Featured What you been doing with your TRIUMPH today??

Discussion in 'Triumph General Discussion' started by flapinflares, Mar 7, 2013.

  1. Octoberon

    Octoberon Crème de la Crème

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    Done. I'll have to try that one myself when the weather gets a little more clement.
     
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  2. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Hmmm, @Wessa. I'm a bit surprised that you're thinking of swapping your Thruxton and Tiger. What brought that on if I may ask? Did you see anything on your run today that caught your eye?
     
  3. Octoberon

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    Reckon he's got an eye on a new Fireblade. :cool:
     
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  4. Markus

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    On my drive to the office today, I had the opportunity to shower right on the highway for the first 20 km. My TIGER just cleaned at the weekend found that not so great. But what the heck, he must go through! :p
     
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  5. brown mouse

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    #16745 brown mouse, Feb 16, 2022
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    After yesterday, had a bit of cleaning to do, a before and after...

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    Then as a start to a service I dropped the oil out the engine.

    To make sure there are no expensive accidents in a week or so when service is done I put the keys in an envelope... :)

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    As part of the order I did for service parts I got a more practical oil filler cap.

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    Bike is now in garage (aka the conservatory, aka Mrs Mouse's greenhouse) ready to start disassembly for checking valve clearances, but that's for tomorrow...

    Service isn't actually due until 3,000 more miles but as my annual mileage equals the service interval (10k), I normally end up doing it in the middle of summer. better to do it now when the weathers crap rather than in the middle of prime riding season.
     
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  6. curly

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    #16746 curly, Feb 16, 2022
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    De - bagged my Bonneville today and removed from the shed.
    Will re tax it 01/03 and get back out on it, can't wait
     
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  7. brown mouse

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    #16747 brown mouse, Feb 16, 2022
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    Thanks, for a genuine Triumph item (part A9610241) its not too expensive either at £16.70. And with those knurled edges probably easy to get off by hand, and there's an hex hole for if it gets stuck. Much better than trying to get a bit of metal into the 'coin' slot on the original item and using an adjustable spanner to try and turn it without scraping your knuckles on the engine cooling fins :(

    PS I think the cap also comes in a black anodised finish for those that are that way inclined.
     
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  8. Wessa

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    I didn’t see anything that caught my eye whilst out on my run.
    I’m thinking about moving the Thruxton on based on my arthritis, which is was causing me more problems towards the end of the season last year. I’m thinking that it is likely to be more of an issue this coming season. I don’t want the bike just sitting in the garage, it needs to be ridden. The tiger is coming up three years old and whilst that is not a real problem, a change is always fun. To be honest I think the Thruxton will go and unless I can find a good replacement the tiger will stay.
     
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  9. Smilinjack

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    T120 or Speedmaster maybe Steve? :)
     
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  10. Pegscraper

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    I serviced my old Street Scrambler about 2k short of the service interval, primarily to quieten the tappets down a bit. Nothing wrong with an underdue service. :)
     
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  11. andyc1

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    This is normal behaviour from @Wessa you can rest assured all is well :p
     
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  12. Sandi T

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    I understand about the Thruxton, @Wessa. For me, even the Speed Triple's position is easier on my old(er) body parts than was my Thruxton. I'm sure you'll be sorry to see it go, though, as was I.

    I am glad to know you'll keep that Tiger unless / until you find a replacement that really grabs you. I'm hoping that it's still a Triumph or, even if it's not, that you'll remain a part of the forum community. :)
     
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  13. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    I always seem to find myself gravitating towards any late model Speedmasters that end up on the showroom floor of our local dealership. I'm not quite sure why but I just really like the styling and the seating position when I sit on them even though I've never ridden one.
     
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  14. Wessa

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    Not really bothered about the T120, a pretty bike as it is. And already had a speedmaster so not going back to one lol
     
  15. Wessa

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    I will definitely be sorry to see it go, but it is only a bike eh!
     
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  16. Wessa

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    I don’t know what your mean young man:)
     
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  17. Johnjo

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    Hi @Sandi I popped into my local Triumph dealer last summer to buy a ventilated summer jacket. The first bike I saw entering the shop was a 12 month old Speedmaster for sale. Even though I had never considered that style of bike I fell in love with it. It was fully specced up with goodies too and very low mileage. My wife was with me and liked the bike more than me. She gave her blessing and the deal was struck. I didn't even have a test ride.
    The bike still stirs my soul every time I go into my garage. Its the first bike I've had for a long time where I can't resist a backward glance every time I park up.
     
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  18. brown mouse

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    #16758 brown mouse, Feb 17, 2022
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    Day two of servicing. Took me an hour to get petrol tank off because I couldn't work out how the wiring connectors came apart, plus trying to push in the clip on the fuel hose without the pliers that Amazon were meant to deliver yesterday. Then another two hours dismantling enough stuff to get cam cover off. Neither Haynes manual nor Triumph service manual quite had all the steps, and neither seemed to realise there's a wiring harness and holder in the way to get at the ignition coil mounting screws. Finally I got to the stage where I could measure the valve clearances, good job I've got tiny eyes to see those tiny clearances...

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    Exhaust clearances were fine, inlet clearance on one side were just under spec, and on other side only just over. So plan on adjusting both. Put in another order with Fowlers, which unfortunately doesn't have much of the shim sizes in stock, so may have to try again, or elsewhere. At least the order will include alternator gasket and other bits I need for checking timing, so that's something I'll should be able to do over weekend.
     
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  19. Vulpes

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    Those fuel hose clips can be a right bu@@er to undo. Not the best design, I don't think...
     
  20. brown mouse

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    Amazon just delivered the pliers I needed this morning, they seem to fit well to press in the buttons on either side of the connector (I tried it on the already disconnected hose). At least I have them for next time.

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