Hey man love the bike, I have a red 2006! I have put 30k miles on mine in the last 2 years. one of the most reliable bikes I have ever owned. mine is nowhere near stock anymore though. by the way the rod assembly on your shifter is upside down. its not supposed to be sticking down like that but up against the engine case. also you can buy the joke machine ignition relocation. I have a video on my channel that shows it. its made for the bonneville but all you have to do is extend the wires.
Hi Marshall, I have watched all your Triumph America vids already, but I've just watched them again and can't see any difference between my shift linkage and yours. I did see your key relocation video, but don't like that position either. I have figured out that it's easiest to be sitting on the bike and then my arm drops to the right spot. The difference between the stock exhaust and your cocktails is awesome. Mine was fitted with the Staintunes when I bought it and I think they sound great. I will go to fishtails if I change them, just for that 70's look. Conversely, my next mod will probably be to go to LED strips for rear indicators.
@@WoodyMotorcycleEnthusiast what I meant about the shift link is that if it is installed upside down it can be hard to actuate. if I had a way to show you I would but theres no way to posy pictures here. and I agree I dont like where the key is either but I did not have any choice because I got rid of the airbox and got rid of the lead acid battery so I had to move it. what do you mean by installing LED strips as indicators? where would you install them? I havent had any indicators on my bike in 2 years I have just be hand signaling
@@MarshallSmith27 the plan at the moment is to remove the number plate/ indicator holder and screw the number plate directly to the guard. This will hide the hole in the guard. I will run the wires from stick-on strip LED's behind the number plate. The LED's will go from the bottom of the guard to the number plate.
Yes they are a 10", they were on there when I got it and aren't marked. If you do put higher bars on, make sure you buy 1" bars. I bought 7/8" handgrips the first time and wondered why they didn't fit. The bike will be up for sale shortly, if you are in North Queensland and interested.
Mine was already like that when I got it. I have just been trying to help another bloke and have found a few places that offer kits, it just depends where you live.
Hi, very nice video. If is possible i would like to know if i can ha ve the specification of the cables and tubes to rise the handlebar. I'm from Italy, ans from here its quite hard to find somebody who is able to do this changes. Thank you in advance.
Hi Roberto, the bars were on the bike when I got it, so I am not really sure. The brake line looks like it was custom made and is 1300mm long. The clutch cable is 1400mm long. The bars are 300mm high, and are on the standard mounts. You would have to get longer throttle cables and extend the wiring as well. The important thing to remember when ordering new bars is that they are 1" dia. I see some places selling high bar kits, it just depends how much you want to spend, and if they will post to your address. I would love a centre stand, but the cheapest one will be over $500 AUD by the time I get it here, and it is just too expensive.
That is a loaded question! Whenever someone says “that’s not a real Triumph”, I say “ if you mean it’s not by a manufacturer who was outclassed in the world market 40 yrs ago, no it’s not. However, as it is built by a manufacturer who is keeping up with modern technology and is still a player in the world market, I would argue it is. Plus, it starts and stops. “ Motorcycles are not what they once were, a one model does everything affair. If I wanted to go fast, I would buy a fast bike. I think of this as a work of art I can ride around on. I find the quality to be very good, and anyone who owned an older Triumph ( As my father did) will tell you that they weren’t comfortable or reliable and most had saddle bags to put the parts that fell off in.
@@WoodyMotorcycleEnthusiast what's the clearance between fork and tank?? The stop in mine has been pushed in like 3mm. So now it touches the tank barely . Not scratching. I had a sportster 883 and turning was easier on close quarters at low speed...This is my second Triumph. First one had the classic tank with side rubber knee protection
@@matrixmatico695 , I have a video here ua-cam.com/video/YOXTrrh5RCw/v-deo.html to show you what mine is like. I have not ridden an 883, but they appear to have a shallower rake, so I would expect them to turn better. The America is not a sporty bike, but then it never was designed to be. Its limitations frustrate me at times, but it is what it is.
I just got a "new to me" 2010 Triumph America (Florida). It's my first bike ever.
Hi Hector, I think you made a great choice!
Good choice. You can't rest assured you will turn heads with it. Always remember to keep the shiney side up
Good to see!
Thank you!
Thank you too!
Thanks Mate... Nice bike and Video...
Thanks Gus, I have other videos of work I've done to it if you are interested.
Bought a 2004 last month after not riding for over 25 years. The bike had 15,000 miles on it. So far I have put 500 and love it.
Awesome, it's a great bike to get back into riding.
