Triumphrat

merlotlover · 04-12-2007

I am new and want to know the following:

I want to know what kind of chain lube to use.
I want to know what kind of oil to use.
I want to know what air filter I should buy.
I want to know what kind of pipes I should get.
I want to know what size front sproket I should put on.
I want to know how to take my seat off.
I want to know what air pressure my tires should be.
I want to know if I can remove the airbox without rejetting

I want to know the capital of south dakota. (Never mind I found the answer at wikipedia.com)

Thanks for all your help and I hope you all realize that this was meant to be humorous.

eagle · 04-12-2007

So many questions!

I want to know what kind of chain lube to use. Anything decent - though chain wax isn;t very good if you live in a wet area as it doesnp;t protect well against rust. Best to put chain lube on after a ride when the chain is warm.

I want to know what kind of oil to use. The one recommended in the handbook - Castrol 10/40 synthetic bike oil I think. If the bike is running in it should be semi-synth though - or the bike won't run in properly! Check for the correct oil with a dealer if you don't have the handbook.

I want to know what air filter I should buy. If you fit a free-flow air filter, you'll need to rejet - so best to do that when you change pipes so you only have to reject once!

I want to know what kind of pipes I should get. Look through all the posts here - there are dozens of alternatives, depending on how loud you want, whether you want it to look different, etc. Again - you'll need to reject - and you should get rid of the air injection kit too to avoid your pipes getting very hot and bluing excessively.

I want to know what size front sproket I should put on.
Depends whether you want better excellration or lower revs at high road speed. Look at the posts - you'll find a lot of advice.

I want to know how to take my seat off. Thereare two allen screws under the rear of the seat - undo them and then pull the seat backwards a couple of inches - you can then lift it off.

I want to know what air pressure my tires should be. Can't remember! I'm at work so haven;t got the owner's handbook with me. Did one come with the bike?

I want to know if I can remove the airbox without rejetting
No - not a good idea - the bike will run too lean and could result in engine damage.

oldmanjob · 04-12-2007

Tire pressure is 33 front and 38 back

Bonafide · 04-12-2007

Have you ever considered using the SEARCH feature? Or more so ... look to the left menu, 4th link down it's called "rat.net.wiki" ... and do a search for Bonneville. The common questions you're asking have been asked time and time again and there aer LOADS of info that have been achived by members here.

Here, I'll help out one step further ... click me

lindsayt · 04-12-2007

Quote:

On 2007-04-12 09:55, merlotlover wrote:

Thanks for all your help and I hope you all realize that this was meant to be humorous.

Apparently some people didn't see that part.

merlotlover · 04-12-2007

I was trying to be funny and ask the most obvious questions that I have seen time and time again. I just shows you that the people on this board want to be as helpful as possible.

CYNCRZR · 04-12-2007

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I was trying to be funny and ask the most obvious questions that I have seen time and time again. I just shows you that the people on this board want to be as helpful as possible.

That's one way of lookin at it!

Jimi_X · 04-12-2007

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