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Maintenance tips and performance suggestions for the Hinckley Classics
First thought on this thread - T300 classics are rock solid, very reliable motorcycles. However, being British, we know that they are expected to have a few "quirks" ;-) For folks considering one, keep these in mind:
1. Temperauture lights flicks on and off when the bike is NOT overheating. This is known to be a ground issue in the wiring harness.
2. Electrical system is known to overcharge the battery. Check the fluid level in your battery often to make sure it does not boil dry. Some also suspect that this leads to problems with the coils failing prematurely.
3. Coils - as stated in #2 - some bikes experience pre-mature coil failure. Some T-Birds were fitted with West German coils, but most bikes are fitted with coils manufactrured by Gill. Gill coils are less reliable. Nology makes coils that can be used as replacements, and are much more reliable.
4. Pressed nuts inside the silencers are known to break loose. It is best not to remove the brackets from the muffler unless absolutely necessary - instead, remove the bracket and muffler as an assembly.
5. 95 and early 96 models had an issue with a weak starter clutch. If you are considering one of these bikes, make sure it has been replaced.
This thread is for folks to list the know issues with the T300 classics line, in order to help out new owners of these bikes, and folks interested in purchasing one. All the on-line "experts", feel free to chime in with your experiences!
[ This message was edited by: cafetbird on 2006-05-21 06:26 ]
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