I replaced the front springs, and have bitubo shocks, which are great. But the Steering Damper is the only thing that fixed the wobble issue. The shocks did not fix the wobble, but the bike definitely rides much better. I have another video where i show how the wobble and how the damper fixes it. The Damper works really well, and locks the bike together. I recommend, especially at highway speeds of 75 mph+. I would almost say the Damper is a better buy than the shocks, but that's just me

thank you very much for the answer.

The bike is stashed for winter, but you check with the manufacturer maybe?

Nice! Which color?

Which model did you pick up? Just curious.

@@bike_addict I found a blue/white 2023 (new) in a dealership in Farmington, New York. I loved the color combo and put a down payment on it- The bike is being shipped out to Montana this week. Long wait, but I am getting exactly what I wanted. I test drove the Speedmaster and Speed Twin- great bikes but when I got on the T120 it instantly felt right. I owned a 1200 XE for 2+ years and loved it but got tired of the tall seat heght and burning my leg and sold it.

Nice! That is a great. I like clocks on it. Super cool.

@@bike_addict Super excited, already ordered the center stand, heated grips, Triumph grab handle and rear rack. I like your Corbin seat, I think I will end up with that also. Leaning towards SW- Logitech panniers.

@@flyingmulerider7166 Wow. You def gotta ride that seat, it's pretty stiff for a little bit. Although I will say the 2023 and up seats are much comfier than pre-2021 models.

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching the video.

Thanks! Color I like.

Yeah, it's fun on the turns, I would say as fun as naked bike, but good lookin'!

Still have it. Picked up this Speedmaster to do a side-by-side review, so I figure I will ride out this season to get a real good feel for it. The bags are actually off my T120, and seem to fit better there. But work here as well. Being that I plan to sell it at some point, I didn't want to invest a lot into it. Seems to work.

@@bike_addict Hm... should be interesting then to see what you make of it after living with it. I have the Bonneville T120 with a Triumph King&Queen seat.

@@Roy_Camacho Nice, the king and queen is a great seat. There is a lot of difference between the two despite mechanical similarity, I was surprised. should be interesting.

@bike_addict I test rode a Speedmaster, and I believe the biggest thing is the body position. You know your shoulders and hand placement, perhaps even the feet which are ever so slightly forward. Also, I felt lower to the ground. On the Bonneville T120, more often than not, as I'm passing by cars on the highway, my helmet matches the height of the person sitting in the driver's seat for me that's a visibility thing. Making me more visible than if I was sitting lower to the ground and lower to that Driver's door as I pass by his side mirrors. That's an observation I had. For that reason for me personally I don't feel as confident as I am when I am sitting high up on my Bonneville T120. More commanding position I guess. Like someone who's used to riding a horse all his life, and then he gets on a donkey he might feel small and so low. Yeah, the King&Queen seat is incredibly comfortable. I went from Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia) to Kentucky in one day. Passing Maryland, West Virginia. I couldn't dream of doing that with the stock seat.

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Thanks, color I like

That's awesome. I like the T100, perfect bike in 5th gear at 55 on the two-lane, really comes alive!

Thanks for the comment. Yes, I believe so, if you get the backrest, you would have to remove the hand rail which is where the mounts attach, so it would basically replace that.

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@@bike_addict thank you!

Thanks!

I didn't know the issue went so far back, I think it def will.

It's all good.

Hmm... interesting perspective. Could very well be.

Hmm, you know I never checked, the Bonnie is pretty good on the gas, I would say mid-low 40's. I'll have to check.

I will agree to disagree here. The video addresses this approach. Thanks for watching the video.

@@bike_addict Any bike design can be made ultra stable if the rake and trail are increased enough. Such a bike is miserable to ride. I'll wait for a T120 recall for stability. Bet I'll be waiting for a long time.

Hi, yes, that would be my choice out of the third party well known co.'s However, quite tall, aesthetically, meh. But works great, totally agree.

@secutores, Chocolate, but I would ask them to send you a sample of colors, they will and then you can match. There is one that matches the stock brown on the t120 black as well.

Thanks for the comment. It's possible, the pegs on the Speedmaster are def a little lower and more forward, I can see it scraping during a good lean...

It would not, I think you would have to see about the sump plate, but you can always check with the company, they would know better.

