Madstad Windshield

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  1. Woodtickgreg

    Woodtickgreg Senior Member

    Dec 23, 2022
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    I can't believe that triumph doesn't sell a service manual. I'm old school and I like a paper manual. Got the Hanes but it is just kind of general and not specifically for the modern T120. It's a pain in the butt to have to go online everytime you need some information.
     
  2. RickM46

    RickM46 Active Member

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    Greg, I would rather have hard copy too; alas, it ain't going to be. Even installation instructions don't come with accessories and instead are found on the internet.

    I have an old portable B&D workbench in the garage that serves as a stand for my laptop and nearby paper towel to wipe my fingers when I need the manual.

    On the other hand, the stand and laptop work well with the DealerTool OBD that I got for the T120; nifty stuff.
     
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  3. Traveler

    Traveler Well-Known Member

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    So does 17 & 33 Ft Lbs sound about right? Mine due tomorrow! Merry Christmas to me:cool:
     
  4. RickM46

    RickM46 Active Member

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    Traveler:
    Upper Fork Pinch Bolt: 24nm = 17.7 Ft Lbs
    Lower Fork Pinch Bolt: 45nm = 33.19 Ft Lbs
    Used nm to Ft Lbs converter at: https://www.omnicalculator.com/conversion/nm-to-ft-lb

    Congrats on the Madstadt; let me know how it does or what adjustments you did to eliminate helmet buffeting. Been too cold here in the great white North to tinker with mine.
     
  5. Traveler

    Traveler Well-Known Member

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    Tks for confirming those numbers for me. W/S due today & King/Queen Comfort seat arrived last nite via UPS around 9:30.
    Santa has come to see me a few weeks early this year!:)
     
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  6. RickM46

    RickM46 Active Member

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    Have fun!!
    Remember to only remove and then install one fork pinch bolt at a time.
     
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  7. Traveler

    Traveler Well-Known Member

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  8. Traveler

    Traveler Well-Known Member

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    Got it on last evening. Not as complicated as I had imagined. 35° F outside right now but when it warms a bit I'll take it for a test ride of 80-90 miles on a lunch ride with a few other folks. Hope I don't end up wishing I'd taken the 'Wing!
     
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  9. Traveler

    Traveler Well-Known Member

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    Any reason why that silver pc. on the side couldn't be painted black so as not to draw attention to the mounting bracket(s)?
     
  10. Woodtickgreg

    Woodtickgreg Senior Member

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    I don't see why not. Just keep the paint out of the holes. Gun blue might be a better option, not as thick as paint.
     
  11. Traveler

    Traveler Well-Known Member

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    Being my impatient self I wanted to do it NOW! Found a large Sharpie and proceeded to try & black it out. Not too bad if I say so myself. This is with 2 coats.

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  12. RickM46

    RickM46 Active Member

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    Ha!! Good ol American ingenuity!! Looks good!
     
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  13. Woodtickgreg

    Woodtickgreg Senior Member

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    That does look good, I may have to try that myself.:grinning:
     
  14. Popeye212

    Popeye212 New Member

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    Got one on the way the little bug screen that came on the bike ain't cutting it.
     
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