Triumphrat

07-17-2005

Just bought a new '01 Sprint ST and love it! Also just joined the forum and I need some help. There is only one Triumph dealership in Columbus and based on my experience with my other bike (Yamaha V-Star) I don't trust their service at all. I am not a great mechanic (skills are primarily limited to doing the maintenance stuff in the owner's manual). So I need a trustworthy mechanic experienced with Triumphs to do the more sophisticated stuff. If anybody from the central Ohio area (or elsewhere) can give me some help on this, I would greatly appreciate it.

triumph_955_st · 07-17-2005

I live not to far from Hinds but I take my Sprint to Joe's Cycle in Dayton. I'm very happy with his service. And he was my dealer...

Airsick · 07-17-2005

If you find one let everyone know! I have been doing the scheduled maintenance myself but will use Joe's as well when the time comes.

[ This message was edited by: Airsick on 2005-07-17 18:10 ]

07-17-2005

Unfortunately, I don't have the tools or expertise to do some of the scheduled maintenance myself (e.g, valve clearances), although I would like to learn. In that regard, there is apparently no Clymer or Haynes shop manual for the '01 Sprint ST. Is the only alternative to buy one from Triumph? I have a couple of leads for mechanics experienced in working on Triumphs and will let everyone know if anything pans out.

robadele · 07-18-2005

If you find one, please post it. I'm in Columbus as well. The only good dealers I know of are Joe's in Dayton and North Coast in Rossford (south of Toledo)..

Are you looking for a dealer only type repair like a valve adjustment. Iron Pony can do easy stuff like chain replacements, fork oil, etc...