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Just one thought, why not give MCT Suspension a call. Darren reckoned we could get a good setup on the Bonnie's front with a change of oil and air gap. If you get the shocks through him, you might get a good discount on set up (even if you don't still worth paying). I'd have done this but I wanted the job done in Sept and his first ride in was mid November but he does mail order to post your forks and turnaround is much quicker. He'll suggest spring rate and rear shock settings too. I've used him since 2003 (Ohlins' all round on the SV!) and would recommend him.

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Cheers Balky, very far from me so it would be supply only but well worth ago. Also got your other recommendation looking into something.

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:thumbsup:

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nice link cheers. Be looking for a new set of shocks for the Speed Twin for next year. Had forgot about Bitubo. To the top of the list!

Still deciding about sorting the front out. Got demon brakes that I can't use!

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I only knew Bitubo from the forks they did for the S1000RR when they first came out at around £6k :confused: so I was surprised what good value the twin shocks are. I really didn't want to spend loads on a 55hp 215KG (dry) bike :smt082

I've had bikes when I've just done the rear and for me it's a waste, the front pogoing or shuddering over bumps still upsets the bike. For £100 on decent springs and oil set up for your weight/riding, it adds the finishing touch to the suspension. But the Speed Twin has a cartidge setup already hasn't it? Is it the same as the T120, only one fork has the cartridge in?? Seems a weird old set up.

I've just bought a 3 pot caliper to replace the 2 pot. Can't say it's going to be demon :smt082 but better I hope. Went to look at changing the brake lines, you have to remove the swingarm and air box to get to the ABS system. :smt103 think I'll stick with the Triumph ones for now

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Bitubo, been going for years. Popular on TL1000s' etc. back then. Quality. Not sure if you get to decide on spring like Maxton/Nitron/K-tech etc. But I ain't gone completely Chubby Checker yet so not too bothered. :)

Yeah agree sorting one end can increase problems at the other. With this bike it will be a razor with decent suspension. Already feels racy.

Front is way too soft for my 100kg. Only good thing is, the bike has great engine braking so brakes only need tickling 90% of the time. I can live with that the now.

Bit of a dream bike for me so dont mind flinging some sheckles at it. (Always wanted a Bonnie and Triumph finally built the exact one I dreamt of = HP, torque, wheels and chassis and NOT SHINEY:) )

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I've just googled the Speed twin...it cannot be right?!


Triumph Speed Twin
The Speed Twin 5T is a motorcycle that was made by Triumph at their Coventry, and later Meriden factories.
Power: 27 bhp @ 6,300 rp

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Haha! The original Speed Twin. Many folks would say that the original 500 twins, in particular the unit construction T100, were the best of all the Triumph twins produced by the old incarnation of Triumph.

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Thought it might have been. Just seen the new one is a 1200cc. 27hp from that volume would have been a feat

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Yes, you can state the spring rate, it will be across a range so mine was 88.5KG, standard was 80KG so believe they'll set it up for you.not sure what the next stiffness was but Bike revival will confirm as they order it straight from the factory.

When I was buying the Bonnie, a chap was just picking up his brand new Race Twin. I so wanted one but there were a number of reasons why the 900 Bonnie made better sense for me, but that doesn't stop you wanting it! :)