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Title: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on March 27, 2015, 02:24:23 AM So I brought this home last night...
(http://rs284.pbsrc.com/albums/ll38/knickle25/DSC_0119.jpg~320x480) Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Grampa on March 27, 2015, 02:51:02 AM [thumbsup]
Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: DesmoDiva on March 27, 2015, 10:14:40 AM No one saw that coming.... [roll] :-*
[thumbsup] [Dolph] Title: Re: Post by: 1.21GW on March 27, 2015, 05:19:23 PM This coming to DIMBY?
So many options... Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on March 27, 2015, 05:37:34 PM This coming to DIMBY? So many options... Not enough suspension travel for NH ;) Title: Re: Post by: 1.21GW on March 27, 2015, 06:54:42 PM Yeah, especially if Herm is planning another dual-sport route on Saturday.
Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Howie on March 27, 2015, 07:04:58 PM Enjoy!
Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: ab on March 27, 2015, 07:55:27 PM sweet
Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Slide Panda on March 28, 2015, 03:01:54 PM What year?
Want my list of you should do this and why mods [evil]? Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on March 28, 2015, 04:02:24 PM It's a 2012 with 3304 miles, all stock but has had the R/R recall done.
Post that list asap! Just don't tell my wife ;D Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Slide Panda on March 28, 2015, 04:19:25 PM 2012.. Ok. Some info may be a bit date specific since they did updates along the way... But
If run hard, the heat exchanger unit likes to shit the bed. It's the odd round gizmo on the front of the case with coolant hoses running to it. If it gives up, it blows coolant into the oil. There's a couple flavor of kits out there to separate the oil cooling from the water totally Rear suspension linkage is progressive fwiw. I found it to be a tad problematic since the springs were soft for me and I'd get a lot of squat getting on the power coming out of corners The automatic cam chain tensioner isn't so hot. There's manual replacements The gear shifter shaft is kinda long and can be sloppy. There's an external support for it from Sato. If your looking for rearsets, look at Attack. Well done, swaps from regular to GP shift with one bolt. Lots of adjustments and features to protect them in a crash. You can use TuneECU on it for free. Plenty of mapping info out there. Also can let you adjust the speedo to correct for gearing changes. You do need a windows computer or VM and an ODB cable. Captive wheel spacers and a captive rear caliper mount make wheel changes a lot easier Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on March 28, 2015, 05:05:50 PM Very interesting.
Define "run hard". I was unaware of this heat exchanger. My 06 had no problems with any of these things and it was definitely run hard at the track. 13000 trouble free miles with that one. Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Slide Panda on March 28, 2015, 05:18:03 PM Tracky, trackish - check out the 675 forum.
Oh and if you get up to creating anything custom Lmk. I've got an 07 track bike. So many components are shared from 07 until the 2013 redesign. Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on March 28, 2015, 05:28:33 PM Custom as in machined stuff?
Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: red baron on March 28, 2015, 06:39:03 PM Congrats. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on March 28, 2015, 06:54:54 PM Congrats. [thumbsup] Thanks! As Diva pointed out, this has been a long time coming. 6 years actually. I bought an 06 when they first came out and was in love. I sold it in 09 for divorce reasons (wanted her name off the title and was wanting to give KTM a try). I've had a hole in my moto soul since the day it left. Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Slide Panda on March 29, 2015, 02:49:59 AM Custom as in machined stuff? Yep. If you get inventive again Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Slide Panda on March 29, 2015, 07:34:37 AM How are they on the street?
Save for the paddock I've only ridden mine at highway, up to straight to jail type speeds as its track only. Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on March 29, 2015, 06:13:28 PM I did 13,000 miles, probably 12,5 on the street. I even rode it 600 miles to dimby in a day, and back again two days later.
I thought it was great! Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: monsta on March 30, 2015, 03:20:25 AM bloke I know here in Perth has about 12 Ducati's, collect's all the 750's in the range...
but what bike does he take to the track? a bloody 675 triumph! reckons it way better than any of his others. And yes, he has some 'R' versions.... Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on March 30, 2015, 03:24:34 AM Triumph is cheaper to crash ;)
Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: govnor on March 30, 2015, 07:54:17 PM Those triples sound so good...
Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on March 31, 2015, 02:49:01 AM Those triples sound so good... Yes! I can't wait to ride this thing. Also, it's snowing right now. Dreams crushed. Title: Re: Post by: herm on March 31, 2015, 04:07:20 AM Yeah, especially if Herm is planning another dual-sport route on Saturday. <------- hoping to ride sweep this year while DP leads the ride [Dolph] Title: Re: Re: Post by: 1.21GW on March 31, 2015, 06:31:32 AM <------- hoping to ride sweep this year while DP leads the ride [Dolph] Sweep maybe especially hard this year if you have to keep riding up to remind the Aussie to stay on the right side of the road. :DTitle: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on April 10, 2015, 12:25:59 PM As he'll be on one of mine, I'll make sure to put a sticker on the gages reminding him to keep right ALL THE TIME!
Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: GK on April 11, 2015, 04:14:56 AM Sweep maybe especially hard this year if you have to keep riding up to remind the Aussie to stay on the right side of the road. :D Ung's pretty switched on, he'll be right after a few clicks I'd reckon! Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on April 11, 2015, 06:39:39 PM Weathers starting to tame a little here. I can't wait to get this thing registered and start putting on some miles.
Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on April 11, 2015, 07:26:49 PM 2012.. Ok. Some info may be a bit date specific since they did updates along the way... But If run hard, the heat exchanger unit likes to shit the bed. It's the odd round gizmo on the front of the case with coolant hoses running to it. If it gives up, it blows coolant into the oil. There's a couple flavor of kits out there to separate the oil cooling from the water totally Rear suspension linkage is progressive fwiw. I found it to be a tad problematic since the springs were soft for me and I'd get a lot of squat getting on the power coming out of corners The automatic cam chain tensioner isn't so hot. There's manual replacements The gear shifter shaft is kinda long and can be sloppy. There's an external support for it from Sato. If your looking for rearsets, look at Attack. Well done, swaps from regular to GP shift with one bolt. Lots of adjustments and features to protect them in a crash. You can use TuneECU on it for free. Plenty of mapping info out there. Also can let you adjust the speedo to correct for gearing changes. You do need a windows computer or VM and an ODB cable. Captive wheel spacers and a captive rear caliper mount make wheel changes a lot easier What's the ticket for the heat exchanger? I see triumph race support sells one. Is there a better solution? Unless I learn some new ground breaking information I'll plan on machining my own. I know I have some 4" round 6061 laying around that I'm sure would work fine. Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on May 12, 2015, 04:33:37 PM Finally got a title for this thing!
Going to go register it and get a plate tomorrow! Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on May 14, 2015, 08:37:16 PM I rode it tonight finally! 50 miles or so.
That motor! I'd forgotten... Now I know what Han Solo saw every time he pushed the button. Brakes felt soft to me but I am used to another bike. I'll reserve judgement for later. Man did triumph get this bike right. It's like riding a scalpel that loves, no lives, to eat road. I Am Home. Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: DRKWNG on May 18, 2015, 10:10:14 AM GPR Triple Thunder
(http://www.gpr.it/gpr/prodotti/280/grande_Triumph675triploterm.png) Because it would be rude not to. Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on May 18, 2015, 10:17:01 AM I need to attract less attention, not more!
Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: DRKWNG on May 18, 2015, 11:55:34 AM I need to attract less attention, not more! Shhhhh Just let it happen Title: Re: The power of the Union Jack compels you!!! Post by: Monsterlover on May 18, 2015, 04:26:35 PM [laugh]
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