Triumphrat

w00ht · 04-05-2007, 07:00 PM

Well today I finally got a chance to get up with my dealer and ride a speed triple.

Man that was cool.

A little intimidating at first since everyone talks about how much juice these things have, but man I have to have one. Thanks for all the advice guys.

The question is, I haven't ridden all cramped up on a sporty before so if I get a lot of pressure on my right wrist would the bar relocator help me out? levers would have to get swapped out too.

Goffe · 04-09-2007, 07:43 PM

What are your dimensions?

steelblue · 04-09-2007, 07:53 PM

Cramped up on a sporty? Wow...good thing you didn't ride the Daytona. I thought the S3 was about as upright as they get. Course I am 6'2".

w00ht · 04-09-2007, 07:57 PM

36-24-36.... :-D

Seriously,
I'm 6'2 and have a 32" or so arm.

I sat on the bike I bought and it felt more upright than the demo. I'm going to ride it as is for a few days then see what I need to do. I may just need a slightly different bend bar.

Goffe · 04-09-2007, 08:23 PM

I'm also 6'2". Of course, I haven't been riding a SM. I really like the position though. Freeway, twisties, urban, works for me.

Snotrocket · 04-09-2007, 09:29 PM

I'm 6'1, about 195lbs...speed has 400 miles...

Yes, the first 200 were a killer on my wrists which surprised me. I adjusted the bars to a more "up" position (rotated them up) and moved the break and clutch around a bit and now no problems at all, very comfortable. From the factory, the bar is turned down a bit which put my wrists at a weird and painful angle...now all is well...