Triumph SpeedMaster Walk around and ride.

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[@twinphill900]

I enjoyed watching your video 👍 If you go out and look at your bike in the morning and sit on it. You have bought the right one. "Food for the soul." You're bang on, so true, riding is just that. Big thumbs up for the video 👍👍👍👍

[@someoldude7578]

Hey there twinphill900, Thanks for that I appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it. Every single time I walk past I have to look at it, same with my Interceptor and my Classic. I get withdrawal symptoms if I haven't ridden at least one of them in a 24 hr period. Thanks again for your comments, Hope you'll stick a camera on your helmet soon too, so we can follow your adventure as well. 🙂Happy riding. 👍

[@halo3master11100]

I bought a Goldline version last may, and gotta say it's the bestist bike I have ever owned. It's a stunning ride , makes me chuckle every time I'm out on it. So now the bikes names "Chuckle" and I dont go for a ride, I go for a "Chuckle"... The only thing I find frustrating is the foot pegs are low and it' easy to scrape them in a fast or tighter turn. Went to France for a week in may, it was an excellent on a long tour. The motorway down to Dover from Tamworth was easy ride on Chuckle, cruise oontrol a real help, seat is very comfortable on long rides. And at I got 65 mpg which is top class. Fantastic bikes

[@someoldude7578]

Now there's a Happy man, sounds like you've been 'chuckling' away all over the place 😂😂😂 Thanks for watching and for the comments, I wish you many more happy adventures with 'Chuckle'. Best Wishes.👍

[@neilwilliams9844]

I’ve had my speedmaster for 14 months & covered 8,000 miles inc a 4 day tour of wales & a mamouth 8 day 2100 mile trip around Scotland from wales.I have the motech bags & over seat bag. Me & my partner just done 300 mile trip around south of England.great bike lots of tourqe . You must join the triumph speedmaster 1200 f/b page lots of like minded peeps from all over the world. All the best to you & bike.

[@someoldude7578]

Many thanks for watching, sounds like you have been having some nice riding on your Speedmaster. I'll certainly look into that f/b page thanks. Best wishes to you and your partner. Have a great summer. 👍

[@enriqueperla4939]

I just got mine. I can say that it's a wonderful bike to ride. The kind you want to keep riding and never comeback. Great engine feeling and power. Never liked cruisers until I rode the SpeedMaster.

[@someoldude7578]

I hope you have many amazing rides and adventures on your new speedmaster 🙂👍

[@KM-hm1dr]

Beautiful bike bro. I hope I can ride some day when I move to a quieter smaller town riding in USA is scary haha.

[@someoldude7578]

@@KM-hm1dr Come over the 'Pond' and ride our back lanes ( country lanes) for a while, you'll go home with a completely new perspective on dangerous 😂😂😂. But Yes, seriously, if what I see on YT is right then it does look a bit mad. But once out in 'Your' 'Countryside'....America beats the UK, just for sheer size. Who knows...if The new UK Prime Minister doesn't have me arrested for "Thinking" the wrong way about something...or even saying this, then maybe I'll get to see some of the beautiful scenery in the U.S. one day. Best Wishes. 'Some Ol' Dude'. 👋

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

Fabulous Triumph and of course you can tour on her I can only do 100 miles per brew and a pee 👍 my 1966 TR6 had the very same tank badge

[@someoldude7578]

Absolutely you can, makes me laugh when people get quite so worked up about how much fuel they do or don't take. I just take enough money to fill her up again 😂. Look forward to seeing more vids from you. All the best. 👍

[@tomtom786]

Nice video, thanks for your perseverance on the retakes. Agree with summer being too short !

[@someoldude7578]

Hi, thanks for watching 👍. Yes, it took a few attempts but got there in the end 😂, just one of those thing's. Good job I enjoy it 🙂. All the best 👍.

[@adecarnally5501]

Sweet ride there Chris! Notice those ugly tank stickers have been removed, looks all the better for that.

[@someoldude7578]

Yuuup 👍. Always look way better. Got the Crash bars on now, just need to get the Triumph sceen fitted, they look better.

[@someoldude7578]

How's the paper work coming on your bike. ? I was on the Royal Enfield GT 650 Continental today, Video will be up in the next few days.

[@adecarnally5501]

MOT on Monday hopefully. Last hurdle!

[@someoldude7578]

@@adecarnally5501 Good luck with it, I hope it goes ok .👍

[@simonjones1108]

I think it’s the best looking bike out there I have a speedmaster 865 saving for the new one 😎

[@someoldude7578]

Hi, thanks for watching, good luck with your savings, hope you get it sooner rather than later. 👍

[@oneononehiggo7921]

Good quality bike 👍

[@someoldude7578]

Hi, thanks for watching and your comment, Yes it really is and the seat is extremely comfortable...for myself at least. It's great on long rides. I'm glad you liked it, best wishes. 👍

[@skyhill4279]

Very nice video, thanks. Thinking of buying one but I've seen a lot of videos with guys having problems with them so I'll wait a while before I make my mind up.

