Three Great Triumph Speed Twin Improvements

[@joaohenriques753]

Congratulations! Great job! I bought a Speed Twin last week. It already has engine protections and the engine guard. The short plate holder is great! It will be the first modification I will make, along with the tyres. I don't feel very comfortable with the originals! I will definitely see your other videos! Thanks a lot and keep up the good work!

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Thank you, Joao. Safe riding!

[@chriscarbaugh3936]

I have done these 👍. I wanted some real nice , expensive Rizoma indicators; however I found these cheap … LED sequential ones and they turned out great! One of my fav mods and less than $100!

[@3ftDeepChannel]

thanks for your comment, Chris!

[@tomryner5830]

Love mine as original. Perfect sound and handling 🙂

[@shingerz]

I didn't mean my comment to sound like it did its everyone to there own its there bike they do what they do fair play to them 👍

[@tomryner5830]

As did I 🙂 They are wonderful beasts and those that want to install oem or non oem… Go right ahead. I’m just proud Teiumph put together such a lovely machine from factory. Yeah… I have the brown comfort saddle. That was an improvement. Oh and heated grips (should come as standard in many countries) I will also talk to my dealer to see if one of the screens on offer for the Scrambler 1200 XE will fit the Speed Twin as I take longer rides from time to time. Have a lovely spring on your bike!

[@brassteeth3355]

Bud, your taste is impeccable. Nice ride.

[@stevesteve1965]

The first 3 mods I'd recommend 1, change the Pirelli tyres 2. Change the rear suspension 3. Fit Throttle spacers.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

I understand #2 and #3, but what’s wrong with the tires? They’re highly-rated.

[@stevesteve1965]

@@3ftDeepChannel, I always thought the Pirelli's were good too until I changed them.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

…to what?

[@stevesteve1965]

@@3ftDeepChannel, many change to either Michelin pr6 or Metzler roadec 01. I have the Avon storm 3D XM. It's like going from running in work boots to putting on track shoes. Turns in faster and the bike feels like you've put air in your tyres. A huge difference.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Thanks for the tip, Steve. I was planning on changing the Bridgestones on my 2019 Honda CB1000R to the Michelins. We’ve only heard good things about them (except the price ;) ).

[@timsheldon8985]

I dig both mods but not so much with the tail tidy.... I have the protectors on my bike..but always think it makes me look like a beginner.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Nah, it makes it look like you’ve learned from experience! Thanks for your comment.

[@pmdinaz]

Who cares what other people think! Be safe and have fun. Engine guards are like helmet, gloves, jacket, and boots: Ride necessities! Protect your investment as well as yourself!

[@flatcapcaferacer]

​@@3ftDeepChannelThe tail tidy is strictly cosmetic. The front rear mudguards are already insufficient for riding in the rain.

[@chriscarbaugh3936]

Three very nice and worthwhile improvements! 👍. I have actually done all three. Next? You need to do the suspension!! Biggest and best change I made, and a seat that hold you in place at the ton 😎

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Thanks for the kind words and good suggestion, Chris. Not sure what is next, though!

[@timsheldon8985]

What brand of suspension did you add?

[@chriscarbaugh3936]

Full Nitron including fork internals and rear piggy back R3 shocks.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Not sure who you’re asking, but we upgraded to Nitron fork cartridges. We show how we did that about 5 or 6 videos ago.

[@percyc123]

A lot of owners would like Bar Risers/ alternative bars, this would make a really useful video.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Thanks. We’ll keep that in mind for a future video.

[@Hertfordshire_Biker]

I fitted some from Tec Bike Parts (UK). Easy to fit, just the right height to not require a longer cable set and really helped my back on a long tour.

[@percyc123]

@@Hertfordshire_Biker Hi, The Speedtwin bars risers , what was mm increase and price. Thanks for the help much appreciated. 😀

[@Hertfordshire_Biker]

@@percyc123 20mm rise and cost £35

[@henrytischbein155]

Nice I recently bought an Indian scout bobber 60

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Congratulations, Henry. Safe riding!

