Just Paid A Deposit On A Tidy R Reg T595...

It'll be serviced (oil and filters) by the supplying dealer before I pick up next week and comes with a short warranty.

So, accepting that I maybe should have asked before paying the deposit, what should I be looking for when I get the bike home for a detailed inspection?

And any recommendations on a cheap and secure rear paddock stand?

 

595 specific.

Bike appears to have been recommissioned a year ago. Tyres, C&S and brake pads all effectively new, with very few miles. Valves done 4 thou ago. Oil and plugs will be sorted before I pick up.

I believe battery is important for starting health and possibly worth fit a MOSFET rect/reg at some point ..... Owt else before I get out and enjoy it?

 

Only took one of the number plate!..... but is still on the dealers site
http://www.teasdale-motorcycles.co.uk/shop/used-motorcycles/triumph-daytona-t595-1998-r-reg/

 

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So a bit of feedback......

The good bits:

• the engine feels strong and I like the handling
• rear linkage had already been done, the tyres, pads and chain also replaced.

The bad bits:

• Both fairing sides have some minor scrapes though I I found some paint that is a good match and I'll sort this once some other stuff has been sorted.
• The low fuel light, though working on the first tank through didn't on the last.....nice push to the petrol station on the way to work last week! Hopefully just a bulb but is there anything else it could be?
• It often stops from idle. Not every ride but regularly. Can be a pain when filtering in traffic or generally riding slowly. I have seen mention of CO adjustment on line.......and it appears not to be unusual.....anybody with experience and how it was fixed.
• And the biggie......it will on occasion either jump/lurch or jump out completely of 2nd gear when accelerating. I have been unable to reliably tie down the exact conditions. I have reworked the gear linkage as this was very sloppy and though this improved the feel of the box/lever it still does it! Again anybody any experience? Or knowledge of how to fix it.

It has been picked up by the supplying dealer who will hopefully work some magic but it is always good to have the experience of others in case they are struggling to cure it.

Ta

 

Linkage bearings already done. Rear caliper ok. Just 2nd gear and stalling from idle problems

 

...... fair play to the dealer, he is giving me my money back.

Anyone want:
- Almost new Original mirrors - 200 miles old.
- Original underseat tool set (also almost new)
- Original owners manual
- Haynes Workshop manual

All above bought by me, but now, unfortunately surplus to requirements. Will put them on the For Sale bit later before eBay.

 

-ve....only a slightly secondhand original red front mudguard.....postage only for anyone that wants it before I bin it.