Triumphrat

GaryD · 08-01-2003

By the way, the Togas came with nice chrome mounting brackets, but no bolts. The size needed is 8mm x 12-18mm (about 5/8" to 1" long) with 1.25 pitch (Metric standard). As with most things that get welded too hastily, the blind nut holes in the mufflers got distorted and I had to tap them both out on both sides. The 8mm bolt length depends on how deep you are able to run the tap and if you want to use some type of washer(s).

[ This message was edited by: GaryD on 2003-08-01 13:00 ]

GaryD · 08-01-2003

By the way, the Togas came with nice chrome mounting brackets, but no bolts. The size needed is 8mm x 12-18mm (about 5/8" to 1" long) with 1.25 pitch (Metric standard). As with most things that get welded too hastily, the blind nut holes in the mufflers got distorted and I had to tap them both out on both sides. The 8mm bolt length depends on how deep you are able to run the tap and if you want to use some type of washer(s).

[ This message was edited by: GaryD on 2003-08-01 13:00 ]

08-12-2003

Shame you can't post an illustration. Wondering if the plate was there to meet US DOT 'noise' certification?

I was recently correcting mis-routed vacuum and vent tubing (dealer tech not paying attention?) on my ST when I noticed the throttle body side of the airbox chamber is vented by what appears to be a 1/2" tube to the ground in front of the rear wheel! In other words my bike was 'sucking garbage' directly into the intakes (bypassing the K&N) while lowering air box vacuum - the fuel pressure regulator draws its supply from the same chamber and not the manifold.

Remember the 'good old days' ('70s and '80s) when automobiles were festooned with vacuum operated devices? I still have a supply of 'plugs' of different sizes; one of which fitted the air box 'drain opening' perfectly. Guess what? The Sprint seems to run noticeably better; not that it ran badly before but seems to be 'sharper' now.

08-12-2003

Shame you can't post an illustration. Wondering if the plate was there to meet US DOT 'noise' certification?

I was recently correcting mis-routed vacuum and vent tubing (dealer tech not paying attention?) on my ST when I noticed the throttle body side of the airbox chamber is vented by what appears to be a 1/2" tube to the ground in front of the rear wheel! In other words my bike was 'sucking garbage' directly into the intakes (bypassing the K&N) while lowering air box vacuum - the fuel pressure regulator draws its supply from the same chamber and not the manifold.

Remember the 'good old days' ('70s and '80s) when automobiles were festooned with vacuum operated devices? I still have a supply of 'plugs' of different sizes; one of which fitted the air box 'drain opening' perfectly. Guess what? The Sprint seems to run noticeably better; not that it ran badly before but seems to be 'sharper' now.

08-12-2003

Shame you can't post an illustration. Wondering if the plate was there to meet US DOT 'noise' certification?

I was recently correcting mis-routed vacuum and vent tubing (dealer tech not paying attention?) on my ST when I noticed the throttle body side of the airbox chamber is vented by what appears to be a 1/2" tube to the ground in front of the rear wheel! In other words my bike was 'sucking garbage' directly into the intakes (bypassing the K&N) while lowering air box vacuum - the fuel pressure regulator draws its supply from the same chamber and not the manifold.

Remember the 'good old days' ('70s and '80s) when automobiles were festooned with vacuum operated devices? I still have a supply of 'plugs' of different sizes; one of which fitted the air box 'drain opening' perfectly. Guess what? The Sprint seems to run noticeably better; not that it ran badly before but seems to be 'sharper' now.

j98sprint · 08-12-2003

That's probably the airbox drain hose which should have had a plug in it. But I guess you already know that now.

j98sprint · 08-12-2003

That's probably the airbox drain hose which should have had a plug in it. But I guess you already know that now.

j98sprint · 08-12-2003

That's probably the airbox drain hose which should have had a plug in it. But I guess you already know that now.

GaryD · 08-12-2003

Yep, the airbox drain should be plugged. By the way, everyone should check this drain line out frequently to see if you are getting fluids of any type in it. I guarantee you'll never get any antifreeze in your Bonnie's airbox drain.

GaryD · 08-12-2003

Yep, the airbox drain should be plugged. By the way, everyone should check this drain line out frequently to see if you are getting fluids of any type in it. I guarantee you'll never get any antifreeze in your Bonnie's airbox drain.