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Old 12-19-2007   #1 (permalink)
Straniero
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Carbon Street Triple

Pretty much every panel and/or engine casing on the bike is now carbon and the cowl has been designed without the need for s screen (which I think looks silly stuck on the outside !) - anyhow I have a question since my bike came with the cowl already fitted (it was one of the first and Triumph threw it in for free) - what constitutes the Triumph cowl kit ?- is it just the outer piece or presumably does the inner plastic part come as part of the kit ? if anyone is able to post a couple of close up pics of the naked clocks it would be helpful - many thanks - the bits on the tanks were develeoped for racing the 675 which of course has the same tank - they are tank protectors which actually look OK on a painted tank - I have spoken to the racing boys and apparently the first thing to get dinged is the edge of the tank - beware also of the smaller front engine cover on the right had side - apparently if she goes down on that side, the screw at the bottom shears and goes into the engine - this has happended more than once.
The rear end is still in production but will be a one piece carbon unit which will significantly clean up the rear but will only be of use to those who have gone the 3 into 1 route - the second picture shows the prototype but as you can see it's not attached properly and will obviously be a snug fit - it will also offer much better protection from water/dirt to the underside.
Future mods include Hyperpro suspension upgrade - this involves a progressive spring on the rear and new internal fork springs on the front - not really necessary for the road but I must admit the suspension is a bit 'choppy' under spirited riding not that much of that has gone on in this weather - the Hyperpro kit will be a lot cheaper than fitting a new shock etc.



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