Triumphrat

Paddyboy30 · 06-24-2008, 12:08 PM

I was poking around on British-Customs site, and was wondering if anyone had their air box removal kit. Is it difficult to install for a novice wrench? I have good tools, just little bike experience. Also, is it worth the $295 they're asking for it?
Another thing I saw were their bar end mirrors by Napoleon. The stock mirrors are a little on the narrow side for me, and I like the bar end style better anyway...if anyone has these mirrors, how good is the field of vision, and also the quality of these mirrors? Thanks!

Ray548 · 06-24-2008, 01:05 PM

I had one installed on site at BC along with the BUBs. I did not feel like doing it myself. I think their price is in line with others. On the the America, it does involve taking the rear tire and fender off. But now I have a a little tool box in the old airbox space. I got tools from Harbor Freight that fit in. My miliage went from 50 down to 45, a small trade off for more power.
I did remove the rear wheel for an inspection, and that part was not hard. And I know that many posts have said how easy it is to re-jet, but time is money and I did not want to mess it up.

marc hanna · 06-24-2008, 10:35 PM

Ray548,

Are you saying that you did not have your carbs rejetted?

Forgive me if I misunderstood your post.

moesyzlak · 06-24-2008, 10:45 PM

I have those mirrors. I got them from Bella Corse for about $30. I think they're made for 7/8" bars so they slide a length of clear vinyl tubing over the part that expands inside the bars. It seems to work fine but I adjusted mine so much that they don't really snug that tight anymore. They look real cool but there is a lot of vibration. (I have 32" wide bars which probably doesn't help.) I pretty much use them to look for a headlight behind me instead of a perfect view. I will eventually try some of the techniques used to dampen the bars but for now I am kinda used to it.
t.l.