Trident 1993 Trident 900 Sprint First Days

Just seen this thread .... replied to your earlier post with same info about fuel tap. Glad it's now sorted.
There should be a keyhole/lock on the left side pillion foot peg bracket which is used for unlocking the seat. The ignition key should fit it.
Hope the picture helps.

 

Hi Graham. Looks like the lock body is available to back order :-

https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/5065/speed-triple-carbs/ignition-switch-seat-lock

Part number 15 on the diagram.

If £37 is a bit too heavy for you you could always try some of the specialist breakers :-

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/nationaltriumph/Motorcycle-Accessories/_i.html?_sacat=25622

http://www.triumphhinckleyparts.co.uk/

Welcome to the 'T300 Club', by the way. You're at the beginning of what is likely to be an occasionally bumpy and frustrating journey - enjoy!

 

Put an extra washer under each of the bolts, when you refit the mechanism. It raises it a bit, and makes it much easier to get the seat on and off.

 

No matter what position the tap is left in,The only reason it would flood, is if the float needles are not shutting the fuel off. Check the oil level, and smell it for petrol. It is common on these cheap shit carbs, to allow fuel into the bore, and down into the sump. I just fitted carb rebuilt kits today, and one of them was pissing fuel afterwards. The float, and how it it fitted, is the cheapest, crap design i have ever come across. No retaining pin, just 2 tiny o rings to hold it in place. Unbelievably shit design. Sprint are the people for parts in the UK..If your carbs are Mikuni, This is what you need. Along with a shit load of patience to fit them. https://www.triumphparts.co.uk/product/mikuni-carburettor-super-repair-kit/

 

I have the same problem, and suspect middle cylinder is not firing, due to either plug or lead. I fitted 3 new coils yesterday, as middle one has burnt on the outside. so it cant be much else. Strange how it will run fine when i wind it up though ?

 

This ran good when i first got it, Then for no reason, it's turned into a right heap of shit.3 bike mechanics are stumped by it, S, i am going to torch the fucking thing, Cant be done with all the fucking about.

 

Has Barry solved the problem yet ? I am keen to find out what the problem was.

 

HELP WANTED

Hi all, I also have a 1994 Trident 750 and looking for help getting her running... I replaced carbs and air filters 2 years ago and she ran nicely but she's been sat, again! Currently on a trailer in Telford, looking for help - ideally Shropshire of Cornwall - someone who'd like a no-deadline project for a bit of cash! I'm sure it's just battery, and a service... I hope, rather. Can anyone recommend anyone?

 

@Graham Lewis Welcome to the family. Just a little confused about your leak. If putting the tap in the right position cures it. Was it the tap that was leaking or is it the carbs leaking. To me i would say if it is carbs then they need to be reset as in the float tab needs checking which could be you problem with the cylinder flooding.