Whats The Last Thing You Bought?

Discussion in 'Triumph General Discussion' started by speedrattle, Oct 25, 2021.

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  1. Craizeehair

    Craizeehair Member

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    Yes, that’s right. For the front, 110/80. I’ve done about 130 miles on them so far, so very early days but first impressions are really good. No more finding and following road imperfections, seem much more grippy, warm up better and are much more confidence inspiring, also they turn in lovely. I’m very happy with the change thus far. I was never really happy with the OEM Pirelli’s.
     
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  2. speedrattle

    speedrattle Senior Member

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    finally went and bought a pair of spark plug wire crimpers

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    i make all my own plug wires, and ive been making do for years with less than the best crimps.

    these trim the wire, clamp the ends, and form the ferrule.

    havent tried em yet so the jury is still out
     
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  3. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

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    Treat my 765 to an SAI delete but the postage was a right rip off; weighs nothing and would fit in a jiffy bag cost over £12 dhl delivery.

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  4. Baza

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    What made you decide on fitting an SAI elimination kit?
     
  5. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

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    I've just fitted a Scorpion Red Power exhaust and so potentially will be rolling roading it. The SAI messes with the a/f ratios to fool the ecu to be cleaner emissions.
     
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  6. Baza

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    If you have a read of this I think you will find that the SAI system doesn’t touch what’s going into the combustion chamber, only what’s coming out. Therefore should not affect the engine performance.
     
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  7. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    I bought a Bell SRT modular helmet not too long ago and shared that on this thread. The most recent thing I bought was something to add to my helmet. It's a Sena 50R communication system. Ironically, this is the most expensive part of the helmet! I got the helmet for $100 (on sale plus a gift cert), a Transition shield for $112, and then this Sena. I won't say what it cost. ;):eek::joy: But I tried both the helmet and the Sena out today on a 200+ mile ride and both were brilliant! I think I've found my kit for long motorcycle trips. :)

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  8. Mrs Visor

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    At least the cost of the Sena is hopefully not as painful because everything else was a bargain (my purchase justification brain at work :p). It's always a satisfying feeling when you find kit that feels right :heart:.
     
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  9. Baza

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    Would the transition shield be the visor?
     
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  10. Eldon

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    That is correct as it, the sai, bypasses the combustion chamber but can cause excessive leaning and so popping and banging in the exhaust.

    The other added advantage is that it cleans up and minimalises that area for any future servicing.
     
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  11. Baza

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    When we use the word lean it is generally referring to the fuel/air ratio entering the combustion chamber prior to the compression stroke. The exhaust gasses being emitted from the combustion chamber after the power stroke will contain some unburnt fuel. If you have fitted an aftermarket exhaust system the amount of this unburnt fuel may well be higher than it was before.

    The sole purpose of injecting fresh air into the exhaust flow is to create an after burn process in the header pipes that will burn up the remaining fuel parts that have escaped into the exhaust. (Burned fuel is better for the environment than unburned fuel).

    The injected air (Oxygen) does not cause excessive leaning, the popping and banging you refer to is the injected oxygen creating an environment which allows the unspent fuel to burn completely before it is expelled into the atmosphere.

    In the absence of the secondary air injection you will just emit those unburnt fuel particles into the atmosphere

    Apologies but I didn’t understand what you meant by “it cleans up and minimalises that area for any future servicing”. What area are you referring to and are these benefits with or without the SAI system in operation? The only area I could think of is the reverse face and stem of the exhaust valve.
     
  12. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Yep, @Mrs Visor, my purchase justification brain works like your does. ;):joy: The cost of the Sena was more than balanced out by the great deal that I got first and foremost on the helmet itself and also on my purchase of the aftermarket transition face shield. And I certainly agree with you about that satisfying feeling of finding kit that feels right. :):heart: My 230 mile ride in this helmet setup yesterday confirmed my cash layout (well, credit card...).
     
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  13. Baza

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    How did you find the Sena in the airflow, it looks fairly large but maybe that’s a photographic illusion?
     
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  14. Eldon

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    As in decluttering the area.

    If the system was just a mechanical one then I fully agree with what you are saying but then why does it need a two pin connection to the ecu?

    Anyway,
    I test rode it yesterday around home and the new pipe (with sai delete) hasn't created any issues, popping, banging etc and if anything allows the bike to rev freer (is that a word?). Very smooth low down with no surging or snatchiness so all good.
    Whether the sai delete did, or didn't, do any good, is purely academic now really as I'm happy with the outcome ..... plus it sounds faster :joy:
     
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  15. Baza

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    That’s all that really matters. :cool:
     
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  16. Baza

    Baza Elite Member

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    How can you criticise a Blade after what the Morcambe Missile achieved repeatedly on the most demanding race track in the world?
     
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  17. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    It’s actually quite low profile, @Baza. Unlike my older Sena models, it does not have a bracket that it fits into, but it is taped with ultra strength tape directly to the side of the helmet. Also it is flatter and a little smaller than my Sena 20S Evo unit. I am well pleased with it.
     
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  18. Eldon

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    #498 Eldon, May 3, 2023
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    Glad your enjoying it and pleased with it @Sandi T but can't see myself buying one, I enjoy the peace and quiet when me and the wife's out together :joy::joy::joy:

    One of the benefits of motorcycling :heart_eyes:
     
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  19. MoreT

    MoreT Senior Member

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    I got a pair of Maun Pliers for my tool bag. They replace a larger and heavier pair I normally carry. I like the parallel jaws. I also have pliers in my multitool for things these pliers can't do.

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  20. Eldon

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    I have a similar Bahco parallel pair and find I usually use those over conventional pliers.

    Good handy tool to have.
     
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