1997 Triumph Speed Triple T509 | Honest First Ride Impressions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- Release 30 - The Old Guys Journey to ride and film every bike continues with the 1997 Triumph Speed Triple T509! No Film Crew, No Prep and No BS! Just a few minutes to look at the basic specs and hit the road on a bike I've never ridden and sharing my thoughts! Share the experience with me as we learn about what this bike is like to ride! Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments!
Specs
Engine: 885cc Triple
Horsepower: 108bhp
Torque: 62ft lbs
Wet Weight: 454lbs
MSRP when New: $9,995
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I own one in black. 1998 and forever mine ❤ Good work. ❤
I bought mine in 1998. I still have it, completely original. 15.000 Km. Great bike!
Very cool! Have you had any issues with it? Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it
@@MotorcycleDemoRiders only issue I had was with the front brake lever. I have changed it with a Brembo one, works much better.
I have an 07 that has been an electrical nightmare. After 5 years of on & off sitting, daily riding it now even in the freezing temps. Sounds just like this one in the video; specs on it are average. It has so much soul & is imperfectly perfect!!! I grew up on super sports and they still do not compare, even if more reliable. Great review
Thank you for taking the time to comment and share your experience. Modern bikes are getting so good now for the most part they seem to be lacking character. As you said imperfectly perfect! Things that made the bike feel special. I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity in my life to ride a lot of different bikes and in 2023 when I decided to share the experiences it was to try and capture the emotions that a bike like this one provided. Just special! The 07 had the 1050 engine, right? I'm sure it is a blast to ride and provides that same emotional reaction that makes the bike feel special. Stay safe and again appreciate you for taking your time to share!
@@MotorcycleDemoRiders the 07 is a 1050. It still is basic without all of the tech which I really appreciate. The specs are nothing special either compared to the newer ones but I still think it is perfection, just not reliable electronics. I used to work at a bike shop and have ridden many bikes in the past, including a boosted turbo Hayabusa.
I have a 05 gsx-R 750 that has been in my possession for 18 years, the most reliable machine ever .. As amazing of a machine as it is, the Speedy has much more character. Favorite machines of all time is that, 2nd gen CRX's & a Jeep CJ5. They all are imperfectly perfect and nothing extra that is not needed.
Your review was simple, detailed, & to the point. The only thing I disagree on; is that the machine only has 15k miles left on it. While it will need repairs, those engines are extremely stout fortunately. Otherwise, I would have not put up with all the electronic shenanigans I had to diagnose/resolve.
Thanks for responding!!!
@@SamslamminCars Of course and its a wonderful thing to experience different styles of bikes. I have never understood why people would limit the motorcycle experiences to one style or brand. They are all unique and deserve to be ridden and shown. I am sure it will last many years and many more miles as long as its maintained. I'm glad to have you share your riding experiences on the channel as it will be very helpful for others. For me it's the experience I'm after. This is a passion for me and I'm happy that I was able to convey the experience with this bike for the world.
I had a brand new BMW F900r, great Bike but no soul, I sold it and bought a 2003 speed triple, I couldn't be happier. Like you said , no nanny's and no tec to distract. And it won't devalue much more.
Thank you for taking the time to share your journey! Sounds like you found a great bike for you! Congrats! The value of a bike is whatever it's worth to you, in my opinion. I have a few different bikes in my stable, but my 08 cb250 that I taught my kids to ride with is priceless to me. It's slow and looks awful, but to me, it's wonderful. Stay safe and Enjoy the Ride always
Thanks for the great review. I also have a black T509 from 1998 with approximately 76,000 km on the clock. Also have an original exhaust and belly pan underneath. And indeed you have to experience it to be able to tell how the T509 drives.
You are welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment! I loved getting the chance to take this out and experience it. And sharing that with the world is my great privilege. How long have you had it? Any issues?
My goal from the start of filming my rides a year ago was to document my rides and honestly to remember my experiences as I get older. Didn't think a year later so many would enjoy it lol.
