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    Hi all,

    Never thought I would buy a Triumph in all honesty, my Dad's a big fan but I have always been more into my Hondas and Kwaks. I've got to say though I am really loving this bike. A bargain too I think at £800. Needs a touch where she's been dropped however and soon due the 36k service, I'm not sure what that entails yet but will be scouring the forums for info.

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    No pics here.
    Hi.

    Edit. There they are!
     
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    Hi and welcome. I can't see your pictures mate?
     
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    Welcome, nice bargain you’ve got there :grinning:
     
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    I can see half of the pictures
     
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    Hi all,

    I tried to link to them on Imgur, then found the upload button ;)
     
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    Welcome to the Family. Got the piccies alright. And Great piece of machinery you have there. Still one of my favourite bikes of all time.
    Ride Safe & Enjoy
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    Yeah I think so, thanks .
     
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    Thats the Blackbird Mirrors upgrade I think.
     
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    No idea in all honesty.
     
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    So post 2004. Whats the mileage? Always make sure your battery is fully charged to protect the sprag.
     
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    The bike was running a little rough at low rev's, felt like either under or over fuelling.

    I updated the ECU with Tune ECU and and a modded file from the website, runs like a dream now.
     
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    Yeah it's a 2000, just over 34000 miles.
    Thanks for the tip. Could you explain please?

    Looked it up, starter clutch :). Cheers
     
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    Hi mate and welcome
     
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    What tune did you use? The Julian tune seems to be a favourite from what I’ve heard
     
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    Worth getting an uprated battery with more CCA if you haven’t already got one, as it spins over faster and will protect the sprag from damage. I’ve just bought a 16.5Ah Motobatt with 240A
     
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    Nice ride. I've had my 96 Sprint for 23 years now. 50K miles and still is loads of fun riding. Will admit got a 06 K1200S BMW last summer and split riding between the two, more time on beemer though. Had Sprint out last weekend and it's still got it. IMG_2256.JPG
     
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    That’s a really nice clean bike, you’ve done well there.
     
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    Good morning and welcome. Striking color of your bike. Ride safe and enjoy!
     
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    Caspian Blue
     
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