Do this MODIFICATION NOW | THRUXTON 1200

#triumph #thruxton #triumphmotorcycles
Welcome back to the vlog. This is the best modification I've done to the Thruxton. Should be interesting how it holds up long term. As of now it's a completely different feeling in a positive way.
This is the "first ride" after the modification.
Let me know what you guys think and what kind of mods or videos you'd like to see on this or any of my other bikes.
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[@cyclelife9179]

good idea! i might have to give this a try!

[@dorian_vlogs]

Completely worth it. Let me know how you like it if you do it.

[@buddhastaxi666]

This mod has mproved my 1200 Thruxton. I'm in Australia but not anywhere near a town let alone a city. First is a bit fast for off road. As yes I have to ride on dirt/clay/ gravel. These Bonneville bikes are excellent off the bitumen. I have modded the suspension with Tech Engineering progressive springs and preloaders and bi turbo rear shocks. The hard stock suspension, which gave great handling, only worked on city bitumen not Australian country roads, where I needed to soak up the irregularities and still have precise , secure handling.

[@dorian_vlogs]

Awesome. Thanks for the input.

[@EVargasIII]

I find the Thruxton gearing perfect for Australian roads, most common speed limit is 60 to 80 (3rd and 4th gear) and we would max out at 110-120kph here legally and the bike cruises comfortably at 5th or 6th. Quick shift from 1 to 2 simply adds to the engagement.

[@dorian_vlogs]

Makes sense for Australia. 🤙

[@silverslvr5185]

Hey I just found your channel, and noticed you also have a Ducati Sport Classic. I had a 96 monster and a ST2. Also ridden many other Ducati's over the years and noticed every single one is geared pretty tall. Now my 1200 Thruxton is geared to low for where I live since I'm using it pretty much every ride and always thought it made enough torque to add a larger sprocket as you have done. Does this mode make the bike feel more like a two valve Ducati? Also have you taken it on any trips and noticed a change in your mpg's?

[@dorian_vlogs]

Better gearing, better power band, lower mpg's, a completely different bike. All around better. Not sure I can compare it to the Duc but definitely better. Ducati has it's own characteristics. Both great bikes. Rode about 150 miles today on the Thruxton and it's still the best mod I've ever done to it.

[@kurobisukou123]

Appreciate your kindness to share your knowledge and experience. I may suggest to put the most important point in the beginning as many viewers have kinda low patient and can only finish first 1 to 2 mins. If they dont find an anwer what it is about, they just stop watching. Just my humble opinion.

[@dorian_vlogs]

Thanks for the insight. 👍

[@GoD_Quake]

⁠He literally explains exactly what he did at the 1:20 mark. How much sooner do you want?

[@dorian_vlogs]

My guy.. 👊🤙

[@bullpasha]

Great bike, great video. I don't know for sure as to why Triumph does not do what you did but if I have to guess, I'd say its heritage related. It is a cafe racer. It is not meant for highways. In England, you just use it to go to the pub. May be a little country roads but that is pretty much it. During that, you want to shift gears, feel the vibrations, max it out and just have fun. Especially for this bike, heritage is very important to Triumph. That is why they bothered to put a non functional carburetor looking piece on the engine just to make it look nostalgic.

[@dorian_vlogs]

I'd bet you're right. In the U.S., the gearing isn't right. With this setup, It's still usable on low speeds and stop and go's.

[@buddhastaxi666]

The gearing is to high on West Aussie country roads. Stock gearing is ok in a city. Total pain on open road as you are cruising at 80 mph and more. Plus it has to be revved.

[@dorian_vlogs]

@buddhastaxi666 this mod solves the issue.

[@buddhastaxi666]

@@dorian_vlogs Your video convinced me straight away and I changed to a 37t . Its no rocket ship bit it cruises comfortably at 80/90mph and less if you just want to have a relaxing cruise.

