying a bridge in Auckland that's just come on the market? Keep it quiet and I will do you a good deal.

[pete376403]

Would you pay another $1200 - $1500 for the same bike but with better rear suspension? Cos thats what an Ohlins rear shock would add to the cost
Guy at work has just added an Ohlins to his Speed Trip. Fork upgrade comes next.

[Pussy]

I just don't get why Triumph compromise with suspension the way they do - they are notorious for it. Why would you put a milkshake shock into a bike that is so good in nearly every other way?

It's not just Triumph.... I had a ride on a 1250 Bandit a couple of weeks back.... nice engine and chassis, SHITE suspension

[Big Dave]

They are all built to a price point.

[pete376403]

I recall reading the average life of a sports bike in California (the biggest market) between showroom and scrap yard is 6 weeks (!) Standard suspension parts never come even close to being worn out (or even run in)

[short-circuit]

They are all built to a price point.

Appreciate that, but why have a brilliant engine and chassis with deplorable shock?

Also as far as the front end goes decent valves and the right shim stack and springs are not really expensive at all.

The stock shock is pure junk

[Big Dave]

Some of the RAT crew have got OK milage out of them. Light to middleweights - My weight stuffs them in 15-20K.

[Pumba]

What sort of Tyres did you replace the original Pilot Powers with?

Id be interested in the answer to that.

how many Km's has the Bike Done?

That one too.

Have you tried softening the rear suspension as the factory setting is miles to hard?

I know suspension is all very personal but first and foremost the suspension should be set to the correct sag for your rider weight and try band ballance the dampening front and back so both they are even.

The speed triple suspension in my opinion feels hard standard because it is so daam soft.

make sure you have about 32psi front and 34 psi rear.

Depending on what the tyres are. I would have never considered runing the piolet powers that low, 36 at the front 38 rear, minimum. I have replaced the powers with the Contis (sport attack front, road attack rear) and I run those 38 front 42 rear. Less than that it is just crap.