Triumphrat

tiltrite

If you do, how difficult is it? Need any special tools/books etc.? What's the best/worst part of it? I'd love to hear your input.

dkreidel

It would have to be a very serious electrical problem for me to take them to the dealer for maintenance. One thing I won't do anymore, however, is change tires. The Triumph factory manual is helpful, and normal hand tools will get you through most jobs.

Dick

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'09 T100 50th Anniversary- Togas, Hagons, PC V
'09 T100 green/white- Togas; PC III
'07 T100 tang/opal- Togas, Hagons, Sun rims (18" rear)
'06 Scrambler blue/white - Arrow 2>1; Sun rims 19" F&R, Maxxis DTR
'68 T120R - original owner

Forchetto

A manual, bike lift or scissor jack, oil filter removing tool and a decent set of general tools is all you'll need for quite a while.

Steering head bearings need a set of special spanners though. Triumph part number 3880140-T0301. If you don't have these then you'll have to remove the top triple clamp to torque and adjust the two nuts.

Baltobonneville

In addition to above, you'll need two torque wrenches and the special tool for doing the valve adjustment at 12,000 miles. Metric sizes you'll need beyond the usual sets are 19, 22, and 24mm. Torx bits set and metric hex (Allen) bits set for your ratchet. A screwdriver handle with every bit you'll possibly need on the bike, which can be found cheaply at Harbor Freight or the bargain bin at Ace Hardware; an extra-long screwdriver handle is useful too.

There are two manuals, and it's good to have both, as they complement each other: The factory manual and the Haynes book.

If you're mechanically handy, you can do the work. If not, or if you have no experience, it might be a good idea to seek some guidance.

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Marty
2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes RC, Unifilter, no snorkel, 118/40/Thrux needle/1 shim/3 turns, tachometer, Ikon 7610s in back, Ricor Intiminators in front, Pirelli Sport Demons, D9 gauge panel.

CAPTDON

Ditto on serious elec & tires!!

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rwantin

I've always done nearly all my own work, and thus far, am quite happy with how easy it is to service this bike.

Agreed on the tire change thing, however. Just not interested in wrestling with the irons any more

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-Robert

bobbo

With the Daytona, I just used to pull the cams rather than mess around with the shim removal tool. Much quicker and easier. I'm assuming it'll also work on the twins. I'll find out in another 2000 miles. I started doing my own servicing after moving to Germany. I paid for the 24000 mile service just before moving here (400GBP), rode the bike over and needed the 30000 mile service within 3 months (€500). Thought it would be cheaper to do it myself (right) and that I'd at least know that everything had been done.

Get yourself a Haynes for starters, get yourself mucky and have fun!
Cheers
bob

sweatmachine

I won't touch mine. I take it to the dealer for oil changes, to check tire pressure, adjust the headlight etc. I don't want to void the warranty.

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Pokeyjoe

Yeah, the dealer told me about blinker fluid and the fan belt. I was clueless.

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John
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Some people are like Slinkies. They're really good for nothing. But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

aloomba.allisons

Do all the work, checked valves, fitted new rear tyre and all the other stuff. I have the manual and take it slowly but there is not too much that is that difficult.
At least I know all is done properly and if you have questions you can ask around. here is a good place to start.