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Well said TN 👍. I am looking forward to that ournet that takes my T120 to 25000 miles. What a great bike ❤

You are right John, it is so painful. In fact it is that painful, I felt that I was alone in this new strange world. Avoiding things like opening doors or shaking hands with customers etc. Constantly protecting yourself. Terrible. I tried the inflammatory tabs and maybe this helped but at the time, it didn't feel like it. 5 years of slow hell 😆. Thankfully, now, all seems to be good and I am pleased for you that you are out of this crazy ailment 👍

@@bankruptpensioner Mine was so bad I could hardly lift my arm without screaming. Being a man I stupidly put off going to the doctor's until I couldn't stand it anymore. I wish I had gone earlier as the antiinflammatory tabs were like a miracle cure for me. Now and again I feel it coming back and get straight back on them. Thankfully for me they work 100% and I'm back to normal in a matter of days.

Hey Splodge, you are right, this 1200 engine is perfect. In fact, it's that good, if I had a boat, I would stick this engine in it 😆 - not that I know anything about boats 😆. The build quality of the T120 is so good and if one looks after it, it should look like new for a very long time 👍

Hi Rog 😆all in one shot, no editing 😆. I think this is the real world when it comes to reviews. Sometimes, I think, and I may be wrong, it is best to sit down and have a chat about the bike and just see where it goes. I am about to do the same today (Friday) for the first month with the Scrambler 400X. and that will be issued in a week or so. Thanks for the comment and see you in a future video 😆

It's amazing Paul how many riders have moved from the Tiger (a great bike) to the T120. Seems very strange, in a positive way, how many are doing this 👍

Hi TK, that is interesting. I assume you mean the audio on the video. I have just opened this video and strangely, the volume icon in the youtube screen was turned off. How strange. Have another look and click the volume button 👍

Let's be clear, motorcycle owners always defy the laws of physics 😆, there is always room for another bike 😆. It's just persuding the missus - now that is quantum physics - 😆

Always do it yourself Thomas - and save loads of cash, and you know it has been done with care and attention 👍

That is the beauty, they can easily be removed to give a cleaner look - but - when you need something for work or a long days ride, they do come in use. And every other bike has one now 👍

Personally Bob, I see no real reason to have a 270 crank. Certainly when it comes to normal riding. A 360 is much more balanced and it's been used for years therefore it is a known technical thing. The tech chaps love to give us stuff that is not needed (really) and just inflates prices I guess 👍

I owned a Commando 850 and a T140V in the 70's. Great bikes but never thought about 360 cranks. I now own a 2002 W650 and 2019 Speed Twin 1200 and the 360/270 crank still makes no difference. The modern Triumph 1200 is smooth, has great low down torque, is characterful and sounds great even with the stock exhaust. It really is a huge improvement over the older parallel twins.😊

@@splodge5714 Yes. All new twins regardless of crank angle are miles ahead of the old bikes of the 60s and 70s. Nothing wrong with a 270 degree crank. I just prefer the sound of a 360 degree engine. The difference is slight and may not be noticed by some but the 270 degree engines sound a little more like a V twin to my ears. There are other factors that helped me decide on a W800. Less complicated air cooling with no water pump, cable operated throttle, no radiator or coolant changes to worry about, no traction control and no complicated rider modes. Air cooling limits the overall power that can safely be produced but i don't need the extra power. Dealer network and parts availability were also a concern. All in all I made the right decision for me. Your wants and needs may be different than mine. To each his own. Enjoy what ever machine tickles your fancy. They are all great bikes.

Like I said I have a W650, a great bike. I've done 35,000 miles on it and it's a keeper. I'm just not bothered about this 360 is better than 270 debate.😂 Enjoy your W800.

@@bankruptpensioner The firing order of a 360 degree twin is perfectly even but the fact that the pistons are rising and falling together at the same time makes them more difficult and expensive to balance out vibrations. A 270 degree crank is a bit of a compromise but they are easier to smooth out and sound more like a V-twin. There are reasons why most manufacturers have adopted the 270 crank.

