I Ride a 2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster "Highway"
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Words cannot describe how beautiful this bike looks, handles and performs. I most definitely would consider buying one of these if riding became uncomfortable as this is so wonderful to experience.
The Speedmaster "Highway" has the following upgrades:
Comfort seats with passenger backrest, Luggage rack, Panniers (bags), Wind shield, Chrome engine bars, (Polished + machined) oil filler cap.
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First thing I did when I got this bike home was use a heat gun and remove the stickers on the fuel tank. The Cranberry Red pops when the stickers are out of the way.
Oh, lawzy, Red! Okay, mum's the word to You-Know-Who about your dalliance with the Speedmaster. But it's a kick riding a big ol' bike, ain't it? Now you know how I feel about Mo'...and she's not quite twice the size of the Speedmaster! Just wait until someone's crazy enough to turn you loose with an R3...that witch IS twice as big as the Speedmaster. Glad to know you liked the Triumph so much...I really loved my '71 Daytona 500 back in high school. You've really aggravated my R3 itch!!!
I just want to jump on larger bikes now. Gotta try them all!
Glade you got the chance to ride something different.
has the gearbox/gear selector problem ever been sorted out on the Bonneville models either by the replacement of the gear selector or in recent years of manufacture [if so then when] in such a way that the issue won't reoccur?
I've no idea. 😟
Uh oh! Jellybean is going to be jealous!! Lol!! 😆Beautiful bike, and beautiful ride there. Be safe Uncle Red! Take care! 🏍😎
I am 6' 2" and would like one but I see below at 5' 7" you were getting hassled by the wind. Unless there is a taller screen this bike might be less appealing for taller riders.
One theory is air turbulence created between the rider and the screen. Adjustments can be made, or perhaps something to fill the gap like a tank bag could work... But yeah, I can see it getting really tough to deal with after an hour.
Watching from USA. You're on the wrong side of the road!!!! 😮
Great video, thank you, one question, how are the vibrations in the foot pegs,saddle, and most importantly the handlebars, I am somewhat sensitive to vibes and was just wondering on vibration. I understand that The bike is twin cylinder with 270° crankshaft and counterbalancing So was interested to get some feedback on how it felt from a rider perspective.
Hello!
In all honesty, this ride was a while ago and vibrations don't bother me much. Aside from the battering I got from the shield, the whole ride was very smooth and very comfortable on that comfort seat. Don't remember much along the lines of anything near to excessive vibrations through the bars or pegs, fingers crossed, it'll be a good ride if you're able to test ride one. 👍🙂
after having my vulcan stolen recovered written off .i am looking at the speedmaster but only the 865cc due to lack of funds
Aw, dang, Dave. Sorry to hear that.
Absolutely give the speedmaster a go! 😀
Whadda bewdy!!!
The screen brackets look straight from a Meccano set...
Do you know there is neutral in that bike, or is it that it's very difficult to select it?
Ha, neutral is easy to find, I just have a bad habit of keeping the clutch in. ;)
Not a bad habit at all. Stay in first (clutch in) while checking your mirrors so that you can quickly escape if needed. Neutral makes you a sitting duck if for any reason a cager fails to stop and plows into you from behind. Ride on!
"I swear I will not kill anyone!"
Im thnking of downsizing to one of these, from 200hp, where 90mph feels like 60 and 60 feels like 30mph.
Definitely give one of these a test ride. It's good fun!
Slipping the clutch enough ?? This is why I’d never buy an ex demo !
How tall are you ( I’m 5’8) - visor under top of screen?
5'7. It was just over.
Good vid and nice bike , little tip don't sit there going nowhere with the bike in gear and the clutch held in , your clutch will thank you long term 😉👍
Bad habit of mine. Thanks for the reminder. :)
@@UncleRed Any MSF instructor will tell you that it is a good idea to have the bike in gear and the clutch lever pulled in while sitting at a light. Also, have some space and an escape route in case some dummy is going to rear end you. Yes, it was more wear on throw out bearings and other clutch internals on older bikes, but with new ones it really doesn't matter. I always put my old H-Ds, BMWs, and Guzzis in neutral when I pull up to a light. I sit at a slight angle if I'm behind another car and leave myself room to escape if necessary. On any of my more refined and newer bikes I still have the escape route, but I leave them in gear and at the ready... Hope that helps.
@@jroberthadden Brilliant bit of advice. :)
Do the footpegs drag in bends? I was waiting to hear something scrubbing in roundabouts, but ... And I would like to have seen the upgraded seat of this version.
Yeah, should have done a walk-around but I assure you the seat is worth the additional money. I didn't fancy pushing my luck around the corners so this was taken at a comfortable pace. Didn't get any scrapes.
Would you trade your vulcan in for this?
Oooo. Wouldn't be unhappy with one. But nah. :)
I’d have got this one if it hadn’t cost nearly twice of Vulcan !
Haha, the price is always a bit of a shame. Lovely bikes, juuust a bit pricey.
Especially when you have all the extra Triumph mods on. Ouch.
@@UncleRed Yes sir.. Can’t agree more..
@@sathishrao7926 how are you finding the vulcan? i was looking at one here in thailand now this has caught my eye lol.
@@ReturnOfWilderness It’s almost 3 years and I’m happy with my Vulcan which is incidentally manufactured in Thailand and imported into India..There’re some issues like low ground clearance and long turning radius which’re India specific issues..
But the point is there was only one other competing bike - Harley Street 750 - in its category at that time and I chose Vulcan over Street and it has been a good decision..
Top speed ?
Hi great vidéo! It is me or the windscreen vibrates with the wind which arrives above ?? Thanks for answer 😊
Yes, the windscreen did move a little. :)
Thank so much It is not too disturbing ? :o
There was a lot of air hitting my helmet which caused my head to shake slightly at speed.
The problem with wind shields is they move the air in a different way. This one was provided but it was not set up for someone of my size. It would need to be moved/adjusted.
Thank for answers ! 👍 How tall are you ?
What's the top speed on the Speedmaster?
Didn't dare attempt to reach it. Google should have an answer. :)
Smooth, not a Harley then!
Very quiet audio.
Tricky one.
It'd be worth giving customers a choice, I think... But then there's the additional expense. I like the more aggressive look, so long as the two bikes don't look the same. :)
Yeah replacement clutch required when you get back
Does Jellybean know you're having these....affairs? Very nice Triumph have to say, would have to loose the screen though.
Jelly may not have been happy on the ride home. Seemed twitchier then usual on the throttle... ;)
Dart makes a Marlin flyscreen that is a bit more stylish for the Speedmaster.
Ffs let go of the bleeding clutch
These strong hands refuse. 👍