Triumphrat

Bear · 05-20-2005, 11:38 PM

Just finished replaceing mine on my 98 TBS took 45 minutes from the time I started untill I took it for a 2 hour test ride.
I really thought that it was going to be a job haveing to pull the swing arm. but I got the weird screws out with my harley tools :-D cold chisel and a hammer, couple of light taps on the screw heads and they came right out, put the new rubber on and used bolts instead of them funky things that the bike came with. pretty straight up job. got done, adjusted the chain and went for a ride, alls well that ends well

TBSstunta · 05-21-2005, 01:42 AM

I found it to be really easy as well. To access the screws I removed the bolts that hold the bottom of the subframe on and pushed it out of the way.

JWoodsie · 05-21-2005, 06:57 AM

How long does one of those last? Mines due for a chain and sprokets soon, might get the rubba replaced as well

MickMaguire · 05-21-2005, 08:14 AM

TBSStunta's method is the easiest, I do a varaint where I undo one side of the subframe and insert a piece of wood between the subframe and the main frame thereby giving access to the screws. After first removing the left footpeg assembly and side cover.

These blocks will last according to weight carried and suspension stiffness (among other things) so you cant give an exact figure. I have heard of them going as low as 9000 (mine did but it was probably due to mods as much anything) right up to nearly 20000

Bear · 05-21-2005, 09:04 AM

I had about 19,960 on mine but when I found it it was clear through on the bottom..I to lossened the subframe, but I didn't spread it to far, about 1/2 inch is all. was afraid I would screw up the subframe. but like I said, it wasn't to hard..did you find Torx screws in yours? I did in mine..why oh why did Triumph do that? I had replaced my chain and sprokets last fall at about 18,000 and I noticed it was close then. I caught it just in time. pre-ride inspections are a godsend sometimes. :-D

johnyC · 05-21-2005, 09:08 AM

I've just ordered one myself, along with new chain & sprockets, at 9,021 miles. After adjusting the chain for the second time in as many weeks it is now officially 'gubbed'. I carry heavy (weight) passengers a lot, which would account for the guide rubber being sh#gged as well. The only other bike I've had long enough to wear out an 'O' ring chain, was my 900 monster which went exactly the same way. Fine one week then knicker elastic the next. 12,000 miles in the Duc's case.

MickMaguire · 05-21-2005, 09:54 AM

yes, mine had torx head screws. I replaced them with allen head stainless items - easier to remove as you dont have to pull the subframe out so far.

The subframe is a quite high tensile steel so you are very unlikely to damage it by pulling it out his way - it's tough stuff with a lot of spring to it.

LegendGirl · 05-21-2005, 02:10 PM

I just replaced the rubber chain guide at 24,500 miles (but it was worn through :wink: ).

My chain and sprockets show a little wear, but nowhere near enough to change them. Maybe riding in the rain makes them last longer (since I seem to do so much of it!).

LG :-D

JWoodsie · 07-26-2005, 06:33 PM

I just replaced the chain and sprockets at 46,600 klms. Well the bike shop did anyway. Couldnt get the rubbing block straight away, it should arrive today. Will try Micks method to replace it.

JWoodsie · 07-29-2005, 02:16 AM

Put the guide/rubbing block thingie on, no problems, I just stuck the small hammer handle between the frame and the subframe, used the bit from my torx set and a 1/4 inch spanner to undo it. put the new one in did it all back up. Bob's yer Uncle, easy job.