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On 2005-11-07 07:04, Rincewind wrote: 5. The horn sucks

Alex, replace that horn with a Fiamm low-tone, if you want it to fit under the cowbell cover. It is cheap and has a better tone, available in car parts accessory shops in the UK, probably USA as well.

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On 2005-11-07 07:28, bobshields55 wrote: Alex, replace that horn with a Fiamm low-tone, if you want it to fit under the cowbell cover. It is cheap and has a better tone, available in car parts accessory shops in the UK, probably USA as well. :-D

Thanks Bob - I replaced it with a Fiamm Freeway Blaster in 2003, if that's what you mean.

I had a concurrent issue with the horn not working properly at idle (strangled sound). This turned out to be battery related, and was resolved when the battery was replaced. The tech who did my scheduled service in 2004 replaced the battery, and also "changed a setting" on the horn which raised the sound a few octaves, but also made it quieter. If someone knows where you change the horn settings, I'd appreciate knowing cause I'd like to adjust it.

As per the others stating problems I would like to add my two cents worth. I have lost a Gill coil and the horn is sucky but other than that I have logged 35000 miles basically trouble free. 500 mile trips are wearing on my backside but I hope to remedy that this winter with a new seat. My machine is realiable to a fault.
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On 2005-11-07 08:15, Rincewind wrote: [

If someone knows where you change the horn settings, I'd appreciate knowing cause I'd like to adjust it.
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There is normally a small adjusting screw on the back of a horn. Sometimes it also has a locknut to secure it. You tune the horn by turning the screw very slightly in each direction, until you get the loudest note. A little adjustment makes a big difference and can even stop the horn sounding, if that happens just turn the screw back the opposite way.

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Thanks Slinky. Bob PM'ed me the same info. I'll have to check that out.



EDIT: The horn is sounding like a proper Freeway Blaster now, with a few turns of the screw. Problem resolved. Thanks Bob & Slinky!

[ This message was edited by: Rincewind on 2005-11-08 05:29 ]

My '04 Tbird Sport with less than 500 miles started out shutting down often. Triumph's solution was to disconnect the emissions system. Now, with less than 3000 miles, it will loose a cylinder or two. So far all Triumph has done is to repair the coil wires. It's in the shop again waiting for someone to make a decision about how to fix it. Is the coil issue something Triumph is aware of?

Here comes my whine about My TBird.
All of the above apart from the coils, no problems yet but i have bought some spares, as insurance.

* Within six months of buying the Bird the wheels went rusty.
Rode through the winter and tried to clean and dry it as per Triumph's warranty requirements, but not alway possible every time you take the bike out.

* Paint (powder coating) on the engine lifted and flaked off.
Possibly due to the same reason of British winters and lots of salt on the roads.

* Paint peeling off the filler neck and contaminating the fuel system.

* Air box IE air filter a right pain to get at, especially if you do your own servicing.

* Cost of Triumph servicing is way more expensive than other bikes. The last time i looked at the prices, a Major service cost £200.00 more than for any other bike at my local dealer ( who is the main one for the south west of England) at over £500.00. Ouch!!

*No seat lock on the 2001 TB. Getting the seat off and on was tedious. Especially as i cross threaded one of the bolts and had to re tap it. You carry tools around in your pocket to get at the tools under the seat.

* No tool set supplied as standard. You have to make up your own or buy a Triumph one.

* Chrome peeling off the indicator stalks, rear indicator mountings and wing mirror stalks.

* Some dull and corroded fixing bolts. Some are stainless steel but others just go yuck. I think it spoils the look of the bike and its just another cost of replacement.

* Rubbish alarm system supplied as an option, not cheap, that doesn't like moisture, resulting in the bike having to go back to the shop on the back of a towing lorry, in full view of the s******ing masses (ha, ha he bought a Triumph).

* Cost of after market parts, sold by Triumph at extortionate prices.

HAVING SAID ALL OF THIS, I AM IN LOVE WITH MY TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD AND NOTHING WILL PART US.
My partner said that i love my bike more than her, she might be right!! :wink:

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Front End Dive on Braking --

My biggest initial problem with my Adventurer was severe front end dive during hard braking.

The solution was to install Progressive Suspension 11-1144 front springs with 5-7/8" PVC spacers and 20W oil.

The airspace above the oil was set at 120mm with the inner tube fully extended and the spring installed. This required almost exactly 1 pint of oil per tube.

Jim

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I dont really have any issues with my bike. Had the temp light fix done at about 3,000 klms. Broke a speedo cable at about 30,000klms. Exhausts started rattling and the rivnuts in the mufflers came loose at 40 odd thousand. Other than the battery needing water all the time Ive really had a dream run of it with over 60,000 klms in 27 months.
This is a good bike, it doesnt get treated real nice, ridden hard nearly all the time. Still doesnt use a drop of oil. Have used Motul 5100 since new.