[@massimolazzaroni5346]

Da possessore di una speed twin 1200 del 2022 devo dire che questa moto è perfetta cosi come mamma Triumph l'ha fatta poi ovviamente ce n'è per tutte le tasche

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Grazie!

[@dblhelx]

Best mod I ever did to my 2019 Speed Twin was trade it in for a 2023 Thruxron RS. Night and day dramatic difference and still that gorgeous motor and tranny, yet even better

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Thanks for the comment, Joe.

[@austinisfullpleasedontmove653]

Yeah but I like to ride for hours. Not just down to the bar to look at my self

[@dblhelx]

@austinisfullpleasedontmove653 that's the stupidest shit I've read all week.

[@franciscosantoriovaquerizo89]

Muy buen trabajo, te ha quedado preciosa...😉👌👍

[@3ftDeepChannel]

¡Gracias!

[@krie2375]

You've made me want a t handle socket drive. Which one do you currently have Love the bike and the well though out video

[@3ftDeepChannel]

I have the Motion Pro 1/4" and 3/8" T handles, www.motionpro.com/product/08-0359, www.motionpro.com/product/08-0360

[@krie2375]

@@3ftDeepChannel you're the best! Thanks you 🙏

[@frederickwoods5943]

On my 2020 Speed Twin 1200cc I used the "Ducati spacers", the TEC tail-tidy and put a Crafton Atalier seat on which is much better than the stock seat. The newer throttle-by-wire is herky jerky in comparison to my other 2 Triumphs; the spacers didn't help much, it is still snatchy and annoying.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Thanks for the info, Frederick.

[@andrewbecker3700]

On the first gen Speed Twin the ecu tune has to be modified to get rid of that surging. Don't waste money on those booster plug gimmicks. I've got a '22 that has 27 mods to date, including Ducati spacers, airbox inlet boot shortening, British Customs compitition X-pipe and removed the db. killers from the mufflers. I'd have to say the best bang for the buck mod on the second gen Speed Twin, is just going up one tooth on the countershaft sprocket. These engines have great tourqe output everywhere in the rpm range from 2-6k. I enjoy nothing more than short shifting it when I roll the throttle on from next to nothing through the gears, and just enjoy the sound of the exhaust banging out that sweet 270° tune that it sings soo well! The second gens come with IMHO much better mufflers and there's no need to upgrade them.

[@frederickwoods5943]

@@andrewbecker3700 I have a small fleet of 5 vertical twins, 4 of them have aftermarket exhaust systems and not a single booster plug in any of them. Many miles and many years with no problems...thanks for the advice on the first gen Speed Twin 1200cc, my Thruxton 900 had a re-flash and it worked wonders.

[@andrewbecker3700]

@@frederickwoods5943 Everybody likes different stuff. Just seen too many people spend on fantasy instead of facts. Without a tune most fuel injected bikes benefit very little from exhaust mods that decrease backpressure drastically. Loud pipes are annoying. The second gen speed twin has an outstanding exhaust system and with a couple mods it's more than adequate for the cam the engine has.

[@frederickwoods5943]

@@andrewbecker3700 agreed. All of my exhaust systems have the baffles in, I don't like loud pipes either; my main purpose was weight reduction by switching to full stainless-steel. They also run cooler and every single one has increased fuel efficiency by 5 percent.

[@raymorris952]

Nice mods, nicely presented ,

[@pmdinaz]

The part number sadly correlates to the polished version T2203465. I also dislike that Triumph put the black silencers on the 19-21 models. Should have the brushed cans IMHO. Three good upgrades. I'm starting with suspension on mine, then I'll worry about sound and looks. It already looks 98% how I want from the factory. Just want to change the cans and the side covers to color match my Storm Grey version.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

It is a beautiful machine, right off the assembly line. Just a few improvements though, to make it yours …!

