Triumph Speed Triple 955

Here's my bike, a Triumph Speed Triple 955i. It's certainly a real world bike, and a riders bike for that matter.

The Speed Triple impressed me a lot with its riding characteristics, modern styling, and capability as a long distance bike. It is capable of not only performing a number of roles with ease, but it makes them serious fun as well, that's the difference between it and the other naked bikes on the market today.
It's a great all round package powered by one of the best motors on the market. It handles well, it's comfortable, well
built and it's British! I can certainly live with the Speed Triple as an everyday bike. The Speed Triple is the street fighter of the Triumph range, with all the looks and performance to match. This bike is a stunt riders dream. The
Speed Triple claims 120ps at 9100rpm, somewhat less than the Daytona's impressive 133.1ps at the rear wheel, but having said that, the Speed Triple has that seat-of-the-pants feeling that only a naked bike can give you, and with the revisions it has become a superb bike for all types of rider and roads. Riding the bike is an absolutely pleasure and is so easy that I wondered why I had never considered this bike as a sports bike alternative before. On these roads you can cruise in top (6th), rolling the throttle on and off, the fuel injection responding cleanly at these speeds and the fantastic torque of the motor grunting the bike along with absolute ease.

Now my brother Matt has seen sense and gone out and spent all his money on the latest model Speed Triple. Having chopped in his VFR 800 and now fully run the engine in, he grins from ear to ear every time he rides it.

	This is my little beast.
My bike on the left with my brothers new S3 on the right.
	Again, Matt's and my bikes, taken here along Clacton sea front.
Before Matt got his new S3, here with his VFR800.

I sold my bike on the 19th May. It was a difficult thing to do but it's gone to a good home. As the Unimog has taken over my life it was the only sensible thing to do. Maybe I'll have another Speed Triple in a couple of years.

Daytona 2010 Pictures

Maybe next year I should wear a BLACK T-shirt instear of yellow.. LOL

A 150 MPH speedometer. This was a HUGE deal at the time.

museum

The motorcycles in the museum are from the private collection of Virgil Elings. He has been collecting motorcycles for 2 decades. The collection is quite broad with something for everyone, ranging from a 1910 FN to the present, and across all makes. The emphasis is tilted toward racing motorcycles since Virgil and his son Jeff were involved in vintage motorcycle racing, both motocross and road racing.

The museum came about after Dr. Elings retired. He bought a home in the Santa Ynez valley and this business property, called Solvang Village Square, in Solvang, California. He decided to open the motorcycle museum as an afterthought, when he realized it would be a great place to store some of his rare motorbike collection. Prior to this, Elings kept his bikes in his garages, living room, family room, bedrooms, offices, and wherever else he could find space. He opened the museum to the public in March 2000.

The Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum is an easy day ride northward out of Los Angeles, CA through the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley.

The museum is located in the former Solvang Designer Outlet Center now owned by Dr. Elings. The museum rotates some of the bikes each month so that the bikes on display are constantly changing and expanding.


A few pics.



1904 NSU V Twin

NSU was a German company whose motorcycles ranked along with BMW and DKW as Germany's most famous manufactures. They started making motorcycles in 1900 and their racing bikes won the 250cc world championship in 1953, 1954 and 1955. NSU became involved with the rotary engine with Felix Wankel in the 50's and 60's and due to engineering difficulties, was to spell the end of NSU. They were eventually bought by Volkswagen.




1910 FN

The Begian Arms company 'FN' was the first to make 4 cylinder motorcycles in 1905. This is a 500cc engine, as big as that in the Gilera, but doesn't look big because of the small cooling fins on the engine. These and other inline 4's would usually be limited by the back cylinder getting hot. This bike has no clutch. When you stop, you must stop the engine and then peddle to get started again.




1920 ABC Sopwith

Designed by the All British (Engine) Company (ABC) it was built by Sopwith Engineering, the same people who made the Sopwith Camel WWI airplane.

This bike was very innovative and is generally considered as the engine that BMW copied in 1925 (BMW also made airplanes in WWI). This bike has front and rear suspension, overhead valves, a 4-speed transmission and an electric generator. These engines have a reputation that if you ever rev them too much, the pushrods fall out.



AJS &

1918 Thor

The Thor was made by the Aurora Machine & Tool Company in Chicago, Illinois. They made the first engines for Indian in 1902 and then started their own line in 1903. The 1200cc motor in this bike was only made until 1915 but Thor assembled bikes up to 1918. Several thousand were built. Aurora also made home appliances and at one time sold a combination clothes washer/dishwasher, which probably speeded up their eventual demise.




1925 DOT Racer

This bike, like many early English bikes, had JAP (J.A. Prestwich) engines. Oddly enough, DOT stood for 'Devoid of Trouble'.









