In this video I outline my newly acquired 13 year old ‘08 Triumph Speed Triple 1050. Let’s order some parts and get this guy fixed up! Follow us on instagram @ s_g_moto
Just bought a mint 2008 Speed Triple, bone stock with 4200 miles. It absolutely rides and handles like new. I’ve always loved the dual-headlight big eye look of the older Speed Triples. I love it! I’ve never understood why people modify these bikes for street riding. Like the guys at Triumph don’t know what they’re doing? Anyway, good luck with this one!
I have a 2007 I changed: Four stators Rewired the oxydated électric Clutches Rear wheel bearfing Timing chain Whole new starter kit Valve clearance Fork joints New brake system callipers, hoses...master cylindre It has 80 0000 km And drinks 1 liter of oil/month Radiator is dead epoxy repaired
I'm looking at getting a 2007 speed triple 1050. It'll be my first street bike I've owned myself, but I've rode a couple of cruisers and a Honda CBR 600 for a while. I grew up riding dirt bikes so I think it'll be fine for me, just wondering if there is anything I should watch out for? Bike has about 8k miles on it.
They are prone to charging system issues. Typically the regulator/rectifier, but they have been known to have stator issues as well. 8k miles is pretty fresh, that seems like a good find, but you may not be out of the woods with the charging system. Ask the PO as well as search around the stator cover for possible RTV to see if it’s been replaced. Other than that, nothing I am aware of. These aren’t like a cruiser or dirt bike, be careful!
Look, Jeremy, I just make stupid videos on the internet. I don’t know. I would venture to believe that they’re just as prone as any other model in the same family though. However, I can give you an SG Moto guarantee that you won’t be able to take the smile off your face… until you’re elbow deep replacing the stator! They are great bikes though!
Great review love your channel. I just bought my 2007 Speed Triple 1050 for 950 needs a new stator and a battery. I'll be replacing the rectifier as well mind as well lol
Would be good to include your milage per year, milage when bought, any noticable dips/ losses in power and unexpected/ expected costs. I.e I had to replace the clutch or 3rd gear went on me. Whilst enjoyable I didn't take much away.
@@SGMoto gotcha I'll leave this here incase someone else thinks the same. I'm in the market for one and am looking for reviews. Love the bug eyes. Enjoy your purchase.
The Chinese mirrors I have look and work great, nothing wrong with them at all. Why Triumph and made their factory mirrors so that you have a commanding view of your elbows is beyond me. That is not what the mirrors are supposed to be for, I should be seeing the road behind me like I do with the aftermarket ones that I put on.
Sounds like you found a nice pair. The bike still has the Chinese bar ends on it, I just deal with it. CRG makes a killer set of bar ends if you like to spend money!
I like the bar end mirrors. Oh and by the way, Triumph made bar end mirrors also. So I guess according to you the engineers at Triumph don’t know what they’re doing either🙄 No subscribe for you! Come back one year!!
Yes, Triumph made bar end mirrors. They are much nicer than Chinese flat mirrors that don’t show traffic or lanes next to you. CRG makes great bar end mirrors. I specifically commented on people changing out OEM mirrors for poorly made Chinese mirrors. Go away one year!
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Just bought a mint 2008 Speed Triple, bone stock with 4200 miles. It absolutely rides and handles like new. I’ve always loved the dual-headlight big eye look of the older Speed Triples. I love it! I’ve never understood why people modify these bikes for street riding. Like the guys at Triumph don’t know what they’re doing? Anyway, good luck with this one!
I bet it looks great, congrats buddy!
I have a 2007
I changed:
Four stators
Rewired the oxydated électric
Clutches
Rear wheel bearfing
Timing chain
Whole new starter kit
Valve clearance
Fork joints
New brake system callipers, hoses...master cylindre
It has 80 0000 km
And drinks 1 liter of oil/month
Radiator is dead epoxy repaired
I like it! And love your random edits and smartass remarks. Looking forward to seeing her pretty again. :)
I'm looking at getting a 2007 speed triple 1050. It'll be my first street bike I've owned myself, but I've rode a couple of cruisers and a Honda CBR 600 for a while. I grew up riding dirt bikes so I think it'll be fine for me, just wondering if there is anything I should watch out for? Bike has about 8k miles on it.
