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 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:16:00 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.triumphrat.net/images/triumphrat/misc/rss.jpg Triumph Forum: Triumph Rat Motorcycle Forums http://www.triumphrat.net Ride height / chain adjustment http://www.triumphrat.net/speed-triple-forum/125926-ride-height-chain-adjustment.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:26:38 GMT Ive searchd the forum and cant find much on this. ive ownd a triumph before and am used to the 'quirks' but it seems odd that everytime i tightn my chain i also change my rear height. I completly understand why this happens with the single sided arm and eccentric adjustment, but wow. i adjusted my chain and the bike went up over a inch. Preload adjustments to change ride height defeats the reason for haven a bike for its handling. I was tired of draggn parts on my gsxr with it lowerd 4 inch and stretchd 15 so i pickg up this 01 s3 to play with on deals gap trips n such. Is there anyway without makin adjustable dogbones ( withch we do make at my friends shop )to adjust the chain and not screw with my ride height? Im 6'3 and its not that i cant reach the ground but me and my wife share all our bikes and she didnt like it that hight in the rear either. I ride fairly hard and get used to a bike setup and dont like to change what works. but i need to adjust my chain alot. ]]> Speed Triple Forum Wildcat http://www.triumphrat.net/speed-triple-forum/125926-ride-height-chain-adjustment.html - Vote CLB off the board - http://www.triumphrat.net/sprint-forum/125925-vote-clb-off-the-board.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:25:08 GMT That's right, another CLB vote. Thanks for your thoughts on the sprag.

Now it seems I have been bruising tender egos lately.

We don't want that and I'm a democratic sort so...
Open your post with a simple 0 or 1 (Binary has high inherent noise margin)

0 - Hang the bastage!
1 - Stick around, I find the demented posts entertaining.

No additional text required but post whatever makes you beel better, within BBS rules.
Thanks to Don and Dave.
No hard feelings with the voters.

Maybe we'll meet on the road some day.
I carry spare fuses and always stop for stranded motorists. :D

I'll log in in a few days for the tally. ]]> Sprint Forum CLB http://www.triumphrat.net/sprint-forum/125925-vote-clb-off-the-board.html Thinking of going cafe w/ my 69 Triumph http://www.triumphrat.net/classic-vintage-and-veteran/125924-thinking-of-going-cafe-w-my-69-triumph.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:16:09 GMT Like the title states... I'm doing some work on my bike, at the moment and came to the idea that maybe I should cosmetically make my Trumpet into a cafe... (well mainly getting ace bars)...

I'm sure this has been done, but haven't really seen any pics of these on the 60 era bonnies...Does anyone have some pics that they could share?

Also, been searching for what the correct size bars I need if I were to take this route...what is the correct way to find out what size bars are needed to fit the bike "correctly" :( Any help would be appreciated ]]> sangalfie http://www.triumphrat.net/classic-vintage-and-veteran/125924-thinking-of-going-cafe-w-my-69-triumph.html What do the 2010 gauges look like at night? http://www.triumphrat.net/street-triple-forum/125923-what-do-the-2010-gauges-look-like-at-night.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:40:11 GMT Can someone with a 2010 model (orange/black gauges) post a photo of what the new gauges look like at night? Can someone with a 2010 model (orange/black gauges) post a photo of what the new gauges look like at night? ]]> Street Triple Forum CGameProgrammer http://www.triumphrat.net/street-triple-forum/125923-what-do-the-2010-gauges-look-like-at-night.html Hello http://www.triumphrat.net/the-welcome-center/125922-hello.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:17 GMT HELLO HELLO from sunny Chicagoland! HELLO HELLO from sunny Chicagoland! ]]> The Welcome Center Mayor08 http://www.triumphrat.net/the-welcome-center/125922-hello.html Welcome to T3 Racing http://www.triumphrat.net/t3-racing/125920-welcome-to-t3-racing.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:17:00 GMT Here is their Home web-link: T3 Racing (http://www.t3-racing.co.uk/) Here is their Home web-link:

T3 Racing ]]> T3 Racing Tbirdnz http://www.triumphrat.net/t3-racing/125920-welcome-to-t3-racing.html prospective thunderbird owner http://www.triumphrat.net/the-welcome-center/125919-prospective-thunderbird-owner.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:35:40 GMT Just saying hello from Dowerin Western Australia . I have a thunderbird on order due in Feb , cant wait. Just saying hello from Dowerin Western Australia . I have a thunderbird on order due in Feb , cant wait. ]]> The Welcome Center roo010 http://www.triumphrat.net/the-welcome-center/125919-prospective-thunderbird-owner.html Hello from Jersey http://www.triumphrat.net/the-welcome-center/125918-hello-from-jersey.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:52:41 GMT Hello from norther NJ. I picked up my Thruxton about two months ago. Weather has been pretty good for NJ this November:), so hopefully have a few more days out on her before she's stored for the winter.:mad: ]]> The Welcome Center KILLGORE TROUT http://www.triumphrat.net/the-welcome-center/125918-hello-from-jersey.html Scrambler 2010 instruments changed? http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-talk/125917-scrambler-2010-instruments-changed.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:08:53 GMT Does anybody know if the dashboard (instruments) for the 2010 scrambler has modified? Are there more changes on the scrambler 2010 model? Regards, Martin Does anybody know if the dashboard (instruments) for the 2010 scrambler has modified?

Are there more changes on the scrambler 2010 model?

Regards,

Martin ]]> Twins Talk bonnie50th Ameland http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-talk/125917-scrambler-2010-instruments-changed.html T140D Front Brake Routing and attachment http://www.triumphrat.net/vintage-technical-tips-and-tricks/125916-t140d-front-brake-routing-and-attachment.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:29 GMT Can someone post a picture of the proper (Stock) set-up on the front brake line. Mine is rigged and looks sloppy. I'm most interested in where it attaches to the lower triple clamp. I think the previous owner replaced the inccorrect oil lines and extended them with flexable metal tubing. the resivour (where the brake light switch is located) is zip tied to the mounting bracket. Much thanks! ]]> Rayzor61 http://www.triumphrat.net/vintage-technical-tips-and-tricks/125916-t140d-front-brake-routing-and-attachment.html hello from South Carolina http://www.triumphrat.net/the-welcome-center/125915-hello-from-south-carolina.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:21 GMT just wanted to say hi just wanted to say hi ]]> The Welcome Center jmack103 http://www.triumphrat.net/the-welcome-center/125915-hello-from-south-carolina.html 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