bikes

  1. Bikes, Blues, & BBQ

    There is an annual gathering in Fayetteville, AR, every year, called Bikes, Blues, & BBQ. This will be about the 6th year for the rally and they are expecting between 400,000-450,000 riders to attend. It is much more family oriented than Sturgis or Daytona. Lots of vendors and factory rides and...
  2. Find the Golden Triumph at MCNbikesforsale.com and win £1,000

    MCNbikesforsale.com has more Triumphs for sale online than anywhere else in the UK, and with over 17,000 bikes listed from dealers and private sellers there is a great selection of bikes, including loads that you won't find anywhere else. In... More...
  3. Staff bikes: Triumph Tiger 800 - Fitting an eSystem Scottoiler

    Last weekend I fitted an eSystem chain oiling system to my long term Triumph Tiger 800. Unlike traditional vacuum valve operated oilers, Scottoiler’s eSystem uses a small electric pump to dispense measured droplets of oil to the chain Pic 1a... More...
  4. Staff bikes: Triumph Tiger 800 - Fitting a eSystem Scottoiler

    Last weekend I fitted an eSystem chain oiling system to my long term Triumph Tiger 800. Unlike traditional vacuum valve operated oilers, Scottoiler’s eSystem uses a small electric pump to dispense measured droplets of oil to the chain Pic 1a... More...
  5. Staff bikes: Triumph Tiger 800 - The first month

    I've now had the Tiger 800 for a month and when it's not being thrashed on a group test or chasing Ross Noble across the UK, I've been riding it on my 30 mile commute every day. Here's what I've... More...
  6. Today the bikes getting a makeover!

    Pretty pumped. In a few hours I'm going to be adding all the little bits I have been collecting for my bike the past few months... -pcIII -corbin seat -tors with cat delete -triple k&ns -GiPro with atre -bye bye secondaries Going to base line dyno it and post dyno it. Not going to look at...
  7. For some reason I like big bikes....

    More pictures For some reason I like big bikes.... Here are a couple pictures of my Rocket and Boss Hoss I built 540 CI all alluminum Merlin engine.
  8. Bikes to get warning systems ‘within two years’

    Motorcycles that warn riders when they’re speeding or cornering too fast will be on the road in two years, say researchers. Warning systems have been fitted to a Yamaha Tenere and Triumph Sprint for tests by the Motor Industry Research Association.... More...
  9. Tranny problems in the older bikes.

    Hey guy's and gal's. (sunshine) Has been a long time since I have been on here an need to catch up but first I have a question. Does anyone know if Triumph is still covering the the tranny problems in the older bikes. I have a 06 and thought I got lucky on the tranny problems but I was wrong. As...
  10. Staff bikes: Triumph Street Triple - Conquering the capital

    Street Triple 1 : London 0 London is a congested network of road works, cycle lanes, tight, un-filterable traffic lights, one-way systems and road rage, all vigilantly policed by a swarm of unblinking CCTV cameras. The perfect place to test... More...
  11. Triumph Launches Tiger 800 and 800XC Adventure Bikes at the EICMA Motorcycle Show

    A global unveiling ATLANTA (Nov. 2, 2010) Triumph today held the global unveiling of its eagerly awaited Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC adventure touring models at the internationally renowned EICMA show in Milan, Italy. The unveilings follow the global introductions of the new Thunderbird Storm...
  12. Bikes Wanted

    For those of you who live in the LaPalma California area, Progressive Suspension Products is looking for rockets. Specifically 2010 Roadsters and 2007-2010 Touring to experiment on and install suspension components. According to the web page, you get to keep everything they add for FREE...
  13. Staff bikes: Triumph Street Triple - Bits go on. Bits fall off

    No sooner had I fitted a protective radiator cover to my Street Triple than my housemate backed his car into it. Forcefully. Lifting it from the mud and back onto its sidestand, surveying the bike in the Monday drizzle, there... More...
  14. my Bikes

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  15. Staff bikes: Triumph Street Triple - Breaking it in

    The first 1000 miles of riding the Street Triple was a real bonding experience between myself and the bike. Feeling the engine develop from a tightly-wound, tense machine into something more fluid and smooth gave me a real sense of... More...
  16. Wife said bikes too big for me

    What do you guys think? Sure i struggle sometimes but mostly it's OK. :D Ray
  17. AZ Super Bikes Rocket Only Ride, 6-5-2010

    This Saturday a Rocket III only ride will meet at AZ SuperBike at 9:00 am (be fueled and ready to go), leave time is 10:00 am. Destination will be Tortilla Flats. Information at this link ARIZONA SUPERBIKE All Triumph Rocket III Ride Saturday June 5th!!!
  18. Staff bikes: Kawasaki GPz550 - Beware bike sellers who limp

    When I bought my GPz550 for £300 in January, I triumphantly claimed I’d proved you could get a decent bike for next to nothing. I now admit I’ve proved only that you can get a bike for next to nothing.... More...
  19. Video: Triumph Daytona 675 and Street Triple R race bikes ridden

    MCN rides two very special Triumphs - the factory Daytona 675 that Chaz Davies is racing in WSS this year and a Street Triple R from the one-make race series supporting WSB in 2010. Find a Triumph for sale Read Triumph... More...
  20. New bikes in town

    Last fall on the way home from Bikes, Blues and BBQ. I had stopped for gas about 50 miles from the house and there were a couple of guys there doing the same. They had to come and look at my bike and went on and on about about it. They were on there way home from the same rally and live in...