Stay safe and again thank you
You're welcome, by the way. I have always driven a car and only recently started getting my motorcycle license. It was during the time of Covid. Motorcycle prices in the Netherlands were extremely expensive simply because no new motorcycles were made, everything came to a standstill. So I started looking for a second-hand motorcycle and fell in love with the T509. It fit perfectly into my budget, and therefore also my first motorcycle. And yes, I still have it for about almost 3 years now. So far I haven't found anything strange about the T509. It still runs like a train, as they say in the Netherlands. He is not leaving for the time being. And when he leaves, another triumph returns ;-). Thank you also for the nice response and I wish you a lot of fun with the T509 and on YT.@@MotorcycleDemoRiders
I have rebuilt and restored four of those. They are built like a tank and to high specs for the time. Mechanically almost industructible.
I enjoy working on my bikes but wow doing a full rebuild is outside my abilities. IMPRESSIVE! It was a pleasure to take it for a ride. The feeling and emotions this bike brought out was amazing. Really did feel like being apart of the machine. Thanks for your comment and insights. Stay Safe
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In what way are they build like tanks? The engine or what do you mean? Thsnks
@@Krezo200 Engine, bearings, general quality of materials used imho
@@thomasgessner good to hear, i own a 515nj. I hope your opinion fits to them as well
7:46 ❤❤ yeah! They do that to you 😊
Bravo.!! In French..😜🏁
Excuse my poor english please.
I agree your video…!!
I had bought one in 1998.. (the first sold in Rennes, Britain(France)..
I had to sell it for getting money at this Time for professionnal project..!
I always missed it…❤?!!
So, today, I bought one, 26 years after…(my revenge…😉) and : always the same feeling on…!
The same smile on…!!
She is my favorite..!! (Despite all 20 motobikes i owned..!)
Thank you Triumph..!
T509 for ever…✌️
Stéphane.🇫🇷🇬🇧
Thank you for taking the time to share! I'm glad to hear you got one back after years apart! Congratulations! Its the experiences in motorcycling that we hold in our hearts and we all have that bike we wish we never sold for whatever reason. I'm very happy you have reconnected with yours. Stay safe and enjoy
Sweet video! I own a black 2001, it has a soul! ❤
I appreciate you for watching and sharing your feelings. I was so pleased to share this ride with everyone. It did bring out the emotions that I love about riding. I have had a few people tell me that I need to try the 955 and the 1050 also but no luck as of yet but I keep looking. How would you describe the 955?
TRIVIA: The T509 was also heavily featured in the film Misson Impossible 2 (Tom Cruise) and The Matrix ( Trinity rode one). I own a 95' T309 (Speed Triple) and listening to your narrative about how those Triumphs from the 90's...I can totally relate? The feel when you are riding them are pure and analog? You absolutely feel one with it? A nice find there....keep it forever🎉
I greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your insight. It was such a privilege to get to ride this bike. Eventually I hope to be able to ride the model you have as well. The first model speed triple was in 94 if my memory is correct and its evolution over the years is really interesting. That said these older models with no tech for me really do make you feel connected to the bike.
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No problem my friends! I watched your video twice because I can relate? The emotion and gratitude from your narrative confirmed it? Its a familiar feeling and ccnnection one gets when they can relate? Thank you for the post and taking the time to make this video? 👍🙏
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You are correct? The original T309 ( Speed Triple 900) was manufactured from 1994-96? The European market got it first ( naturally) in 1994 and the U.S. got them for the 1995-96 years?
Aliyaa, more than a woman. Starring ❤
Awesome Bike! Thanks for sharing it
As I said in the video, it's because of all of you that I can do this, and I am happy to do it. Thank you for commenting.
Love these old 955i triumphs. I had a 2000 Sprint RS which I rode all over Australia, where I lived at the time. They do have their quirky issues, but are generally bulletproof. Get on the forums, find out what the issues are with your model, rectify them, and you're all good.
Thanks for sharing your story! I really enjoy riding older motorcycles and getting to experience them. Thank you again for your comment and stay safe!
@@MotorcycleDemoRiders Well thank you for the effort of producing a video. I just did the lazy commenting part. Lol
This aint a 955 though 😊
I love your words Dude. ❤A good ride and love from Germany ❤
Thank you very much! Riding is an emotional connection, and this one definitely brought an emotional connection to me. Thank you so much for sharing your feelings about it and for the kind words! Stay Safe my friend!
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First Ride Videos - Bikes that I've never ridden before
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1. Get access to a motorcycle
2. Look up the base specs(BHP, Torque, Weight and MSRP)
3. Film 1 ride on the bike and be honest about how I feel while riding it
My father had the same bike. It was nice to see it! Also thank you for what you do. Seems like you really enjoy it
That is awesome and I do really enjoy it, yes.
