Triumph Forum: Triumph Rat Motorcycle Forums http://www.triumphrat.net Triumph Forum: Visit TriumphRat for Triumph motorcycles information and Triumph forums. Forums covering the Triumph Twins, Triumph Speed Triple, Triumph Tiger, Classic Triples, Sprint, Daytona, and all Triumph motorcycles. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:20 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.triumphrat.net/images/triumphrat/misc/rss.jpg Triumph Forum: Triumph Rat Motorcycle Forums http://www.triumphrat.net Sprint RS clutch cable http://www.triumphrat.net/sprint-forum/125913-sprint-rs-clutch-cable.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:51:33 GMT I apologize for another clutch cable thread. I got some good info from searching, but still have a question.

The parts reference shows you can use this Yamaha cable for a 2000 Sprint ST:

2000 ST - Yamaha part # 1UY3500-3102

Will that work on my 2000 RS with 1" risers? I found my clutch cable very frayed where it enters the clutch lever (you can't see it unless the clutch is pulled all the way in).

Thanks!

Matt ]]> Sprint Forum AZSprintOwner http://www.triumphrat.net/sprint-forum/125913-sprint-rs-clutch-cable.html Does your pillion burn thier leg on the exhaust http://www.triumphrat.net/tiger-chat/125912-does-your-pillion-burn-thier-leg-on-the-exhaust.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:01:49 GMT I've had the Tiger for about two months now, and I'm completely in love with this bike.

However, SWMBO has a major complaint, when siting on the back she yelps every time her leg touches the exhaust. In fact it has got that bad she refuses to go on the back until I get it sorted.

Graeme did say it has been mentioned by other Tiger owners. Any comments?

UP THE WORKERS ]]> Tiger Chat Cookingfat http://www.triumphrat.net/tiger-chat/125912-does-your-pillion-burn-thier-leg-on-the-exhaust.html Oldie but a goodie http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-talk/125911-oldie-but-goodie.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:56:57 GMT Was cruising around a couple days ago when I saw a black triumph heading in the opposite direction. Only thing I could catch was the chrome and white badge on the tank, so in true form, I quickly pulled a u-turn and proceeded to chase him down.
After a couple turns and a straightaway (a cop was between us for most of the hunt believe it or not) I finally got directly behind him, a couple car lengths away. By that time, I saw him straighten up and immediately turn his head all the way around to see what was behind him, he must have a good eye for Triumphs.
I pulled up beside him at the light and the smile on his face and mine must have been priceless. My black 09 beside his black 69.
Running down the street we hit a couple lights, every time we came to a stop we were chatting it up until I finally asked if he wanted to pull over at a Timmies for a quick look. He definitely agreed and we slowly rolled down the next couple of blocks with I am sure more then a few cars waiting patiently behind as we took are time.
To sum it up, his name is Rick, very nice man , gotta be in his 60s. Told me he had not owned a motorcycle since his 75 Bonneville, and has not rode in 25 years up until he bought that bike restored 3 weeks ago for $4000!! Had 1500 miles on it, almost less then mine. Today was the first day he has been out riding "legally".
The bike was rebuilt by a gentleman I know out in Waterdown, another Rick at Highway Cycle, who works almost exclusively on BSA, Triumph and Norton. Guys in the area would surely know him, if you don't he would be a valuable person to know. I owe him big time for his generosity and patience.
All in all a great experience, his bike was awesome, the hunt was awesome, and he was a genuinely nice man, glad to have met you and your bike.

