Street Triple, buying advice

[rpsmith79]

So, i've decided its time to upgrade my trusty Hornet 600 after 3 years, and after looking at all sorts of different bikes, i keep coming back to the Street Triple, but i have heard a few horror stories about them (mainly being easy to nick, and wiring/connector issues)

I have heard the later models have better security, but what year did this "upgrade" actually come in, as i still can't quite work out the Street Triple timeline in terms of versions (twin round lights, twin angled lights, high exit exhaust, low exit exhaust etc)

So i'm really after a bit of advice on what to look out for, and which model is best to aim for, budget is around £5-6k

Also, are there any major service intervals i should be aware of
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Current Bike: Honda CG125 ES4 // Honda CB600FS Hornet // Triumph Street Triple R

[MarJay]

Do you live in London? Do you park on the street? If no, I wouldn’t worry too much about security. The early round light 675 is one of the nicest to ride because of the gearing. The later dame Edna eyes one is a bit more muted. I think the extra security came in on this model but don’t quote me.

Personally with a decent budget I’d look for an early 765 but they might be out of your price range. If not, I’d buy an early 675 street triple R (as I currently have) and be happy.
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[rpsmith79]

[MarJay]

[rpsmith79]

Cheers Marjay, all good info
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Current Bike: Honda CG125 ES4 // Honda CB600FS Hornet // Triumph Street Triple R

[Polarbear]

I had a 2011 model R which was still the round headlight version and I absolutly loved it. I preferred itto the gen1 busa it replaced.

It was totally reliable but then it was a new bike so I would expect nothing else.

2 issues I had with it. Bungeeing luggage, tents and the like on the back caused damage to the paintwork where it rubbed, the paint seemed quite soft. Mine had a gloss orange finish rather than the more popular matt paint. This was cured by me fitting a Ventura luggage system.

In the end I sold it because I was doing a lot of European tours and wifie wanted to take the kitchen sink so it wasn't practicle for that.

It was replaced with a Triumph Tiger Explorer with full luggage which was a lovely bike but no where near the fun the Striple was.

Oh, if you get the R version and you aren't good with setting up suspension get it done profesionally. Mine was rock hard 'out of the box' and I wasn't happy at all. I had it set up byone of those firms you see on track days and it was a revelation after that.
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[P.]

For that budget you can get a nice late one.

Early ones can be stolen in literally seconds, I stole my own, twist some wires and off you go.

I REALLY liked mine. I would prefer the R next time if I got one.

[rpsmith79]

[Polarbear]

I'm pretty sure 2013 was when the immobiliser was fitted.
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[recman]

[rpsmith79]

I know, i know, first rule of BCF club, don't post bike adverts you are interested in, but......

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202007291839175?sort=datedesc&postcode=s445th&year-from=2012&keywords=street%20triple&radius=35&make=TRIUMPH&advertising-location=at_bikes&page=1

Is this an early registered MY 2013, or is it a MKI, it certainly looks it, has the correct headlights and exhaust, but i know there are "low boy" exhausts available for the MKI's

It's the right spec im after (R version) right colours, well within budget, but ideally would want to know if this is the version with the imobiliser (is there a way of checking if i got and see it)
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Current Bike: Honda CG125 ES4 // Honda CB600FS Hornet // Triumph Street Triple R

[MarJay]

[rpsmith79]

Yeah, i'm wondering if there are any visual clues to know if its got an imobiliser or not, i know Honda's have HISS written near the barrell for their imobilisered (is that even a word) bikes
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Current Bike: Honda CG125 ES4 // Honda CB600FS Hornet // Triumph Street Triple R

[MarJay]

[Ste]

[Moxey]

Most of the points have already been touched on above.

I loved my 09 R, in fact I still rate it as the best bike I owned and I now cannot fathom how I became bored with it

From what I hear the round headlight had the better gearbox ratios for setting off like shit off of a shovel but later models solved certain security issues that plagued the early ones.

The 12,000 mile valve clearance was a nightmare (I did mine myself...never again I'f stump up for dealer in future) the main issue is access, for a naked there is a surprising amount that needs to be removed.

Whilst I was on with the valves I changed the plugs which was made easier by having the valve cover off (think the plug nearest the cam chain can't be taken out without a specialist tool or the cover off).

Oil and coolant changes are just the usual.

Stators and regulator rectifiers are common too (Rewound stator and updated Mosfet rectifier might be worth budgeting for or at the very least a wire a cheapo ebay voltage indicator to the battery) not so sure if the later models suffer but it plagued the round light Street and Speed triples.
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[Pigeon]

[Moxey]

@Pigeon yeah the valves probably aren't too bad but certainly not as easy as a Bandit (although I'm a bit of an oddity I don't mind VFR 750 valve checks and most claim them to be difficult)), anyway if I end up with another I think I'd likely do as my mate with Daytona 675 and drop the whole motor for valves

Didn't realise the Mk2 got that much better economy, how far does yours go on a tank of fuel?

I just test rode a 765RS today and I'm honestly a bit it improves on the 675 in every way but I feel its lost something, maybe more power, even better brakes and razor sharp handling takes away the ease of use? Also the ride by wire is very disconnecting, had the same criticism of my mates R1 he loaned me.

Another point to mention to OP, 675 motors have a filter in the fuel pump that triumph fails to mention requires cleaning/replacement, it isn't a service item by their definition but it can lead to running issues, just something to consider when looking at higher mileage/older bikes.
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[rpsmith79]

Cheers guys, all good info
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Current Bike: Honda CG125 ES4 // Honda CB600FS Hornet // Triumph Street Triple R

[ThunderGuts]

[MarJay]

I bought mine at 14,000 miles so I hope the first valve clearance was done, but I definitely had the second check done by T3 racing in 2014 or so.

I'm thinking it might be due another valve clearance soon... dammit that'll be expensive. As it is I don't think the RR has ever been done, nor the GSXS1000F...

To be honest I'm not super enamoured with the 765. If I wanted a faster bike, I'd buy a faster bike. (I did, the GSX-S1000F - but that's a different story) The great thing about the 675 Street Triple is it's balance. I love the nutty gearing, the sweet handling and the thrashability. It's also good when I go for a ride with the other half on her ER6 as the other bikes I own have a bit too much of a performance differential - the KR1S (when it works) Is too slow, and the GSX is a bit too quick.

I had an issue with mine with a high current wire that goes into a 24 way connector by the headstock. That wire burned out the pin in the connector, so I had to bypass it. The worst part was actually finding the issue as the dash illumination worked, and all the lights worked, but no display and no ignition. It had me stumped for a while, but at least it was a cheap and easy fix.
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British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F
Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

[rpsmith79]

Well i have reserved the bike till Saturday morning when i'm booked in for a test ride for a refundable deposit, so nothing to lose

They have offered next ot fuck all trade in on my Hornet (to be expected really) so will probably just punt that on privately

I'm guessing i should be able to get £1200-1400 for that, they were offering £750 (2003 CB600FS, 19k miles, above average condition)
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Current Bike: Honda CG125 ES4 // Honda CB600FS Hornet // Triumph Street Triple R

[rpsmith79]

Just rang my local Triumph dealer (Triumph World in Chesvegas) and they have quoted me £497 for the major 12k service

It might give me some leverage if it hasn't been done, but i know most dealers don't like to budge much on price, especially a cash sale
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[P.]

That link you listed...

its a 765 not a 675, so will have an immob.

2013 new headlight jobbies should be immob, means nothing really as they will still steal them.

[MarJay]