Triumphrat

Vox T · 10-25-2009, 04:47 PM

I have my Triumph manual but it's just a text description of how to pull the carbs. Does anyone have photo documentation of how to pull the carbs so I can check all the jets for any blockages?

Cheers!

JohnD · 10-25-2009, 05:10 PM

I think you would get help faster if you indicate which of your Triumphs you are working on (assuming both have carbs, but maybe the Speed Triple is injected).

I only have D12 pics so can't help. I know someone placed photos on this site for the D12, but I don't know if the same has been done on your model(s). I suppose you already did a site search?

Flying Custard · 10-26-2009, 10:15 AM

T3 forum area so must be the Speed Triple and carbs. But, I'm not sure whether you mean open them up, or how to remove them from the bike, as in 'pull'...

The Haynes will give ideas on the internals, but basically it's the same as any carb of that type; whip float bowls off, and top end off. This will reveal everything in all it's glory.

Take care to keep each one with it's own parts, as they'll have worn in together. Don't use anything sharp on brass parts. Toothpick is good for poking down jets - don't use anything metal.
Loads of general carb cleaning info out there on the web.

Vox T · 10-26-2009, 02:09 PM

My apologies, it is a 1995 Speed Triple. I need to at least get to clean the pilot jets. Do the carbs need to be removed to get to them and if so what is the easiest method of removal?

Slippery Sam · 10-26-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Vox T

My apologies, it is a 1995 Speed Triple. I need to at least get to clean the pilot jets. Do the carbs need to be removed to get to them and if so what is the easiest method of removal?

They are PIGS to get off! You need to pull the airbox back as far as it will go and you may have to remove the intake rubbers to the cylinder head. You will have to check these anyway as they do crack and cause air leaks.
Andy.

Ant132 · 10-26-2009, 05:17 PM

I agree, they are tricky. The best way seems to be to pull the airbox all the way back (with auxillary air chambers removed) HT coils off gives extra space also. Pull off from the inlet rubber and slide carbs up and out through the left of the bike. Ive found this an ok working 1 man procedure. Watch the cooling tubes too,

My bikes in bits at the moment so i have the carbs to hand, if you want anything specific it wont be any trouble. I believe the carbs should be similar, if not the same

Flying Custard · 10-26-2009, 05:49 PM

Mine came off easily as per the Haynes - back airbox sections off, slide airbox back; leave rubbers on carbs. I left the throttle cable on the carbs, undid the bar end. Choke cable came off easily enough at the carb end. I undid the coils but not sure if that was strictly needed, easy enough anyway.
Haven't tried putting 'em back yet though...

Vox T · 10-30-2009, 08:36 PM

Thanks for the descriptions lads, was hoping for some photo documentation as I don't have a Haynes manual I just have the Triumph workshop manual.

darthandy · 10-30-2009, 11:16 PM

Hi Vox.

The problem is that there are few photos available detailing the removal of the carbs for the same reason that the carbs are rather difficult to remove. There just isn't a lot of space so you don't get to see much. The pictures in the Haynes show part of the airbox (in a closeup) pulled back from a carb and the next picture is of someone loosening a clamp on one outside carb. The next picture is of the bank of carbs completely pulled out of the engine area. There just isn't much else to show. Ant's description is as good or better than the photos in the Haynes. Sorry, but that's the best I can do! Good luck!

Flying Custard · 10-31-2009, 09:02 AM

Haven't got the factory manual, but as above the Haynes doesn't picture every step. They came out easily I thought compared to some I've fought with, but fitting them back looks like a bit of a mother... The steps notes above as per the Haynes will work. You have the choice with the cables, do as per manual or as I did which was an easier thing.