Turn Your Speed Triple Into an ST

[Schneegz]

You'll need a screen.










You'll need a more comfortable seat.




You'll need a luggage rack.




And finally, you'll need a center stand.




Is there anything the aftermarket can't do?  

[bizarro]

Hmmmmmmm........ The new model Speed Triple is quickly outpacing the Tiger as my next bike. I was able to ST my '04 quite effectively. Nice to see that the aftermarket is making it possible to do the same to the next gen bike.

[sammyseaman]

Saddlebags, we need saddlebags. And not those giant godawfull Givis hanging three feet off each side.
I'm gettin me a Sprint ST but my heart wants a Speed Triple. More goodies. We want to see more goodies.

[Schneegz]

Saddlebags, we need saddlebags. And not those giant godawfull Givis hanging three feet off each side.
I'm gettin me a Sprint ST but my heart wants a Speed Triple. More goodies. We want to see more goodies.

No saddlebags, that I know of, but here is what the website says about the top rack...

SW-MOTECH's highly functional and elegant toprack features a strong, integrated-looking, lightweight aluminum design. Mounts alone or with SW-MOTECH Quick-Lock sideracks (available separately). The smart, multi-functional design enables the use of a Quick-Lock adapter plate (sold separately) to carry GIVI Monokey, Kappa, Hepco & Becker, and Krauser topcases. A GIVI Monolock topcase may be mounted on the Alu-Rack using the permanent-mount adapter plate included with the Monolock case.

Installs quickly using basic hand tools. No cutting, drilling, or welding of existing motorcycle components required. The Alu-Rack is available in silver or black powder coated finishes and includes basic diagram-type instructions which may have small amounts of English and German text.

[fuzzygalore]

I currently use a Famsa tailpack on my S3 for travelling and loved the idea of putting a Givi box on it instead.
Does anyone have any experience with that SW-Mototech adapter plate with a box?
I'd love to get some real world feedback on it!

[mr. coffee]

Boy that screen looks like a George Foreman grille.

[Atitalongtime]

Both that screen looks like a George Foreman grille.

 

[86LG4T5]

Hey I've been searching for that screen through a US dealer and can't find it anywhere.  GIVI lists it on their USA website as part number:

246N902 +A220A

Anybody know of an online retailer?  I can't even find a price!

[ChuckBecker]

A low mount exhaust would open up a world of luggage options...

[Schneegz]

A low mount exhaust would open up a world of luggage options...

Yep, it probably would.

[AngelDeville]

It's hard enuff to find a new bike without a lot of plastic crap bolted to it and you want to bolt on more??????????????????

[wookie]

That is one of the coolest looking seed triples.  All black with just a touch of color and the seat cowl is sweet.  

[bizarro]

Yeah, I like the seat cowl a lot. The scoop I could do without though. If I get another Speed Triple I'm definitely going to get either the Arrow or Zard low exhaust. That just looks awesome.

[mr. coffee]

Yeah, I like the seat cowl a lot. The scoop I could do without though. If I get another Speed Triple I'm definitely going to get either the Arrow or Zard low exhaust. That just looks awesome.

I do agree. And I would like another triple as well as mine bite the dust. But it looks cramped for comfort. And my Buell's filled that category nicely. Too nicely. Need to take a test ride this weekend.

[Nimh]

Yeah, I like the seat cowl a lot. The scoop I could do without though. If I get another Speed Triple I'm definitely going to get either the Arrow or Zard low exhaust. That just looks awesome.

I'm with ya.  That Zard is great looking, and those red accents are pretty cool too, but no belly pan on the S3 for me.  That setup may make some small-medium saddlebags the hot ticket.

Coffee - I'm 6 foot with a 32" inseam and it feels pretty spacious compared to other sport bikes I've ridden.  My knees rarely if ever cramp up, but I was constantly fighting that on my Superhawk.  It's not FJR roomy, but it works for me.  

[crispiegee1]

The Union Jack painted onto a Speed Triple is so appropriate.  

Yep, it probably would.

[DonS3]

 I'm usually late to the party, but, that "George Foreman grill" windshield is now available from
Twisted Throttle and I just ordered one. I hope it gets here quicker than the tail rack, which took
3 months. I already had the centerstand and luggage so I see more than day rides in the S3's future.

[davenay67]

The licence plate says it all....

Dave.

Yep, it probably would.

[Clive]

I currently use a Famsa tailpack on my S3 for travelling and loved the idea of putting a Givi box on it instead.
Does anyone have any experience with that SW-Mototech adapter plate with a box?
I'd love to get some real world feedback on it!

I have the SW-Motech tail rack with Givi Monokey adapter plate on my SprintST.  (Yeah, it's not a Speed Triple, but still ...)  The rack bolts to the grab rail only, the plate is very secure, and it holds my monstrous E45 case with no complaints and no drama.  Kinda ugly with the case there, but quite functional.

[crispiegee1]

By the way, I think the bike pictured above is gorgeous - I don't mind the cowl at all!

   With or without, it's still a pretty bike.  

[Cpl Punishment]

I'm off to test ride one on Saturday.

