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My 3rd Triumph - 2018 Speedmaster

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Just picked up a slightly used 18 Speedmaster and wow ... better than I imaged. Just got back from a 50 mile run and yep, Triumph's quality is very apparent.
Came with bar risers, dresser bars and that damn hard ass tan seat.
If anyone is interested in it, let me know. Will be ordering a Corbin ASAP.
Seriously, was surprised by the torque as it pulls really hard. Coming from a 17 Tiger, thought I would be disappointed in the power but nope, very happy!
 

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CONGRATULATIONS David!

The more you ride it, the more you'll love it & be amazed at what a great bike it is.

My declaration: The Speedmaster is that rare bike THAT DOES ALL THINGS WELL!

GN
 
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Only design flaw was it needs separate tach & speedo - like on the old Triumphs....
 
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If she would have ridden on it, she would have been crying.......in pain. My wife found it painful - and she's all of 5'2, 108 lbs.

Good only for looks - and humor?

But we will not be riding 2-up that much - that's what my '09 CVO Road Glide is for - so I won't be buying a Corbin dual seat.......

GN
 
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RE: separate Tach.......

#1 - I always want to know my RPM. #2 - I often want to know miles.

Cannot do both with one gauge.......

Use a small meat thermometer stuck below speedometer/multi-gauge.......probe sensing temp is about 4 - 5" below, behind headlight, out of sun, so pretty accurate.

Hate having to do repeated presses of the "i" button to get time too - may add separate bar-mounted clock if I can find a cheap one.
 
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