Triumph Speed Triple

**donbcivil** · #1 13th December 2007

Hello,

I rejoined the biking community this year, purchasing a Triumph Speed
Triple.

While the KLR I hop to eventually bring home would probably be a better
touriing bike, I wondered if there were any other Speed3 fans here.
Also, pointers to touring add ons like hard luggage that might fit my bike.

Thanks!

Don

**XRM** · #2 14th December 2007

Hi Don

I have had a couple of Speed Triples, although I never really "toured" on them - I used to go over to mainland Europe to race meetings. I used Oxford soft throw over luggage which worked OK for me. There are various sources for huggers and bikini fairings - Triumph being the easiest but not always the cheapest. I also used a Scottoiler on the chain as I did with evey chain driven bike - very good as it extends the life of the chain and saves the constant adjustment. I now use a Yamaha FJR 1300 and a BMW R1200 GS.

enjoy the Speed Triple !!

Rob

**1dayIwill** · #3 14th December 2007

I have a Tiger, but the wife comes along on European Tours on her Ducati Monster. It has the excellent Ventura luggage system fitted, ideal for sports bikes.

**skidz** · #4 14th December 2007

I use Andy Strapz expedition (soft) panniers on my Triple along with a Triumph luggage rack (not cheap but looks good) so i can bungee on another bag over the top - works well.
Happy touring!

**donbcivil** · #5 14th December 2007

...for the info about luggage for the Speed Triple.

I have to say that I absolutely love that bike. I just wish I could bring it over with me reasonably easy when I manage to make a pilgrimage to the Ace Cafe.

Cheers,

Don

**fontanna** · #6 27th December 2009

The bike is fantastic, have you guys try it off road? I have a planed trip to argentina and i will have to ride some kms off road.