Hey man love the bike, I have a red 2006! I have put 30k miles on mine in the last 2 years. one of the most reliable bikes I have ever owned. mine is nowhere near stock anymore though. by the way the rod assembly on your shifter is upside down. its not supposed to be sticking down like that but up against the engine case. also you can buy the joke machine ignition relocation. I have a video on my channel that shows it. its made for the bonneville but all you have to do is extend the wires.
Hi Marshall, I have watched all your Triumph America vids already, but I've just watched them again and can't see any difference between my shift linkage and yours. I did see your key relocation video, but don't like that position either. I have figured out that it's easiest to be sitting on the bike and then my arm drops to the right spot. The difference between the stock exhaust and your cocktails is awesome. Mine was fitted with the Staintunes when I bought it and I think they sound great. I will go to fishtails if I change them, just for that 70's look. Conversely, my next mod will probably be to go to LED strips for rear indicators.
@@WoodyMotorcycleEnthusiast what I meant about the shift link is that if it is installed upside down it can be hard to actuate. if I had a way to show you I would but theres no way to posy pictures here. and I agree I dont like where the key is either but I did not have any choice because I got rid of the airbox and got rid of the lead acid battery so I had to move it. what do you mean by installing LED strips as indicators? where would you install them? I havent had any indicators on my bike in 2 years I have just be hand signaling
@@MarshallSmith27 the plan at the moment is to remove the number plate/ indicator holder and screw the number plate directly to the guard. This will hide the hole in the guard. I will run the wires from stick-on strip LED's behind the number plate. The LED's will go from the bottom of the guard to the number plate.
Love the bars, what are they and are they 10" rise? Cheers mate
Yes they are a 10", they were on there when I got it and aren't marked. If you do put higher bars on, make sure you buy 1" bars. I bought 7/8" handgrips the first time and wondered why they didn't fit.
The bike will be up for sale shortly, if you are in North Queensland and interested.
Sounds great! What exhaust does it have. Thanks.
It is a Staintune exhaust and it sounds fantastic.
I have the same bike and bought mini apes like yours. did you have problems findind extended cables wires ect.
Mine was already like that when I got it. I have just been trying to help another bloke and have found a few places that offer kits, it just depends where you live.
Hi, very nice video. If is possible i would like to know if i can ha ve the specification of the cables and tubes to rise the handlebar. I'm from Italy, ans from here its quite hard to find somebody who is able to do this changes. Thank you in advance.
Hi Roberto, the bars were on the bike when I got it, so I am not really sure. The brake line looks like it was custom made and is 1300mm long. The clutch cable is 1400mm long. The bars are 300mm high, and are on the standard mounts.
You would have to get longer throttle cables and extend the wiring as well. The important thing to remember when ordering new bars is that they are 1" dia. I see some places selling high bar kits, it just depends how much you want to spend, and if they will post to your address. I would love a centre stand, but the cheapest one will be over $500 AUD by the time I get it here, and it is just too expensive.
@@WoodyMotorcycleEnthusiast , thank you much for the information, I'll try to find those cables. Grazie
Hi....do you think your new Triumph is as good as the old ones....quality and craftmanship ?
That is a loaded question! Whenever someone says “that’s not a real Triumph”, I say “ if you mean it’s not by a manufacturer who was outclassed in the world market 40 yrs ago, no it’s not. However, as it is built by a manufacturer who is keeping up with modern technology and is still a player in the world market, I would argue it is. Plus, it starts and stops. “ Motorcycles are not what they once were, a one model does everything affair. If I wanted to go fast, I would buy a fast bike. I think of this as a work of art I can ride around on. I find the quality to be very good, and anyone who owned an older Triumph ( As my father did) will tell you that they weren’t comfortable or reliable and most had saddle bags to put the parts that fell off in.
Got the same bike...and the fork touches the gas tank in sharp turns . It's a design fuk up?? Or something was modded ??
Mine does not as there is a tab under the steering neck which prevents this. I will shoot a video in the next few days to show you.
@@WoodyMotorcycleEnthusiast what's the clearance between fork and tank?? The stop in mine has been pushed in like 3mm. So now it touches the tank barely . Not scratching. I had a sportster 883 and turning was easier on close quarters at low speed...This is my second Triumph. First one had the classic tank with side rubber knee protection
@@matrixmatico695 , I have a video here ua-cam.com/video/YOXTrrh5RCw/v-deo.html to show you what mine is like. I have not ridden an 883, but they appear to have a shallower rake, so I would expect them to turn better. The America is not a sporty bike, but then it never was designed to be. Its limitations frustrate me at times, but it is what it is.