Id like to try out the old speedies
I ve driven a few 955i and own a 1050 from 2007
These are special bikes in my opinion. I loved riding this one and hopefully I can ride more also. They have character and for me they give me a very special feeling. I've heard I should try the 1050 so I'm always keeping my eye open for one to try! I ride so many bikes and I think about this one more than most. I think everyone should ride these at least once in their life. Thanks for watching and for the comment. I appreciate you taking the time! Stay safe and enjoy the ride!
I regretted selling my 98 roulette green so I bought a low mileage 97 in black. Adore the 97 like the 98. I also have a 23 speed triple in matte orange and feel the new bike is a tick too much. All the modern display wizardry on the new bike and computer rider aides have taken some of the fun away from riding a triple. The T509 is definitely a sweet spot in motorcycling IMO. Took me 5 months to hit first service on the new bike as a result of it being too manic for the street.
It is a very special bike! Thanks for sharing and taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it. The 23 is insanely powerful and while very fun to ride it is way to much power for normal street riding. I classified it as a comfortable track bike since its more comfortable that any other superbike I've ridden. I do feel like on the street 100 to 120 horsepower is the sweet spot probably the reason I feel in love with the street triple 765 so much to be honest. But this bike since it has no electronics to get in the way it reminded me of how bikes used to be and as I indicated in the video made me feel more connected to the bike. Enjoy that bike and stay safe always.
Wow that is alot of miles! I feel like mine is a baby with 28k. They aren't flawless. The early bikes are known for the clutch basket springs breaking and possible transmission failures on a limited number of bikes. The early alternator charging system is generally very robust but the extra shaft in the engine driving it can have issues. Later ones have regulator rectifier and stator issues. The starter sprag clutch can go bad and requires splitting the engine on early bikes. The rear wheel adjuster on the single sided swingarm can seize if not lubricated. Triumph issued an extra ground connector for the wiring harness which should be fitted. The factory fuel mapping is poor but the ECU can be tuned. Finding someone that knows how to do it properly is challenging. The plastic fuel tanks can get ugly bubbles if using gas with too much ethanol. The most common issue is the corrugated plastic vacuum lines leak and cause idle issues if not replaced. However, in general the 885 and 955 Triumph triples are very well made and quite dependable compared to other euro bikes of the era. Unfortunately many are neglected.
I hope someone buys that gem and keeps it going!
It was, and I also hope this gets purchased and taken care of! Thanks for sharing your insights about this bike. It's what i truly want to see with the channel. People are looking for a bike and seeing it ridden for the first time but also getting people like yourself to share more in-depth comments about it. Thank you for taking your time to share!
thanks for your insight. How does the later 02 955i with a slightly different body work compare to this one? A buddy of mine is trying to decide between the two. Thanks
I’m curious how many t509s are around. I have a ‘98 that I picked up for 2000$ cad. Which I think was a steal.
I can't imagine that there are that many left in good condition at this point. Who knows how many they brought into north America but for the price you paid I think its a great deal. Thats like 1500 usd so yeah. Its a special bike and I congratulate you for the find. Are you enjoying it?
You do have to rev the 1997 Speed Triple quite hard to get the performance. If you want the low end grunt you need the 1999 onwards with the 955i motor. 2005 1050 is actually lairy, even by todays standards. Judging by your comments I'd go for a 2007 1050 with the steel tank. 👍👍
Very true I got to ride a sprint with the 955 and was much more at lower rpms. Not sure how long it will take to edit and release the video but it will come at some point. I hope to get to ride each model year of the speed triples so I can get a film on each. I will keep an eye out for the 2007 as you specifically called it out.
I greatly appreciate you taking the time to share the information you did. It means a lot to me truly! Stay safe
07 is still plastic, unfortunately..
@@SamslamminCars That's odd, perhaps the update was mid through the model year? The info I have states: 2007 Gen Four 1050 small Update - Features: updated engine management system, revised exhaust containing a relocated catalytic converter, a metal fuel tank. With modern unleaded fuels the metal tank is a tremendous bonus. Still with gold forks and Nissin brakes.
@@Lyingleyen not certain, I do not know my Triumphs well at all except mine now. Down the road, I will look to upgrade the tank, front shocks with brakes. Love that low end punch..