SPEED TWIN Customisation [3/4] - Risk BRONZE, or stick with BLACK? 

This is my father speaking: “Over 400 euros just to paint perfectly good wheels! Are you nuts?” From the colonies…

Thank god. Common sense has prevailed. Saves me travelling to Portugal and giving you a good talking too. The bike is fantastic, as is your channel.

Man that looks wicked parked up in the sun, the new triumph badge really pops. Glad you're keeping the wheels black. Can't wait to pick mine up in 3 weeks.

Good decision. Less is more. Happy travels 👍

Good choice, black looks best in my opinion. I've never been a bronze gold wheel fan, too glitzy for me I suppose. Seriously, you should be a narrator for documentaries your voice is soothing and a pleasure to listen to. I enjoy all of your videos!

Excellent decision! I like the stock black rims! But, if not for the exorbitant cost and I just had to paint them, I like your bronze choice. But, as I said, I like the black the best. Take care and ride safe my friend!

I think you have made the right decision. You can know sit back and enjoy the bike.

Good decision And as for the paint I’m thinking of getting my r9t done in the carbon black too👌

I love it just the way it is, beautiful paint job!

I have a little CB300R in dark matte blue. I've been toying with the idea of having the gas tank panels painted in a darker gloss blue, and your BMW color is fantastic. Not a fan of matte finishes either. My bike has bronze colored wheels, which really set off the look - I think they'll look great on your bike. Thanks for the inspiration.

It looks fabulous as it is now. Also with the black mudguard.

Hey RM, i just got my triumph ordered and will be here next month. ive been going through countless mods i wanted and your vids have helped a lot. Thanks! I have always been a fan of black and gold bikes so i have been struggling with finding a good balance as well. Im planning on blacking out the bike and doing gold highlights here and there

G t 85 for blacking engine casings and rubber great product .

I think you you made the right choice in keeping them black, but what about pinstripes, it would add a splash of colour for relatively low cost

I do prefer them black... but if you are feeling adventurous... plastidip the rim to see how it looks like? in theory it is removable. I plastidiped my rims black... it is holding together real fine. Not showroom perfect, but it works.

Well, as we guessed, the €100 for both wheels was too good to be true. Agree, €420 helps make the decision easier. 😝

I think you made the right choice ( at that price ) around 250 euros, and I think I would have changed the wheels to bronze, or even gold. However, I think the MG V100 looks great in the colour in your video, so we're, probably, miles apart in taste.

OMG i new it was too good to be true & I'm on about the quote for the wheels to be painted no wonder that made up your mind as it would me too!! 🙄 Nice little update RocketMan!! 👌🏻👍🏻

If it were mine, I'd be wanting the wheels powder coated - not painted. So add new wheel bearings to the cost. Then I would be losing that gold chain because it would look crass against the bronze - more cost. The bike is fine as it is. Take the 500 and enjoy yourself :)

Glad you took the right decision. It is absolutely lovely as it is. Now that’s sorted, what luggage options would you opt for if you wanted to go on a ten day tour on the bike? Leather saddlebags, a temporary rack with topbox? It may not be to your taste, but if you absolutely had to fit luggage…?

That looked like a convincing photoshop in the video ! I thought you'd done it !!!! I think you made the correct choice. This side of some huge lottery win, I'm guessing for you money is not "no object". That's 420 Euros for something else bike related. Like when you get bored of the Speed Twin !

I really think keeping the black wheels makes for a much better look. If you really want to add more colour, I would go for something completely different, no colour which is already on the bike. But then maybe you should do not only the rhims, but also other parts of the bike. And maybe have the Union Jack painted on the tank in that very same shade of colour, whichever you choose. Sure that will be much more expensive, but IMO you then went the whole nine yards.

I haven't watched this channel before so it took me a while to catch on that your bike wasn't actually stock.

I have never and never will customise a motorcycle. It is money down the drain. I just ride them, without gripping the tank. Back to the Algarve in a couple of weeks. Can't wait.

Definitely black, RM!

in my view , the tank looks great , its also dark enough without adding more black in the form of knee pads ,, if the paint job is good then allow it to fully harden and protect with a top end polish . as for the ohlins = the average rider would not get the best from these . the mistake people make is to bolt on these high end bits and know nothing about them ;;; buying and fitting is just the start ,= the shocks would have to be set up to your riding style to get any benefit at all , = then as you progress reset or re built to suit . waste of money unless your the best track day rider out there .... bike looks smart ..

Have you asked spandau ballet what they think about the Gold colour ?

How about rim tape? Cheaper than paint by far, less of a presence yet providing some color accent and easily removed if not liked. Could be a decent compromise, though I think there's something gimmicky about tape.

Best left black . Would love to share a few photos of my 2023 Speed Twin with mods ( I think you would approve ) , but can’t find a way to do so . Cheers, David Bodden ( ocayman )

Just about to buy my Speed Twin, trader in my R/S Speed Triple , did you consider the dresser bars ( crash bars). Thanks you so much for your video. Enjoy them self much. New prescriber.

