Looks like Wunderkind invested a bit of time into some new parts. Just received a newsletter that they are going to release a 18l Tank and the speedometer integrated headlight (looks like the Twinton Headlight). The are going to show these parts this weekend in Germany at the Custombike Show 2019.
Looks like Wunderkind invested a bit of time into some new parts. Just received a newsletter that they are going to release a 18l Tank and the speedometer integrated headlight (looks like the Twinton Headlight). The are going to show these parts this weekend in Germany at the Custombike Show 2019.
They should release more data tomorrow, since the show starts tomorrow. In the german forum someone wrote that it will cost 1700€, but this might not be the correct information. If you follow the link you’ll find a picture of the tank... well not really a good one It is 18l or 4.755 Gallons so double the original. Hope to find more info tomorrow or over the weekend.
Looks like Wunderkind invested a bit of time into some new parts. Just received a newsletter that they are going to release a 18l Tank and the speedometer integrated headlight (looks like the Twinton Headlight). The are going to show these parts this weekend in Germany at the Custombike Show 2019.
That headlight integration looks nice, love minimalist stuff, haven't even seen the gauge style and I'm already in just from the single low resolution black and white side shot.
749 Euros. Not exactly cheap for an empty headlight can. But admitedly it´s a great idea and it looks very cool. 7" is a little big for my personal taste though.
looking carefully the bridging piece inside has over-spray so probably metal, they don't have to spray plastics...
More excited about the 18 Ltr Tank if the rumors true?
Plastic doesn't make it a cheaper material. As stated above, the lettering looks like it's molded with the bucket. To make the part in injection molded "plastic" requires expensive tooling especially having the high gloss exterior. A non ferrous material makes the part not rust prone as steel would be. Just look at some older bikes that look like rust buckets (pun intended):smile2:
Plastic doesn't make it a cheaper material. As stated above, the lettering looks like it's molded with the bucket. To make the part in injection molded "plastic" requires expensive tooling especially having the high gloss exterior. A non ferrous material makes the part not rust prone as steel would be. Just look at some older bikes that look like rust buckets (pun intended)
Thanks for the links, finally we get to see the tank. But 1700 Euros? Seriously? I think that´s a hard pass for me then. By the way: looking at the pictures of this monstrosity mounted on the Bobber makes my decision to skip that one even easier. Maybe in black it would look a little more unobtrusive. But no hate there, I get it. To each their own. I just feel like this is the opposite of what a Bobber is about.
It's always nice to see new options but as has been mentioned, the prices are a little off putting.
The tank is a nice option but the size (and price) may be a bridge to far for me.
As for the speedo/light, I really like it, just not sure if I like it quite enough to spend the money. That said, I'm looking forward to seeing who jumps on these options and how they look.
It's always nice to see new options but as has been mentioned, the prices are a little off putting.
As for the speedo/light, I really like it, just not sure if I like it quite enough to spend the money. That said, I'm looking forward to seeing who jumps on these options and how they look.
Absolutely love the headlight, too. But, the price seems way out of line. Not to mention, according to Wunderkind, if you have an original Bobber, you’ll need the special clamps to the forks as the OEMs won’t work. If I’m figuring it right, that would take it to about $900 all in. Whew! It does look great, though.
I mean relatively expensive but very limited options. Hermy's has 0 options for 2018 Speedmaster tanks, and it looks like they've taken the option to buy Bobbers and T120's off their site as well. BikerBandit has 2016+ T120 start at 1399.99USD, with nothing available for Speedmasters or Bobbers. This is the same issue with finding paint codes outside of black for the bikes as well. The only options you have are for touch up paints. Their codes are dead ends even coming from their paint provider of choice. Triumph has been making their market smaller and more proprietary with little to no option outside of licensed shop purchases it seems like.
So really your options are at this point
A.) Wait to find a second hand Speedo/T120 tank and mod it
B.) Buy Wunderkinds 400 markup value tank, which comes .8L(im actually not sure) more than Speedo.
The tank is made of aluminium maybe if they can fabricate a steel version probably it will lower the price. Though aluminium is better and long lasting no need to worry of rust.
Seems it would be simple for Triumph to make this accessory and not at that price. It would be a very cool retro addition to their parts catalogue. Can’t see a place on their website to write and suggest it, though.
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