They are prone to charging system issues. Typically the regulator/rectifier, but they have been known to have stator issues as well. 8k miles is pretty fresh, that seems like a good find, but you may not be out of the woods with the charging system. Ask the PO as well as search around the stator cover for possible RTV to see if it’s been replaced.
Other than that, nothing I am aware of. These aren’t like a cruiser or dirt bike, be careful!
Is it true the 2009 Speeds are lees prone to stator & other issues?
Look, Jeremy, I just make stupid videos on the internet. I don’t know. I would venture to believe that they’re just as prone as any other model in the same family though.
However, I can give you an SG Moto guarantee that you won’t be able to take the smile off your face… until you’re elbow deep replacing the stator! They are great bikes though!
Best motorcycle review ever 10/10
Thanks my guy!
Hi where do you buy the stabilizer >?
Great review love your channel. I just bought my 2007 Speed Triple 1050 for 950 needs a new stator and a battery. I'll be replacing the rectifier as well mind as well lol
Thanks man! Appreciate you watching! Always fun working with the electrical systems on these bikes…
I was the 1000th subscriber!!
Where to buy stabilizer ?
thanks
Im worried about the reliability, only drove japanese bikes so far.. tomorrow ill test drive one
2006 model with 17k miles
Just bought one but it's the speed triple 675 needs work two . It's my first motorcycle
Man, the Street Triple is a great bike! Be safe, Mike Honcho!
…I heard you did a whole Playgirl spread…
Would be good to include your milage per year, milage when bought, any noticable dips/ losses in power and unexpected/ expected costs. I.e I had to replace the clutch or 3rd gear went on me. Whilst enjoyable I didn't take much away.
Just bought the bike. Was meant to be taken as satire; a prelude to a build video.
@@SGMoto gotcha I'll leave this here incase someone else thinks the same. I'm in the market for one and am looking for reviews. Love the bug eyes. Enjoy your purchase.
@@merciador as the video says, I owned an ‘06 for about 3 years. These are great bikes. Happy to ever answer questions.
Do you still have that rally toyota pickup?
No sir!
Have you ever sold a vehicle and a short while later regretted it? 😑
The Chinese mirrors I have look and work great, nothing wrong with them at all. Why Triumph and made their factory mirrors so that you have a commanding view of your elbows is beyond me. That is not what the mirrors are supposed to be for, I should be seeing the road behind me like I do with the aftermarket ones that I put on.
Sounds like you found a nice pair. The bike still has the Chinese bar ends on it, I just deal with it. CRG makes a killer set of bar ends if you like to spend money!
I’ve owned two speed trips and one sprint. Mean bikes with lots of grunt. Replaced 4 rectifiers. It’s a common fault. 😐
It’s like great value yammie noob but good video
Gotta blast
Thanks, Jimbo!
Rear shock freezing up is common
The more you know! Thanks!
lol at 1:02 xD
Cheers!
I like the bar end mirrors. Oh and by the way, Triumph made bar end mirrors also. So I guess according to you the engineers at Triumph don’t know what they’re doing either🙄
No subscribe for you! Come back one year!!
Yes, Triumph made bar end mirrors. They are much nicer than Chinese flat mirrors that don’t show traffic or lanes next to you. CRG makes great bar end mirrors. I specifically commented on people changing out OEM mirrors for poorly made Chinese mirrors.
Go away one year!
Came for a bike review not a comedy show, too much editing random bits of crap in here for me.
Wanted a review and ended up you a video of aftermarket shit
Isn't it interesting how life brings us together?
just bought one for cheap. doesn't run lol
Will it turn over?
Jeebus this was annoying