Hello All & thankyou for adding me to the group

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Flashash80, Dec 5, 2016.

  1. Flashash80

    Flashash80 New Member

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    A bit about me I suppose had bikes since 7 years old.I ride trials bike vintage and modern and earlier this year acquired a 2005 speed triple after borrowing a 675 street.what can I say other than what a fantastic bike had problems with the sprag which appears to be common but managed fix that by fitting one from a Suzuki.and upgraded power cables.thats should be enough about me more important tho is my bike the kids call bumblebee

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  2. Flashash80

    Flashash80 New Member

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    Guess that I'm stuck and the door is locked as I have only just noticed the message and that was sent 55mins ago :)
     
  3. Dougie D

    Dougie D Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Flash,welcome to the forum,quite a few speed triple owners on here :)
     
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  4. Flashash80

    Flashash80 New Member

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    Great bike they have there own quirks an problems but what doesn't. However ironed most of them out and it's fantastic done some mods to headlight circuit main power cables and sprag now starts fantastic even from cold :)
     
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  5. alfie92

    alfie92 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the forum Flash
     
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  6. R_1000

    R_1000 Elite Member

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    Welcome buddy :)
     
  7. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hello Flashash and welcome to the Triumph Asylum - by now you'll know why it's called that :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

    I'm interested to learn more about your modification to the cables, if you have the time?
     
  8. Wasp

    Wasp Well-Known Member

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    Welcome fellow s3 owner.

    Mines the wasp.

    Great forum this...some very helpy types. Sounds like you'll be one of em.

    ATB

    Bob
     
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  9. Flashash80

    Flashash80 New Member

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  10. Abcght100

    Abcght100 Active Member

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    Hi flashash and welcome to a very helpful forum. I'm a scrambler owner but looking to change to a speed triple so its nice to learn from you guys that already have em as to what to look out for.
     
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  11. Flashash80

    Flashash80 New Member

    Dec 4, 2016
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    Good morning sure no problem the problem I found was during cranking the battery power dip was excessive this also contributes to the failing of the sprag if the battery is low the cranking speed is also lower.what I have done is made new cables that are essentially bigger this then allows more current and improves cranking I can make the cables up if required I replaced the main earth battery positive to starter solenoid and then from solenoid to starter

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  12. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Hi n welcome :)
     
  13. Shamus13

    Shamus13 Well-Known Member

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    Hello & welcome
     
  14. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse, think it's time for his medications.
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    Hello mate, welcome to the asylum. Great bike, love the earlier speedies ,excellent bikes,as of course are all Triumphs . You will fit in well here, look forward to seeing your posts.
     
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  15. Flashash80

    Flashash80 New Member

    Dec 4, 2016
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    Thanks I love this particular model it's a great bike and loads of fun to ride
     
  16. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    welcome to the forum flash, you come with idea's, mods and pictures which is a great bonus :D:D:D
     
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  17. PhilB

    PhilB Active Member

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    Welcome.
    Nice bike!
    Also appreciate a classic / vintage trials too :)
     
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  18. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Hi Flashash,
    Welcome to the forum, that was an interesting introduction, look forward to hearing more.
     
  19. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    What cross-section of copper cable did you use please, 4mm²: 6mm²; 10mm² ??
     
  20. Flashash80

    Flashash80 New Member

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    I used 10mm cross section and if required I can get you some from work with crimps
     
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