Food for thought... Your scoot's suspension is sprung for a 160 lb rider (almost ALL bikes are sprung for this weight as an "average" of the American male motorcycle market). You're about 95-100 lbs soakin wet so your suspension is MUCH too stiff for you. I recommend upgrading your rear shocks (first then fronts when budget allows) with a set that has the proper springs for your weight and REBOUND adjustment. DO NOT get a set of shocks without rebound adjustment!!!! Rebound adjustment is what will save your bacon on a ride. Think of a pogo stick. Bounce down on it and the spring in it will bounce you right back up again. You have TWO pogo sticks on your rear suspension right now (assuming they don't have rebound adjustment). EXTREMELY dangerous to ride around like that. Rebound adjustment will allow to set how quickly the shock extends after compressing. Set it slooooooow to extend and you won't get pogo'd off the scoot if you hit an unexpected pot hole, dip in an intersection, speed bump, etc... Secondarily, the new shocks with proper springs for your weight will REALLY light up your world making your scoot much more enjoyable to ride and give you much improved handling. Carry on...
I'm thinking about getting the same engine guards for my Bonny T120. A review posted on a different set of engine guards suggested getting a crows foot wrench to avoid taking off the tank.
Oh interesting. The reviews I watched never actually showed or displayed what tools they used but once I found the right size it worked well. Very difficult, but fun learning experience. Thanks for watching :)
Hola, fantástico trabajo y una pasada tu moto. Estaba valorando en quitar la talonera del lado del pedal del freno. Esta pieza gris. Habría algún problema. Estoy buscando un acabado más negro en general en mi ST. Gracias 🙏🏼🖤
I have the 2-point engine guards, and if I had to do it all over again, I would've gotten the 3-point ones like you have. Yup, those nuts on the back of those upper bolts were a PITA to get to. Helpful hint for the next person wanting to install a headlight grill - put some alignment marks on the headlight housing and the mounting bracket, so you get them back in the same position when you're done.
As your riding experience get longer. The more tools you will acquire. Buy a nice tool box, with a roll around cabinet. Guaranteed you will fill them up.
Well dangit now I have to go try putting mine on again lol. I got spooked by how annoying/difficult that bolt by the top of the engine was to get at but obviously it can be done. Thanks for the demo!!
Helps to make it your own. Riding is one thing but wrenching always takes it to another level. I would say you are doing everything right about Riding a bike. Thank you for sharing the adventure
with that 18mm rear bolt for the engine guard, if anyone was as frustrated as I was and don't want to wait on a delivery, my "solution" was to cut off a spanner with an angle grinder. it's a very tight space in there - maybe 2.5in?
Re the spacer: Oftentimes kits include extra washers, spacers, bolts of different lengths because the kit is designed as either 'generic' fit (ie for pretty-much any model/make motorbike) or even if it is (say) a Triumph-brand part, it might be designed to fit several models with minor differences like eg headlights, or turn signal placement etc...
I put a center stand on mine made clean and lube the chain so much easier. I also put the triumph box and rack on it. It’s made by Givi and holds a helmet and rain gear. Never did fit engine guards, or sliders.
I do like the way the guard wrapped back behind the engine. I was in an accident with the Triumph Dresser bars and one bent back when it hit the ground.
Thank you for this! Helped a lot with with my engine guard install. Just out of curiosity, do you happen to have the SKU No. for the Headlight Grill you installed? Just curious to know if the the Speed Twin 900 and the 1200 is able to share the same headlight grill.
Just bought a 2023 speed twin 900,first non Japanese motorcycle. Its a great bike and I love it but you need every friggin tool known to man to work on it. Box open end,torx and allen. Finally got to use that 13mm box wrench Ive had for 20 years!
If you plan on doing lots of work on your bike, can I suggest getting a set of "T" shaped Allen wrenches? They can reach 'through' obstacles (eg pipes and wiring etc) an allow you to spin bolts on/off easily without having to remove and reposition the Allen key every quarter-turn or so. Bondhus makes good sets which will last for years. The "L" shaped keys have their place (and are good for portability in your toolkit), but the T wrenches really speed up your workflow etc... :)
Excellent set of videos, your lady. I just wanted to comment and say powerlifting and engine work is just simply a different set of muscles. One does not have a lot to do with the other. 😁 i’ve seen big men, struggle and skinny men, succeed, in engine work. Great content keep it all up.
Des, two things. Get rollers and a pitbull stand. It makes working on the bike way easier. Don't be afraid to move the tank back. It's one bolt. You don't have to unplug anything. And you can rest it on a towel (laying on the backbone) when you move it back a bit. Plus, both things will come in handy when you do your radiator flush.
Damn! This girl is dream! Rides a Triumph, loves mechanics and she is also so sweet!!!. Love the color of the bike, I cant wait to hace mine Just like that!
Nice job, informative and helpful video, well done keep em coming, it's nice to see the lovely dry sunny roads cuz at this time of year in the UK we don't see those kind of days very often. 👍
Those looked like a real pain in the butt to install. Be sure to torque them to spec too! I had mine done by the shop as I have fairings on my new bike and was not about that life.
Nice Job! Props for not quitting. I'm a 42 year rider and I've had over 30 bikes. I am now struggling to bolt on some saddlebags on a Harley. A simple install that ain't. Off to find an open Hardware Store on Easter...the struggles are real!
