2007 Triumph Speed Triple 

Perhaps one of the most redefined, successful naked, streetfighter series ever made. This is one of my favorite motorcycle that I have owned to this day. After years and thousands of miles of ownership, I am confident I can give a real perceptive of owning one of these machines!

Probably the definition of 'Perfect' for an everyday motorcycle

Pushing 80,000 miles on the original motor, this motorcycle has been one of my absolute favorites. With literally adding blood, sweat and tears, we have been through so many adventures, crashes, wheelies, modifications speeding tickets, group rides, motovlogs, smiles, sunsets, sunrises, cities, track days and other excellent explorations!  I bought this machine with 22k miles on the tact and pushing almost 10 years of ownership and 60k miles, some quick bits on it:

Due to the current day and age; Triumph has released countless new models of this motorcycle and you can easily find the ‘05-’07/’08-’10 models around on Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace for dirt cheap in comparison to the new models! This is an easy entry to ownership on these bikes. They were built terrifically, have a huge following, and as long as you do the proper preventative maintenance and modifications during your ownership, you will have a bike that will last you a great amount of time!

In today’s market (2023+), the later Speed Triples have shred a tremendous of weight off the ‘10s and prior years, as well as increased the bore stroke and engine components entirely. Do they compete well against the old Speed Triples? Oh you bet. The 1200 Speed Triple model almost feels like a street triple in weight alone, but over 40 extra horsepower on top of that? Now you’re talking bonkers levels. However, the ‘10s and below models do not have the electronic sensor overload like the newer vehicles do, and most of the bike is very mechanical. So mechanical, to the point you can figure most things out without needing a service manual for the intermediate mechanic. There are quirks and things that need to be addressed when owning this motorcycle, but once you figure out the bad sides to the bike and dial it in, it is a SUPERB commuter, everyday, hooligan streetfighter that will put a smile on your face!

Modifications:

• SC Project 3-1 Lowboy Exhaust

• Arrow Exhaust Header Pipes

• Sargent Seat

• Triumph Bar End Mirrors

• Triumph Anodized Brake Reserviors

• OES Frame Sliders

• Wilbers Rear Suspension Shock

• Triumph Seat Cowl

• Samco Radiator Hoses with Clamps

• Triumph Axle Nut Cap

• Oxford Hand Warmers

• T-rex Engine Case Sliders

• T-rex Swingarm Slider

• T-rex Front Axle Sliders

• Motohose Exhaust Slider

• Aftermarket Speed Triple Headlight Fairing

• Pazzo unbreakable shorty levers

• Battery Tender Pigtail

• Rizoma Zero Turn Signals

• Custom License Plate mount

• Integrated Tail light

• Headlight Clear Covers

• Powdercoated Headlight buckets

• Triumph Fat Handlebars

• Progrip 719 grips

• Custom Skull Gascap cover

• Snakeskin Gas tank grips

Performance Enhancements:

• Rick's Stator

• Mosfet R/R upgrade

• Galfer Brake Rotors

• Michelin Pilot Road 3/4 Tires

• Metzeler Roadtec 01s

• Castrol 10w50 oil

• Wix Oil filter

• EBC HH FA214 brake pads

• Dynabead Tire Balancers

• Engine Ice Coolant

• +3 Rear Sprocket

• All Balls Racing Fork/Dust Seals

• Motobatt Lead Acid Battery

• Bursig Frame Mount

• NGK Spark Plugs

• Magnetic Drain Bolt

• 10w Fork Oil

Owning this bike:

Triumph has done a kickass job with this motorcycle. Owning it has been similar to most of the Japanese motorcycles I've owned.  Things are unique to the Triumph/British bike world, but parts are still regularly available, and easy to acquire.  There have been several issues I have experienced while owning this motorcycle, but once these issues have been dealt with, I have yet (knock on wood) to experience the same issues again. 

All in all, things that have failed or I have noticed over time:

• Sprag Clutch Gear Fail (started on a weak battery)

• Stator/RR Failure (OEM are way underpowered, replace these)

• Spark Plug #3 is directly under the frame

• Valve cover is an absolute PIA to remove

• Rear Tires tend to wear quickly

• Fork Seals do not last long (stick to OEM seals!!)

• Water damaged buttons on Dash (silicone helps)

• Stock Headlight bulbs are terrible (upgrade bulbs to LED)

• Rear Brake Caliper Bolts almost impossible to break loose on location (replace with stainless steel)

• Motor tends to be loud (cam chain wise)

• Internal screws and bolts are cast material (replace with stainless steel)

• DO NOT try to start this bike on a weak/low voltage battery

• Stock Suspension is absolute garbage

• Be weary about blasting water under tank, spark plug wells are prone to holding water

• OEM cooling fan will not trigger if the coolant grommet comes in contact with it

• Bike does not like to have anything more than ‘minimal’ amounts of coolant

• Gas efficiency seems to have diminished over time

• Gas Light loves to come on super early (?)

Some Random Pictures of the Triumph over the years from bearing replacements, to internal component replacements, to failures of mechanical pieces, etc.