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Mr Speirs
24-05-15, 09:25 PM
Well after a massive break in biking because of buying a house and having a kid after 2 1/2 years seeing people out on their bikes I caved in again and got myself a bike.
Only rode it the 4 miles home so far and it needed massive attention to the suspension as the previous owner was very short so had wound the preload so far down on the rear the bike handled terribly. It also needs the steering bearings replaced too as they are notchy as hell.
This is it:
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg488/MrSpeirs/0BC5585B-7FDE-4744-B799-93CE661A93FE_zpsfbwc9dru.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/MrSpeirs/media/0BC5585B-7FDE-4744-B799-93CE661A93FE_zpsfbwc9dru.jpg.html)
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg488/MrSpeirs/9C848EE4-1465-407B-81C0-93C5774C4868_zpsipzp3tpc.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/MrSpeirs/media/9C848EE4-1465-407B-81C0-93C5774C4868_zpsipzp3tpc.jpg.html)
Probably not going to be able to go on the day long rides I used to do before the wee man turned up and finding time between being away with work but still up for getting out and about and most likely the odd trackday.
Geodude
25-05-15, 07:07 AM
Good to have you back, nice looking bike too :)
Luckypants
25-05-15, 11:11 AM
Yay!!! :smt041:smt041:smt041
Specialone
25-05-15, 06:56 PM
Nice :cool:
Mr Speirs
25-05-15, 07:43 PM
Would be...if it bloody worked!!
Went to go out today for an hour or so and it struggled to start and the instrument cluster was flashing on and off. Metered the battery at 10v! Dammit. Bump started it and the charging system stayed at 10v. So not charging. Ordered a new alternator hopefully that'll be the cause.
I have a feeling the previous owners charged the battery when I saw it and for when I picked it up knowing there was this issue but failed to mention it.
maviczap
25-05-15, 07:46 PM
I have a feeling the previous owners charged the battery when I saw it and for when I picked it up knowing there was this issue but failed to mention it.
What an utter garstard :-(
Nice colour
When I was looking for my first big bike I was told to avoid Triumphs as they spend more time being repaired/worked than ridden. Which is why I got the SV.
nice bike. i always liked the look of those ones.
Mr Speirs
25-05-15, 09:09 PM
When I was looking for my first big bike I was told to avoid Triumphs as they spend more time being repaired/worked than ridden. Which is why I got the SV.
Probably a fair point.
Welcome back, the campervan not quite the adrenaline rush you were hoping? ;)
Specialone
26-05-15, 05:15 PM
When I was looking for my first big bike I was told to avoid Triumphs as they spend more time being repaired/worked than ridden. Which is why I got the SV.
What a crock of sh*t mate, I've had two over last 5 years and the only issues I've had have been preventative warranty repairs, nothing has actually gone wrong.
You can find fault with any bike if you look hard enough.
Well, I test rode a street triple and loved the way it rode. Hated the transmission whine at low revs though. I queried with the dealer and he told me they all make that noise.
Fordward
30-05-15, 08:02 AM
Told ya Britney! Was only a matter of time :-) Welcome back.
Reliability - Yes, they do all make that noise, doesnt mean the noise is a problem. I've been on Triumphs for the last 4-5 years and done a lot of miles, only issue I've had was a broken wire in the wiring loom, and had to replace a reg/rec, both of which can happen to any bike as they use the same wiring and the same company makes the reg/recs for loads of different manufacturers.
Mr Speirs
30-05-15, 07:53 PM
Think my reg/rec in goosed. Changed the stator few days ago and still not charging the battery. Groan...will have to wait until I get back from work before i can do anything about it now.
Still rode to Bedford and back for work a couple of times...can't believe how rusty I am...or scared...not sure which yet.
Fordward
31-05-15, 07:46 AM
Multimeter here if you need to test it Chris, bring the bike over one evening. I changed the reg/rec for a Shindingen Mosfet and I've never looked back solid 14.2v charging at any revs. You do need to bypass the wiring loom and wire the new reg/rec direct to the battery though using a heavier wire and 30 amp inline fuse, the OEM loom gets very hot once there's a decent reg/rec on the bike.
rusty76
09-08-15, 04:53 PM
Firstly; I can't believe anyone is shorter than you...
Secondly; I also have a trumpet now. Welcome to middle age
Thirdly; I still want your trousers. Drop and cough
punyXpress
10-08-15, 09:41 AM
What year is it, Britney?
There was a recall for Street Triple reg/recs - check if yours was due one & if it was done
HTH
Mr Speirs
10-08-15, 03:05 PM
Ah it's all sorted now. Turned out to be the reg/rec. replaced it with a Yamaha R1 reg/Rec.
Doing weird things now though in that it won't start first time but after a few more times it starts fine and the speedo doesn't work but if I bump start it rolling up to lights it resets itself and the speedo starts working again.
Weird little things!
So now MOT'd. Looking to get out on it in the next few days as I've just booked a track day at Cadwell on the 17th to put it through its paces.
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