Absolutely true. Buddy in the riding club destroyed his transmission and consequently his engine in his 2003 Ninja. Chain too tight and snapped that shaft and...
Here is something I have learned thruogh 40 years of riding. All chains have a tight spot. Find it and do your slack test there. Your chain will last longer...
You might want to wait for the Bonneville special edition with 17" mag wheels, upswept Thruxton exhaust, and FI coming out in '09 (unless you are looking at...
I just purchased a 2006 Sprint ST and had the misfortune of reading the review in Cycle World mag about the heat issues. Now that I've been riding it for a...
I know one guy who has wrapped the riser that runs along the right leg with a heat shield. Summer rides can get a little warm when riding in slow traffic or...
Love the bike. Problem is with practicality: Wife on back = no luggage and scorched calves. Otherwise it's a modern Bonnie. Cheers, Zaphod [Non-text portions...
Thanks a lot for the info. I have 38000 on the bike, and do not know how many on the chain. I plan on cleaning it up, and checking it out this week....
can any one tell me the valve clearance for inlet & exit exhaust and how much coolant and oil it needs, its my mates and we are a bit stuck. i have the proper...
Well, it depends on what your friend's Triumph is. I've heard of a Sprint 955 ST, and I've heard of a Sprint 885 Sport, but I've not heard of a Sprint 855 st....
Can Anyone recommend the best way to clean my exhaust pipes (stainless steel) and tips on how to properly wash/ clean my bike. I've been having a professional...
I use automotive soap. Light pressure with the hose, spray gently. Then I use my leaf blower to dry my bike .. works great. On the chrome and bits, I use a...
use pledge furniture polish on the helmet and face shield ,,, it is easy to clean afterwards and builds a layer that is much easier to wipe of after ...
Greetings, I have a 98 Sprint Sport it is missing the turn signal relay which supposed to be under the seat. Does anyone know where the wires come from? I...
Sorry for the cross posting but I really need a hand. I need to replace my throttle cables and the dealer says he only sees one on the microfiche. Are they the...
You should only have one throttle cable. The other cable is for the "choke" (aka enrichener). There should only be one cable that connects to the throttle tube...
Now having said all that, I forgot one thing. In 1996 the carbs were Mikuni, my 1998 had Keihin carbs. I doubt they were different, but you never know! Dave ...
Thank you group. I was not near the bike and Duh, I could have waited until I got home but I figured the dealer knew more than I. Once home I saw one cable and...
Ok fellow Triumph owners, I'm looking for a bike and I figure you guys/gals could look around your local dealers. It's time to move on from my 97 Tiger and I'm...
If you find a good deal on a black one you could always order the black/red bodywork, then sell the other parts on ebay. - Larry ... From: "Ted Marriner"...
there is a dealer in New Hampshire ,,, great bay ,, they are pricey ,,, and a better dealer in Somerville ma riverside motorsports ... From: Larry Plass ...
Hello fellow Triumph Riders. I have been a long time (33 years) Norton owner and just bought my first Triumph. A 1995 Sprint. In my first 1k of ownership I...
Ted, I was at Commonwealth Motorcycles in Louisville KY(http://www.commoto.com/) yesterday and they had a Red/Black Touring in the showroom. I think that Ed...
After owning my '95 Sprint for about six weeks and having overcome several problems already I took it out for a hundred mile tour of some of Northern...
Hi, and sorry, but this looks like a phishing site, so please disregard any solicitations in my name, thanks! Greg [Non-text portions of this message have...
Came across this listing on craigslist: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/mcy/780464104.html Pete [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
If the bike was sitting for a long time, the carbs AND THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TAP need to be cleaned well. Did you do this? If the tank wasn't pressure washed...
I'm looking for a source in the U.S. for the rubber seals and gaskets for my '95 Sprint Mikuni carbs. Preferably not a Triumph Dealer or Bike Bandit. Maybe...