Yes, your decision after a lot of analysis, to me, has been the right one. Please, take in consideration that the colors like, gray, dark grey, Matt grey, Silver, bronze, brown, light brown, etc, are neutral colors that go along with more bold colors, open colors, giving a visual effect of movement when applied in alternation in a regular sequence with the more lively color which is the dominant one, in the object. They are as well called, transition colors, or rhythm colors. So, often their presence with the described function and nature, really work, and look good. The conflict emerges, when we try using more than one transition tone, or color in between the dominant one (and the latter should be only one color, too - as it is the case). It looks immediately weird and unattractive, confusing. That’s why the bronze rims were hurting the blue new paint job, they were getting a relevance and a central place in the whole aesthetic arrangement. Result, that was not wanted by the bike`s owner. I give you one example of a paint job, not too well thought by Triumph (in my humble opinion): - The 2022 thruxton ton up Club Edition. Look at the profusion of too much color elements, the open blue, its ok, but does it goes well with the white mud guard at the front and in black at the rear, under a white seat cowl? (which has what seems to be a sticker, if it isn’t a sticker, looks like it, in red, and the lettering “100” in black inside ? - allusive to the tourist trophy of the Isle of Man when this machine achieved the milestone, running to average speeds at the firs lap of 100mph) too messy, too “look at me! I have a special Edition Bike!”. The bike has an old racing style, a bonneville by Built, design and by technical characteristics. Does it need all that profusion of colors on it? That bike, is a keeper, not only for people on their Eighteens, I believe. It will look well on the race track. I don’t discuss that. But, where else? Cheers 😎✌️✌️

I should leave them black or possibly the color of the tank

Sorry Rocketman but you're wrong about the XSR900, Z900RS SE or V100 Mandello. In the same way that the leather of your shoes, belt and wrist watch strap don't need to match perfectly the same is true for the color of wheels, forks and other parts of a motorcycle. In fact it is impossible to match since textures, alloys, paints and painting methods vary between parts. Matching perfectly leather of shoes, belt and watch comes across as trying too hard. You want a cohesive look and the XSR900, Z900RS SE and V100 Mandello are 3 examples of a great cohesive painting scheme.

Love that tank sticker idea, where can i purchase that from Cheers

We can put this one to bed 😌. Have you been able to get your hands on the new tiger?

I'm a big believer that people should be paid a fair wage in general, but, €420 is twice what I would have expected to pay to end up with different coloured wheels. :)

Does Dymag make the Speed Twin wheels? I really like that decal on the wheels. Happen to have a link to them? Thanks!

So: why are you in Portugal? What are you doing for a living and how old are you? Questions over questions… come on, give your community some background!

I personally would let them be black. I think the bronze might look good.

Great Vid! I can't find anything on the internet on how to remove the side covers? Would you mind telling me?..thanks.

The more I thought about it... if you were to paint the rims, the right color would be the tank color. Gord

If the bronze wheels match the chain then I would personally do it,bronze not gold and would definitely protect the tank with something but not clear film this would simply change the colour of the tank it’s only money you will be asking yourself what if so just do it.

You could have struck gold and you chicken’ed out? Hehe, but I agree, gold is better with the original red tank. Cheers

Just curious why you didn't buy a gloss black ST to begin with?

Bronze Bronze Bronze The studio lights do effect the depth of paint

try otherwise a tape option....stick it on in the colour of you're choice and let it sit for a while...that's the least expensive way of customisation I think....

It's a bit lugubrious all that black with a golden chain

Well, I just have to go against what seems to be the majority opinion because I absolutely hate black wheels with a passion. Black wheels on bikes or cars do nothing for the looks of the bike/cars and just make the wheels and tyres look like an amorphous blob. I, not long a go bought a Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX in the 2020 colour of white and black as opposed to the ubiquitous green. I had not even ridden it on the road when I removed the wheels, discs and bearings and had them powder coated a very subtle silver with a hint of gold at a powder coating specialist renowned for doing great work, Cost was £230. The bike, in my eyes obviously, looks so much better and does not have what I call the "heavy" look of black wheels and tyres. To my way of thinking, the cost is small beer to what some people spend on fancy exhaust systems and downpipes. As luck would have it, mine came with the factory fit Akropovic carbon can which does look better than the standard "rocket launcher" Black wheels are shit!

cinzento acho que era a cor certo, mas a €400, preto está ótimo, pena é a corrente, pode ser boa em preto

Have you thought about chrome?

Paint It Black!

420€ that’s way too pricey, I’d leave it too. The bike looks great anyway.

Didn't you had a BMW XR 900 at one time?

Gold or bronze wheels would have been pretty cool. You already put two carbon covers but there was no other carbon parts from factory... It looks weird to me.So, why not only two wheels with their own color. The problem of the speed twin is this full black motor. This is so monotone. And sticking with black wheels doesn't help at all. Unless you like full black style and I can't critisize. That's why I prefer the motor of the thruxton with these nice shiny parts while keeping some black parts... Another option would be to put thruxton spoke wheels on the speed twin. This is really cool. Also the paint job on your tank not finished. It's obvious seeing the side where the side covers should be that a good polishing is needed. That orange peel effect is very disturbing...

Bronze wheels will give you an extra 5 km/h, 420 pounds will buy you 200lts of fuel. Decisions decisions what to do ?

You should have ordered knee pads with a Thailand flag 🇹🇭 rather than ones showing the Union flag 🇬🇧 🤔🙄.

the new xsr900 looks crap ;; , ita a mess

First world problems.

Bronze