My Sprint's drain plug seeped oil. I began using Ducati aluminum ones and have not had a problem since. I replace the aluminum ones every change or every...
3319
Richard C. Anderson
richardca@...
Oct 3, 2000 9:53 pm
Unfortunately I'll be out of town during your trip, as I live just off of NM14 (the Turquoise Trail) in Cedar Crest. I could use the excuse for a ride. A good...
3320
Mike Sachs
michael@...
Oct 3, 2000 9:54 pm
... get >mine done pronto....broke or not.... I just did mine. You should have yours replaced with the new design bolt. A mechanic who's done it before should...
3321
Bruce Carter
brucetrophy@...
Oct 4, 2000 12:53 am
... I had no intent of playing my bike is better than yours. I have been fortunate that I have had no problems, just replying to the question in the original...
3322
Bruce Carter
brucetrophy@...
Oct 4, 2000 12:53 am
Your post made me very glad I have a 900 and a good dealer (even if they are 300 miles away). I am glad you got the engine/transmission replaced. Bruce...
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Chris Twist
ctwist@...
Oct 4, 2000 3:25 am
It's OK; my dealer changed his mind about charging me for this. Don't waste any time on my request. Chris Twist...
3324
Chris Twist
ctwist@...
Oct 4, 2000 3:27 am
I checked the nut very carefully, and I couldn't see any damage. I also checked the crankcase opening for irregularities. In my case, I think that it is the...
3325
Chris Twist
ctwist@...
Oct 4, 2000 3:28 am
Actually, the leaking washer is aluminium. I don't know whether this is the original one or if it was installed during the first oil change. Based on all the...
3326
Ken Hastie
ken@...
Oct 4, 2000 7:02 pm
... I changed my oil at 6,000 miles. I re-used the sealing washer and there are no leaks. Ken the Geordie...
3327
John Bonnewell
wg3coy@...
Oct 4, 2000 7:02 pm
Bruce, Sorry you took that bit the wrong way. No offence intended. Just my stupid way of putting it I suppose. But you must agree that if in future we do ...
3328
John Bonnewell
wg3coy@...
Oct 4, 2000 7:03 pm
Well Richard, we are off then. That route sounds great. Wish I was over there. I probably will next year. So thanks. One of our bike magazines puts that sort...
3329
Ken Hastie
ken@...
Oct 4, 2000 7:03 pm
... Hence my earlier comment that I rarely trust any dealers to do servicing properly. I would put money on the fact that they didn't use a torque wrench as...
3330
Graeme Harrison
grumbler@...
Oct 4, 2000 7:04 pm
... Seems to me as if the Trophy 900 has fewer quality/reliability issues than the Trophy 1200 or is it the other way around? -G...
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Jonathan Ellis
jonathanlea@...
Oct 4, 2000 7:04 pm
Hi all, Just a quick update. I had my rear shock for my 97 Trophy 900 rebuilt in June by Race Tech in LA and have lost all my handling issues. I went two up...
3332
slade.com@...
Oct 4, 2000 7:05 pm
Holy Smokes! you get 46-50 mpg on your Trophy 1200???? I have a '98 w/ Mikuni's and I'm lucky to get 30 mpg In fact, I usually get 135 miles on 5 gal of gas. ...
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JeffBosch
jeffb@...
Oct 4, 2000 7:05 pm
You get 40-50 mpg on your '98 1200? Holy bat #!@$#! I'm pretty happy with 29mpg on mine right now, but I've long suspeected the dealer has adjusted the carbs...
3334
Doug Kerr
kerr@...
Oct 4, 2000 7:05 pm
Hello Folks,
Just a quick note to let the list know how I'm making out with my
altenator. Triumph is going to pay for the repairs,wich is great. The
down...
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Bruce Carter
brucetrophy@...
Oct 5, 2000 12:11 am
. But you must agree that if in future we do ... You bet I agree! Bruce...
3336
Bruce Carter
brucetrophy@...
Oct 5, 2000 12:12 am
... I really don't know as my only knowledge of 1200's comes from this list and couple of others. It would seem there could be logic to the statement. My ...
3337
Beardg@...
Oct 5, 2000 12:12 am
In a message dated 10/4/2000 3:05:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time, grumbler@... writes: << Seems to me as if the Trophy 900 has fewer...
3338
Beardg@...
Oct 5, 2000 12:12 am
In a message dated 10/4/2000 3:06:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jeffb@... writes: << I'm pretty happy with 29mpg on mine right now, >> ...
3339
Beardg@...
Oct 5, 2000 12:12 am
In a message dated 10/4/2000 3:07:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kerr@... writes: << Just a quick note to let the list know how I'm making out with my ...
3340
ynotfixit
ynot.fix@...
Oct 5, 2000 12:13 am
... From: "Jonathan Ellis" ... June by Race >Tech in LA and have lost all my handling issues. I went two up the other day with my >wife for a nice long ride...
3341
ynotfixit
ynot.fix@...
Oct 5, 2000 5:12 pm
Out of the goodness of my heart I've decided to be the list guineapig and try the new Continental "Force" tires. They came today and they look GGRrreeat! And...
3342
omnix
omnix@...
Oct 5, 2000 5:12 pm
... Chris Bell said the same thing. What's weird is, I have a Y2k Trophy 1200, and it has Mikuni's on it. Who else has a Y2k Trophy 1200? Mikuni's or ...
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Bob Martin
rmartin1@...
Oct 5, 2000 5:13 pm
I think if my 1200 was totaled, stolen or burst into flames,, I'd get the 900.. Only because I've had the 12,,, I'd like to put 10 or 15 thousand on the 900. I...
3344
Beardg@...
Oct 5, 2000 5:13 pm
Well the challenge has begun! I called the dealer, then was referred to TOA.....customer service dept....a man named Jerry Parish.Who happens to be the ONLY...
3345
RDHG1246@...
Oct 5, 2000 5:14 pm
<< I'm pretty happy with 29mpg on mine right now, >> Beardg>>>>>>That is definitely low...I get 32-36mph even with Mikunis and D&Ds and richening up the main...
3346
haredoktor
wescottr@...
Oct 5, 2000 5:15 pm
... Regardless of your sucess or failure with the reuse of sealing washers, common sense & industry norms dictate replacement every time. As to Michael's...
3347
keith.ley@...
Oct 5, 2000 5:16 pm
Yeah, I think I maybe the "high man" as far as fuel mileage goes on a Trophy 1200. My guess is part of this is due to having a California model bike which I'm...
