I went out and did some "testing" yesterday of my new Pilot Powers, and I am impressed. http://www.koken.org/phillip/triumph/tire_testing.jpg These tires are...
... wrote: Brett from Australia again, does anyone know if 1996 rear Trophy 1200 wheel will fit a 92 1200???? This is the year (1996) they changed from 18" to...
I fit a 180 on my '95 Trophy 900 with no problem, but also without any noticeable benefit. It looks fatter, and if that's what you want, go for it for a few...
... Yes but thankfully I have not had to use mine. ... You too, Internet has been on the back burner these past months as far as group activity goes. I no...
... I should consider a suspension upgrade but we ... Officer R, It's been a real long time, great to hear that your plans are still on-target. The front...
I went to look at these wonders and see why you like them. If you get ANY decent mileage then they will be VERY popular in this forum. I was surprised how...
Stock Trophy Sizing / 120 & 170 I could have done a 180... But why? BTW, you CAN beat that price! Phillip Koken http://www.koken.org/ Sunnyvale, California ...
... I would also note that the Progresives are a progressive wind, being soft initially but getting stiffer as they compress. I would also note that the sag of...
Has anybody had to have their alternator bolt replaced. The reason I'm asking is that my engine sometimes has a very bad mechanical knock at tickover (carbs...
I had to tighten up the alt. bolt on my 98 sprint, when it came loose again i put a small lock washer on and some lock-tight and so far no more problems. I...
Caution. If it's not loose, a too tight bolt will snap off and then you'll be digging out the stub! Since the recall was probably done to yours it's unlikely....
... [[]] ... somewhere ... crescent ... none ... Most all of us are thinking the same thing, of course. Only thing that may be of concern is that the original ...
Anyone ever read about the Slimy Crud Run in a Peter Egan column (Motorcyclist? Cycle World? I forget...) Anyway, that is up here (just west of Madison WI,...
I uploaded a picture to the group which demonstrates the proper use of a Trophy. Phillip Koken http://www.koken.org/ Sunnyvale, California AIM: philkoken MSN:...
... be of great benefit to you, besides the ride quality would be greatly improved. ... Nice to hear from you too. As i mentioned in the previous post, i have...
... I'm ... at ... 1500rpm or ... the ... experience of ... Guys, Had all sorts of trouble with the alternator bolt on my 900: At about 20k it started to make...
... You HAVE been away a long time! Rear ride height adjusters fitted ~18 months ago, & function EXACTLY as intended. E.G. Did 150 miles today, including lots...
... why does that mean I am a future liability and be ... That's bike insurance for you , you're damned if you do, and damned if you don't! The words 'short'...
This past Saturday the wife and I took a ride. We headed East on Highway 60 to Vero Beach. Along the way we stopped for a break and met a older British ...
Tom, Waltho, Phil and others, Thanks for getting me pointed in the right direction to find Ferodo pads. The braketech.com website was the one. Funny, I had...
Phil, I totally agree about the initial "turn in" being quick. But, once I got used to it (just like you....50 miles) everything seemed to fall into place (so...
I decided to scrub them in at 36F 42R with my mind set on testing 40F now that they are broken in... If it feels weird I'll drop back down a bit at a time...
... ridden on, ... kind of ... still ROCK ... Phil, I really enjoy reading your posts about the tires, suspension, etc. But what I am really waiting for, is...
Phil, Keep me informed about how this goes. I'm going to stick with the 36F and the 41R for now. I'm interested as to what your findings with the 40F will...
My rear wheel has some side-to-side play when jiggling it by hand. The shop manual mentions there should be no "float" else the bearings need replacing. Is...
That's really weird, just today I noticed that my BBB had suddenly developed an annoying little buzz on the throttle side! I do mean just today, as after...
If you rear wheel is moving anyway but around in a circle, stop riding it immediately, something is screwed! (American word for float!) I replaced the rear...
Sorry it's taken me so long to reply, but haven't had time to read list email for some time--I've got over 2,800 unread messages in here! Anyway, thank you for...
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