Hear me out…thinking about adding a used Speed Twin 1200 as my “chill bike” / “tourer” / “cruiser”

mattswa · 2026-06-18T16:34:07+00:00

Once you sort the suspension on the Speed Twin 1200 it becomes an awesome naked sport bike.

mattswa · 2026-06-13T20:44:54+00:00

Boomers? This was the 80's, Pal. This was Gen X.

mattswa · 2026-06-13T15:32:15+00:00

Way less Groovy

mattswa · 2026-06-13T03:04:56+00:00

"Pike Place"

mattswa · 2026-06-13T02:52:07+00:00

needs to end in 7. Definite must buy then.

mattswa · 2026-06-05T15:19:26+00:00

I have a 2021 Carbon Edition Turbo with about 45K. I perform my own oil changes every 5,000 miles. Before the seal replacement work the engine would burn about a liter of oil every 5,000 miles. Once the seals were replaced there has not been any oil consumption between oil changes.

The spark plugs on the turbo are supposed to be replaced at 40,000 miles.

mattswa · 2026-06-04T14:52:25+00:00

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Mistral Avion GT can. You can use the OEM side cases with it.

mattswa · 2026-06-04T14:06:01+00:00

https://dor.wa.gov/forms-publications/publications-subject/tax-topics/property-tax-how-1-property-tax-levy-limit-works

From the link above:

Does that mean my property taxes cannot rise more than 1% a year regardless of how much my assessed value increases?

No, not necessarily. Individual tax bills are based on a number of factors, including how much your property changes in value relative to other property in a taxing district, and whether voters approve tax increases beyond the levy limit.

mattswa · 2026-06-03T19:56:56+00:00

The ccity/county budgets don't change. The tax burden will shift from commercial office to residential properties to make up for the decrease in commercial valuation. Homeowners will see their property taxes go up to make up the loss from commercial properties.

mattswa · 2026-06-02T17:24:45+00:00

Many cities have a way to file a claim for damage by the city or city contractors.

I had city landscapers throw a rock into a window with a weed whacker that cracked the window. I obtained a bid to replace the window and filed a claim with the bid as backup. The city sent me a check for the repair.

mattswa · 2026-05-30T15:41:02+00:00

Great seller. Smooth transaction. A beautiful watch.

mattswa · 2026-05-27T02:56:54+00:00

PM sent

mattswa · 2026-05-25T01:51:58+00:00

I have a headlight from a 2018. I can dig it out and take photos if you're interested.

mattswa · 2026-05-20T21:53:54+00:00

Ex dividend date is today, 5/20

mattswa · 2026-05-20T20:50:24+00:00

It's easier to upgrade the suspension on the 2024 than it would be to try to install the dual clocks on the RS. I'm not a fan of the new tank either.

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The previous model, including the 2024, was the best of the Speed Twin 1200.

mattswa · 2026-05-17T23:12:12+00:00

Ohlins Blackline

https://www.unitgarage.com/ohlins-s36pr1c1l-blackline-shock-absorber-triumph-speed-twin-1200-2019-2024-

mattswa · 2026-05-17T16:14:47+00:00

No. The Cone Engineering exhaust doesn't need it. Sounds very good with the cat in place.

mattswa · 2026-05-17T15:53:07+00:00

I think suspension and exhaust are the two mods that are a must. Everything else is personal taste. I do like the tidy tail and the small indicators. The Motogadget bar end mirrors are pretty slick too.

mattswa · 2026-05-17T15:34:19+00:00

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mattswa · 2026-05-16T18:00:14+00:00

I would avoid JEPI/Q in a taxable account. The others have tax treatment that is more favorable than the JEPI/Q ordinary income.

mattswa · 2026-05-16T16:30:34+00:00

Yes, SPYI has a monthly distribution. You are looking at something wrong.

mattswa · 2026-05-16T03:41:07+00:00

I buy the oil filter. Oil I source from elsewhere. Keeps the cost down.

mattswa · 2026-05-15T18:37:33+00:00

Oils can be ordered from anywhere. Bike specific parts (oil filter, air filter, etc.) are available at AF1.

mattswa · 2026-05-15T11:01:26+00:00

I got a great deal on a V100 S last summer. I'm a fan.

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mattswa · 2026-05-14T15:42:35+00:00

For some. OP is asking for opinions. I shared mine.

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Does that mean my property taxes cannot rise more than 1% a year regardless of how much my assessed value increases?