The alternator drive rotor bolt comes loose causing a distinct rattle at idle, which disappears if you turn on the headlight. Plenty of info here on the fix and its easy.
Cheers,
Roden
Think i have the above problem.
just bought my triumph sprint Executive 1998 Plate.
And Of Cause on tick over i have the rattle at idle,
But carnt seem to find the post with the easy fix
Also find the bike very hard to get on to its centre stand so useing the side stand all the time, is there any tricks on geting it on to the centre stand?
Thanks In Advance if any one can help.