Triumphrat

Britishtwin · 11-24-2004

I've got a tapping sound in the motor, thought it was the tranny, so did the mechanic it took it to. $700 later I still got that sound and the guy says it must be in the sludge trap. He wants to rebuild it for $1500 - $2000. I don't know if I want to trust him again. So, to get the motor on my Bonnie rebuilt this winter is the question. Anyone care to recomend a good trustworthy mechanic in the Western NC area (or within a few hundred miles)?
Thanks!

11-24-2004

How can a sludge trap make any noise at all?

Oil starved parts caused by a clogged trap can get very noisy (and expensive) , but I would not trust anybody who, after tearing into my gearbox in pursuit of a phantom tapping sound 7 bills later says "It must be in the sludge trap" that'll be another 2K....

GOOD Triumph mechanics are hard to find these days.

Jon Berglund at Countryside Cycle, Talahassee, FLA. is one of the best on the East coast, as far as I know

11-27-2004

Where's the tapping coming from? Kyle

jimballard · 11-28-2004

Is the primary chain properly adjusted? If it's loose it can certainly cause that type of noise.

Just a thought: Jim

12-01-2004

I had a tapping sound, only when I was riding. At first I thought it was a problem with the transmission but found out it was the master link on the drive chain hitting one of the mounting bolt heads. The clearance is soooo close. I turned the link around with the clip on the inside and no more noise.

12-01-2004

I had a tapping sound, only when I was riding. At first I thought it was a problem with the transmission but found out it was the master link on the drive chain hitting one of the mounting bolt heads. The clearance is soooo close. I turned the link around with the clip on the inside and no more noise.

cat · 12-03-2004

these engines are pretty noisey-- "there's a lot going on up there." randy baxter.

cat

cat · 12-03-2004

these engines are pretty noisey-- "there's a lot going on up there." randy baxter.

cat

12-11-2004

Is the noise consistant with Rpm? Is it there in neutral? Is it more predominate under accelleration? Is there anything that makes it more noticeable, or less noticable?

Britishtwin · 12-13-2004

Sorry I haven't checked back on my post in awhile.

The sludge trap is not making the noise, the thought is that it caused the problem.
The primary chain was replaced during this exploration to find the tapping sound.
I haven't ridden the bike but a few miles since I heard the sound, but it seems to be a little louder as more throttle is given but not much. The noise is there in neutral. It seems to be consistant, not much change under different conditions.
I suppose I need to find someone to rebuild but I am having no luck in my general area (Western NC).
Thanks for all the feedback!