Triumphrat

Hey, new to this site and appreciating all of the good reading, links and new information.

I have a '96 Trident (bought it new in 199 w/ 25,000 miles on it. I've taken pretty good care of the bike, except for one period of letting it sit for 8 months, and it still runs well and burns little, if any, oil between 4000 mile changes.

I'm due for some maintenance. I trust the guys at my local Triumph shop, but I'd like to save a few dollars and learn some new things. I just bought the Haynes manual for my bike, but don't have the factory service manual.

If I tried to make a living as a car or bike technician, I'd starve pretty quickly. I don't know much, but I'm interested and love to learn. With my previous bike and cars, I've done simple routine maintenance.

So here's my question. If I follow the manual and invest in the right tools, can I safely:
--replace the chain and sprockets?
--synchronize the carbs?
--adjust the valves?

I'll have no one to bail me out but the Triumph shop.

Many Thanks,

Jim Holland
St. Louis, MO

[ This message was edited by: TridentJim on 2003-06-19 12:07 ]

Hey, new to this site and appreciating all of the good reading, links and new information.

I have a '96 Trident (bought it new in 199 w/ 25,000 miles on it. I've taken pretty good care of the bike, except for one period of letting it sit for 8 months, and it still runs well and burns little, if any, oil between 4000 mile changes.

I'm due for some maintenance. I trust the guys at my local Triumph shop, but I'd like to save a few dollars and learn some new things. I just bought the Haynes manual for my bike, but don't have the factory service manual.

If I tried to make a living as a car or bike technician, I'd starve pretty quickly. I don't know much, but I'm interested and love to learn. With my previous bike and cars, I've done simple routine maintenance.

So here's my question. If I follow the manual and invest in the right tools, can I safely:
--replace the chain and sprockets?
--synchronize the carbs?
--adjust the valves?

I'll have no one to bail me out but the Triumph shop.

Many Thanks,

Jim Holland
St. Louis, MO

[ This message was edited by: TridentJim on 2003-06-19 12:07 ]

j98sprint

Jim,

Yes, yes and yes. You're doing exactly the right thing. Read, take your time and go for it. If you get stuck, give us a yell here.

My Sprint 900 and your Trident are very similar and I have done those very tasks you mentioned a number of times. I'll be happy to oblige if you need help

j98sprint

j98sprint

Jim,

Yes, yes and yes. You're doing exactly the right thing. Read, take your time and go for it. If you get stuck, give us a yell here.

My Sprint 900 and your Trident are very similar and I have done those very tasks you mentioned a number of times. I'll be happy to oblige if you need help

j98sprint

j98sprint,

Thanks for the nudge. I've got just enough time, and maybe enough money, to take on these little projects this summer. I'm over 25,000 miles on this OE chain (which isn't finished stretching, just has developed a tight spot that causes a vibration) so I'll probably work on that first.

I'll learn a alot and if I get in a jam, I'll ask for help here. If all else fails, I'll load it into a friends truck and take to the pros.

j98sprint,

Thanks for the nudge. I've got just enough time, and maybe enough money, to take on these little projects this summer. I'm over 25,000 miles on this OE chain (which isn't finished stretching, just has developed a tight spot that causes a vibration) so I'll probably work on that first.

I'll learn a alot and if I get in a jam, I'll ask for help here. If all else fails, I'll load it into a friends truck and take to the pros.

j98sprint

TridentJim,

To properly rivet the connecting link of a new chain you will need special chain tools. May I suggest the Triumph Factory Chain Tool set, part #3880205.

This is a beautiful, three piece set made by Regina in Italy. It listed for $103 when I bought, and the set is well worth it (but nobody pays retail, do they?). My dealer let it go for $80.

I strongly advise against using the old spring clip masterlink, the riveted connecting link is the only safe way to go.

j98sprint

j98sprint

TridentJim,

To properly rivet the connecting link of a new chain you will need special chain tools. May I suggest the Triumph Factory Chain Tool set, part #3880205.

This is a beautiful, three piece set made by Regina in Italy. It listed for $103 when I bought, and the set is well worth it (but nobody pays retail, do they?). My dealer let it go for $80.

I strongly advise against using the old spring clip masterlink, the riveted connecting link is the only safe way to go.

j98sprint

Understood. I saw a previous post of yours re: this tool set and part #. I've written it down and will order the tool next payday.

I've read about clip links (which I know I shouldn't use), rivet links and endless chains. I don't see the endless chains for sale anywhere, just mentioned in the Hayynes manual. It sounds like the replacement of a riveted-link chain is the easiest.

Understood. I saw a previous post of yours re: this tool set and part #. I've written it down and will order the tool next payday.

I've read about clip links (which I know I shouldn't use), rivet links and endless chains. I don't see the endless chains for sale anywhere, just mentioned in the Hayynes manual. It sounds like the replacement of a riveted-link chain is the easiest.