[@dorian_vlogs]

@buddhastaxi666 glad it worked out for you. 🤙

[@990Hyper]

I just got a 2016 r model, I am used to very fast bikes as a tuono v4 1100 , I only used the Thrux a couple of times and liked it A LOT by now and I also had the idea that the gearing was too short, first gear is totally useless even starting from dead stop, you can start in 2nd /3rd gear with that low torque with no effort. . I will start with pinion + 1 teeth , that is almost equivalent to a -3 on the rear . And no chain shortening is required . The speed sensor where is located ? Is it independent from gearing ? On some older bikes that could be a problem. Already have a decat in the garage ready to be mounted. Next mod will be tubeless mod to lose some weight . First mod was lithium battery, 3.3kg saved in 5 minutes :-)

[@dorian_vlogs]

Nice mods you have. Try the front +1 and let me know how it works out for you. The speed sensor is on the front wheel close to the brake caliper.

[@CorvusHyperion]

I went 17 tooth up on front. That was a nice difference as I don’t do a lot of motorway riding.

[@dorian_vlogs]

I've heard it's a good mod.

[@lowlowseesee]

i saw a stock model the other day in person so damn beauitufl i cant stop thinking about it lol

[@dorian_vlogs]

It is my favorite from my stable.

[@hektoerdonovan2121]

I've been considering this as well on my '22RS. I've done the decat, termignoni cans, no air injection, retune, tail shave, motone signals, airfilter, 8500 redline, etc. The bike has a stupidly wide torque curve; there's no reason to put the gears spaced so close together. I agree with you; I've had plenty of bikes that are faster, but the style/performance of the Thrux is so unique and enjoyable. My fave mod was the Termi's. Next I'm trying to find a disable switch for the DRL headlight.

[@wetzel1628]

How fast can you get that thing to go with those mods? Flat cap cafe racer (look him up on KZbin) did all that on his thruxton r and it kept up with a zx14 In a quarter mile. Unfortunately you can’t get a racey cam for the RS due to higher compression ratio. They changed the cam profile on the RS to make peak torque even LOWER in the rev range. I imagine with the right cam and a DNK tune the thruxton RS would be more like a Ducati monster. I’d LOVE to do that to mine

[@hektoerdonovan2121]

@@wetzel1628 I doubt its that fast but it's plenty for me. I do have a tune from DNK. She said the engine needs to Rev higher to make more hp but the computer is out of load cells, I think. Maybe an aftermarket ecu if the rotating assembly can handle more revs would work. It makes sense to put more midrange focused cam in it because it clearly has hardware that wants higher revs for peak torque as it is. I think that's why superchargers get such nice returns on them. The thruxton sales are slowing down so it has to share electronics with the more popular speed twin. I go back and listen to most thruxtons on yt with stock cans or other cans and it just seems like mine sounds different than that anymore. It's hard to describe but it is different. Termignoni does have the most teasingly short video on their thrux exhaust online.. Maybe it's just irl ears on mine versus a yt video. I have a gopro that I intend to set up to get some vids and see how it sounds to compare apples to apples. Either way, I love it!

[@andrewrestrick5596]

How did you do the remap dude ?

[@andrewrestrick5596]

What year is this thruxton I’ve got to do this on mine 2019 thruxton r

[@dorian_vlogs]

No remap bro. Stock ecu.

[@fexil7567]

I have a 2017 thruxton 1200 and i live in Spain, normaly i do a lot of highway 120-130km/h. I modified the “piñón” ( i dont know the name in english) 16 teeth to 17 teeth and i think is one of the best modifications i do to my thrux. Now the bike drink almost 1 liter less. When i bought the bike a thought that the gears was too short, now is perfect!

[@dorian_vlogs]

Sprocket is the word but I understood what you're saying. Gearing modifications change fuel consumption and gearing. Saludos de un Mexicano a un Español. 🤙

[@fexil7567]

@@dorian_vlogs quizás en español nos entendamos mejor 😂. Me refería a cambiar el piñón ⚙️ del motor (no la corona que es la que va en la rueda) por un diente más (de serie vienen 16 y yo lo pasé a 17 dientes) y de esta forma la moto tiene las marchas más largas y a mi gusto. Tienes un garaje increíble! Saludos compañero!

