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The brakes are very good, but not quite good enough for the weight of the bike. Less so, as I am increasing the power output.
I have decided to change the brake lines for some top quality stainless ones and also the brake pads, for something a little softer. They won’t last as long, but the braking will improve.The torque is limited, in the first three gears on this machine; by 7% in the first two gears and by a fraction in the third ratio. I will look at having this restriction removed in due course.
An American company is already doing performance upgrades for the Triumph.
A complete exhaust change, from the engine back, (doing away with the cats.), plus intake mods. to the airbox and the fitting of a free-flow air filter, apparently gives 27 bhp more, after fuelling modifications to suit.
That is a worthwhile gain, even better when you consider that the slight flat spot, there for noise testing, is also removed at the same time.
Yes, it needs a touch more power to make it the ultimate Power Cruiser. With 27 more gee gees it will be exactly that!I am upgrading the brakes, as well.
With under 52 bhp-per-litre at wheel, my only complaint is that the max. power is shy of what I was hoping for.
The torque, fromtickover right the way to max. helps make up for this, but the specific output (bhp per litre) is on a par with a 1930s single!Still, the handling is better than it has any right to be and the engine is just so much more spunky than any production v-twin. Riding my friend’s Fat Boy after the Triumph made the Hrley feel boring.
Basically looking at replacing the entire exhaust which is very restrictive, getting rid of the cats. at the same time.
Plus getting it to breath better with a more efficient air filter.
