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My son just picked up this beauty:  We now have a '09 and a '11 in the family. 
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Very Nice. I like the red against the black engine.  Look forward to the pics of both bikes together.
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Congrats to your son! I like what they did to the forks on the new models, and the seat.
2005 Speedmaster, Tornado Red, AI removed, Uni Pods, JCW 19" turnouts
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Good taste runs in the family I see. 
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What do they have for a tail light on the bobbed fender....I like 
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There's a lot of things I like about that bike! Your son done good!!
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I like those a lot, now if they would just put the indents back in the tanks. Congratulations 
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"Nothing you can be is more terrible than what I am." ~ 2007 Black Speedmaster!!
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Thank you for the photos the bars do look a lot wider so how does it feel to ride and I really like the look of the risers a set could look real good on my Speedy cheers.
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Thank you for the photos the bars do look a lot wider so how does it feel to ride and I really like the look of the risers a set could look real good on my Speedy cheers.
The bars don't seem much (if any) wider, though they are pulled back a bit more. I didn't measure anything, but between the risers and bars it seems like the seating position is more upright by a couple of inches.
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Thank you for the photos the bars do look a lot wider so how does it feel to ride and I really like the look of the risers a set could look real good on my Speedy cheers.
The bars don't seem much (if any) wider, though they are pulled back a bit more. I didn't measure anything, but between the risers and bars it seems like the seating position is more upright by a couple of inches.
Ok thank you for that info and by the way it's a great looking bike I seen the new America but yet to see the new Speedmaster cheers.
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Other things I noticed:
1. The front tire (ME 880) is taller and slightly wider.
2. The handlebars are bent back closer to the center.
3. The chrome peg brackets have changed.
4. The seat is a bit wider and no longer has a "quick release." It now fastens with an Allen bolt at the rear.
5. The tach & speedo have black faces.
6. The speedo has a digital clock.
7. The rear exhaust hangers are a bit different, and are cushioned with large rubber washers.
8. The front mudguard is more rounded on the ends.
9. The pillion pegs have been moved and are welded to the frame.
10. The sidestand is black rather than chrome.
Of course there are obvious differences like the headlight, wheels, front brake, risers, forks, seat, turn signals, rear mudgear, and rear lights.
Oh, and the recommended oil is now Castrol.
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Oh, and the recommended oil is now Castrol.
Oil Thread...oil thread....oil thread.... 
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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That tail light looks better from the back but it's still HUGE.
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Very Nice! Triumph keeps on keeping-on.
I'm speeding because I have to get there before I forget where I was going.
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Should be Riding
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I can't wait to see a 2011 in person.
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I can't wait to see a 2011 in person.
Me too! 
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FastEddy just pointed out something that I hadn't considered:
With the fork shrouds gone, this opens up the windshield options considerably.
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that is the same tail light assembly they have been using on the bonnies since 2001.
If it isn't broke, I haven't messed with it.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Yeah, they just raided the parts bin. Thunderbird headlight, etc.
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Stil has them nice little reflectors. YAE 
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I gotta say that red on black with the forks look really good.
I'm over in NJ if you guys ever wanna take a ride.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Funny how people's snapshots can make a bike look better than the professional marketing photos. Triumph's marketing left me cold on the new(ish) Speedy, but I have to agree, it looks really good in these photos. (Not that I wouldn't start changing things but that's just how I roll.  )
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You raised him right! Beautiful bike. My dealer doesn't have any of the 2011's in yet. Am looking forward to seeing the changes.
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What pipes are those?
EPCO Stainless slash cuts. They sound really nice.
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My T100 has the same indicators they look a bit better if you shorten them , i chopped of 1 1/2" 
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Very nice, like the red and black combination
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Thank you for the photos the bars do look a lot wider so how does it feel to ride and I really like the look of the risers a set could look real good on my Speedy cheers.
The bars don't seem much (if any) wider, though they are pulled back a bit more. I didn't measure anything, but between the risers and bars it seems like the seating position is more upright by a couple of inches.
I was wrong about this. I measured the bars yesterday and the '11 bars are about 2" wider than the bars on my '09.
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I was finally able to put a few miles on my son's bike recently, and here are a couple more differences I noticed:
1. The handlebars are about 2" wider than those on my '09.
2. The forward controls are not quite as far forward. A rough measurement shows that the rider footpegs are about 1-1/2" closer to the rider on the '11.
As previously noted, the seat is lower and positions the rider closer to the tank. This, coupled with the swept-back risers and closer footpegs makes the bike seem a little smaller (when riding). I think this position actually enhances control and handling.
If you're interested in seeing the bike, it should be at the SWTF next month.
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I just saw one of these at the Pompano Beach Triumph store here in Florida. Absolutely Awesome, Congrats to your son! I love what they did with the risers and handlebars...very nice indeed.
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