In Big trouble I think.......Triumph Thunderbird 900

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  1. Havit

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    #21 Havit, Jun 4, 2016
    Will try that dave, now things get even worse, well not as bad, do you remember the revs holding when the clutch was pulled in ? I found out why.....the rubber has split along the edge of the clip.. They are not a year old!!!! So now waiting for parts before i can put the carbs back on and test the old girl, i said shes high maintenance:oops::oops: image.jpeg
     
  2. crispey

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    #22 crispey, Jun 4, 2016
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    It's not a magnum being held to your head Wayne it's your pride and joy!! Your decision, I haven't the balls to call that one for you.
     
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    #23 Havit, Jun 4, 2016
    forgot to mention the join on the drive chain, an o ring has snaped!! Bike shop phoned me its in, and they are giving me the tool to press it. Does that count as three things .? They say it comes in threes :confused:
     
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    #24 Havit, Jun 4, 2016
    To answer your question Clint, NO !!!
     
  5. thebiglad

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    #25 thebiglad, Jun 4, 2016
    Yes it does - you're OK now ;);)
     
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    #26 TEZ 217, Jun 4, 2016
    Investigate further Wayne, seek more advice and wait to see if it should turn by hand !!
     
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    #29 stevethegoolie, Jun 4, 2016
    I think I would be inclined to drop the oil and filter and then remove the sump to see what is/isn't in there. Then, with the plugs out (as previously suggested) spend some time turning the engine over, via the back wheel, perhaps backwards as well as forwards, to see if you dislodge anything that shouldn't be in there.
    Just a thought really.
     
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  10. GaryM

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    #30 GaryM, Jun 4, 2016
    Hope you sort it Wayne, just take it easy. Don't rush in where angels fear to tread.
     
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    #31 Havit, Jun 5, 2016
    Thanks Gary, young ones fan as well ah lol
     
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  12. steve lovatt

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    #32 steve lovatt, Jun 6, 2016
    Sorry to hear about this Wayne - hope it gets sorted for you - follow biglads advice I think.
     
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    #33 Havit, Jun 6, 2016
    Thanks Steve. I have drained the oil but was at the Red bull soap box races yesterday so not looked at it since. Thinking as advised to drop the sump and turn her over and see what falls out.
     
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    #34 Havit, Jun 7, 2016
    Thats might be worth a call Ade Thanks.
     
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    #35 Havit, Jun 7, 2016
    Had a look at the sump this morning and not good.........one of the bolts holding it is directly under the mono shock with no way of getting to it without dropping the shock or engine.... Nothing is easy Ah.
     
  16. thebiglad

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    #36 thebiglad, Jun 7, 2016
    Can you improve access by either compressing or lengthening the spring? IE either get someone to sit on the back half of the bike seat to compress the spring; or with a trolley jack under the engine, jack up the engine so back wheel is well off the ground, then undo the top spring retaining bolt so that the rear wheel can gently drop to the floor.

    This might give you sufficient access to get at the last sump bolt?
     
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    #37 Havit, Jun 7, 2016
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    If I recall, as I'm away from the bike at the moment. It's the part the shock is mounted to that doesn't move . The bottom spindle . I was going to phone Triumph and see if the sump can come off without dropping the shock or Engine ,
    I will look at it when im home tomorrow , im off to Cork to see a band called Stiff little fingers, some may remember them back in the 80s . When i come back i will be all out to sort this out .
     
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  18. steve lovatt

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    #38 steve lovatt, Jun 7, 2016
    "Alternative Ulster" saw them in Manchester in 1979. Enjoy!
     
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    #39 TEZ 217, Jun 7, 2016
    Enjoy Wayne it'll take your mind of things and start afresh on your return !!
     
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  20. thebiglad

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    #40 thebiglad, Jun 7, 2016
    Have a great time Wayne

    "Pack up yer troubles in an old kit bag and smile, smile, smile."
     
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