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joaquin gomez
arizona,
USA
Posts: 5
Enthusiast
24 Jul 2008 09:38 |
I took the plunge and I got the 2008 Speedy Black. Got 1300 miles on her and she is all I hoped for. Epco pipes, New Speedmaster Solo Seat, Air Induction Kit, Triumph Tear Drop Mirrors and she is looking and sounding awesome!!! The only thing I was surprised about was the 18 tooth front sprocket. I got the 18 tooth sprocket based upon recomendations here and come to find out that the 2008 already has the 18 tooth standard. I guess it doesn't matter, I have a front sprocket for whenever the stock one wears out.
Can't wait 'till it cools down some here in the Desert!!!
Walk
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martin jackson
algarve,
Portugal
Posts: 2
Enthusiast
26 Jul 2008 08:50 |
Hi Joachim, and congratulations on your new acquisition.I am currently trying to decide on buying the speedmaster but i do not like the footpegs being so far forward. How do they feel to you? Is shifting gear easy? Have you heard of any ready make kits that return them to a more conventional place? Is the America the same set up?
The trouble where i live in southern Portugal is that the (one and only) dealer is not so clued up to possible options,and for sure in these parts nobody is making bolt-ons.
Another question,i hope you don´t mind, is are you going to "run in" your bike,or is that not done any more?
Anyway, enjoy your new bike and drive safely.
All the best, Martin.
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John Nelson
Coventry,
United Kingdom
Posts: 684
Tiger (01-06)
26 Jul 2008 23:44 |
Martin,
I tide a Tiger955 for my main transport. A couple of years ago I had a Speedmaster over a long weekend while Orange Tiger was in the dealers for work. Hated the forward pegs on the ride home, but I was surprised how quickly I got used to them.
I was almost sad to hand it back.
If you get a Speedmaster don't change the pegs on day one, give it at least a couple of tanks full of gas before you decide that the guys who rode the development miles got it wrong.
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