[bizarro]

I'm off to test ride one on Saturday.

I predict you buy one. The '07 I rode was a vast improvement over the '04 that I had. I can't explain how fantastic the current Speed Triple actually is.  

[sammyseaman]

I'm off to test ride one on Saturday.

Don't do it. You won't be able to get her out of your head. It's like a girl you had a quick drunk fling with and even though you try not to think about her she'll consume your thoughts. Crap, I think I said too much.
Consider yourself warned  .

[Cpl Punishment]

Don't do it. You won't be able to get her out of your head. It's like a girl you had a quick drunk fling with and even though you try not to think about her she'll consume your thoughts. Crap, I think I said too much.
Consider yourself warned  .

Oh feck. Can I call it off? NOoooooooooooooooooo

[Dobieman]

Don't know where you are at but my S3 just went in the classifieds. Condition is like new  

[Nimh]

Don't know where you are at but my S3 just went in the classifieds. Condition is like new  

You're selling it?  Don't you have a Rocket III also?  Are you hunting for something else?

[Dobieman]

You're selling it? Don't you have a Rocket III also?  Are you hunting for something else?

Yes I have a R3 now and it requires all my time and money  

Bid dog kicked the little guy out of the garage  

The S3 is the best sport bike I ever had but I really don't need two bikes and the muscle cruiser is a better choice for Florida riding. The S3 is just awesome at the Dragon and other twisty roads but I only get a handfull of days a year up there. That and I think I am becoming a bit of a bike whore  
I have had a ST and then sport bike and now cruiser in the last 4 years so I am sampling the range a bit  

[scratch]

Touring on a Speed Triple? Sure, why not.

Regular touring:



Adventure touring:



Kinda late to the party here, but thought I'd share.  
 

[stylerod]

Never too late to share great pictures!

[bizarro]

Indeed!



Man, I miss that bike so much.  

[goodhawk]

++++  S3

[scratch]

Man, I miss that bike so much.  

Think I've told you this before (at the old STN forum) but it was a picture you posted of your Speed Triple loaded with luggage that planted the seed in my mind that the bike had some potential beyond day rides. But I was riding a Sprint RS at the time, so I just filed the thought in the back of my mind. Then, a few months later I crashed the RS and came across a great deal on this '04 Triple... and the rest, as they say, is history.  

[DonS3]

 I got the Givi windshield mounted last week just in time to make a coffee run. It puts the air just at the bottom of my chin so helmet buffeting was nil. This is just what the S3 needed. I think it also helped the mpg. I rode fairly sanely all day ( except for following the M.A.C.K. hooligans for 20 mi. ) and finished the day with 45mpg. Best it's ever done.

[rbwilliams2]

DonS3,

What kind of mount are you using for the top case?

More photos of the Givi windscreen and top case, please.

thanks,

Rich

[bizarro]

+1, especially the screen. When I manage to get things together enough to get my S3 that screen is the one I'm looking at most.

[maddjack]

Not as fancy as some of you but it did the deed for 2000+ miles in comfort for ESTN this year,teknic saddel bags,tourmaster tailbag,lugagelocker tank bag,sheepskin seat cover and twisted trottle mirror extenders

[DonS3]

DonS3,

What kind of mount are you using for the top case?

More photos of the Givi windscreen and top case, please.

thanks,

Rich

The top case mount is the SW-Motech unit from Twisted Throttle. The case is a cheapie from JCW.
It's big enough for my helmet, and swaps to my Kaw in 5 seconds, real handy.
What view of the windshield do you want? I'll get a few pics for you.

Don

[1moreroad]

Touring on a Speed Triple? Sure, why not.

Adventure touring:



Kinda late to the party here, but thought I'd share.  
 

You running Scorpion Syncs on that?  How do you like them on dirt?  Road?

[rbwilliams2]

The top case mount is the SW-Motech unit from Twisted Throttle. The case is a cheapie from JCW.
It's big enough for my helmet, and swaps to my Kaw in 5 seconds, real handy.
What view of the windshield do you want? I'll get a few pics for you.

Don

Thanks Don,

I'd like a close up of the front and back - especially how it mounts

Rich

[scratch]

You running Scorpion Syncs on that?  How do you like them on dirt?  Road?

Those are Dunlop D616 - same as what Buell puts on the Ulysses. They work fine on pavement or dirt roads and are great in the rain, but they cupped a lot and the rear barely made it to 4,000 miles. Part of the short life might have been due to the load I was carrying on that trip.

I might buy a set again. Gives the bike a sort of Mad Max look.  

.

[DonS3]

 Rich, sorry this took so long. I got sidetracked by a ride over Lolo Pass.
The windshield mount uses the 2 headlight mounting bolts.

[bizarro]

That screen looks great, thanks for the pics.  

[rbwilliams2]

Don, thanks for the photos. I'll have to think about that Givi screen.

Looks like you collected quite a few bugs on your ride  

Rich

[DonS3]

The bugs bugs are local      I rode the Kaw to ID.

[Nimh]

New luggage brings it all closer to a ST bike.  





...and for those interested, a tankbag review
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,10710.0.html