All things Triumph Street Triple

queenpdog · 08-17-2010, 08:54 PM

A few months back I traded in my Triumph Scrambler on a new '09 Street Triple R. I have been so impressed and in awe of this bike and it's many talents that I was sure there must be an all encompassing Street Triple thread here in Road Warriors. My searches revealed nothing very substantial.

Therefore, I am starting this Street Triple thread to share my experiences and connect with other owners of this truly awesome bike. Are you an owner of a Streetie? Please check in here.

Here is my bike in "adventure" mode. Light touring is a hoot on her.

My Street Triple is pretty close to stock right now. In fact, this is the first bike that I have owned that I didn't feel an immediate need to "fix" some annoying niggles. There are a few here as well, but nothing too bad. Currently she has these additions:

Triumph flyscreen and R visor
Triumph seat bag (not shown)
Ventura Rack and pack

Future possible "enhancements":

Sargent saddle
Peg lowering kit (old knees)
Engine protection of some sort
I'm sure I'll add to this list over time.

The Good
Amazing 675 motor (13,000 RPM redline - yeah, I've been there

)
Telepathic handling - I swear, I just think about turning and she goes
Decent suspension - On the R, anyway. I have not heard good things about the base ST suspension.
Very light weight - something I really wanted after the Scram
Very good brakes - again, upgraded on the R model
Did I mention the handling..........and that sweet sounding motor?

The So-So:
The seat isn't great, but I did 300 mile days last weekend without too much pain and suffering.
Wind protection is limited. This isn't a bother when she is in commuter and hooligan modes, a little tiring while putting on longer miles.
In hot weather my ass cooks. Still, I don't think I'll be going to a low pipe.
The bike handles packed gravel nicely, but the tires limit you quite a bit. I hit some deeper gravel over the weekend and it got real sketchy pretty quickly. There aren't a lot of options for the ST's wheel sizes. I know that is not what the bike is built for, but my exploring will always include some dirt.

That's it for now. I plan to update this thread as I get to know her better (currently at 2000 miles). I'd love to hear your experiences with the Street Triple, or help steer potential buyers to the dark side.

Cheers.

queenpdog · 08-17-2010, 09:00 PM

Another shot.

Mane · 08-17-2010, 10:28 PM

Congratulation on such a great bike!

Everytime I go to the dealer, always make a point to go see the Speedy and the striper...

Regards,
Mane

ivara · 08-18-2010, 01:02 AM

I'd love to have a ST in the stable - looks like too much fun

concours · 08-18-2010, 03:30 AM

The Llama farm shot is kinda weak.. careful your man card doesn't get suspended

I test rode the Streetie.... got scolded for repeated front wheel lofting. Great bike!

queenpdog · 08-18-2010, 04:25 AM

Man card?
Turns out I don't need one.....being a woman and all.

Julia

Dmarino · 09-21-2010, 06:22 PM

Just ticked over 30,000 miles on my 08 Street bought new in October of 2007. Could not be more happy with my choice.

Adventure mode!

Just took her on a 5200 mile adventure as well.

ccrat · 10-19-2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmarino

Adventure mode!

Outstanding!

onesaintsfan · 02-27-2011, 02:57 AM

OOOOPS.........this is a street triple thread, sorry. But similar bikes, just more oompf

rich_mc · 02-27-2011, 05:51 PM

Got out for about 55 miles today...I really like it thus far, though staying below 5K rpm's is a drag....Can't wait to get to open her up a bit...

Pics promised (even though they're crappy cell phone pics...)

Jccc · 02-27-2011, 06:26 PM

Absolutely beautiful!

Congrats!

The Street Triple is got to be the nicest looking bikes currently on the market.

I didn't think I would like the gold wheels but, man........ they are growing on me.

rich_mc · 02-27-2011, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jccc

I didn't think I would like the gold wheels but, man........ they are growing on me.

