New to Triumph. 2020 GT

[Mighty Mouse]

MFA,
The dealership had a GT for a demo. When I test road it, I had the following "issues"
1. Pegs too far forward, and I don't think moving them back that 1 inch would have made a big difference (I am 5'8"). Plus, I like to stand on the pegs when going over rough cattle guards, and "pavement optional" roads.
2. Too much wind pressure on my chest. Bought a CalSci wind screen to see if that helps.
3. Hands going numb. Probably from the grips being too small.. and me being too old. I use Kuryakyn Iso-grips on my current rides, and they are large. I bought some Grip Puppies to see if those help.

The bike I am getting (it will be here this week) is a GT, but it already has the controls moved to the mid position (like the R).. and bunch of other "goodies".

The hands going numb are two things you listed. The lack of a good windshield from hanging on tight and the grip puppies will help I'm sure as they fixed the problem for me. I no longer have numb hands due to a Powerbronze windshield and grip puppies and I had it bad for a while but not any more.

 

[MFA]

Congrats, you will NOT be disappointed in the bike, I'm sure of it!

1. moving the pegs will help [I'm 6' and have mine all the way forward, I like to cruise "fast or slow"], have the dealer do it before you take possession of it, or they'll charge you for it
2. windshield was a must for me and it's a big change, many out there now to choose from
3. I put these on my grips [fast, easy, cheap and big difference] - best $20.00 spent on the bike... Grip Puppies

Good luck - be safe, brother

Hi;
Are you saying you kept GT pegs and simply moved to the most forward position?
I agree it needs a bigger windshield.
Grip Puppies - yes I have them on my Goldwing (which I am keeping) and they do help quite a bit.

 

[tino19625]

Hi;
Are you saying you kept GT pegs and simply moved to the most forward position?
I agree it needs a bigger windshield.
Grip Puppies - yes I have them on my Goldwing (which I am keeping) and they do help quite a bit.

yes, there are 3 positions for pegs on the GT, I'm long legged so I have mine all the way forward and it's perfect for me - the side with the shifter needs some care so I ended up have the dealer move it so I would 'f it up.

I have this windshield, I really like it [picture doesn't do it justice] but I don't think the company is making them anymore, not sure why, it's a great windshield, IMO. it came from 7jurock.com

Grip puppies DO work!

 

[MFA]

Nice windshield, I am not sure I will like the the ones I am currently seeing. I like the curvature.

 

[tino19625]

Nice windshield, I am not sure I will like the the ones I am currently seeing. I like the curvature.

me too, pushes the wind up over my helmet BUT I can't find that these guys make them anymore.... it's too bad, if I'm right.

 

[youzguyz]

Hi;
Are you saying you kept GT pegs and simply moved to the most forward position?
I agree it needs a bigger windshield.
Grip Puppies - yes I have them on my Goldwing (which I am keeping) and they do help quite a bit.

No. The previous owner of the bike I am getting installed the A9770218 "Rear Mounted Foot Control Kit" on the GT. So, it is a GT, but has the foot controls in the same position as the R.

 

[Boog]

Hello @youzguyz and welcome from Virginia.

 

[Mike188]

Welcome to the forums, from South Australia.

 

[youzguyz]

It has arrived!! Photo as it is "off the truck"

 

[tino19625]

It has arrived!! Photo as it is "off the truck"

Congrats brother, enjoy it!!