Sorry about the pictures, only had my BB on me at the time and just discovered the light settings were on flourescent, so they are kinda whitey.
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]]> Twins Talk Adamantium http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-talk/125911-oldie-but-goodie.html hi guys http://www.triumphrat.net/speed-triple-forum/125910-hi-guys.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:36:58 GMT thinking of trading in the tiger 955i for a speed triple 955i what should i look for any noticable niggles and wot not cheers guys respect dudes:thumbsup thinking of trading in the tiger 955i for a speed triple 955i what should i look for any noticable niggles and wot not cheers guys respect dudes:thumbsup ]]> Speed Triple Forum giantbutcherdog http://www.triumphrat.net/speed-triple-forum/125910-hi-guys.html EFI tank range? http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-talk/125909-efi-tank-range.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:05 GMT First tank, the light first appeared at 135 miles and I filled up at 165. Worked out to 53 mpg (imperial) which I thought was pretty good.

Second tank, light first came on at 98 miles, and I filled up at 111 to only get 43mpg (imperial)

That's a big difference! I would be interested in other people's experiences. Does fuel economy improve with more miles? I have just over 1000 miles now. ]]> Twins Talk Slinky http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-talk/125909-efi-tank-range.html 904cc kit step-by-step http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-technical-talk/125908-904cc-kit-step-by-step.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:42:54 GMT Hey guys I just ordered my 904cc kit and need to pull my head off to take it in. I once saw a step-by-step guide with pictures of how to do it but I can't seem to find it now. Anyone remember that or know where I can check it out again?
Thanks
AB ]]> Twins Technical Talk Bhodi513 http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-technical-talk/125908-904cc-kit-step-by-step.html Favorite Beer http://www.triumphrat.net/biker-hang-out/125906-favorite-beer.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:34:36 GMT There is beer, colon cleansers, and kidney filtering. What works for you? Beer - Micro Brews / Limited Distribution: New Belgium, Mississippi Mud, Bad Frog Groelsch, Schulteis Colon Cleansers - Peroni, San Miguel of P.I. Kidney Filtering - Moose Drool, LaBlatt, MGD :beerchug There is beer, colon cleansers, and kidney filtering.

What works for you?

Beer - Micro Brews / Limited Distribution: New Belgium, Mississippi Mud, Bad Frog
Groelsch, Schulteis
Colon Cleansers - Peroni, San Miguel of P.I.
Kidney Filtering - Moose Drool, LaBlatt, MGD

:beerchug ]]> Biker Hang-Out DDon http://www.triumphrat.net/biker-hang-out/125906-favorite-beer.html <![CDATA[How old are the TriumphRat.Net Classic & Vintage riders?]]> http://www.triumphrat.net/classic-vintage-and-veteran/125905-how-old-are-the-triumphrat-net-classic-and-vintage-riders.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:13:39 GMT Don't be shy, it's rounded off... ]]> GrandPaulZ http://www.triumphrat.net/classic-vintage-and-veteran/125905-how-old-are-the-triumphrat-net-classic-and-vintage-riders.html New Member http://www.triumphrat.net/t3-sport-touring-forum/125907-new-member.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:06:45 GMT Hello all Triumph fans. My name is Steve and I live in The Richmond, VA area. I have three Hinkley Triumphs and have a question regarding my recently purchased 1995 Super III Daytona. Has anyone installed the stock bars above the triple trees? Is there enough clearing with the fairing and wind screen? Are the stock brake, choke, throttle and clutch lines long enough? What discussion group is most in tune with this bike? Thanks in advance for all your replies. Steve 1998 Tiger, 1995 Speed Triple, 1995 Daytona Super III Hello all Triumph fans. My name is Steve and I live in The Richmond, VA area. I have three Hinkley Triumphs and have a question regarding my recently purchased 1995 Super III Daytona. Has anyone installed the stock bars above the triple trees? Is there enough clearing with the fairing and wind screen? Are the stock brake, choke, throttle and clutch lines long enough?

What discussion group is most in tune with this bike?

Thanks in advance for all your replies.

Steve

1998 Tiger, 1995 Speed Triple, 1995 Daytona Super III ]]> T3 Sport / Touring Forum Triumphsteve http://www.triumphrat.net/t3-sport-touring-forum/125907-new-member.html A finishing touch http://www.triumphrat.net/cruisers-thunderbird/125902-finishing-touch.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:55:13 GMT Somebody else had posted pics af a radiator screen painted silver that I thought looked really sharp, so I took it a step further...



