Pulled the trigger on R3 Storm GT yesterday...Not too impressed with dealer about options to add.

Gidday from a new owner in NZ. Still to take delivery of it and looking at what items I want to put on the bike.

I wanted something that was going to give me abuzz every time I go fro a ride and also has the comfort factor for regular two up riding.

I think this will tick that box.

At this stage just the small rack on the rear has been selected.

it wasn't until I got home and decided that I should take the plunge and put the side panniers on to.

I wanted to check the hardware visual appearance when the bags aren't on.

Finally found a a couple of photos and the fitting hardware looks okay.

I'm not sure if the bags are any good hard to tell from a photo if the are well made or not. They are expensive for what they are.

I can't seem to find any decent alternatives with appropriate mounting hardware.

Givi has nothing on their web site.

Next item I discovered and no mention at all from the dealer on any of these I might add. There is a module for the connectivity also available . My immediate thought is why isn't it fitted as standard? Then of course I know the reason. Is it actually worth doing or is it a gimmick.

Is there something that I really should consider adding before I pick it up?

Looking forward to getting some rides in and hopefully meeting some new fellow riders.

Anyway , that's my kick off post and please to be here.

Stu

Welcome from Tucson Arizona USA

Welcome Stu, and best wishes witht he new bike. I think the panniers are a good investment and integrate well with the bike. You will get used to the zippers and waterproof inner liner . They remove easily enough and the hardware folds up nicely. My dealer told me adding them with bike purchase warranties them for 2 years also. Also many owners opt for a quick shifter.

Welcome Stu, as said above - the Triumph panner bags are excellent quality and hold a surprisingly amount. The small rack is useful, but it's difficult to find a small bag to fit it, for that little bit of extra carrying capacity. The most important mod for me was slackening off the handle bar clamps and raising the grips by 30-40mm and then adjusting the levers & master cylinders to suit. For me it made a massive difference in the riding position (on my GT). The other big item for me was the flyscreen, the standard screen has no effect at all. I looked at all the replacement screens and considered them "Fugly" and so just made some mounting brackets to raise the screen to do the job. I used 2mm aluminium and painted them as close to Storm Grey as I could get. Nobody even notices them, saying the look factory ! They work well.

The quickshifter is a waste of money for me, as is the the conectivity unit !

Welcome from Eric in the Pacific Northwest. One mod to consider is the powerbronze hand guards. Not from Triumph but a quality aftermarket from the UK. I found them to be useful is keeping hard rocks and bug strikes from my hands. I was able, using their kit too until them upside down which hides the mounting bar and elevates them up higher for shielding.

The shift assist is a no brainer. You will enjoy it more than you realize.

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Welcome from Tucson Arizona USA

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Thanks for the warm welcome folks and the helpful advice. I do appreciate that. The quick shifter is included in the main purchase price. Never used one before and on teh test ride I couldn't get to grips with it. (time will only tell if it's worthwhile or just a gimmick)
I have ordered the panniers , battery tender connector lead and decided the connectivity module was very overpriced for what it offered (not a lot). So the price has inflated past my desired budget..

Hi Stu - congrats on your purchase. It's a fabulous bike and you're gonna smile a lot!
Panniers aren't the best compared to a big tin box, but they do the job and look tidy. Good choice and better than aftermarket imo.
Quick shift is ace. Love it.
Battery charger is needed unless you ride most days.
Rear rack is useful but I took mine off as prefer the looks without it.
Bigger screen - personally I don't like the looks so have stuck with the factory item.
nb - heat shields on manifold. Your right leg will cook as this gets HOT. Various options on here - just be aware it's welcome on cold days but a furnace on warm ones.
Re setting up suspension - search on here for your fellow Kiwis advice which is very useful. ( I can't recall their names but someone on here will have it).
Last tip - be cautious filling up the tank. It's small (only downside of the bike) and easy to over fill - which you don't want over the very hot manifold.
Cheers and enjoy

I have the connectivity module. I got €2.5k free accessories with mine. It was a toss up between the quick shifter or Bluetooth and while I know I'm a lazy barsteward flicking my toe up and down isn't a big deal even for me ........in hindsight I think I would go with a GPS mount and an android carplay unit front mounted over the clocks. This setup would give me my music and a full GPS map screen at a lot less than the module....... panniers are great and I went with the heated grips also (never had them on a bike before). I love the way they fit - no ugly wires and they work well.

Tim

Hello @StuNZ and welcome from Virginia