Triumphrat

nbalzan

Hi,
Just been to my local dealer here in Malta to check delivery date for my new Speedmaster. I was told that Triumph uk stopped SM production last July and should start again in October, with the difference that the new SM is going to have fuel injectors not carburettors. I was shocked to hear of this sudden change. This is because the Euro 3 emissions bla, bla bla. Europe's sh..
My dealer said that next week we should see the 2008 lineup, including the Speedmaster and America. Not sure what I should do! I guess ist going to be a motorcycle cycle without a soul....time will tell us.

Regards to all
Noel

trashcanman

If the fuel injection is properly developed it should have a better running and performing soul.

dazco

FI will probably make the bikes much better.......easier starting and idle when cold, better mileage, better power, easier modding via mapping. No soul? Naaa.....makes no sense IMO. Soul is in the mind of the rider, and while some may feel that it'll only be because they are expecting that and will therefore subconsciously make themselves feel that way. I'd be thrilled, and if i wasn't waiting on that big cruiser i'd sell my SM to get one of the new FI models even tho i don't like the looks of the new ones near as much.

However, as for the delivery date, supposedly some places WILL see '08 FI models, some won't. The rumor is that they will be available most everywhere in '08 except the states. Thats from a fairly reliable source, but of course i don't know it for a fact. No one really knows the truth to any of this till we see it with our own eyes. Too many rumors.

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nbalzan

I prefer carbs because its easier to work with, EFI its a bit more complicated. I own a Yamaha FZ6 and i know what it means to be controlled by a computer! Yes technically its better but you have to depend more on electronics. More electronics more problems. This is the way i see it, and it does not mean that EFI is rubbish.

FL_Rat_Matt

Electronic Fuel Injection Rocks.
Carbs are a pain in the ____________ .

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StaggerLee

I would love to have EFI on my speedy07. To have better performance as well as better fuel economy added to cleaner exhaust gasses and you have a winning trifecta.

Oh and no more pissing around with jet sizes that never get the carbs as good as the factory settings.

EFI is only scary to some because it is a leap into the unknown

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speedblastr

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farky

We heard all this before. When cars switched over from carbs to fuel injection. Cars no longer had any fuel related problems other than the fuel pump in the tank that would set you to walking.

jerry

MackDaddy

Just to let you all know, the 08's Speedy's are still carb'd.

http://www.triumph.co.uk/usa/Speedma...fications.aspx

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dazco

Only in the USA and a few other places. In europe and Japan at least there WILL be EFI for '08. Look at the british triumph site and check the specs.

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2005 Speedmaster, Neon Blue, Thunderbike pipes, snorkel removed, UNI filter, drilled airbox, 130 mains, TBS needles.(2 shims) And speaking of Speedmasters, HERE'S MINE