1927 Henderson Four

The Henderson Brothers were the fathers of the 4 cylinder motorcycles in America. The company was bought by Schwinn (the bicycle people) and the Hendersons went on to make the ACE, which was bought by Indian.



1928 Neander (German)

This bike was a Swiss engine called a M.A.G. Neander quit making bikes in 1929. Originally, these bikes are cadmium plated, including fender and tank. This bike was restored in Germany where cadmium plating is not allowed, so was painted with dull aluminum paint.






1933 Matchless Silverhawk

Hi tech of the 30's from the English. This engine is a V4 overhead camshaft and the fram is a swinging arm with the springs under the seat. None of the other 30's bikes in teh museum have any rear suspension. Did the bike sell? No, bad timing - the depression stopped it.

1936 Nimbus w/ Sidecar OK, you Vikings, here is a real Danish motorcycle with sidecar from Denmark. Notice the interesting contrast of technology. A four cylinder overhead camshaft engine with a foot shift and shaft drive, contrasted with a frame made from flat strips of steel. Note the open valve springs. Nowdays found underneath the valve cover. 1936 Nimbus w/ Sidecar OK, you Vikings, here is a real Danish motorcycle with sidecar from Denmark. Notice the interesting contrast of technology. A four cylinder overhead camshaft engine with a foot shift and shaft drive, contrasted with a frame made from flat strips of steel. Note the open valve springs. Nowdays found underneath the valve cover.

1946 Indian Chief

Recognized by its deeply valanced fenders, the Chief was first made in 1922 and production stopped in 1953, when Indian quit making its own motorcycles and started selling British bikes with the Indian label. Oddly enough, one of the DuPont family took control of the company in 1930, making the full range of DuPont paint colors available on Indians in 1931.

Triumph Performance USA bikes

Triumph Performance USA bikes at the Salt Flats - September 2007

Thruxton Cup Series Triumph Thruxton @ Barbers, October 2007

TPUSA equipped! Finished second overall. Owner and rider: Jim Callahan.

Long Beach International Motorcycle Show Red Thruxton December 2007

Triumph Performance USA Thruxton RT, fully equipped with many of our accessories.
Call for more details. We have one available
Owner: Stina Christensen

2007 Triumph Bonneville SS

We built this Bonneville SS for "The Sex Pistols" lead guitar legend Steve Jones
The SS features an array of TPUSA and OEM accessories.
Owner: Steve "Jonesy" Jones.

2006 Triumph Thruxton RT

Another Thruxton RT, this one in black
Owner: John Perkey.

2007 Triumph Bonneville "Carrol Shelby" theme bike

This bike is our little tribute to car legend Carrol Shelby.
Bike is available for sale.SOLD
E-Mail for details.

2007 Triumph Bonneville "Desert Storm Special Edition" theme bike

Another custom we built for EJ.
Owner: Steve Jones.

2008 Turbo Bonneville Record Run @ The Bonneville Salt Flats

Our Turbo bike set a new AMA Speed Record in the 1000cc Blown Fuel class with a 2 way average pass of 162.470 MPH.
Rider Matt Capri

Triumph Bonneville "TPUSA Army Special" theme bike

An exquisite example of an Army Military theme bike, featuring an array of TPUSA accesories.
Owner: John Mihovetz.

2010 Triumph Rocket iii Roadster

The Triumph Rocket III Roadster is the ultimate muscle streetfighter, with the biggest torque figures found on any production motorcycle.

Coming in two black color options, metallic Phantom Black or Matte Black, the Rocket III Roadster is powered by an uprated version of Triumph’s iconic three-cylinder 2,294cc powerplant. Maximum power has increased with torque up 15% to a mighty 163ft.lbs.

Triumph’s sophisticated anti-lock braking system is fitted as standard to the Rocket III Roadster and the bike has received a long list of ergonomic and quality improvements over the previous Rocket III.

The new ergonomics give the Rocket III Roadster a completely different riding experience from its predecessors. The new footrests are further back, lower down and more inboard than on the Rocket III, creating a comfortable riding position which non-cruiser riders will feel at home with. The plush new seat sits the rider higher and further forward than before, giving a comfortable and natural leg position while reducing the reach to the handlebars. The result is a motorcycle that is easier to steer through corners than any other Rocket III variant.

New rear suspension units have been designed to offer a comfortable ride, while the main components take on a blacked-out appearance for that ‘bad boy’ image. Many components have been taken back to black, including the forks, yokes, radiator shroud and rear springs. New pipes, one on each side, are the final touches. These have been designed to release more power and torque and optimize the auditory experience.