Richard, you are making everyone jealous with two CBX1000's 😆. Crazy bikes for the day 👍

@@bankruptpensioner yeah still got old photo,s,of the 1st one,and still in contact with 1st owner he has ordered a royal enfield 450 guerrilla both of us are now oap.

no problem, glad it was of use 👍

That is interesting Mark, the owner of this Maxia did not get charged import duties - which I thought was interesting. Still, I assume you did you pay over £400 as some advertise on eBay etc 👍

Hi Clive, good point 👍. Yes, the kappa stuff is lighter grade materials and great for smaller bikes - then again, what is a smaller bike? 😆

Hi Nick, great story. I have had a dew of the 865 engines - fuel injected, and they were great. Never let me down. I had 2 whn I lived in Qatar - loved the cream and red Newchurch. Looked so cool. 👍

Great history story Mr Hackenbacker 👍, we used to call them hat boxes if I remember. Those white fibreglass boxes were a long time ago. Krauser, long time since I heard that name 👍. How the world has changed with regard top boxes and panniers. We have never had it so good 😆

@@bankruptpensioner We used to call the plastic Rickman type butty boxes. They were seen on Honda c90 , CG 125 & Benly rear racks , & actually used to carry riders butty’s to work. Unlike the clip on removable givi type boxes , there was less chance of them flying off on the main drag .

@@maskedavenger2578 they were the days Mark. Honda Benly - that's a blast from the past 😆. Making me feel old 😆

Hi Mark, I have ordered the new Maxia for a garage for the 400x. It's bloody ginormous 😆. Neither are clean looks but they serve a great purpose - just like the missus 😆

I have a proper Givi box on one motorcycle cost about 90 quid , & a cheapo Lextec one of a similar size on a little Honda Innova that cost under 30 quid . The Givi one is certainly not 60 quid better & both top cases , & mounting pads are made of the same material & probably manufactured & sourced in the same Chinese factory . A top case is not meant to look pretty nor be loaded with more than a couple of Kgs in weight , always remembering to include the weight of the mounting plate & top case ,in the total max top case carrying case . It’s also to be noted that the any rear rack that’s fitted either factory or aftermarket , has a max load capacity that exceeds the combined weight of top case , mounting plate & swag loaded into it , as some are designed only to take about 3 kgs . Also nowt wrong with second hand boxes , if they are un damaged & in serviceable nick . New locks can usually be easily got & fitted , although any metal or plastic top case or pannier , can be forced open by thieves in seconds . I tend to fit a clip on & off top case & add extra soft luggage when needed . I reckon hard panniers make a bike look like a barge on wheels & restrict filtering in tight city traffic . 👍

They dont look the best Nicholas 😆 but like you say, it serves a purpose - a bit like my missus in both cases 😆 - only joking 😬

@@bankruptpensioner don’t let your mrs read that she’ll slacken your brake pipes off😂😂

@@nicholasjarrold8649 😆

😆, nothing finer 😆

OMG, next April - that feels such a long time 😆. For you, it must be like when you book a vacation in the future and have all the time to look forward to the event. Great stuff. I assume you have had a test ride? What did you think?

@@bankruptpensioner I have not test ridden one. But that's ok with me. I know what it has and what it can do. I bought my Sportster the same way with no regrets.

@@hogwylde love your style 👍

Hi Trevor, like you, the Tiger was getting cumbersome - or more probably, I was getting a bit older 😆. The T120 may well be heavier however, I just throw my leg over and roll her out of the garage. CofG is so low that you dont feel the weight. Riding the bike it feels very light. No problems at juctions or steep hill junctions etc. Moving around is easy, just jump on a push with the feet is needed. It reminds me of the T100, small bike with loads of punch. Best idea - go to the dealer and have a play 😆

Took your advice, and before I was off the car park, the T120 felt good. After 20 minutes I knew I definitely wanted one, so I now have one on order. Can't wait!!!!

@@trevorholman3250 Wow, well done 👍😆, You are going to love this chapter in your riding career 😆. I can start calling myself an influencer - I really need to start talking to Triumph 😬. When you get the T120, let us know how you get on with her. I am sure you will be smiling all the way. Really pleased for you 👍

Good question Halavery, At the moment, I use a typical spray can to lube the chain. Having done 4300 miles on the T120, the chain has not required adjustment. That said, I think the chain is over engineered for the bike - which is great. I do have a spare ScottOiler which over the winter, I will be fitting to the T120 in readiness for the spring of 2025.

Thanks Steven 👍

Well done Steven, a great choice. I find the more I ride the T120, the better life gets 😆

@@bankruptpensioner you are so right. I have 8 bikes. The T120 is hard to not take out. Safe riding bro.

Hi Mike, I have done both. Alone, went through Europe with no issues. When in a group, I find that I need to know the people well and have an understanding of their riding style. As a group, I tend to go with Mark and Charlie, we know how we all ride so have no issues or concerns. One year, another guy came with us and due to his urgency, a lot of things went wrong. So pick your riding buddies carefully. Alternately, take your loved one on the back and you will have a great time riding with one bike 👍. Just take the leap - you will have a great time and you will question why you did not do this earlier in your life 👍

Thanks for the comment Nelux 👍, amazing how people see motorcycles. I shall share more analogies in the very near future 😆

Absolutely

I guess it is best to remove the stickers from Day one. Like I said, on this 400, it had gone through 6 months of riding.

