Newbie from Cheltenham

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  1. Mitch capaldi

    Mitch capaldi New Member

    Aug 20, 2015
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    Hi chaps,

    Just bought a second hand triumph trophy!!
    New to all this, gotta be honest don't know much about the history of trophies . . . Just that they seem good work horses . . .
    Any advice would be helpful if there is anything to look out for??

    Cheers
     
  2. Mitch capaldi

    Mitch capaldi New Member

    Aug 20, 2015
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    Cheers pal
     
  3. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

    Nov 6, 2014
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    Me and half ton must have been separated at birth coz I know as much as him! Welcome in!! I know there'll be someone who'll spout forth
     
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  4. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

    May 12, 2014
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    Hi and welcome - afraid I don't know much either but trust me, someone will!
     
  5. DaveTheSuperVillain

    DaveTheSuperVillain Active Member

    Jun 19, 2015
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    Me either! Honest, there are people who do though, not that it looks like it right now...........

    Welcome from a fellow Newb!
     
  6. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

    Mar 29, 2014
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    I'm with the rest, strange ain't it? Trust me it's not a fix honest. Welcome to the forum. It's a mad house here. Cheers Eric
     
  7. Clarkey

    Clarkey Well-Known Member

    Sep 28, 2014
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    Hi and welcome to the triumph forum
     
  8. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

    Sep 25, 2013
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    Hi Mitch and welcome into to the Triumph Playground.

    The only advice I can offer is to start at the front and work your way back:

    1. Take the front callipers off, thoroughly wash them with hot soapy water then check that the pistons operate smoothly in and out and reinstall. Change pads as necessary.

    2. Remove the front wheel, clean and re-grease the wheel bearings and reinstall;

    3. Replace the brake fluid and bleed the system;

    4. Replace the coolant;

    5. Engine oil and filter change - use good quality motorcycle engine oil and a Triumph filter;

    6. Replace the air filter;

    7. Check headstock bearings,clean, lubricate and adjust as necessary;

    8. Clean petcock fuel filter

    9. Check swing-arm bearings;

    10. Clean rear brake calliper (same as front one) and replace pads as necessary;

    11. Check tyres for wear, foreign bodies and pressures.


    This era of 3 cylinder Triumphs appear to be very strong and reliable machines - just give them a dose of pro-active maintenance.
     
  9. Dodge74

    Dodge74 Active Member

    Oct 16, 2014
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    hiya , I also have no specialist knowledge of Trophies , so stick me in the useless pile , welcome in though lol
     
  10. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

    Apr 25, 2015
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    Do routine maintenance and keep it shiny side up. Best advice -ENJOY. Have fun mate
     
  11. Fatblokexl

    Fatblokexl Member

    Sep 5, 2015
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    Welcome, what version have you got?
     

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