Thanks

I'm still torn on them... I didn't think I'd like them and would be pulling them for powder coat as soon as I got home...But amazingly enough, they're growing on me too and I like the look more everytime I look at it...

I do need to figure out the bag situation though as I've got a few trips planned for the summer... I did see that Giviusa.com has added soft sidebag support racks for it to their website recently...Might just go that route as I really doubt the TT bags would look right on this bike...The fact that I emailed TT asking if they had any additional pics of them installed and they didn't makes me even more hesitant to drop that kind of coin on them....

sportmotogear · 02-27-2011, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich_mc

Thanks

I'm still torn on them... I didn't think I'd like them and would be pulling them for powder coat as soon as I got home...But amazingly enough, they're growing on me too and I like the look more everytime I look at it...

I do need to figure out the bag situation though as I've got a few trips planned for the summer... I did see that Giviusa.com has added soft sidebag support racks for it to their website recently...Might just go that route as I really doubt the TT bags would look right on this bike...The fact that I emailed TT asking if they had any additional pics of them installed and they didn't makes me even more hesitant to drop that kind of coin on them....

H&B maks a set up called the C-Bow system you may want to consider too.

Lopoetve · 02-27-2011, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich_mc

Got out for about 55 miles today...I really like it thus far, though staying below 5K rpm's is a drag....Can't wait to get to open her up a bit...

Pics promised (even though they're crappy cell phone pics...)

I have to admit a fair bit of "skimming the edge" on the 5k limit... so hard getting time to ride in this cold weather in colorado, that sticking to 5k for the few times I get to is difficult. I do my best though.

Rincewind · 06-20-2011, 04:56 PM

Thanks for the info and pics on the C-Bow system, Rich. Looks very good and fits the bike.

Here is a link to a recent trip I took with my STR. I love this bike!

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/...c,64210.0.html

08-17-2010, 08:54 PM	#1
queenpdog ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Oddometer: 940	All things Triumph Street Triple A few months back I traded in my Triumph Scrambler on a new '09 Street Triple R. I have been so impressed and in awe of this bike and it's many talents that I was sure there must be an all encompassing Street Triple thread here in Road Warriors. My searches revealed nothing very substantial. Therefore, I am starting this Street Triple thread to share my experiences and connect with other owners of this truly awesome bike. Are you an owner of a Streetie? Please check in here. Here is my bike in "adventure" mode. Light touring is a hoot on her. My Street Triple is pretty close to stock right now. In fact, this is the first bike that I have owned that I didn't feel an immediate need to "fix" some annoying niggles. There are a few here as well, but nothing too bad. Currently she has these additions: Triumph flyscreen and R visor Triumph seat bag (not shown) Ventura Rack and pack Future possible "enhancements": Sargent saddle Peg lowering kit (old knees) Engine protection of some sort I'm sure I'll add to this list over time. The Good Amazing 675 motor (13,000 RPM redline - yeah, I've been there ) Telepathic handling - I swear, I just think about turning and she goes Decent suspension - On the R, anyway. I have not heard good things about the base ST suspension. Very light weight - something I really wanted after the Scram Very good brakes - again, upgraded on the R model Did I mention the handling..........and that sweet sounding motor? The So-So: The seat isn't great, but I did 300 mile days last weekend without too much pain and suffering. Wind protection is limited. This isn't a bother when she is in commuter and hooligan modes, a little tiring while putting on longer miles. In hot weather my ass cooks. Still, I don't think I'll be going to a low pipe. The bike handles packed gravel nicely, but the tires limit you quite a bit. I hit some deeper gravel over the weekend and it got real sketchy pretty quickly. There aren't a lot of options for the ST's wheel sizes. I know that is not what the bike is built for, but my exploring will always include some dirt. That's it for now. I plan to update this thread as I get to know her better (currently at 2000 miles). I'd love to hear your experiences with the Street Triple, or help steer potential buyers to the dark side. Cheers. __________________ Two wheels good '12 Tiger 800XC '01 TW200 So long Street Triple R, Scrambler, R1150R, F650GS, R100RS....I've loved you all.