Triumph recalls 2005-09 Sprint ST 1050s

Triumph says there’s insufficient space between the tail guard and the exhuast system on 2005-09 Triumph Sprint ST 1050s. This can allow the tail guard to overheat. Triumph says they will repair the bikes free of charge. The recall notice is below.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): TRIUMPH / SPRINT ST 1050 2005-2009 Manufacturer: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 29, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V378000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2849

Summary: TRIUMPH IS RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 SPRINT ST 1050 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. THE REAR SUSPENSION DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY IN THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A FRACTURE, PART OF THE SUSPENSION WILL DROP CAUSING THE REAR TIRE MUDGUARD TO CONTACT THE REAR TIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy: TRIUMPH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8777.

Notes: TRUIMPH’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SB 403. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TOHTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV [2] .

2010 Triumph Daytona 675

I am supersport bike in the world or a class of its own? Designed for the racetrack, to compete with the best in the supersport class, Triumph’s Daytona 675 is the bike to beat on both the road and the track.
Winner of the 2009 Supertest ‘King of Supersports’ award (for the fourth time) and MCN’s Sportsbike of the Year, the Daytona 675 delivers a killer blow with its combination of outstanding handling and a storming three-cylinder engine.

With the lightest and narrowest chassis in the class, the Daytona 675 delivers outstandingly agile and intuitive handling. Fully adjustable suspension front and rear, with separate adjustment for high and low speed compression damping, gives the Daytona 675 superb composure on all surfaces, while top-of-the-range monobloc radial brake calipers up front deliver eye-popping stopping power.

But it is the engine that makes the Daytona 675 stand apart from the competition. With 126 bhp and more torque than the competition, the 675cc triple offers an exhilarating ride. With its unique, wicked three-cylinder howl, the Daytona 675 delivers an unadulterated experience like no other sport bike.

Updates for 2010 include new instruments, decals and a new color option in Caspian Blue paint with gold wheels.

Triumph’s R&D department has taken an evolutionary approach with the 2010 Daytona, using experience gained from racing in the Supersport World Championship to develop the new machine. The latest specification 675cc three-cylinder engine revs to a 13,900rpm redline and pumps out a mighty 126 bhp.

The Daytona 675’s aluminum frame is fabricated with open-back cast spars which wrap over the top of the motor, accentuating the benefits of the narrow three-cylinder design. The lightest frame in its class, it weighs in at a mere 19 lbs.

The fully-adjustable 41mm upside down forks and rear monoshock unit both benefit from highly sophisticated high and low speed damping control, allowing riders to set their Daytona up with maximum accuracy. This track-bred suspension gives razor sharp handling and can be tuned by the rider to suit their own style.

The Daytona 675’s digital instrument console has all the usual trip functions as well as displaying average fuel economy. Also featured is a sophisticated lap timer – useful for comparing successive lap times on a circuit as well as average and maximum speed for each lap.

New radial-mount Nissin monobloc brakes are mounted to twin 308mm discs for stunning levels of stopping power and rider feedback.

Engine

Type

Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder

Capacity

675cc

Bore/Stroke

74 x 52.3 mm

Compression Ratio

12.65:1

Fuel System

Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with forced air induction and SAI

Transmission

Final Drive

O ring chain

Clutch

Wet, multi-plate

Gearbox

6-speed, close ratio

Cycle Parts

Frame

Aluminum beam twin spar

Swingarm

Braced, twin-sided, aluminum alloy with adjustable pivot position

Front Wheel

Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke, 17 x 3.5in

Rear Wheel

Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke, 17 x 5.5in

Front Tyre

120/70 ZR 17

Rear Tyre

180/55 ZR 17

Front Suspension

Kayaba 41mm upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and high/low speed compression damping, 130mm rear wheel travel

Rear Suspension

Kayaba monoshock with piggy back reservoir adjustable for preload, rebound and high/low speed compression damping, 130mm rear wheel travel

Front Brakes

Twin 308mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston radial mono-block calipers

Rear Brakes

Single 220mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper

Dimensions
Length 79.5 in

Width (Handlebars) 27.9 in

Height 43.5 in

Seat Height 32.7 in

Wheelbase 55.7 in

Rake/Trail 23.9 degree / 89.1 mm

Wet Weight 407 lbs

Fuel Tank Capacity

4.6 US gals

Performance (measured at crankshaft to 95/1/EC)
Maximum Power EC 124bhp @ 12600 rpm

Maximum Torque EC 53 ft.lbs @ 11700 rpm

Colours

Phantom Black, Tornado Red, Caspian Blue

Price
$9,999

Triumph Gold Flake Scrambler

This beauty has been picked up by a few different biker blogs already but I'm so taken by it that I'm going to post her here too. Big shoutout to RocketGarage and Motochimp