[@someoldude7578]

Hi, yes I was the same, but then I wondered " just how long shall I wait. It can be a 'Lemon' whatever the bike, so I just got it, am enjoying it and what ever happens ...happens, I'll deal with it then. I have three different bikes, could happen to any. It's wise to 'wonder' about it though. But the bad ones are there for Any make or type. Thanks for watching. Best wishes. Hope you get one and have fun on it. 👍

[@user-nk4zg6ev6n]

I love that bike and I am going to get one for Christmas , I am downgrading from a Indian that weighs over 800 llbs and is too heavy for my age at 70 . I like the bags on the bike , their very good looking , but it looks perminent . I would have a Quick Realease , and with the bars that holds the bags looks like a lot of work . I think I rather have a luggage rack in the back and put a small bag to hold my stuff if I travel with that . I really like the windshield . Good luck mate , the scenrary were you are is Beautiful .

[@someoldude7578]

Hi, thanks for watching. The bars are actually super easy to fit..just x2 bolts either side, took me 30 mins ( only because I'd never done it before, but it's simple. The bags are not permanent on the newer models they have a 'clip' system as shown on my walk around, two clips and it slides right off. One of the reasons I got them as I don't like 'messing'. Also, I'm not sure of the weight of the speedmaster but I have sat on an indian bike once and the difference in weight is huge, I have bad hands and legs and can still lift the speedmaster ( 2022-23 model. ) I hope you have as much fun on your Speedmaster as I'm having on mine. If you haven't already done it..please can you click the 'Like' button. Many thanks again. Best wishes. Take care out there. 'Some.Ol' Dude' 🙂👍

[@michaelfirth1075]

Great video young man.

[@someoldude7578]

Glad you liked it Michael, thanks for watching. 👍

[@skyhill4279]

Hi there, can I ask where you got your rear tank protector and radiator guard? Keep the videos coming, really like how laid back they are.

[@someoldude7578]

Hi, thanks for watching I appreciate your comments. ( I hope you remember to 'LIKE' 😂 ). Did you mean to say 'rear' tank protector or did you just mean 'the tank Protector' ? The radiator guard I ordered from the Triumph official website. If you meant the Rubber tank protector directly where my belt would touch the tank, I put in motorcycle tank protection and they came up. I think that was eBay. If you meant the left and right 'side' protectors..Triumph website again for those. I hope that helps. Have a great time riding this summer yourself. Maybe ..get a camera and give it a go... I'll watch 🙂👍. I'm in Manchester UK, may I ask where you're from. Best wishes Sm.ol'.D'd.

[@skyhill4279]

@@someoldude7578 Hi there, thank you for your reply, it is much appreciated. Yes, I meant the rear tank protector. Triumph do them but not it seems for the Speedmaster. I wrote to you before saying I was putting off buying a Speedmaster for a while. I finally got one last week and am delighted with it. I've added it to my stable. Your videos are great and well put together, very relaxing to watch and full of good info. Keep making them please, yes I do give a thumbs-up and also subscribe. Oh, I'm from IoM. Cheers, Sky. 🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲

[@someoldude7578]

@@skyhill4279 Hi, I'm glad to help where I can. The protector is a generic one, I like how it looks. I'm assuming that's the Isle of Man ???. Thanks for the kind comments regarding the videos, I try to talk as if someone is with me, I'm glad it comes across well. Enjoy your bike, have a great summer. Best wishes. sm' ol' d'd.

[@skyhill4279]

@@someoldude7578 yes, Isle of Man. Live on TT course. Looking forward to more videos from you. 🇮🇲🇮🇲

[@barrywells9636]

Think of pulling the trigger on a speedmaster, had a test ride and really like it. The other bike I am considering is the Z900 rs. You had the two how do you compare? I know they are different but be interested to know. Cheers Baz.

[@someoldude7578]

@@barrywells9636 Hi Baz, My honest opinion is, that the Z900RS...although a nice bike, is definitely for the younger riders. It worried me a few times but as an older dude I have loved every single moment on my Speed master, no complaints at all and in my humble opinion it's WAY more comfortable. If you like long rides in comfort the speedmaster is the way. But it's your choice. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@pod-puretone]

Great video, thanks - can ask what the brand/type of guard extension you have on the bike. Thanks

[@someoldude7578]

Hi, thanks for watching. If I'm understanding correctly you mean the crash / drop bars ????. If that's right, they're on the Triumph official website site, made for this bike. I also recommend having them 'fitted'...they look great, but a bit of a pain to put on. I hope that answers your question. Have a great Summer 🙂👍. Best wishes S'm' Ol' D'd'. ( Pssst 😂... I'm asking everyone, did you remember?...to click like ? If you did, many thanks. I appreciate it. It really does help my channel ).

[@pod-puretone]

@@someoldude7578Hi, thanks for the reply - no sorry, I mean the front fender mud guard extension. I leave in around an hour to pick up the new SM - very exciting day, Kind regards.

[@someoldude7578]

@@pod-puretone I also purchased the mudguard extension from the Triumph official website. I hope you can find one it does help cut down the level of muck, but...shame it's not just a bit longer.

