Motone Customs Speedo Mount & headlight bracket install - Triumph Street Twin

[@patthewoodboy]

I think theres an issue with the brake hose cable routing around the ignition barrel , its a bit tight.

[@rickducharme7429]

I must say that the stock hardware painted black is better looking IMO. I'm in the market for a Triumph 900 bonney in one form or another. I haven't been able to decide, but I'm leaning toward the Street Twin, and that hardware in silver is brutal. I never would have dreamt that simply painting it black would be so effective. One reason I prefer it to the other solution is that it leaves the upper fork tubes uncluttered. All around it is a cleaner look IMO. BTW, Tony, I am 5' 10" with 31" inseam, and would like to occasionally use my bike for some longer trips as well as trolling the mean streets. Have you ridden yours on full day rides? And, if you have, did you feel cramped at all? I was used to riding in a sportier ergonomic arrangement than any of the Bonnevilles, but I am a returning rider, and in the meantime I've become a geezer. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be an issue, but I would like to hear your opinion. I can always go T-100, or Street Scrambler, but I prefer the visual simplicity and the mag wheels of the Street Twin. What do you think? Please drop me a line if you can find the time. Thanks.

[@mancavemoto]

Hi Rick, I agree with you, I've since swapped out the brackets for a set of Street Scrambler ones (which I blacked out). In answer to your other question, I don't think you'll have a problem. I'm 5' 10" with a 32 inside leg and have many all day rides under my belt. The standard seat feels a little cramped after a couple of hours, but when I switched to the bench seat it was much better

[@rickducharme7429]

Thanks for the quick response and the perspective. I vaguely remember you mentioning your height in reference to one thing or another I had forgotten to mention that I am planning to get the Triumph "slab" style seat, or the British Customs version which I've heard is actually the more comfortable of the two--it doesn't look as nice though, and that's always a consideration. Anyway, thank you again. Cheers!

[@mancavemoto]

I have both seats, and I wouldn’t say there is much in it comfort wise

[@rickducharme7429]

I forgot to add that the Street Scrambler brackets are an even better solution from the visual standpoint. If they are cheap enough, I'll be stealing your idea, mate! I also forgot to mention how much I enjoy your videos, and soak it all in. Great stuff! Keep it coming.

[@rickducharme7429]

Again, thanks! I really quite prefer the appearance of the Triumph seat. And, it has that Triumph logo, too. That way, if I go with the Triumph seat, I won't forget what I'm riding!

[@exlibrex]

Thanks for another excellent, useful video. One thing I wanted to ask please was whether, because the brake reservoir on the handlebars has been tipped right over, there might be a danger of air and the brake fluid needs to be changed?

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks exlibrex, the brake fluid reservoir will be fine, with the cap in place no air can be forced into the system just from tipping it.

[@exlibrex]

Thank you Tony :)

[@cicciobello8470]

Interesting video Tony, thank you! I noticed you are now clipping away the slow or redundant parts, rather than fast-forwarding through them as you used to. That's too bad, as I actually found them helpful all the same. Besides that, may I ask whether the new bracket changes the position or angle of the speedo by any measure compared to how it sits on the stock bracket?

[@mancavemoto]

Hi, good point I hadn’t done that consciously, just trying to not be too formulaic! They might make a comeback 😉 In terms of the speedo its pretty much exactly in the same position as stock

[@clodagharmitage]

Can you still use the Dart classic fly screen with the motone aftermarket speedo cluster and headlight brackets?

[@mancavemoto]

In theory yes, but I don't know if the tab on the mounting arm will sit in the correct position?

[@nate.adv282]

Tony, I do enjoy your vids. Did you have to relocate the voltage regulator to fit the headlight brackets? Not sure if the ST would have the same fitment concerns as the T120. Appreciate the info!

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, and no there is no need to move the regulator

[@davidraym.4450]

Darn it Tony!! Now you’ve got me think of that mod! lol 😆 Another great video, keep up the good work and enjoy the ride!!

[@mancavemoto]

Sorry mate, still a few more mods to come.....