The "Ace of Spades" has been a good luck charm for me since I was a kid. The 215 at the bottom is my SCRC chapter number. ]]> Cruisers - Thunderbird Baltothunder http://www.triumphrat.net/cruisers-thunderbird/125902-finishing-touch.html mid-mounts -- not! http://www.triumphrat.net/thunderbird-twin-technical-talk/125900-mid-mounts-not.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:37:15 GMT Found out yesterday the footrest brackets on the t-bird are bolted direct into the crankcases, on a cast -in shoulder . Not easy to make up new brackets to alter them rearwards, so my idea for more mid-mounted pegs (fixed to a non existent frame rail) is a no-no.
My info from the dealer is Triumph dealers in the UK are not keen to fit the BB kit (£1000 in labour plus the cost of the kit, and it's complicated!) so Triumph have had to agree to factory-build them as 1700 options for new orders. price is £1000ish over base and they're taking orders now for March delivery. Seems they'll build 1700's to order.
Oh and Triumph built the Texalium Speed Triple special with the Ohlins forks seen in Milan as a show bike and you can't buy one, shame. ]]> Thunderbird Twin - Technical Talk och2pot http://www.triumphrat.net/thunderbird-twin-technical-talk/125900-mid-mounts-not.html Guess what...another tire question... http://www.triumphrat.net/club-cafe/125899-guess-what-another-tire-question.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:35:47 GMT Im sorry fellas... I live in Illinois...home of the flat straight road...my rear tire wears in the middle...its not from over inflation...its because half the time I rode with the wife on the back on long straight roads... Other than moving to another state with better roads...what would you guys suggest I put on...I think sport/performance tires would be a waist of money... Thanks... Im sorry fellas...
I live in Illinois...home of the flat straight road...my rear tire wears in the middle...its not from over inflation...its because half the time I rode with the wife on the back on long straight roads...

Other than moving to another state with better roads...what would you guys suggest I put on...I think sport/performance tires would be a waist of money...

Thanks... ]]> TIE-Pilot23 http://www.triumphrat.net/club-cafe/125899-guess-what-another-tire-question.html Question from a new member http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-technical-talk/125901-question-from-new-member.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:18:52 GMT 2001 Bonneville- Oil filters- K&N-191 vs. K&N-204. Other than inlet hole size and count, what's the difference? Can I run the 204 on my '01? ]]> Twins Technical Talk jdefiore http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-technical-talk/125901-question-from-new-member.html 2004 Bonneville Black (No. Va.) http://www.triumphrat.net/triumph-motorcycles-for-sale/125896-2004-bonneville-black-no-va.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:26:54 GMT A friend is selling his 2004 Bonneville Black - located in Wash. D.C. area. Best to call the phone number in the add (link below). David http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/1470589501.html A friend is selling his 2004 Bonneville Black - located in Wash. D.C. area. Best to call the phone number in the add (link below).

David

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...470589501.html ]]> Triumph Motorcycles For sale DWIT100 http://www.triumphrat.net/triumph-motorcycles-for-sale/125896-2004-bonneville-black-no-va.html Wires off Alternator Question http://www.triumphrat.net/classic-vintage-and-veteran/125895-wires-off-alternator-question.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:11 GMT The two wires that exit the left side of the engine case from the alternator are both Green-Yellow on my 1971 TR6R. The wiring diagram shows one wire should be Green-Yellow and the other White-Green. I am installing a new wire loom with Podtronics and Boyer set up. I did not notice that both wires were the same off the alternator and now want to know if these wires are interchangeable?

If it does not matter then I don't have to remove the case cover.

Anyone know the answer?

Thanks
Bob ]]> Landshark http://www.triumphrat.net/classic-vintage-and-veteran/125895-wires-off-alternator-question.html