[@pod-puretone]

@@someoldude7578Thank you kindly - Picked up the new bike today and just home with 300km's under the belt. Outstanding day.

[@rodneybarcus2233]

Have you thought about replacing those mirrors with bar end mirrors? Go with black and they will all but disappear.

[@someoldude7578]

Hi, thanks for watching and for your comment, I actually prefer the standard mirrors. But then again... I'm old. 👍😂😂😂

[@carlesm31]

Very nice bike. I've watched the RedAng Revival ones too, and could be my next bike (I have a Nine T). Do you recommend this euro5 version? It still sounds good, isn't it?

[@someoldude7578]

Hi, thanks for watching. Quite honestly, apart from how the euro5 kit looks underneath and I try not to look too often lol..It feels just like bikes have always felt, at least to me and others are entitled to their opinions too. I really don't think about it, I just enjoy riding this beautiful bike around some beautiful places and hearing the nice comments people make. So, in answer to your question, Yes, it sounds great and is a joy to ride. Also, you can get other exhaust slip ons that make it sound even better, although expensive. For that info see Redang revivals video. Best wishes to you I hope you get one and have years of fun on it. I'm no expert, I'm just 'Some ol' Dude'. 🙂👍

[@carlesm31]

@@someoldude7578 Hi, and thank you very much! I say this because some euro5s sound bad. The new version of the Nine T (which is not mine) sounds like a "toy". That's why I wanted to know if it's better to buy a second-hand one, because maybe in the new one, apart from the sound of the exhausts, there is a whistle mixed in and it emits a very electronic noise from the engine. But it seems that this model is one of the least affected by euro5 restriction. The looks, the ergonomics are the same (great, of course). It would not be a matter of changing the exhaust, I like the original sound. I wish it sounded like a "real motorcycle" from stock. Best regards and enjoy the beast!

[@someoldude7578]

@@carlesm31 Maybe a Test ride is in your future, then, you'll have the answer you need. I fell for the Speedmaster the moment I started it up, by the time I got back from my test ride...there was no doubt left. Personally, I find the stock exhaust sound to be good enough for me. We would be interested to know what you decide. Buying a new bike is one of those Love / Hate things 🙂👍 Best of luck.

[@carlesm31]

@@someoldude7578 Well, you know, Spain is different. This model is not in the dealers (I sat on a second-hand model) and it is not possible to test, only the T120. If anything, you could test the new engine, but it's hard to get a ride with the previous model, unless you know someone who has it. I'll tell you my decision, for sure. Thank you! BR.

[@someoldude7578]

@@carlesm31 Oh I see now, I wasn't aware exactly 'where' you were. Things are a bit different here in UK. I agree, that can make difficulties for you. Well, good luck, I wish you well my friend. 👍🙂

[@Lennartg7]

Hey, i have one question, where do you buy the luggage rack?🤔

[@someoldude7578]

Hi, I actually got them to fit it before delivery. But, You can go to the official Triumph accessories site and find it there Hope that helps and thanks for watching. Have fun on your bike, I can only speak for myself but I find they're really comfortable with the upgraded 'lumbar' seat. Best wishes. 👍

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

Does the Trip Machine tank bag fit the Classic 🤔

[@someoldude7578]

👍 It does yes. It's big enough to be useful, but not that big that it's in the way.

[@Pranster55]

I have a z900rs. I love it but I’m thinking about trading it in for a Speedmaster. Do you have any regrets?

[@someoldude7578]

Hi, thanks for watching. Do I have any regrets ?...NONE whatsoever. I 'LIKED' my Z900RS...But I 'LOVE' my speedmaster. I went out maybe a couple of times a week on the Z909RS....I go out almost daily now on the Speedmaster. My pillion only went out 'once' on the Z900RS...she LOVES going out on the speedmaster. So, 'NO'..no regrets at all. 👍

[@RichardWilliams-kf5vw]

I think you’ve got your panniers on back to front, however I think they’re probably better like that, if you want to carry a pillion. Beautiful bike btw.

[@someoldude7578]

hahahaha...that's absolutely correct..and absolutely the reason. My regular pillion was getting sore legs so we turned them and now it's fine. Thanks for watching and the comment. Best wishes. S.O.D. 👍

[@someoldude7578]

I meant to also say, it's from other Speedmaster riders that I got the idea of switching the bags round to better suit the pillions leg angle. Not my idea, but it works great, she's much happier. 👍

[@RichardWilliams-kf5vw]

@@someoldude7578 Yeah I saw it on somebody else’s KZbin channel too 😊

[@stanleylawson9015]

so is this your new bike, RE gone?

[@someoldude7578]

Hi Stanley, no no no, I still have the R.E. Classic 350 and the R.E. Interceptor 650. I part ex'd the Kawasaki z900rs for the Bonneville Speedmaster, it's more me and it fits in with my other bikes too. There will be more videos on those bikes soon. Thanks for watching and your comment. 👍

[@stanleylawson9015]

@@someoldude7578 great collection you have and yes more in line with the over all classic theme all great bikes