[@dorian_vlogs]

Te entendí perfectamente 👍. Gracias y cuídate.

[@anouarakhamlich4902]

Tengo una Thruxton del 2017 ,lo de ponerle un piñon de 17 modifica la velocidad en el cuenta velocidad ???? me pudes faciltar marca y percio del piñoñ ? Gracias

[@fexil7567]

@@anouarakhamlich4902 sip exactamente la velocidad del velocímetro con un piñón más es la real, asique lleva cuidado en radares y tal. El precio 12€ o cosas así y el mecánico del concesionario me cobró unos 20€ por ponerlo, aunque si eres manitas podrías hacerlo tú mismo. A mi me merece la pena tener las marchas más largas porque hago autovia de vez en cuando y el 1200 es un motor de sobra, no vas a notar casi perdida en aceleración, eso si en ciudad donde antes ibas en tercera ahora tendrás que ir en Segunda, ya me contarás qué tal 😉

[@LukeSS-rdDefenseVideo]

What’s the impact on wheelies in 1 & 2? One of my favorite things about this bike is its friendly XR style lifts at lower speeds. I have other bikes that run bigger speeds. Also anyone actually get more power out of their RS? What mods were noticeable?

[@dorian_vlogs]

Haven't tried honestly but I guarantee it'll wheelie in 1st. 2nd, I'm sure if you clutch it.

[@jean-pierrefernandez2460]

Five teeth is perfect, probably feels like you added a whole gear, 10 teeth is too much! I once did that in the other direction on my GPz and smoked my clutch haha

[@dorian_vlogs]

😳 wow! Haha.. bet that was an interesting day lol. The 5 teeth was spot on. 👌

[@philipjames3526]

I have a Thruxton R/S. I have always thought it had super long gearing. Surprised you’d want it longer again. Interesting opinion.

[@dorian_vlogs]

Not sure what part of the world you're in but that may be a factor. In Texas we have highways with higher speed limits and we move so cruising speed is much higher. I guess it's a matter of preference but honestly I love it.

[@philipjames3526]

@@dorian_vlogs yeah - fair does buddy. Just a comment. I live in the England with plenty of rural twisty roads. I think I’ve used 5th / 6th gear a hand full of times in the year I’ve owned the RS. Interesting perspective and the joy of differing experiences :-)

[@dorian_vlogs]

@@philipjames3526 for sure. I can completely understand your logic. Stay safe. 🤙

[@carlmayer691]

He rides in Texas, super highways races Porsches LOL .. where the roads are straight and long ...around where I live in PA, were have this thing called a "corner'...I mean what's the point going over 130mph....rather have the acceleration ..to each..

[@dorian_vlogs]

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[@nativeoutdoors1780]

I'm trying to decide between getting one of these or a honda cbr600rr I'm torn because I've always wanted a honda but dang does the thruxton look and sound beautiful, and I'm not huge fan of all out power, there's always gonna be someone faster than I, but my current bike is an yamaha r3 and I'm not selling it but would like something better at highway speeds as the r3 tends to get gutless going 80 with a head wind, not terrible but would be nice with some more get up. What bike would you recommend? In your opinion

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

Oh yeah and my budget is around 10 grand so I might be able to find a honda used around there but literally as of today I just saw a 2016 thruxton r pop up in my neighboring city for 8999 and 3k miles

[@dorian_vlogs]

If 1000% percent was a thing, I'd say 1000% get a Thruxton. I've had cbr600rr and they're all go and no character. They ALL look the same. This gets up to triple digits effortlessly and turns heads everywhere I take it. Just my two cents.

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

@@dorian_vlogs thanks broh thats what I've been feeling, the thruxtons just look and the feel, of me throwing a leg over at least, is just something different and good. Do you have a video of first mods you recommend with the triumphs? Besides the tail tidy and louder exhaust? Thanks for the replies too sir!

