Triumphrat

ditchrat69 · 03-01-2006, 09:56 PM

Hello all, I just got back from a spirited ride on my baby and I've noticed a couple of things I would like to ask

1. There is a "ticking" noise coming from the motor at times. Is this my valves or something else?

2. Is it normal for the temp. to get up pretty quick? I was out for about an hour an the fan kicked on once, and came close a couple other times. I was doing city riding.

3. Is the clutch lever adjustable to the piont where I don't have to reach as much?

Thanks. peace out my hommies :-D

rainman_au · 03-01-2006, 10:04 PM

1. yeah, I think I have heard that on occasion man.. normal operation I would think.

2. yeah, she gets up in temp pronto.. you just got to listen to a s4 at idle to know its a pretty strung out motor. I live in a pretty hot humid part of the world.. if I get stuck in a bit of traffic or catch a few lights in a row she gets up to 105 no worries.

3. um.. I think the brake is but the clutch isnt from memory (too lazy to go out and have a look)

FuryFour · 03-01-2006, 10:11 PM

yes. its annoying (time for a lound pipe)

yes. she runs hotter than all of my friends bikes

yes. kind of, but not so much. get some Pazzo levers, they are nice and can be adjusted exactly how u want them.
pazzoracing.com

ditchrat69 · 03-01-2006, 10:17 PM

that's what I thought. . . thanks. for the replies.

Yeah the pazzo's are sweet. I noticed you have them on yours. I will have to get 'em, in blue of course :-D

speaking of loud pipes... how long do I have to wait to put one on? I sure like the look of that devil can

FuryFour · 03-01-2006, 10:35 PM

you don't have to wait.

i put mine on the day i picked mine up from 600 mile service. i waited dthat long, because i didnt have $$$ before haha

BudGT · 03-01-2006, 10:41 PM

A thruxton adj clutch lever would be a cost effective option.

Someone makes a dog-leg lever which reduces the reach too. It might have been a Triumph part. I considered it when I first got the S4, but have become used to the stock one with my new popeye forearm :razz:

FuryFour · 03-01-2006, 11:11 PM

oh yea i forgot about the thruxton lever, less $$ than the original s4 lever i hear

Will · 03-02-2006, 12:52 AM

Just so you know, the ticking is the fuel injectors. They spooked me too when I first heard them, but now they are just the bike talking to me. Triumphs have a lot to say, apparently.

ditchrat69 · 03-03-2006, 12:09 AM

good to know, much abliged

WHAT · 03-05-2006, 07:40 AM

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On 2006-03-01 22:52, Will wrote:
Just so you know, the ticking is the fuel injectors. They spooked me too when I first heard them, ...

There is a really cheap fix for that...HERE. :lalala: :hihi: