Triumph Trident Accessories Review

[@dbcooper7159]

Thanks for the share! I pick up my trident next week couldn't be more excited! 😁

[@jrobrides1340]

Thanks! Congratulations one the new bike. I love mine more every time I get on.

[@Jooeffoh]

I've noticed a lot of people like to buy bikes and fiddle with em. Fit this part and that part, mess about with it lots but not do too much riding. It's a toy for them and they like the idea of owning a bike. Then they get bored, sell it, buy another one and start all over again. Think i'd have the 500 mile service done in about 3 days flat if I got the right weather. Did over 1000 miles in 1 week on my SV650, going nowhere in particular one summer because it was so much fun.

[@jrobrides1340]

I’ve always wanted to ride an sv650 but have not had an opportunity yet. They look fun.

[@speedoangels6254]

The bike's looking really great 👌 Thanks for using our products!

[@jrobrides1340]

Thank you!

[@jlondono363]

Thanks for the recs! Just got my trident two days ago and I ordered the levers and mirrors today 😎

[@jrobrides1340]

That’s awesome! Congratulations on your new bike!

[@jlondono363]

Thanks! I also got the blanking plugs you recommended. I put on the grip puppies that RocketMan had on his trident and they help a lot with hand fatigue. Have you ever used them?

[@jrobrides1340]

I tried them once on my Honda CB500X, but they weren’t for me. I just didn’t like the feel of them. Hard to explain, but I didn’t feel as connected to the bike. There are a lot of people who love them though. Definitely worth a try.

[@jlondono363]

Thanks for the reply! I’ve read some people had issues finding neutral with the levers, did you have any trouble with that?

[@jrobrides1340]

@@jlondono363 only on settings 1 or 2, which is what I set the lever to when I first put them on. Works perfectly on 3. The brakes had a lot more bite on 3 as well.

[@thesteveclement]

Thanks for the tip about the Kriega street triple fit kit. I've been looking to get the US 10 and was wondering how exactly it will attach on my Trident. This is great. Thanks.

[@jrobrides1340]

Glad I could help!

[@sambam007]

Bobins look good. Will get them too for the paddock stand

[@jrobrides1340]

Thanks for watching.

[@dbcooper7159]

Thank for recommending the kriega kit from the street triple it works like a charm!

[@colindeans5972]

Interested to hear about your issues finding neutral. I put Tec levers on my Trident too and finding neutral is a nuisance.

[@jrobrides1340]

Yeah, at first I thought I just didn't have the cable slack adjusted properly after installation. But I had the lever set on 1. When I bumped it up to 2 it still wouldn't go into neutral, but at 3 it goes in fine. I'm OK with it as it's still a shorter and more comfortable reach than the stock lever. Another guy on the Trident Riders USA FB group had the same experience. I've seen other reviews mention that even the stock lever requires pulling it all the way to the grip for proper shifts into neutral.

[@tims-garage]

I got the speedo angels screen from amazon, but it didn't lay flat on the convex screen. The plastic was flat and it didn't stick. Thoughts?

[@jrobrides1340]

@@tims-garage Hi. Just from what you described, I’m guessing there may still be a protective layer or backing that needs to be peeled off. Once I had everything peeled away, I sprayed the screen protector and the screen with mildly soapy water and they instantly stuck together. Then I just used the squeegee to push the little bit of water out from between the two. It’s been awhile since I’ve done it, bit I think that was the basic procedure.

[@TheSweatyYeti]

Great video, was looking for a decent pair of mirror plugs

[@jrobrides1340]

Thanks.

[@Gasson86]

Hi, any issues with the mirrors in traffic? Do they make the bike wider? Also compared to the stock ones are they big enough for visibility, any vibrations etc? They look awesome btw!

[@jrobrides1340]

Thanks. No issues in traffic, but I don't live in an area were filtering is legal. They only make the a couple of inches wider on each side at most. No vibrations to speak of, and visibility is good, but maybe not as good as the stock mirrors. You have turn your head more to look down by your hands instead of just off to the side, but for me it's a small trade off for the better look.

[@tabmixedit]

Thanks for this video, I think I'm going to try the Street Triple fit kit for my Kriega, too. Just curious, which size Kriega do you have? I couldn't tell from the video but it looks like it may be a US-20?

[@jrobrides1340]

Good eye. Yes it is a US-20.