[@dorian_vlogs]

@Native Outdoors I'll be putting out an updated mods list soon, probably this weekend. It's my favorite of the 3 bikes. Little things make it your own and it's my favorite by far.

[@dorian_vlogs]

@@nativeoutdoors1780 Mods list for the Thruxton kzbin.info/www/bejne/noq8Xqmmd9OKi9k

[@bcwallis2]

What chain link did you add to bond chain back together?

[@dorian_vlogs]

Generic one from cycle gear. $8. Nothing special.

[@Hoodeene]

Cool vid thanks. Are the instruments also showing the correct pace? I mean Does this mod affect what the speedometer shows? Or no difference ? Cheers

[@dorian_vlogs]

Thanks. No difference at all. Everything stays correct.

[@Hoodeene]

​@@dorian_vlogsthanks

[@dorian_vlogs]

@@Hoodeene 🤙

[@twinturbo8304]

I hate Corvettes too. By the way, I have a Truxton Truxton and I am going to take your advice. Thank you.

[@dorian_vlogs]

🤙 you won't regret it.

[@pauly1k]

Cypress? Does it get super hot? Was looking to maybe replace my Harley cruiser.

[@dorian_vlogs]

Cypress/Houston TX. Yep 100°+ in the summer. I had a Harley Street Glide 11 years ago. Cool cruiser but bought it prematurely. Had it for 5 years. Sold it and got my current collection. Much better bikes in my opinion.

[@beer3029]

I'm in the South of the USA and it gets hot and humid here. The heat is not bad at all and is one of the top 5 bikes out of the close to 100 bikes I have owned over the years. Buy one!

[@buddhastaxi666]

Im in Australia and my little Thruxton gets very hot on a summer day. I attribute that to the catalyser. Plus being a British bike with its temperate climate. A 600 TT i owned also ran hot. Good winter bike.

[@dorian_vlogs]

@@buddhastaxi666 👍

[@motomitch]

What gear were you in with that Porsche? Did you even red line? I didn't even see a shift. That's insane.

[@dorian_vlogs]

Yeah huge difference bro. I was in 5th but still could have gone up one or down one.

[@edsonroadmoto]

Curious what the average MPG is at 60-70mph over a stretch of roads.

[@dorian_vlogs]

North of 42 mpg.

[@buddhastaxi666]

I get 60 mog and i travel 70 to 90 mph.

[@buddhastaxi666]

In rain mode at 65 to 70 mph i get 23 kms/litre. Thrashing around in sport mode and listening to the exhaust note, i still get 20 kms/litre. 23 kms/l= 64 mpg imperial. 20kms/litre=56 mpg imperial. Note A Triumph does ALL its running around in Imperial measurements. It maybe fully appreciated and authentically loved by the former Colonies, nonetheless standards must be maintained otherwise things will go feral and you get things like moonshine and Insurrections happening.

[@hutch2142]

Great video. I have a 2022 RS and weird to see the speedo and tach needles not matched as you are speeding up in 6th. I've decatted and tuned, but yeah you run out of gearing/rpm at 135.

[@dorian_vlogs]

It becomes a more usable bike this way. For the highway mostly.

[@albertoj.mollinedo4116]

Do you really need to go to 135? Most punks in the street tap out at120 I’ve only gone past 150 twice in my life on a bike. And that’s a death wish.

[@albertoj.mollinedo4116]

Hell a Cessna taking off is slower than that? I’ve actually raced airplanes on airport parallel road. (Top gun style)

[@dorian_vlogs]

@albertoj.mollinedo4116 🤣😅Mom? That's funny bro.

[@hutch2142]

@@albertoj.mollinedo4116 I don't spend a lot of time over 120 , more just a 'how fast does it go' type of thing to know it ops out at 135. Even hitting 120 is just opening it up to get to the spot I want to be on the highway where I like the spacing to not be in heavy traffic. Ultimately traded my RS in last weekend for a Ducati Diavel V4, as I wanted a little bit more of a relaxed position.

