And now for something completely different - Duke's 765ST RS

[Kwacky]

Triumph make to order. It cuts costs. Makes sense to turn production to the new bikes, at least they'll be ready for the new year.

BMW take note

[Blade]

No new RS bikes now til March next year apparently with 2020 model.

They've got 1530 Daytona's to build that need those engines

[duke63]

Had a play with the suspension settings today. Put it on the comfort settings as per the manual. It's much more supple as you would expect. Doesn't take much of a tweet on the Ohlins shock to make a difference you can feel.

[duke63]

Now up to 900 miles. Tweaked the suspension a bit more as it didn't feel quite balanced front to rear. Now close to perfect.

Must confess i am now definitely in the 'less weight is best' category rather than 'more power'.

[Cav]

Less weight and more torque for the road

Glad to see you're enjoying it buddy, not at all jealous

[duke63]

Cheers, Cav.

It likes to get a bit lively now I can open the throttle properly.

[Blade]

Perfect day for it Duke

Enjoy it mate, you have to go quick to keep cool today

[duke63]

Gave it a good clean when I got home. It's the first time I have cleaned it and looked over it properly since I bought it as all I have wanted to do is ride it.

It still had the plastic sticker over the Arrow badge on the exhaust.

If I get home in time tomorrow I will fit the screen protector and plosives the paint work.

Time to sort some more tyres then. I have had no issues with the Supercorsas at all but I have only ridden them on warm dry roads.

The only things I wish the bike had was an auto blipper and cruise control. Apart from that it really wants for nothing.

[Blade]

What tyres you fancy Duke?

[C00kiemonster]

The only things I wish the bike had was an auto blipper and cruise control. Apart from that it really wants for nothing.

You do - it's your right hand

[duke63]

What tyres you fancy Duke?

I'm tempted to try the new Bridgestone S22. Its not a manufacturer i have got on well with in the past but the latest S22 gets rave reviews.

And they are good value. I can get a pair locally for £218 + fitting.

[Blade]

That's a good price fitted.

There that much just for the tyres on cheapest place I've seen on ebay.

[duke63]

No that is £218 plus fitting. I have emailed Sticky stuff tyres as they are only in Telford so i can go and collect and have fitted when they are that close.

I will message Addisons as well to compare prices as they have always looked after me.

[Cav]

I'm intrigued by the S22 as well - certainly a tyre I would consider for spring or autumn trackdays too

[Blade]

Some good prices on the s21 Duke.

Is that the tyre that won all the PB tests?

[Blade]

Might be of interest Duke

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[duke63]

Cheers Blade but i think i would go for the upgraded S22 for the sake of £35.

The S21 wasn't on sale for long and didn't get the same high ratings.

[Blade]

Which tyre won the pb road and track tyre test a few years back Duke???

[duke63]

S22.

edit: Nope it was the S21. Time for a rethink.

[Kwacky]

Which one? If it was the track/road two part test then I thought the Power RS won overall?