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Maintenance, Servicing, and Mechanical / Re: cleaning throttle bodies
« Last post by STJIM on Dec 04, 2023, 04.08 pm »I have also heard that a lot of MC mechanics are under paid. That may be a reason, too.
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Maintenance, Servicing, and Mechanical / Re: cleaning throttle bodies« Last post by gonzo68 on Dec 04, 2023, 03.55 pm »stjim, no it is not legal in my state. I just think it is the sign of our times. The old work ethic is virtually gone anymore. Instead of saying "i'm sorry sir", we get excuses and reasons why we should understand why we got second or third rate service for a first rate price.
 fortunately there is a great triumph mechanic at a different dealership but it is 200 miles away. He is more expensive but his reputation is excellent. 33
Maintenance, Servicing, and Mechanical / Re: cleaning throttle bodies« Last post by STJIM on Dec 04, 2023, 02.38 pm »Gonzo :
Just curious : is marijuana legal in your state ? If yes, that may explain the sloppy workmanship. Your experience is a perfect example why I like to do my own work. I think there is a much better chance the job will be done right if I do the work myself. 34
Maintenance, Servicing, and Mechanical / Re: cleaning throttle bodies« Last post by gonzo68 on Dec 04, 2023, 12.14 pm »stjim, yea I am. The mechanic that did my valve adjust was definately in a hurry at least toward the end because there were a lot of body bolts loose and a couple that were only in about 2 threads. So he started them and then forgot to tighten them. That was from a very premier triumph dealer in the midwest whose name I wont mention. I did make a trip there to let them know I was disappointed with some of the worksmanship and that I hoped that the valve train was treated better, but all I got was excuses that he was busy and had lots of things going on. I got some extra factory bolts and put them in where some was missing so all is good now. AS said by many members, the job is not really hard but very time comsuming if your anal like me and wants things back together properly. I also took my rg bars to work sandblasted them and re powder coated them, and they came out excellent. Also the bottom motor mount bolt was loose when I went to loosen it up to take off the rg bars. It had maybe 10 or 15 ft lbs of torque. So yes it was worth it. It is now how it should be.
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Events, Meetings, and Ride Outs / Re: Twisted Trophies Next Adventure 2024« Last post by 2slowTrophy on Dec 04, 2023, 12.11 pm » Originally Posted by coastalisland ![[+]](https://www.triumph-trophy.com/vbicons/viewpostright.png "View Post") I managed to survive the Twisted Trophies intense hazing to obtain membership this year in Arkansas! I showed up and met members, and it was a done deal! Good folks and good times!  I hope you can join the group again. This time Trophied will be on another Blue Trophy. He is hopelessly hooked like I am. It seems like Trophy owners are a special breed I mean, after all, we all migrated to the same bikes! We go to bed early and go to the early bird special for dinner 🤔. I think 36
Triumph Trophy - General Chat / Re: All quiet on the western front.« Last post by Pauli363 on Dec 03, 2023, 06.38 pm »I wonder what ratio of Triumph Trophies actually need the adjustment at inspection time. Its a lot of money to fork out for a mechanic to say the valves were within tolerance. (I know its a catch 22, because you would still need to strip the bike to to verify that). But is it more common that they need adjusted or not?
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Maintenance, Servicing, and Mechanical / Re: Gear shift lever pivot« Last post by STJIM on Dec 03, 2023, 12.37 pm »Coconut :
Thank you - You are Da Man ! So, if anyone in the UK orders that part from Motoworks, I would be interested in knowing if it's a curved molded rubber part that is shaped like the Motoworks pic or flat on both sides like the Max BMW BMW PN pic. Maybe the Motoworks part is a replacement for te BMW part even tho Motoworks calls out the BMW PN in addition to their own PN ( ?? ). 38
Maintenance, Servicing, and Mechanical / Re: Gear shift lever pivot« Last post by Coconut on Dec 03, 2023, 09.12 am »STJIM :
I've added that BMW Part No. for inclusion in the next update of the Forum Spare Parts List.  Cheers  39
Audio, Sat Nav, and Intercom / Zumolock« Last post by ladisney on Dec 03, 2023, 06.04 am »After an acquaintance had his GPS stolen off his bike last Summer I started looking for a way to secure mine to the bike. I found a product called Zumolock. It is made in the Netherlands and cost me about $83 delivered to the US. It took me about ten minutes to install. They make them for several Garmin Zumo models. It won't stop a determined thief with some time and tools, but it will frustrate the casual thief. The website is in the photo.
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Maintenance, Servicing, and Mechanical / Re: Rear Shock repair/refurb« Last post by Noggin on Dec 02, 2023, 10.18 pm »Not sure there is one available however I think you can get it reconditioned, I have an old dead one, I've donated to group, yours for price of postage, if you wish to recondition it when done use it to replace your old one, then donate that one to group
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