[@nitenila]

IMHO the problem with this mod. -probably - is the Traction control would be altered or even canceled..I'm right?

[@dorian_vlogs]

Not at all. Didn't affect it at all.

[@aliwhitwell]

How many rpm when you are in 6th gear at 70mph?

[@dorian_vlogs]

3k.

[@vegasmike]

You are missing the fact the bike is designed for UK Roads, not the US. The roads are totally different here.

[@dorian_vlogs]

Designed for UK, sold in America.. what is your suggestion? Keep it stock? Boring. Get your bike and do what you want to it.

[@neehooya]

@@dorian_vlogs EXACTLY! Bike designed for UK, what a nonsense. Maybe he meant Reliant Robin! 🤔

[@dorian_vlogs]

@@neehooya maybe lol

[@CorvusHyperion]

Either way the Thruxton R is extremely short geared from the factory.

[@dorian_vlogs]

For sure.

[@hlpang1075]

What is the part number of the sprocket please? I’d like to try this mod, thanks!

[@dorian_vlogs]

Out of stock but this should point you in the right direction. britishcustoms.com/products/rear-sprocket-retro-37t

[@hlpang1075]

@@dorian_vlogs thank you!

[@DO2DC]

This part says it’s for a Bonneville T120…. Will this fit a 2019 Thruxton R

[@dorian_vlogs]

Should fit. They're mostly the same. I could be wrong but I'd bet they fit.

[@mr.hollingsworth9224]

Nice so you added a 37 sprocket What was the regular sprocket?

[@dorian_vlogs]

38 now. 42 before.

[@mr.hollingsworth9224]

New to riding just got a 2017 triumph thruxton r interesting bike

[@dorian_vlogs]

@mr. Hollingsworth awesome bike. Enjoy it. Plenty of power and tons of character.

[@mr.hollingsworth9224]

Silly question how do I switch riding modes it's on road mode right and I don't have the manual

[@dorian_vlogs]

@@mr.hollingsworth9224 right button under the starter switch. I think it's grey.

[@craig4fsu]

What was stock rear size?

[@dorian_vlogs]

42.

[@craig4fsu]

@@dorian_vlogs thanks. Do you feel like you lost much torque going to a 37?

[@dorian_vlogs]

@craig4fsu not at all man honestly. It kept all its positive traits but just made it highway rideable.

[@craig4fsu]

@@dorian_vlogs When I wear this chain and sprocket set out I’m going down 2 or 3 teeth in the rear. Thanks for the tip.

[@dorian_vlogs]

@craig4fsu you won't regret it bro. 👍

[@mufdiali1406]

Did u decat?

[@dorian_vlogs]

No. That's next.

[@ScrapYardDog64]

UK roads are far shorter before gear changes, my MY16 is fine.

[@dorian_vlogs]

Cool.

[@carlmayer691]

Gear it UP ? .really .. I guess if all you do is troll around at 80 that's fine....I like the acceleration you get when gearing it down ..every motorcycle is geared too high for emissions and sound requirements .. gearing any motorcycle down gives you the feel that you have more performance, HP.. you don't but it provides that kick in the ass.. Geared everything I've owned DOWN. Gone -1T front +4T rear for +7 on my Ducati 999, Daytona 955i +6 which I went -1T front and +4T rear.. ZXR1200R -1T front.. several other newer bikes I've owned.. I was skeptical too...easier on the clutch, quicker acceleration ..more fun.. Maxton won't sell shocks, fork kits cartridges in the USA as they are not insured indemnified if the shock, fork cartridge would malfunction cause injury .My friend worked w/ Jack Lilley running the TT bikes, competing w/the early MY T595-Daytona 955 ..working crewing for Jack Lilley Racing . I tried .

[@dorian_vlogs]

Gotcha. I like highways. To each their own.