Hi everyone.
I am new to “posting†but have been monitoring the website for about six months, lots of good stuff.
I have a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster, and could use some help.
The last Triumph I rode was a Bonnie back in 1979.
I have been riding Harley’s for about the last 20 years. The last one was a1550cc Road King, lots of power and really smoothed out the pot holes. I wanted a lighter more agile bike at my age (69.)
It is really taking a lot of getting used to my Speedmaster.
I only have 450 mi on it so far, but I have some questions.
The bike is smooth and nice to ride in 5th gear at about 45MPH, but when I get it up to 55 to 65 it buzzes like crazy. Any ideas?
Also, there appears to be a black cylinder about 3 inches in diameter mounted horizontally from side to side just behind the oil filter. I have checked the Service manual and can’t figure out what it is. Is it perhaps some smog device special for California?
I know I will have many more questions as time goes on.
Thanks for your help?
Larry
