http://www.triumphrat.net/ en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:06:12 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.triumphrat.net/images/triumphrat/misc/rss.jpg http://www.triumphrat.net/ http://www.triumphrat.net/biker-hang-out/152610-must-see.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:07:49 GMT Hey boys and girls! It's been a while since I've been on here but hopefully my coming here to share this video is proof enough that I haven't forgotten about you nice folks.

Check this video out. It is awesome. From the plot to the production of the video but I'll let you be the judges of that.

I hope everybody is well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82iVM...ayer_embedded# ]]> Biker Hang-Out hogwylde http://www.triumphrat.net/biker-hang-out/152610-must-see.html http://www.triumphrat.net/biker-hang-out/152608-i-know-this-is-triumph-forum-but.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:29:52 GMT I've got a power washer I can't figure out. It's got a Briggs and Stratton 5 hp motor and it stopped running and I took it in for repair and the engine coil was replaced. I let it sit for a couple of months and started it for the first time after repair today and it started fine but after 5 or so minutes it did the same thing as before -- it started surging, the motor felt very hot, and it stopped. It will not start again. Do I just call it a bad investment and move on? I've had it for 3 years so it is out of warranty but I've only used it a dozen or so times.

Thanks,

Dan ]]> Biker Hang-Out danbrown http://www.triumphrat.net/biker-hang-out/152608-i-know-this-is-triumph-forum-but.html http://www.triumphrat.net/biker-hang-out/152606-manx-gp.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:29:25 GMT Well We're back. The Sun shone and the week was fantastic. Slideshow report? ( a picture speaks a thousand words)

http://s649.photobucket.com/albums/u...view=slideshow

So whats been going on here then? ]]> Biker Hang-Out Nickwiz http://www.triumphrat.net/biker-hang-out/152606-manx-gp.html http://www.triumphrat.net/biker-hang-out/152603-my-rd-400-project-bike-is-done-deal.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:58:37 GMT Almost a year ago, I started refurbishing (as opposed to restoring) a 1976 Yamaha RD-400 two-stroke twin. Due to certain family obligations, I... Almost a year ago, I started refurbishing (as opposed to restoring) a 1976 Yamaha RD-400 two-stroke twin. Due to certain family obligations, I haven't been able to go riding as often as I'd like. So, this project has helped me to stay reasonably sane; it kept me involved in motorcycling without leaving the house. The foregoing is a re-print from another post that I made on another forum (can't mention the name here, AUP and all...). I was trying for a street fighter look instead of going with the Cafe' styling; it's been done to death on this model anyway. Photos and text, hope y'all enjoy it. ..............James.


Before I begin, let me extend my thanks to Ron Chinoy for designing and manufacturing such an excellent CDI ignition system/kit and to John Rodenhiser of Economy Cycles who handled all my machine work and most of my parts requirements; also for his time and technical support. Refurbishing a vintage machine is an extensive undertaking; I couldn't have done it without you.

First, let me get to the interesting part; the photos. Here are some Photo-Bucket links, just click on the photo to enlarge it:

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FRAME: All weld spatter and sharp edges sanded off. Sandblasted, primed and painted. Bronze swing-arm bushings and All Balls tapered steering head bearings installed. Spec II rear-sets and controls. HCV Cycles kickstand extender kit (to keep the kickstand from fouling aftermarket pipes).
SUSPENSION: Progressive rear shocks. Front forks rebuilt w/ new seals, dust-boots,Progressive springs and SAE 20 fork oil.
BRAKES and WHEELS: (Front and Rear) New Magura master cylinders, Galfer Stainless Steel brake lines. Painted and rebuilt calipers. EBC Kevlar pads. All Balls wheel bearings w/ seals. NOS rear sprocket (38 Tooth). Avon Roadrider tires (100/80-18, F&R).
ELECTRICAL: Chinoy Analog CDI ignition/charging system complete w/wiring harness and switches. Small cheapie turn signals, double LED Tail/Brake lights mounted to the seat pan, Fiamm automotive horn triggered by a relay mounted in the seat hump, Osram Nightbreaker H4 headlight bulb, and a fabricated Licence Plate holder w/ LED post lighting. Speedo and Tach painted, sealed, w/ new bulbs and wires.
BODYWORK: Fiberglass front fender w/ fabricated Aluminum brackets. Manx style Cafe' seat (E-Bay) mounted on an Aluminum plate and modified to utilize the stock seat hinges and latch (it sits a bit high, but it's comfortable with the rear-sets and gives me extra storage space underneath for tools and an oil measuring cup). Handlebars are lower than stock and have bar-end mirrors (E-Bay) installed. Since I already ride a Thruxton (w/clip-ons); I wanted a more upright seat position, so no clubmans on this one. All the Black paint is acrylic enamel (rattle can) and required a lot of wet sanding (still isn't perfect; but better than Earl Scheib). :D The Blue is alkyd enamel and was applied with a Preval spray system (works like a rattle can w/ your own paint).
ENGINE: Crankshaft re-built w/ new bearings, NOS labyrinth seal, Pro X connecting rod kits (crank-pin on up) and welded to prevent shifting out of index. New transmission bearings, case&crank seals, gaskets and engine paint (matte in the center, gloss on the outer covers). Oil pump removed to run pre-mix (I don't trust 'em). Cylinders bored and honed w/ 66mm Wiseco forged pistons (engine now displaces 411cc). Barnett clutch plates and springs w/ new push rod. Carburetor bodies were ultrasonically cleaned (they were really nasty beforehand) and re-built w/ kits (27.5 Pilots, 240 Mains, initial trial jetting). New cross-over manifolds, NOS Stainless Steel reeds, a Y-boot w/ a K&N air-filter. Custom made Jemco expansion chambers w/ a built-in muffler;they hang from the center stand mounting holes and are tight to the frame for cornering clearance. The porting will remain stock for longevity; the engine is still in a relatively mild state of tune. Thanks for your interest, if you have any questions as to the sources of any add-ons, just ask. ]]> Biker Hang-Out Thruxton-Texas http://www.triumphrat.net/biker-hang-out/152603-my-rd-400-project-bike-is-done-deal.html http://www.triumphrat.net/biker-hang-out/152597-new-zealand-world-cup-winners.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:38:14 GMT Congratulations to the New Zealand Womens Rugby team, who won their 4th world cup today, played at the Stoop (home of the Harlequins) in Twickenham,... Congratulations to the New Zealand Womens Rugby team, who won their 4th world cup today, played at the Stoop (home of the Harlequins) in Twickenham, England.

13-10 to New Zealand against England. Congrats to both teams for their efforts in the tournament. ]]> Biker Hang-Out propforward http://www.triumphrat.net/biker-hang-out/152597-new-zealand-world-cup-winners.html http://www.triumphrat.net/biker-hang-out/152556-mp3-players-for-the-hard-of-hearing-and-other-fun-facts-about-mp3-players.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:58:20 GMT It was like pulling teeth but I finally found out ONLY the the obscure Cowon brand of MP3 players has a balance/pan control. So what? Doesn't every hi-fi amplifier and car stereo have a balance control? Yes they do and yes an MP3 player has a little hi-fi headphone amplifier in it. But no. Only iRiver and Cowon have a balance/pan control and the hard of hearing MUST have that feature.

As for hearing loss in one part of your audio spectrum (caused by damage to some of your cilia in you inner ear), good luck on selecing and "EQ" that compensates. And if you get an MP3 player with a dinky graphic equalizer, you probably can only adjust it in the "settings" menu and not while you are listening to music!

I should mention that CNet tested some MP3 players and found the the $39 (on Amazon.com) SanDisk sansa clipit+ sounded just as good or better than the overpriced Apple iPod Classic (And only the Classic! The other iPods don't sound that good), the Microsoft Zune, and the Sony Walkman.

Further the SanDisk sansa clipit+ is one of the few MP3 players with the sophisticated Replay Audio volume-leveling DSP routine built in. Enable it and you will never have to futz with the volume control while ridiing again.

And then there is sorting through the 1000s and 1000s of MPs today's players hold. Most players only let you sort by MP3 metada "tags" such as "artist," "album," "title," and "genere." Well there is no spell checker (you would not believe how many ways they spell "Alanis Morissette" - that's the right number of l's, n's, s's, t's and theres an e on the end) for MP3s and no copy editor enforcing consistancy and the MP3 standard allows Unicode (I have seen Bjork tags in what I assume are Icelandic!) so pleople can, and do, type anything in the world into those tags. So good luck using them to search. The clipit+? If you file your MP3s away in folders with the group's or artist's names with maybe a subfolder for each CD, well then the clipit+ allows you to search on your folders.

Lastly, Li-Ion batteries are good for only 300-500 recharges. So when your clipit+ battery poops out, jsut get a new clipit+. $40 is about what replacemetn Li-Ion batteries cost. iPods? I think you have to send them back to Apple and pay a shop fee, postage, and the OEM price for the battery.

LOL! ]]> Biker Hang-Out charles.small http://www.triumphrat.net/biker-hang-out/152556-mp3-players-for-the-hard-of-hearing-and-other-fun-facts-about-mp3-players.html