Must-Have Street Triple Accessories

[Ronin324]

Well last week I went down to the local dearler to get the OTD on a Street Triple R. I was just wondering if there are any of the accessories for the bike that you owners would consider a must have.? I was considering the fly screen and I am going to get a set of frame sliders if I get the bike.

[AaronP220R]

The fly-screen and smoked glass (plastic) is a must in my book. It makes long distance riding that much more enjoyable.

Personally, I think the belly pan and seat cowl are really sweet looking on the bike too. But the 100% must have would be the fly-screen and visor.

[street_triple_R]

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[Neanderthal]

I'd strongly recommend you get the GB Racing sliders and engine case set. Dealer won't have it though, unless you are in Europe. The GB Racing stuff is expensive but is very well engineered and looks like it's actually part of the bike. Now's the time to get it too since the Pound/Dollar ratio is closer.
The GB Racing sliders use a 2-point mounting bridge and a sturdy aluminum bar. The crash bung itself is a 2-part bung that rotates, so that makes it very hard to just break off, it can absorb more shock.

Neanderthal

[Ronin324]

Thanks for the input. I am most likley pick up the fly screen and start with that. The seat cowl and belly pan are nice but something I can add on as I go.

The GB Frame sliders for some reason look like they are located in an odd position. I think I heard that they can be troublesome for the vertically gifted. I was looking into the LSL sliders.

The Arrow 3-1 can wait for me. I don't think as a new rider more power is going to be needed right away.

I did put a Street Triple R on hold today down at the local dealer. I am just going to hit the Cycle World Show and see if anything else is as comfortable, even though I doubt it.

Thanks Again

[D'Artagnan]

Ronin, A Throttle Meister and maybe after market levers. My TM and Pazzos made my bike MUCH more comfortable and I have no qualms in stating that the adjustable Pazzos have made the bike safer f/ me as the levers are right where I need them f/ fast action.

You may also want to consider a tank or tail bag at some point.

[MauiBuilt]

Call me crazy but isn't part of the attraction of a Street Triple the idea that it is a naked bike?

That was a big draw for me. Once you start putting on belly pans, flyscreens, and seat cowls I think it actually takes away from the aesthetics. I understand the aerodynamics aspect but c'mon, who's racing for money or records here? If so, buy a Daytona. Frame sliders I understand. Those are basically insurance "in case" the unfortunate happens.

I mean, naked hooligan bike means that, naked. To each his own though. I guess I prefer things I ride to be naked.

[thegazzyb]

Good point MauiBuilt !

I really fought with myself regarding whether or not to get a flyscreen. But then I thought I'd probably end up getting a bellypan and then a seat cowl and so on. I think once I start kitting her out I won't be able to stop and before long I'll end up with something which resembles a PanEuropean

In the end I decided to keep my bike pure naked. IMHO if you add some bodywork parts and not others the whole thing starts to look unbalanced. So I find myself constantly sitting on my wallet saying "no, you're not buying any bolt on bits for your Street"

I'll put up with more wind turbulence on motorway runs, something which I generally try to avoid anyway. I'll try and keep the pure naked look for as long as practically possible. Practicality depends of course on what you use the bike for. For me it's just a toy for kicks but if I had to commute to work on it I'm sure it would be a different story.

Naked or clothed it's still one of the coolest bikes on the road today. Rejoice and pin it !

[AaronP220R]

Well, I agree with the let the naked be naked until I rode my bike on the free-way at 80-90mph for 10-12 miles strait without the fly screen and visor. I also flogged around town without the head unit for a week or so waiting for it to come in. Then when it came in and I installed it all and got back on the free-way doing 80-90 I knew it was a good choice. It takes so much wind off your chest and head and just makes those higher speeds cruising much more comfortable. I would say it’s probably the one absolute must have on the Street Triple. It’s relatively small and really good looking and it really does a lot to get you out of the wind.

-Aaron :

[Neanderthal]

You're going to need swingarm spools and a stand, or just an "Abba" stand for driveline maintenance.

Neanderthal