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  1. halfwaythrough

    halfwaythrough Well-Known Member

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    #1 halfwaythrough, May 17, 2019
    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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  2. Sprinter

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    #2 Sprinter, May 17, 2019
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    No pics here.
    Hi.

    Edit. There they are!
     
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  3. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    #3 Vulpes, May 17, 2019
    Hi and welcome. I can't see your pictures mate?
     
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  4. freck

    freck Elite Member

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    #4 freck, May 17, 2019
    Welcome, nice bargain you’ve got there :grinning:
     
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  5. freck

    freck Elite Member

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    #5 freck, May 17, 2019
    I can see half of the pictures
     
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  6. halfwaythrough

    halfwaythrough Well-Known Member

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    #6 halfwaythrough, May 17, 2019
    Hi all,

    I tried to link to them on Imgur, then found the upload button ;)
     
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  7. joe mc donald

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    #7 joe mc donald, May 17, 2019
    HalfWayThrough.
    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
    Joe.
     
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  8. halfwaythrough

    halfwaythrough Well-Known Member

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    #8 halfwaythrough, May 17, 2019
    Yeah I think so, thanks .
     
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  9. Sprinter

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    #9 Sprinter, May 17, 2019
    Thats the Blackbird Mirrors upgrade I think.
     
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    halfwaythrough Well-Known Member

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    #10 halfwaythrough, May 17, 2019
    No idea in all honesty.
     
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  11. Sprinter

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    #11 Sprinter, May 17, 2019
    So post 2004. Whats the mileage? Always make sure your battery is fully charged to protect the sprag.
     
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  12. halfwaythrough

    halfwaythrough Well-Known Member

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    #12 halfwaythrough, May 17, 2019
    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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  13. halfwaythrough

    halfwaythrough Well-Known Member

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    #13 halfwaythrough, May 17, 2019
    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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  14. dilligaf

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    #14 dilligaf, May 17, 2019
    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  15. freck

    freck Elite Member

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    #15 freck, May 17, 2019
    What tune did you use? The Julian tune seems to be a favourite from what I’ve heard
     
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    freck Elite Member

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    #16 freck, May 17, 2019
    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
     
  17. Tim Schultz

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    #17 Tim Schultz, May 19, 2019
    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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  18. Hamburg

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    #18 Hamburg, May 19, 2019
    That’s a really nice clean bike, you’ve done well there.
     
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  19. mpllineman

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    #19 mpllineman, May 19, 2019
    Good morning and welcome. Striking color of your bike. Ride safe and enjoy!
     
  20. Sprinter

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    #20 Sprinter, May 19, 2019
    Caspian Blue
     
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