[@Fr99763]

Very nice indeed!

[@virgin26]

First thing I would do is bin the rear shocks

[@stevegee218]

Having a suspension that can take adjustments is key for any bike and Triumph went budget.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

everyone deserves to turn a profit, but you gotta wonder where you draw the line. Thanks for your comment.

[@patthewoodboy]

I fitted Hagon shocks , now I can feel the road under the rear tyres

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Is that a good thing, or a bad thing?

[@patthewoodboy]

@@3ftDeepChannel a very good thing , not vague anymore , road and bike are connected and I get far more feedback

[@acherouvis]

Nice set up in your garage, especially the lift. What made you purchase the Speed Twin? Did you consider the BMW RnineT? Have your purchased any parts from TECPARTS US?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

I was originally looking at the Thruxton the price was getting up there and the riding position is a little aggressive then I started looking at the Speed Twin, same great torquey engine as the Thruxton, more relaxed riding position, there was a rebate from Triumph on the 2020 models and it looks like a real motorcycle not an insect. I'm not a fan of BMW stuff can't really say why they just don't do it for me. I got a tidy tail for the Speed Twin from Tec USA for suspension I went with Nitron front and rear.

[@mafosa8519]

they make "big bore kits and cams" for these bikes?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

I’m sure someone out there does. Not sure who, though.

[@efish8147]

Triumph silencers ?? Aftermarket ?? Are they lighter ?? Did you get more HP ??

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Triumph. They’re identical to the originals, except for the color so no difference in HP or anything else.

[@jojitreyes6084]

may i ask where did you buy those silencers? brand please

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Triumph brand. Got them through the dealer.

[@flesz_]

Nice bike lift Where to get it from ?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

It depends where you live. I got one from Princess Auto in Canada. You can also get them from Amazon and eBay.

[@GITSVermeer]

I have seen so many vids about the J&H on the Speed Twin, but it seems almost like there is only a small difference with the stock. Maybe it's just the sound quality, but what do you reckon yourself? Worth the 2k?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Not worth 2K in my opinion. I like the sound with the stock exhaust I didn't like the look of the black mufflers so I installed the brushed stainless mufflers off a Thruxton same oem sound with a better look and much less than 2K.

[@paulbiggs9279]

Good video, no waffle

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Thanks, Paul.

[@acherouvis]

Suspension ????

[@3ftDeepChannel]

eh?

[@raymorris952]

He obviously doesn't ride it hard enough to notice how poor it is

[@3ftDeepChannel]

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[@user-fv1576]

How much was that bike lift!? 💰

[@3ftDeepChannel]

I got it at princess auto sometime ago. I think I paid about 600 bucks for it, but now it’s probably quite a bit more expensive.

[@shingerz]

Think il just leave mine as is and just ride it

[@3ftDeepChannel]

No arguing with that!

[@shingerz]

I didn't mean to sound like I did its up to everyone how they sort there machines fair play to em 👍

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Agreed. Your comment was fine.

[@paulbiggs9279]

Good video, get louder cans

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Never quite understood the appeal of a loud machine. I guess it’s just one of those things.

[@user-ph1om8hm1g]

No issue with any of this, but a bit of a stretch to call it 'improvements' I think.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Fair enough.

[@TheSloppiestJoe]

Awesome 70s porn music!

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Ok, yeah. But it’s free!

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

👍🇨🇦

[@paulyflyer8154]

Once again I think Triumph are losing their way. They are becoming more and more pretentious and the quality is dropping quicker than Joe Biden cycling.

[@tomryner5830]

Quality is superb. Can’t understand in what way quality is lacking.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

We have noticed a few bugs with their newer bikes. Chris had a lot of trouble getting the OEM tire pressure monitors working on his Speed Twin. Even the dealer took months to sort it out. I also had issues with the quickshifter, display, and C-clips on my pegs falling off on my Tiger Rally Pro 900.