First group ride with the Triumph Street Triple R

[xlVIoNsTeR]

damn what a badass biker gang, stoppin for ice cream

[Tronix102]

@xlVIoNsTeR It's always time for icecream... who said we were a gang?

[trampusch]

Genial la ballade sur des 4 voies! Ca va les pneux; pas trop carré?

[jathe5th]

what happened @ 8:36? is that a woman driving the monster? in that case, there's your answer ;) :p

[Tronix102]

@jathe5th she froze up i guess and yes it was a her. hahaha

[Sapphronful]

I love monsters but, given the choice, I'd go street triple every time

[boxxybate]

you look like you know how to ride in groups, the guy in front to your left - not so much!! He's in the wrong position the whole time. Cool vid.

[Tronix102]

@boxxybate I think the girl was in the wrong spot. I forget lol, i need to watch it.

[nolanbrewski]

@boxxybate Why wrong position? There's three options in a single lane. Left | Mid | Right. If you choose right, cars have a tendancy to think your turning and will attempt to pass you. Middle is OK, but if a car is coming towards you and wants to turn left, they MIGHT not see you. If your in the left side of the lane, Neither of the other two problems will occur. Pro's and Con's to all aspects, I prefer middle =P

[CBRboy1717]

Do you know the Monster rider? How do they like the 696? I can't decide between the Monster and the Triple R....

[Tronix102]

@CBRboy1717 STR for sure. I dont know her that well but I didnt like the looks of it really. It's really up to you how it feels when you sit on it. Also, are their any ducati dealers around you?

[CBRboy1717]

@Tronix102 I like the looks of the Monster better actually. Yes there is a dealer that is about 20 minutes that sells both Duc and Triumph. I will have to go sit on them.

[MaraJade13243]

i enjoy riding with other people. it makes me ride harder when i'm with someone else, but i do love riding alone too. as long as i'm on my bike i'm happy

[Nismo12121]

Have FUN!! Looked more like a chore...

[Tronix102]

@Nismo12121 I agree. I like riding solo more.

[vibe808]

 Is your exhaust still stock on this vid? Sounds good if it is.

[Tronix102]

@vibe808 yes this was the stock exhaust

[steffydog1]

Nice calm ride, well done, STR looks nice in white

[YarekBalear]

Looked like a fun group ride tbh... Would be interesting to see and hear so many different types of bikes together. Nice vid - loving the Street Triple looks/sound etc :)

[Tronix102]

@YarekBalear ya it was an interesting group ride. I don't like groups that much mostly as you can tell when the bike in front of me almost stopped going up that hill sharp right turn. I like riding solo much better.  can go as fast or slow as I want with out having to worry about everyone else.

[fotokitdirect]

Nice ride. Bit slow for me though! Your road positioning is pretty good but the novice in front of you needs some extra tuition. Some dangerous positioning.

[Tronix102]

@fotokitdirect we were at over 10mph the entire time so I wouldnt call it slow on back roads. Gotta be safe and have fun at the same time.

[fotokitdirect]

@Tronix102 I wasn't being critical I hope you understand that. You were riding good but the rider (girl?) in front was in the crown of the road a lot minimising her view. I like to ride fast but also like a cruise out like you.

[Tronix102]

@fotokitdirect its alll good :) I dont like group rides that much because when I wanna go fast I cant lol

[BlinginTom]

whats that little canister by the front brakes?

[Tronix102]

@BlinginTom where do you see this?

[BlinginTom]

@Tronix102 the thing with the yellow fluid in it? its like right by your throttle

[Tronix102]

@BlinginTom front brake fluid res.

[Ajax0123]

Good vid got to love the Triumph. The rider in front of you on the Ducati was fairly new to riding I think. Also nice to see mature attitudes and cool heads. Looked like a lot of fun

[Tronix102]

@Ajax0123 thanks, yah it was alot of fun :)

[dre81hunt]

He wasn't counter steering the whole time. I'm confused when do you counter steer then?

[Tronix102]

@dre81hunt counter steering takes place at above 15mph

[dre81hunt]

@Tronix102 I know but I didn't see you do it once. I think you should do a counter steering video.

[Tronix102]

@dre81hunt you cant see counter steering when riding the bike really ... when the bike is leaning, the bike is counter steering... its in the entire video. :)

[RoadcraftNottingham]

@dre81hunt Check out my video on counter steering. hope this helps

[aarontharris]

Nice ride! Some of you drag your feet too long, you should pick your feet up as soon as you start to move off. Or even better, keep your rear-break foot up. And pull your shifter-foot up as soon as you take off. Just my nit picking... Good times

[Tronix102]

@aarontharris yes some of them do but alot of riders dont put their feet on the pegs for a bit... not sayings its right or wrong.. just rider preference.

[marbs34]

I can almost smell the exhaust fumes from all of the stoplights.

[Tronix102]

@marbs34 does it smell good :P

[stevephhs016]

You were quiet. Nice vid though

[Tronix102]

@stevephhs016 ya, no mic hook up on this ride.

[Tronix102]

@250rcbr600 She is from Oregon, I am from Connecticut - opposite sides of the US :)