[@enzo6sixty]

How did you get the swing arm spools on? My bike seems to be covered

[@jrobrides1340]

The right side is covered by a plastic plug that easily pries off and the left already has a bolt in it for the swing arm mounted numberplate/turn signals. You just take out that bottom bolt and use the spool bolt to hold the spool and the bracket.

[@rahul7889jawade]

@jRob Rides Nice video...great taste for the accessories. I am also planning to fit the same. Do you intend to replace stock front brake reservoir with after market one? If so then please do make an installation video for same. I have order Rizoma Pure Front Brake Reservoir, but am really scared of failing to install it. Love from India...

[@jrobrides1340]

Not sure yet, I have not seen any reservoirs that are guaranteed to fit the Trident. British Customs made one for the Street Twin that I loved. I'm going to wait and see what comes out in the next few months.

[@rahul7889jawade]

@@jrobrides1340 thanks for the reply.

[@Sushidrew]

I also bought the Tec Lever and I seem to have some trouble with the break lever not properly hitting the break light switch. Do you encounter any issues with that?

[@jrobrides1340]

Mine works, but the piece of the lever that engages the switch is just barely big enough to cover about half of the switch button. You could try playing with the mounting bolt to see if you could snug it down a bit more. I've also heard about others who have tried wrapping some tape around the piece to give it more area.

[@Sushidrew]

@@jrobrides1340 genius! I'll wrap some tape on mine! Thanks!

[@Sushidrew]

@@jrobrides1340 Thank you so much this means so much to me! I just added some black tape and it works wonders! Thank you again, you really made my day!

[@jrobrides1340]

Awesome! Glad it worked!

[@aleksios2]

Hello. Why don't you use sliders and protective covers for the motor? I installed it on my own.

[@jrobrides1340]

I was going to try to be funny and say I don't have sliders because I do not plan on crashing. Haha. Honestly though, I've never had sliders before, but I think I'll be holding on to this bike long enough that it's something to consider.

[@wl660]

Evotech Performance have a really good quality Radiator guard available for the Trident, just fitted it to mine. I also have the Screen protector you mentioned. Btw, thanks for the Tank Removal video, my Tracker is now fitted too.😀

[@jrobrides1340]

Thanks for the info! I'll have to check out the radiator guard. Glad you got the tracker fitted. I'm thinking of doing something similar. Maybe trying the Apple Air Tags.

[@dustytriumph]

I put one on my Trident too. Very happy with the quality. Also put on EvoTech Engine sliders, axle sliders, and bobbins. Real quality parts. Thinking about their levers.

[@zacpdx]

For anyone going WOW…for the price. Keep in mind that Triumph is one of the last to still charge for freight/setup. Tacks on another +$1000-1300. All of a sudden it’s a $10,000 bike not including tax and licensing.

[@jrobrides1340]

So what brands are not charging for freight/setup?

[@zacpdx]

@@jrobrides1340 BMW, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Royal Enfield and some Harley Dealers. At least in my area.

[@jrobrides1340]

@@zacpdx I must be in the wrong area, lol. Some dealers around me have been charging “reconditioning” fees on used bikes!

[@championx1]

there are dealers everywhere and no additional fees to buy from their new stock

[@JaymzSim]

I got my bike 4 days ago and I'm not liking the clutch lever at all. Not sure if it's due to me being a new rider or the lever itself. I have to apply a lot of force with my hand to press the lever. Do you recall something like this when using the stock lever on yours? It is also far for my hand to reach it and I have large hands lol

[@jrobrides1340]

The only time I used the stock lever was on the ride home! 😆 I could tell from pictures and early reviews that I was not going to like it. I ordered the Tec levers before the bike was delivered. You were right in that the force to pull it is not good. I also didn’t like the long reach and that it couldn’t be adjusted. I suspect that Triumph tried to design the clutch to have a large friction zone, which is good for new riders, by having a lever with a long throw or travel. But most people go to aftermarket levers right away. Just be careful not to adjust them too close or you could have trouble engaging neutral.

[@JaymzSim]

@@jrobrides1340 Thanks for your quick answer! This helps a lot, I wasn't sure what was the problem. I'll see if I can cope with it until the break in period ends and decide if I need to get an aftermarket one. To be fair is the only thing I don't really like about the bike.

[@jrobrides1340]

@@JaymzSim I felt the same way. Even the mirrors were good. I only replaced them because I like bar ends better.

