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64732
Hi I'm a newbie to your forum and would really appreciate some buying advice. I am looking for an all year daily comuter and initially thought about a Honda...
johnrobertdavison
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Aug 1, 2008
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64733
Paul, The Trophy's are pretty simple beasts to work on, you do not need any sort of specialists. I live close to Bristol, but do my own servicing, so cannot...
Martin
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Aug 1, 2008
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64734
John, I use my 03 1200 as a daily commuter, 100 miles each day. It does this work with consummate ease, and protects very well from the elements. The bike...
Martin
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Aug 1, 2008
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64735
Pete, I had wiped clean all parts before taking photos, hence no oil to speak of. I am going to invest in a parts washer, and will make doubly sure that all is...
Martin
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Aug 1, 2008
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64736
Jim, Oil pump is the last thing for me to check. Getting access to it requires removal of almost everything else, plus splitting the crankcases, hence why it...
Martin
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Aug 1, 2008
8:47 am
64737
Paul, I’ve used Stealth Motorcycles in Redditch for servicing on my ’92 Trophy and been very pleased with them. http://www.stealthmotorcycles.co.uk/ They...
Colin Watkins
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Aug 1, 2008
10:03 am
64738
Thanks for replying guys, the only extra spares we were looking at taking were some cables, gonna see if they are interchangeable between the early/late models...
Dominic Walshe
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Aug 1, 2008
10:51 am
64739
Hi John, Here is the USA the Trophy's resale value is low. Good for the buyer bad for the seller. People don't know what a wonderful bike they are. Those that...
Greg Andrews
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Aug 1, 2008
11:29 am
64740
the thing to do is look around,there are some real bargains around as well overpriced.i saw a 2003 (1200) with 39000 miles and this guy wanted £3200 for...
bernie hewlett
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Aug 1, 2008
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64741
In a message dated 01/08/2008 11:52:14 GMT Daylight Time, dominicwalshe@... writes: Thanks for replying guys, the only extra spares we were looking...
peteforest@...
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Aug 1, 2008
7:16 pm
64742
Hi Guys thanks for the advice. I really love the look of the bike and having read owner reviews it seems they are a joy and cheap to own. My biggest worry is...
johnrobertdavison
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Aug 1, 2008
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64743
hi did a 10 day tour of northen spain in may , no green card required,no headlight deflection needed.for insurance we used a bog standard holiday cover.hope...
bernie hewlett
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Aug 1, 2008
8:55 pm
64744
John, I have a 1996 BBBS and am only 5’82 with a 31” inside leg. It is a beast to yank (literally) up off the side stand, but with the standard seat I can...
Dr Brian J Fitzsimons
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Aug 1, 2008
9:38 pm
64745
simply NO i am 6 ft 3 32 inch leg and i find the trophy is so comfortable it is a big persons bike,a pure drewam to ride bernie ... From: johnrobertdavison To:...
bernie hewlett
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Aug 1, 2008
10:14 pm
64746
John, I've only a 29 inch leg, and i seem to be able to ride mine no problems. Hope that helps Paul '94 Trophy From: TriumphTrophy@yahoogroups.com...
Paul
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Aug 1, 2008
11:46 pm
64747
Martin, Well, things are looking interesting. The main and rod bearings deff need replaceing. Hard to tell from the pics, but if the scoring on the crank are...
Erv
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Aug 2, 2008
2:25 am
64748
The following TriumphTrophy poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Regular (87 octane), Mid-grade (89 octane), or Premium (91 octane),...
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Aug 2, 2008
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64749
... That'll be the BBB then. I quite enjoy the sound of the fuel being sucked out of the BBBB as we fly by 8:) Ken the Geordie SST 13 BSA A75R, A10, B40,...
Ken Hastie
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Aug 2, 2008
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64750
... Ken Hastie Group Owner...
Ken Hastie
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Aug 2, 2008
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64751
I'm 5'6" tall with a 30" inseam and 160lbs. I ride a 2001 Trophy 1200 with no problems. I've also been riding all sorts bikes since 1972. Keep in mind ...
Robert
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Aug 2, 2008
1:00 pm
64752
I saw one today-Aug 2, 08-around 11:00 am. Was it you? If so, please pm me....
egads1744
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Aug 2, 2008
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64753
Well, I have now officially dismantled, stripped and measured every single part of the engine. My last hope was the oil pump, but that is in fact perfect and...
Martin
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Aug 2, 2008
8:32 pm
64754
Martin So the foreign body theory is looking more of a possibility ... Anyway, on your plans for a super-Trophy: There is an old edition of TORQUE magazine in...
Alec Gore
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Aug 2, 2008
10:47 pm
64755
Hey Ken - I thought you NEVER adjusted your Trophy's chain. Just install, use the oiler, and change when worn out! That's pretty much the method I used and got...
Bud Izen
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Aug 3, 2008
2:54 am
64756
... That's actually quite true. The Scottoiler was a godsend. Ken the Geordie SST 13 BSA A75R, A10, B40, D10, Triumph Trophy 1200...
Ken Hastie
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Aug 3, 2008
8:23 am
64757
Thank you everyone for you responses. Poppa Jack and Ken got it. I adjusted it so it was a little looser than I wanted and it was perfect when I tightened up....
Steve Root
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Aug 3, 2008
1:51 pm
64758
Martin, I would not start doing anything until you talk with Matt Capri from Southbay Triumph in California. He's "the" Triumph guru. This guy knows how to...
triumphnutter
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Aug 3, 2008
3:40 pm
64759
Hi Martin, I agree with Jonathan about Matt Capri. He's has been hot rodding Triumphs for a long time. My '95 900 was originally sold from his shop. The bike...
Greg Andrews
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Aug 3, 2008
4:21 pm
64760
Mark, may I add my commiserations. I've crashed mine twice so I feel your pain. Sounds like the lady was a total gumby!!!. I have seen a few Trophies on the...
Craig LEE
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Aug 3, 2008
11:09 pm
64761
Further to that, the site should be bikessales.com.au. Cheers, Craig from OZ....
Craig LEE
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Aug 3, 2008
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