[@andycameron4631]

Possible to use this in conjunction with clip ons or is the gauge mount entirely reliant on the standard bar mount? Maybe other hardware is available? Cheers!

[@mancavemoto]

Hi Andy, no this will work with clip ons as long as you retain the stock top yoke. You would just need to source bolts to replace those in the risers to something shorter

[@andycameron4631]

@@mancavemoto Thank mate! Always helpful.

[@tinks43]

Great how to as always Tony 👍🏻

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Cotti, how are you buddy?

[@tinks43]

Views from the Man Cave Good thanks, had a brill ride from Swindon to Beachy Head & back yesterday! 😀

[@laurentgraudens5235]

Hi there. I hope you’re well. I have installed Motone brackets. All went well but now my ignition barrel is wobbly. Any idea as to why? Many thanks. Stay safe.

[@mancavemoto]

That is a bit weird because the ignition barrel shouldn't wobble at any stage of the install?

[@laurentgraudens5235]

Thank you for answering. I wonder if while in the process my headlight hasn't pulled on the barrel as it is linked with a wire. I will double check by undoing everything but it has nothing to do with your tutorial which was super simple and very helpful.

[@matthewchavarria5308]

so with this mod, will it only work if you have risers? I plan on running clip ons and i am just wondering where the gadget bracket will bolt onto.

[@mancavemoto]

Yes, it’s designed to bolt onto the handlebar clamp, so no good with clip ons

[@bobebar007]

This video is so cool.I'm seeking how to fix my speedo problem. This mounts,it's OK ? Now I have a problem with speedo needle. when my bike speed at 80-100 km. Needle alway hard vibrate and shake. and sometime after ride I stop my bike , needle is still show 20 km. Can the motone mount fix this problem for me?

[@mancavemoto]

Are you getting those problems with the stock speedo mount? If so, I don't think any mount will make a difference thats an issue with the speedo itself

[@bobebar007]

I will check it.Thank you very much.

[@paulmartin5491]

Another good video Tony

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers Paul

[@PNRobo]

Tony again nice video. I dont like this change so much but i like yours videos. You are inspirational for us. Great and profi,nice and clearly. U dont think about Low Headlight Fairing(Fly shield) from Rizoma? Mybe good change on your bike and i want to see the montage :D

[@mancavemoto]

Hi Robert, thanks and yes I’m still getting used to the change of looks. I have reviewed two of the Dart flyscreens in the past, and they work well but again I’m not so keen on the aesthetics.

[@alexch9152]

Hey tony great video as always !! I need to ask you a favor :) i will change my exhaust and i dont know the torque settings for the engine bolts and if you can give me the frame bolts torque settings too for when i will deside to remove the cat

[@mancavemoto]

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[@alexch9152]

Views from the Man Cave i have seen this video actually all your videos like 10 times but i havent catch the part about the exhaust bolts

[@alexch9152]

Views from the Man Cave thanks for the reply btw :)

[@mancavemoto]

Ah Ok, the first comment mentioned engine bolts. So...where the pipe clamps to the cat or xpipe is 10nm, where the header meets the frame is 19nm and the silencer fixing bolts are 15nm

[@alexch9152]

Views from the Man Cave thanks a lot tony you are great help :)

[@robycash1185]

great video

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers

[@cicciobello8470]

Though it is an informative and entertaining video, unfortunately you seem to have left out some interesting and critical parts such as how exacty you were able to bolt the part on (just before-and-after vid). The same for how the speedo functions while riding (again just before-and-after video). Not wanting to dislike your work, just pointing out you could have made it better. Cheers.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Ciccio, but I’m not sure what you mean? I did show how to bolt the mount under the top yoke, and I then talked about how the speedo works exactly the same as the stock set up.

[@cicciobello8470]

Views from the Man Cave - All I meant to say that if I were to be approaching this mod by following your instructions, I would have appreciated less clipped video so as to have more information that's all. Thanks to your review we know it's a solid, well-made part that mounts easily and works well that's for sure.

[@mancavemoto]

Oh Ok, I get you. I was trying to keep the video a watchable length, and having been accused before of going into TOO much detail I thought I'd describe but not show the 'simple' tasks.