Triumphrat

PAAS · 04-01-2007

If you think there are a lot of posts here about mechanical problems (I don't think there are), you should belong to a Ducati forum and see what those guys put up with! I used to own one and some of the recurring, widespread issues were beyond belief. Whilst you will always get people on here asking for advice about mechanical issues, most of them are minor, and the impression I get is that the engines are bullet proof. Bearing in mind that these bike have only been around since late 2000 and that they are generally "recreation" bikes, there are a significant number that have done well over 50k miles with just normal maintenance. Get one, you'll love it.

ssjones · 04-01-2007

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On 2007-03-31 21:21, Endoz wrote:
Ok good, i'm not suggesting they all leak, maybe his is the exception to the rule.

Part of the appeal is being able to work on it myself, no fuel injection, everything where you can see it and get at it, etc.

thanks and good riding

19,000 miles and I've spent a few bucks less than $20 on repairs. My HD friends are envious. I do carry repair tools in my bag, they are grateful for that as well. It's nice to take a break on a ride to help them with repairs. They like the rest, to get some feeling back in their hands. I pretend to be tired as well, makes them feel better. Heck I have to get gas too. Last converstation with my neighbor after repairing his shift linkage: "Hey, don't worry about it, your $25k Deuce is really cool. Everyone's shift linkage falls apart sooner or later, yours was just sooner." Idiots. (can you tell I love sarcasm?)

Sight-glass leaks, can't say I've ever heard of that issue on our bikes. My counter-shaft sprocket seal leaked, $7 for a new seal. Over-filling the crankcase is pretty common and seems to contribute to the few minor issues.

[ This message was edited by: ssjones on 2007-04-01 09:32 ]

tccox · 04-01-2007

I just sold my ST1300 and am a member of that forum. If you read the message boards there you'd think every ST1300 leaked antifreeze and fried their riders. Fact is the ST is pretty much bulletproof as I sure is also true about the Bonnie. Expecting to buy my replacement bike shortly , most likely a Triumph......

badrufus · 04-01-2007

I've been following the board and riding a T100 for two years and have only heard of occasional, small, easily repaired leaks, ie, countershaft sprocket (leak at seal, repaired relatively easily by dealer or owner), valve cover (gasket not installed properly, pinched, or bolts not torqued properly, reinstalled or retorqued by dealer or owner), banjo bolt fittings needing tightened for oil cooler or the sending unit at the top rear of cylinders. Most suspected oil leaks are actually cosmoline liquifying in the first 500 miles until it is finally all cleaned off. Compared to my last four-cylinder Yamaha, which regularly used 12 oz oil per 1000 miles (and Yamaha stated this was fine!), this bike is great. No oil consumption. Most of the problems are ones we bring on ourselves because we can't keep our hands off the bike. I also think we notice things that many other riders ignore because we do work on and know about the bikes. I was blissfully unaware of the mechanics of my first bike, then I got a beater and rebuilt it, and I've worried, and fretted, and checked, and tightened ever since.

Brooksie · 04-01-2007

In its stock form, the Triumph vertical twin is one of the most reliable engines around. It is WAY over designed for the scant amount of hp it puts out, but it is a very respectable bike and is tons of fun to ride. Plus they are just so classy and get a lot of feedback from enthusiast. Sight glass oil may be CS seal weeping or an overly happy dose of chain lube. Go for the Thrux and you will glad you did.

thumper723 · 04-01-2007

In 21,000 miles (and I don't baby it) I have had 3 things break, 1 thing rust.

Trip odometer, bad out of the box. Warranty Replaced.
Tach started acting up at 1000 miles. Warranty fix.

Countershaft seal started leaking at 19,000. It's not bad, Just enough that I noticed some "munge" coming out from behind the cover. I'll change it when I put new chain & sprockets on in a couple thousand.

Mirrors were getting rust spots at 1.5 years. Replaced no questions asked.. Of course, now I am having a lot of rust issues, but that was due to my ex wife kicking my Bonneville out of the Garage and puttingn it 1 block form the ocean...