BTW: I also meant to say and forgot: After a few tries that starter button doesn't even engage the starter anymore however I can hear the relay clicking. Does...
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triumphtrophy12
Feb 5, 2013 1:38 pm
There is one relay for the starte and one for the headlight cut out. Which one is cicking? Bob Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4GLTE smartphone ... From: "Ed...
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Ed Johnson
n4ost
Feb 5, 2013 1:38 pm
LAST WAH- - - - - It was 46° when I got up, It's only 57° now, and the high is only going to be 72° today! The only way to stay warm is to stand in the...
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nigel_keating
Feb 5, 2013 1:40 pm
Ed hi. It could be the relay or the solenoid. The solenoid is down by the battery in a rubber boot. It has big copper contacts which burn over time. I have...
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gordon2xbbb
Feb 5, 2013 1:41 pm
Ahem...slight tongue in cheek comment here - if your bike has done 90,000 miles and been started 2 million times (?!) that works out at approximately 79.2...
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Miles French
miles.french61
Feb 5, 2013 2:09 pm
Hi John You asked for our two pence worth and I was reminded of doing this job on a Lotus car engine a long time ago. One useful tool was ... a two pence...
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Ed Johnson
n4ost
Feb 5, 2013 2:40 pm
Good question Bob! I'm not really sure! I guess if the headlights don't go out it would be the starter relay wouldn't it? It's a rare occurrence so will have...
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simonbernard10
Feb 5, 2013 3:27 pm
I purchased a valve shim removal tool from Triumph On-line last year, but I found it to be completely useless. In the end, I simply removed the head to swop...
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Miles French
miles.french61
Feb 5, 2013 5:29 pm
I'm with Simon on there being no need to use The Tool, unless you only have one or two to change (unlikely). Taking the cams off is easy,(I might not go as far...
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a2
adeux60...
Feb 5, 2013 7:18 pm
I have a box full but no 1.85's I think as I think it's the one I need......
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a2
adeux60...
Feb 5, 2013 7:27 pm
Ed Clicking of the main starter solenoid is either extraordinary draw from the starter motor or a duff battery. I am inclined to write off batteries that have...
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nigel_keating
Feb 5, 2013 8:12 pm
A2 all I would say if the machine has covered a lot of miles and due to poor starting the starter has had to work especially hard all the components in the...
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slovcan
Feb 5, 2013 8:56 pm
I've been told 3 million times not to exaggerate!...
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stevec1200brg
Feb 5, 2013 10:52 pm
I have the Triumph tool and found it a doddle to use. Removing the Cams maybe easy when you know what you're doing, but for the like of yours truely - it's a...
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Jason Hart
biker_jas
Feb 5, 2013 11:19 pm
Many motorcycle shops will trade shims for a small fee. My shop will do them for $5 each (you may need to ask the parts person to talk to the mechanic on duty)...
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Greg
greg95ns
Feb 6, 2013 1:51 am
Hi Ed, Your right about both. On the ebay listing put the search to Triumph Trophy starter, then go to the sorting box and put in: sort by lowest price first....
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Greg
greg95ns
Feb 6, 2013 2:06 am
Hi A2, I thought the shims thinnest size was 2.00 Greg "a2" wrote: I have a box full but no 1.85's I think as I think it's the one I need......
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Samuel Crider
black524td
Feb 6, 2013 2:41 am
Hey Ed, Round these parts exist a few grand old fashion hardware stores. Two of which carry a box of about 30 different small to medium sized carbon brushes....
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Mike Stephenson
ktm_mike_250
Feb 6, 2013 4:03 am
While certainly not an apples to apples comparison...but perhaps Triumph to Mercury is close enough... About a month or two ago, my car (06 Mercury Milan -...
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simonbernard10
Feb 6, 2013 8:14 am
Made a boob - I mean't to say I removed the cams, NOT the head!! Miles, I believe it is the valve seats wearing that results in the valve clearances altering....
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triumphtrophy12
Feb 6, 2013 2:13 pm
The red Trophy would have less miles on the starter too. Bob Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4GLTE smartphone ... From: "Greg" <gandrews@...> To:...
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Miles French
miles.french61
Feb 6, 2013 4:22 pm
I think my starter is a little tired. Occasionally I get just a click, so I put it in gear and nudge the engine over slightly with the back wheel, then the...
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a2
adeux60...
Feb 6, 2013 7:09 pm
Thanks Greg Maybe 2.85 wrote it somewhere?? A2...
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a2
adeux60...
Feb 6, 2013 7:12 pm
Easy...
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Ken Hastie
nerowingnews
Feb 6, 2013 7:21 pm
This has to be the record for the amount of requoted text to a single word reply. Come on, guys. PLEASE snip text for the benefit of those who either read the...
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Greg
greg95ns
Feb 7, 2013 12:53 am
Hi A2, I have 4 shims that are 2.85 I'll never need them again. Will you pay the postage? Greg "a2" wrote: Maybe 2.85 wrote it somewhere??...
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a2
adeux60...
Feb 7, 2013 6:45 pm
Kind thought Greg but my local shop will chop some in this weekend which will save you the trouble and I will be sorted quicker. A2...
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Ed Johnson
n4ost
Feb 7, 2013 7:45 pm
Haynes manual says you have to remove the carbs. Is this necessary? *Ed J. *2001Triumph Trophy BBBB** ... -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. ...
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slovcan
Feb 7, 2013 8:13 pm
Yes, I would say so. When my carbs were off the starter and alternator were totally accessible. Cheers, Glenn...
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nigel_keating
Feb 7, 2013 8:52 pm
Ed the triumph manual says yes and "you need to drain cooling system, remove water pump hose cover if fitted and water outlet elbow from crankcase and on fours...