Well done Mark, I found the T120 gave me a new lease of life. Rather than poderingover my Tiger 900 and always going for a smaller machine, I like you, just throw my leg over the T120 and just cruise all day 😆

Hi Login, well what can I say. From my perspective, the 900 is simply a wonderful hooligan bike. It truly is right up at the top of the mountain for sure. And will give endless thrills. A wonderful bike. Whereas the T120 is a little more sedate and gives a refined persona. I see the 900 as the original Audi Quattro from Group B rally (killer B's), and the T120 - Thats a two door convertable Rolls Royce 😆 - Would love to know your thoughts on the test ride of the T120 👍

Great story David. I am so pleased your are again, falling in love with the new T120. Overall, I think you made the right choice over the V7 however, the V7 is more akin to the T100 I am guessing. Well done - the only problem with the T120 is.........the more you ride, the more she seduces you 😆. It just gets better and better 👍

Hey Grumpy, thanks for the comment. Wow, the thunderbird. What a great bike. Is it the 16 or 1700? I had a 1700 when living in Qatar and brought it back to the UK in 2020. What a machine, but alas, I had to sell her. I do understand your thoughts for touring on the T120. Yes, great for one but more a struggle with two. It is a small(er) bike for sure. I am going to have to do a test on a few days away with the T120 with a pillion maybe - we shall see who is brave enough to come with me 😆

@@bankruptpensioner Mine is the 1600 with the Red Phantom Haze paint and I am loving it. The T120 is ok if you and your passenger are not huge but at 6'1" Mrs Grumpy found it a bit cramped for longer journeys.

@@Grumpy-Goblin sounds wonderful. I think, and I may be wrong and happy to be shot down on this but...........the uplift from the 1600 to 1700 seems very strange. It's the same with the Tigers, they went from 800 to 900. I am assuming this is a way to keep the model euro compliant. Not sure. You are right, the space on the thunderbird is much more generous. And the torque on the thunderbird, my god, it could restart a dead planet 😆

@@bankruptpensioner I've not ridden a 1700 so I can't say if it feels much different but on paper there didn't seem to be much gain. I think it was mainly struggling to get through emissions regs that was responsible for the change. I always thought the T120 had a lot of Torque until I got on the Thunderbird lol I can only imagine what the Rocket 3 is like.

Hi David, it was an aftermarket product and I just cannot find one to show you. Whilst it performed really well, the metal on it was a bit monkey. So, look up this one from triumph. Got to be the way forward but it is overpriced: A9708304

hi Tony, from a financial perspective, what you are doing is the absoloute right thing 👍

Hi Lar, good to know I am not the only addict on motorcycles 😆. Thruxton sounds wonderful. I need to get my hands on one. 😆

wow Ian, 18 years. Well done 👍. Speed twin is wonderful. 👍

My 2022 is silky smooth.,is your chain adjustment / alignment all ok?

Interesting Barrie, tyre preassures as they should be??

Mine worked great but some of the bolts were made from monkey metal. I can only recommend the follow: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145511961679?_nkw=A9708304+screen&epid=592741212&itmmeta=01J6W64ZR31KGJNJ1E3AN5M7X5&hash=item21e130544f:g:84YAAOSw5QNjggSm&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKkLxjdlmCobwZoU3nRUovyuC8s0xClumxDB58%2BLZ78%2FqzpWuYgEHBBw4WBAXuVO0Dvq6dvkAkpt4WSg2gErRjGrohEBt8p9mAi2SGV9Q5Bx1FJf%2FSzjiUWbUrkkYhJAIUWIHp8eA%2BofDILRvQeRFgNjKCN3eR19ul%2BousMlCvvNnrS449N4kBjw6LRajv4dxjoOSFQDXgXDioESJIfoOVxQk2v72XJe4c5BJA%2F4kb%2Fzxxf%2Bv0k0thJKYyBjeSfDd09h1kMRVQJ4bJx0K7nNL9cDB4VvdmI1jIhxMdNKawkt0A%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5D8k4a3ZA Expensive it is 😬

@@bankruptpensioner Thanks, yep pricey but seems better than the short screens available and I like the way it fully wraps around the headlight.

73 is great Bob, welll done for the w800 - a superb bike 👍

@@bankruptpensioner Thanks. That is general riding at 55 to 60mph so that's about as good as it will get.

Exciting times 😆 - enjoy when you get it 👍

Now that's great value for money Peter 😆