[@dustytriumph]

No kidding!! I just got my Trident a couple days ago and that lever is way out there with a heavy pull compared to my last bike. Wasn't apparent on test rides but after my first ride, 80 miles of break in required constantly shifting, fluctuating rpms, gears and mph left my hand cramping wickedly bad. Totally toasted my tendons so I could not ride the next day. I'll bet today's ride will have to be short with my hand cramping and barking at me. I wear large gloves. WTH? I've been thinking about EvoTech levers (tho these look good too) but I'm torn between shorties or normal length. My dealer suggested I consider the Triumph quick-shifter. What did you end up doing and how well did it work for you?

[@JaymzSim]

@@dustytriumph The Street Triple has an adjustable clutch lever that can be installed on the Trident. I still use the stock one but I have the quickshifter and that helps a lot.

[@bradbettin1023]

What paddock stand do you have?

[@jrobrides1340]

This one: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/trackside-rear-paddock-stand?sku_id=1127303 It does the job, but I think I’m going to make some modifications to the handle. It’s not very secure.

[@dustytriumph]

@@jrobrides1340 I ordered one of these because I saw another Trident owner on YT use one. Wow, no confidence in what I received. Set it up to fit, (just barely wide enough to fit the Trident btw) put my bike more upright with a block of wood under the kickstand, put a little pressure to get stand touching both bobbins and that stand was flexing so I did not lift my bike. No way was I going to use this with my brand new baby. And that handle made me nervous as hell. Back in the box it went and have a PitBull on the way which is what I should have done from comments I read about cheapo stands.

[@jrobrides1340]

@@dustytriumph That PitBull will probably last a lifetime. You could pass it on to your grandkids.

[@dustytriumph]

@@jrobrides1340 You have one now? When I was trying to pick a stand I came across a lot of comments that said to spend the extra money. It was a lot more money especially since I was able to use a bunch of stored up Revzilla dollars on the Trackside stand. Hoping and assuming the PitBull will meet my expectations.

[@jrobrides1340]

@@dustytriumph No, still using the Trackside, but if I had to do it again, I would have given the Pitbull more a look. I just took it off my list because of the price. But you get what you pay for.

[@mcquoidd6917]

hi there, im just putting on my mirrors (TEC), but i feel if i slide the clamp back towards the bar end (like yours) and have the gap on the grip side... there isnt much for the clamp to bite too? like its half on a solid part and half in the gap? is that the same for you? mine cant be different... but i cant get it to sit and clamp solidly on..

[@jrobrides1340]

That is strange. I tried to make mine have an even gap between the bar end cap and the grip. There is plenty of bar to clamp on to. You could always go closer to the grip as long as you leave enough room for the throttle to turn freely.

[@mcquoidd6917]

@@jrobrides1340 hey! Yeah I got them looking like yours... Flush against the end cap but the bolt is so tight those 2 black bars are almost touching, and I can still turn the mirror arm with my hand no worries? Just seems like I shouldn't have to tighten that bolt so much to get the clamp to not move? Did you have this issue ? The 5mm bolt.maybe it's designed to not be fully tight on bar so you so move it up and down anyway?

[@jrobrides1340]

@@mcquoidd6917 That doesn't sound right to me. I've had them on two different bikes and they fit very tight. No movement. And still a gap between the two bars. Maybe enough 2 or 3 credit cards. Is it possible that they sent you the wrong mirrors? Maybe a size for 1 inch bars?

[@mcquoidd6917]

@@jrobrides1340 ok noted. Thanks man. I'll check but yeah I don't think they should love. Only the actual mirror should move. Not the black arm itself. Thanks !!

[@jrobrides1340]

@@mcquoidd6917 random thought, but but did your kit come with spacers?

[@aleksios2]

I also want to install mudguard extensions because mud is going everywhere.

[@jrobrides1340]

I would like one as well. It rains a lot where I live. I waiting on more choices to come out. I'm also considering a cover for the rear shock to keep the dirt out.