Lol, for every day around town, yeah, for a longer ride, I like em, but I dont put them on every day.

Highway? I dunno....Gets a little sketchy past 70MPH with 2 for me. I prefer solo on the highway, and 2Up on the two-lanes. But, that's just me.

I am not sure, although I did see a guy with a sump plate and the pegs, it was the OEM one. I had the Motone, and it was too tall. You'd have to check with the company to see for your particular one, ask and see. But def check before you buy. Ride safe.

I think u can fit one from the side, but I am not aware of any kits for the older Speedmaster. Most universal ones are from the side.

Thanks for your comments. Hepco & Becker are good bags too.

@bike_addict I like the brackets for lashing/tie downs on your Givis, that's a nice feature.

Thanks for your comment. The upgrades do help, although the Tiger is one good bike. I've takne 300-400 mile trips before, but the winds in the mountains are strong, love the Bonneville but for an adventure like that, I dunno, I guess you have to test it out right?

I would strongly disagree. There could be an argument for the traditional colored Bonnies, but the Black... looks boring stock. Triumph made it to do something diffferent, seems like blank canvas to me. and besides it doesn't look like that all the time, but it sure is comfy and enjoyable. Ride safe.

I beg to differ.

Thanks for writing. Above 30 is when is was happening to me.. Watch the speedometer in the video, that may help to give you an idea of speed, etc.

Same windshield, just took off the black striping that comes with it.

I personally like the removable, mostly due to the wind locking down the front end, the front is def not my favorite part.

@@bike_addict Thanks for replying.... 1 more question? Do you like the darker smokey color removeable windshield ....versus a clear one?

By Same windshield to you mean the Triumph more permanent one? Or does that black border go on the Removable windshiels?

@@paullandry5907The border is on the Triumph Permenent Long Haul screen. On the removable, I chose the tinted one because I have the black model, I think otherwise, I probably would have went with the clear one honestly. I will say that I am not a fan of the national cycle logo on there, and wish it was blank, but again, for the times i use and take off, works. And for the 10 times a summer I used it, the $120 is well worth it. I have owned it now for 3 years. I think it paid for itself, it's a little wobbly though. Just FYI, but hangs in there even at 90 mph

Yes, much agree

@@bike_addict I ended up taking the assembly out n adjusting it to the safest max. Better, just not 100%

Thanks for writing, yeah, it's an issue, not sure how many folks actually check.

Not sure how everyone's bike is, but mine, after I had the brake's flushed, the lines were sticking out, so I did CAREFULLY loosen the line a bit and titles the lines down, and it doesn't hit. Also played around with shifting the Damper to the right, etc so that it was able to move, but it works great! Did u adjust yours?

You gotta be careful, I felt like the lines were pressurized so, I loosened minimally, I didn't wanna get any air bubbles in there or something.

While it may not be the best bike to cross country, it can certainly do 300 miles a day easy. I think I have to mention in the next video that my bike doesn't always look like this. I think people assume I ride like this everyday. But most of the time, it's pretty stripped down.

Yes, it's for a GoPro, and a backrest.

Yeah! It is the Willow Rd Exit. Good eye! It's a fun stretch there with the ability to throttle a little bit.

@fabiopunk1661 Yeah, it was happening since new, I ended up switching to new tires, as well as reworked the suspension, not just for this, but for general improvement. I would say factory flaw, it would be nice if Triumph included a damper with the bike, if it's gonna wobble all crazy. Thanks for watching.

@@bike_addict they don''t give you a center stand sooo a damper ,never happen

Thanks for your comment. It's an excellent bike! the damper pretty much sets it right. I

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for writing. I actually like the single clock on the Speedmaster. I will save, I love the relax on the bike, very peaceful. Thanks! Ride Safe

I saw a speed master with mini apes that changed the riding position somewhat and looked like a Harley Street Bob

Thanks for sharing. I do like the FatBob, for some reason that rectangular light, and the ergonomics speak to me on that bike. But yes, the sales staff at Harley is like visiting an shady used car dealership.

@@bike_addict Thanks for the reply. One's general body position on the Fat Bob weren't typical of a Harley. I was actually more interested in finding an old Harley XR-750, because I don't intend to ride to hell and back, just zip around on a beautiful morning, enjoying my retirement and listen to folks say, "what the hell is that"??

@@johnosborn2555 That's the way to do it!