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  1. BenchracerBob

    New Triumph Speed Twin 2019

    At last, no f****** innertubes.
  2. BenchracerBob

    Who bought their Rocket from new and why did you choose it?

    A few reasons, but one of the main ones was a decent rear seat for the pillion. Low centre of gravity. Hight torque engine that makes carrying a pillion easier.
  3. BenchracerBob

    2014 R3T issues?

    I have a 2015 touring and have replaced the oil pressure sensor twice (oil light comes on randomly and over time stays on). Radiator got a pinhole leak (not stone damage). Just recently the transmission detent spring broke, (was able to ride home carefully by holding the shift lever up with my...
  4. BenchracerBob

    New Touring Roadster

    I have only used the screen on my touring a handful of times, prefer the ride without it. Admittedly here in Queensland the heat is more problematic than cold.
  5. BenchracerBob

    Triumph recalling some 2014/2015 models for suspect ECU

    Hmmm, nothing yet. What sort of timeframe is typical?
  6. BenchracerBob

    Triumph recalling some 2014/2015 models for suspect ECU

    Will keep a lookout for that, thanks for the info.
  7. BenchracerBob

    BREAKING NEWS:Harley Davidson closing a plant due to declining sales.

    Or just as appropriate Ozymandias: I met a traveller from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert... near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those...
  8. BenchracerBob

    windshield shapes

    I have the R3T and what has worked for me is a cheap perplex deflector that clips to the top. By having it further forward it splits the airflow. So instead of a single edge where the wind forms a ‘shock wave, it tends to break up that single wave. No more buffeting.
  9. BenchracerBob

    Speedometer reading 3 mph over. Any way to calibrate?

    Not sure as motorcycle instruments are sealed. But even if you could, you might find that if you calibrate for say 60 to be accurate you will push the error to a different speed, eg you might find it then reads low at 40. But if it’s only out by 3, that is well within tolerance, way better than...
  10. BenchracerBob

    New mystery Triumph to be announced next week

    Yep, inner tubes is a deal breaker with me also. Spokes are fine provided they are if the type that don’t need inner tubes. Death to the inner tube!
  11. BenchracerBob

    Oxygen vs Nitrogen in tires

    Don’t waste your money, it’s a total con.
  12. BenchracerBob

    Finding the perfect personalized plate...

    I remember 6ULDV8 was reject in oz decades ago.
  13. BenchracerBob

    Radiator leak

    Just noticed a leak in my radiator, there appears to be a pin hole leak centre left. Very slow leak am getting spots of dried coolant on LHS boot, covers and engine. Can't see any stone damage.
  14. BenchracerBob

    Strange oil light behavior

    Yes that's how it starts out and then progressively stays on for longer intervals until just randomly turning on. FYI my new sensor looks like it's going to fail, as it also has just started to stay on longer upon start up.
  15. BenchracerBob

    This really is not my style but ......

    The down side, apparently, is that surrounding traffic suddenly slows down, below the limit, causing you to weave to miss them.
  16. BenchracerBob

    Touring in hot weather

    The modern ones don't do that, same material used by cyclists. Breaths, keeps you dry, allows sweat to wick out, and if you get cought in a shower they dry under you mesh jacket. First time I tried one I never used cotton again, have a draw full of Tshirts now that will make great cleaning rags...
  17. BenchracerBob

    Touring in hot weather

    I used to think the same, but after trying one, I'll never ever go back to cotton.
  18. BenchracerBob

    Touring in hot weather

    Forget nitrogen it's a waste of money. Get a mesh (airflow) jacket. Don't ware a cotton Tshirt, switch to the 'sports' material the stuff that wicks away moisture.
  19. BenchracerBob

    Group riding

    Agree with Mittzy. But as a general rule it's frowned upon.
  20. BenchracerBob

    Michelin Commander II

    Oh I missed the fact that your using a non recommended tyre size, my bad. Can't say I have ever experimented non factory tyre sizes, so what does it do to the feel of the bike, any upside or down sides?
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