08-17-2010, 09:00 PM	#2
queenpdog ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Oddometer: 940	Another shot. __________________ Two wheels good '12 Tiger 800XC '01 TW200 So long Street Triple R, Scrambler, R1150R, F650GS, R100RS....I've loved you all.

08-17-2010, 10:28 PM	#3
Mane Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Guatemala Oddometer: 399	Congratulation on such a great bike! Everytime I go to the dealer, always make a point to go see the Speedy and the striper... Regards, Mane __________________ '94 BMW R100GS Bumble Bee '08 Triumph Tiger 1050 (Sold it, solid performer) '06 KTM 640 Adventure (Sold it and regret it since day one) '03 BMW R1150GS Adventure (Death because of hopistalary infection R.I.P.) "Never wrestle with a pig. You both get all dirty, and the pig likes it".

08-18-2010, 01:02 AM	#4
ivara Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Norway Oddometer: 324	I'd love to have a ST in the stable - looks like too much fun __________________ 02 Bonneville, 05 SV650, Dnepr MT-16

08-18-2010, 03:30 AM	#5
concours WFO for 41 years Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Kensington, NH USA Oddometer: 4,015	The Llama farm shot is kinda weak.. careful your man card doesn't get suspended I test rode the Streetie.... got scolded for repeated front wheel lofting. Great bike! __________________ Too much is just barely enough..... 2007 Tiger 1050 2005 Royal Star Tour DeLuxe 1973 Yamaha TX750 1974 Norton 850 Commando Roadster

08-18-2010, 04:25 AM	#6
queenpdog ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Oddometer: 940	Man card? Turns out I don't need one.....being a woman and all. Julia __________________ Two wheels good '12 Tiger 800XC '01 TW200 So long Street Triple R, Scrambler, R1150R, F650GS, R100RS....I've loved you all.

09-21-2010, 06:22 PM	#7
Dmarino Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Oddometer: 194	Just ticked over 30,000 miles on my 08 Street bought new in October of 2007. Could not be more happy with my choice. Adventure mode! Just took her on a 5200 mile adventure as well.

02-27-2011, 02:57 AM	#9
onesaintsfan BigJohnHart Joined: Nov 2005 Location: McComb MS, where men are men and sheep are nervous Oddometer: 1,187	Enjoy my Speed Triple OOOOPS.........this is a street triple thread, sorry. But similar bikes, just more oompf __________________ John Hart McComb MS 2009 Triumph Speed Triple "the mistress" 2008 BMW R1200GSA-" the wife" 2005 Chaparral 210ssi " Native Sun II " " Damn a motorcycle, if somone would buy this thing I would take the bus home "

02-27-2011, 05:51 PM	#10
rich_mc Full Fledged MEM-Ber Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Ohio Oddometer: 2,216	Got out for about 55 miles today...I really like it thus far, though staying below 5K rpm's is a drag....Can't wait to get to open her up a bit... Pics promised (even though they're crappy cell phone pics...) __________________ I would like to see common sense used more commonly. 2011 Connie 1400

02-27-2011, 06:26 PM	#11
Jccc Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: The Hudson Valley Oddometer: 1,755	Absolutely beautiful! Congrats! The Street Triple is got to be the nicest looking bikes currently on the market. I didn't think I would like the gold wheels but, man........ they are growing on me. __________________ I'll tell you this, no eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn. HV Tag-o-Rama Grab Maps: (1-150) (151-350) (351-509) (510+)

06-20-2011, 04:56 PM	#15
Rincewind Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Location: SE PA Oddometer: 139	Thanks for the info and pics on the C-Bow system, Rich. Looks very good and fits the bike. Here is a link to a recent trip I took with my STR. I love this bike! http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/...c,64210.0.html

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