02-08-2019, 12:01 PM
(02-08-2019, 03:12 AM)kvdv_imp Wrote:+1000(02-07-2019, 01:37 PM)tommymck_imp Wrote: Just finished putting the mid-controls on the Speedmaster this weekend. Wow, what a difference. I liked the vibe of the feet-forward thing, but from a practical standpoint, it takes the bike to a whole new level. I put a couple hundred miles on it over the last couple of days. The mod turns it from a summer around town bike to a real go anywhere machine. It's amazing what a difference 12 inches makes.....+1000
Having sold my DLX to buy a Speedmaster last February, I can vouch for the mid-controls mod. I've already done several long tours on it and it makes all the difference. Much deeper turns available too because of the better clearance. I still miss the posh elegance of the DLX from time to time, but the Speedy truly hits everything I ever wanted in a bike, including looks AND practicality. Sure, I had more cargo capacity with the DLX, but I'm actually digging the whole "go light, go simple, go now" thing...so I bring far less on trips than I used to and am actually enjoying myself more. Funny how that works, eh?
Having sold my DLX to buy a Speedmaster last February, I can vouch for the mid-controls mod. I've already done several long tours on it and it makes all the difference. Much deeper turns available too because of the better clearance. I still miss the posh elegance of the DLX from time to time, but the Speedy truly hits everything I ever wanted in a bike, including looks AND practicality. Sure, I had more cargo capacity with the DLX, but I'm actually digging the whole "go light, go simple, go now" thing...so I bring far less on trips than I used to and am actually enjoying myself more. Funny how that works, eh?
For me, if I had to pick just one, my '17 CB would get the nod for a variety of reasons. But the Triumph is really great. And for geezer's out there (I'm approaching geezer territory, but haven't quite arrived yet) the Speedmaster is as easy a bike to push around as there is. The seat height is very friendly too. And it's the best sounding stock bike I've ever heard....Actually kvdv, I have you to thank for keeping the bike. I was tempted to trade it in for my R Nine T, but your comments on the mid controls made me hesitate and try it out before letting it go. I'm very happy I did.