New R3T owner!

[wjb]

@Adriano, your bike is a real beauty! And dare I say, a blank canvas for accessories. (the word "accessories" can be translated "slippery slope")!

 

[Gregger]

Haven't decided about the place as yet- two good job offers but two different places. Any ideas? Sudbury or Peterborough?
And about the ride.... I can't bring my R3 with me from the UK
So will have to buy another one haha where are the nearest triumph dealerships located?

The only dealers in Ontario are in London, Hamilton, Whitby and Ottawa. Been to all 4 along with a couple in Quebec.

 

[Adriano]

Skip the white walls, but definitely scrap the metzlers, they make her handle like a Backhoe! I have put on Michelin commander ll, 130/90b/ 16 on the front 180/65b/16 rear, makes the bike feel a hundred pounds (160kg) lighter plus they turn in better and last longer! Good luck with the bike!

Thanks for the advice Jag!

 

[Adriano]

I agree skip the white walls. They look great, but keeping them clean and looking good is a major undertaking. Plus the tires do not last that long on these bikes.

I used to use Spray9 on the previous bike and it worked great!

 

[Adriano]

@Adriano, your bike is a real beauty! And dare I say, a blank canvas for accessories. (the word "accessories" can be translated "slippery slope")!

I am hoping the higher prices on accessories for these bikes will keep the mod bug in check ... Time will tell...

 

[Adriano]

Sudbury now.... You will only be 3 hours from me. I'm in Sudbury several times a year so let me know if you need a riding partner.

Adriano, that is a great colour. I saw one at the Ottawa Goodtime Center not long ago and was tempted. If I was to purchase a touring, that would be the preferred colour.

Truth be told, the colour sweetened the pill for my better half

 

[Gregger]

Spray 9 is an excellent sidewall and whitewall cleaner. Spray on and wait for several minutes to let it work. You'll be amazed.

 

[kipper]

Welcome from Scotland

 

[Adriano]

I am hoping the higher prices on accessories for these bikes will keep the mod bug in check ... Time will tell...

@wjb , it already started LOl... I saw other year models have a driver back rest... Going on the list

 

[Adriano]

Welcome from Scotland

Nice colour!!!