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Originally Posted by harleyxlc
Congrats! Looks like it's in good shape.
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It is in good shape, I mean it only had 1291 miles on it.
Last night I did a few modifications to the Speed 4. I added the seat cowl I purchased and I also removed the factory exhaust and added an Ixil Short exhaust so soft luggage won’t touch the pipe. I had a few issues but got those resolved.
My buddy stopped by and since I now have insurance on my bike I decided to really stretch out its legs. All I can say is Triumph made a gem of an I4. The engine wants to just go!!!!!!!!!! It likes being reved and the front wheel wants to come off the ground. I felt it pop up slightly a few times but once I got use to throttle input, that was resolved.
The bike is very flickable but I didn’t want to play too long seeing how the Kentucky plate is on the bike (and I’m a little rusty from not riding in close to a year).
I’m going to get the registration taken care of Friday. My mirrors are scheduled to arrive Monday so I’ll be able to get the bike inspected next week. There are still a few things I need to do yet:
- Install my front fender extender
- I’m going to replace the rear signals with a set of 675 signals I purchased and originally intended to add to my 955i
- I have a rear hugger to add but I’m going to have the dealer do it when I take it in for the inspection.
Oh, another thing I did notice is wind protection. It’s not bad but it’s nothing like the 955. I cannot wait to put some miles on it but I know with the new addition my riding time will be limited this summer – this is why I’m looking forward to the trip to the IndyGP in September.