[@dhayojrdmac5277]

hi do you have the link for the blanking plugs? thanks nice upgrades' i ordered also the tecbike brake levers and bar end mirrors because of your video :) RS bro'

[@jrobrides1340]

Any M10 plug should work as long as they are both clockwise. The original link I included looks like it is no longer available. This looks like the same thing though: www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Mirror-Aluminum-Blanking-Oxidation/dp/B07ZCZNZ8B/ref=pd_sbs_1/132-7339597-7126141?pd_rd_w=m1lOH&pf_rd_p=77ec332a-361e-4369-95ba-9b34ae961bd6&pf_rd_r=WAF5HDV2SSYEYCFMP64P&pd_rd_r=6e52071b-55e3-4633-aa49-188e5f219615&pd_rd_wg=HBlPY&pd_rd_i=B07ZCZNZ8B&psc=1

[@dhayojrdmac5277]

@@jrobrides1340 Thanks Bro Ride Safe'

[@MartinDoubek_ArnieX]

Hi jRob, do you plan on installing QuickShifter? BTW where do you source how to install things? Because my dealer is telling me that installing QS takes 2-3 hours :D and configurator says 24minutes. Thanks.

[@jrobrides1340]

I think I will… eventually. They’ve mostly been out of stock lately so I haven’t been trying too hard to find one. I figured it would be a good winter project. I’ve gotten a lot of directions from triumphinstructions.com. If you put in the part number, it will give you the installation directions. Most of them even have time frames.

[@MartinDoubek_ArnieX]

@@jrobrides1340 wow what a treasure that page ;). Thanks for sharing.

[@gabrielegrimaldi66]

The blanking plugs are both anti-clockwise or are different from left to right mirror?

[@jrobrides1340]

They are both clockwise.

[@jafo4u508]

I haven't even purchased mine yet as my first bike after the MSF, that is the color I want, I don't want those red trainer colors on my bike! In Europe new riders have to display Red on certain parts of their bikes to let others know you are a Novice!

[@jrobrides1340]

The red pieces are pretty easy to fix. I've seen some switch out the tail and radiator parts for silver ones. I've also seen some really nice vinyl wraps that cover the red parts.

[@BRUNO-hl9yb]

Not in the UK you dont

[@MaximilianYpplm]

nice looking bike

[@jrobrides1340]

Thanks. Ended up trading it for a Scrambler about a year ago, but still miss it.

[@chrispydog7251]

How do you like your quick shifter? Did you install it yourself?

[@jrobrides1340]

No quick shifter yet. On the wishlist though. I’ve heard it’s awesome.

[@chrispydog7251]

@@jrobrides1340 oh sorry, I thought I saw it installed.

[@benjigamaza7191]

Hey Rob, what size are the blanking plugs you got for your mirrors? Thanx in advance

[@jrobrides1340]

They are 10mm and BOTH are clockwise threaded.

[@benjigamaza7191]

Thanx man. I’m about to switch my mirrors as well and put in a tail tidy with indicators. I guess I’m going to just follow the existing wires back and figure it out myself. You by any chance don’t know where to get the schematics for those wires

[@jrobrides1340]

@@benjigamaza7191 Sorry. Haven't taken a look at the wiring. There was a guy on the Trident USA Rider Facebook group who installed a tail tidy. You might want to try searching that.

[@stanleyblazeraznik6047]

Are the paddock stand bobbins M8 size? I am a newb when it comes to paddock stands and such.

[@jrobrides1340]

Yes. The bobbins come with the bolts, but they are M8 size. The bolt holes for the passenger peg mounts are also M8. This is my first bike with a paddock stand too.

[@stanleyblazeraznik6047]

@@jrobrides1340 Cool. Thanks.

[@jcodylambert]

Do you know the thread diameter of the rear stand bobbins?

[@jrobrides1340]

They should be M8

[@garybarriavargas7481]

Hey! Where did u buy the mirrors? I was looking for similar.

[@jrobrides1340]

TEC Bike Parts USA. They also have a UK site.

[@garybarriavargas7481]

Thanks dud!

[@markong4457]

Speedo angels no longer selling the tank protection films?

[@jrobrides1340]

Looks like it. I don’t see them on their site.

[@NeoMoto]

Lookin good!

[@jrobrides1340]

Thanks!

[@fengxu7598]

That pair of rear mirrors costs 99USD?? The same pair I’ve got here in China costs not more than 20 bucks… Look bro, wanna make a fortune? lol…

[@jrobrides1340]

Lol. I have a feeling that’s how TEC is making their money. They are still less than half of what the Triumph branded ones cost, so I don’t feel too bad.

[@andrishardins5984]

When I saw you grab the clutch with 4 fingers, I was like "I'm out" :D

[@jrobrides1340]

OK

[@galeriafuentes]

lol