Trident My Trident

Discussion in 'Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident' started by MikeYPVS, Jan 19, 2015.

  1. MikeYPVS

    MikeYPVS New Member

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    #1 MikeYPVS, Jan 19, 2015
    As we are all posting photo's of our bikes, I thought now is the chance to show everyone mine.

    I bought it last year, it's in lovely condition. I had to change the pipes though as it was a little too quiet with the standard silencers. It sounds like a low flying "Spitfire" now.

    After owning mainly Jap bikes all my life, and a BMW that I loved, I figured I would try a Triumph since they are selling for "peanuts" at the moment. Must admit I do like it, it has character that you can tell isn't Japanese. I loved my BMW for the same reason.

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  2. SteveJ

    SteveJ Super Moderator

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    #2 SteveJ, Jan 19, 2015
    Hi and welcome to the forum.

    That is a fantastic looking Trident you have there :upyeah:

    Best advice around owning a T300 is make sure you have a very good battery in it as a bad or half dead one will wreck a sprag clutch on them a lot quicker.

    Also I use Marvel Mystery Oil in the fuel every time I fill up as the pilot jets on the carbs are buggers for blocking up.

    Keep the maintenance up and you will have a reliable bike :upyeah:

    Cheers

    Steve
     
  3. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #3 steve lovatt, Jan 19, 2015
    Hi and welcome to the forum - great looking bike
     
  4. Richard H

    Richard H Noble Member

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    #4 Richard H, Jan 19, 2015
    Great looking bike :upyeah:
     
  5. MikeYPVS

    MikeYPVS New Member

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    #5 MikeYPVS, Jan 20, 2015
    thanks for your comments!

    Yes, I have heard about all the sprag clutch problems, and I do keep an optimate on it all the time for that reason.

    I had the carbs off for a clean just after I got it last summer, what a bitch and a half was! but having said that it was nothing compared to changing the spark plugs lol. I fitted the air box with a K&N filter while I was at it.

    As it's laid up in the garage till the weather improves I was thinking about checking the valve clearances, Bet that is a load of fun as well lol, certainly not as easy to do as the BMW R1100S that I used to own, but I don't think there is a bike made that could be easier to set the clearances on than a beemer, with perhaps the exception of a Guzzi.

    Tips anyone?
     
  6. SteveJ

    SteveJ Super Moderator

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    #6 SteveJ, Jan 20, 2015
    They are a bit of a nuisance to work on but I once you get use to them and learn the tricks they are fine.

    If you do take the carbs off again always take the throttle cable off at the handlebars as they are almost impossible to take off at the carbs :wink:

    Anyway if you think the 3 cylinder engines are fun to work on then you should have a go at the 4 cylinder bikes :rolleyes:

    The coils are also can be a bit of a problem on the bike as well as the ignition pickup.

    And make sure you grease the rear suspension linkages once a year.

    Cheers

    Steve
     
  7. MikeYPVS

    MikeYPVS New Member

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    #7 MikeYPVS, Jan 20, 2015
    Has anyone fitted stiffer front fork springs to their Trident?
     
  8. PJT

    PJT Active Member

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    #8 PJT, Jan 22, 2015
    Hello and welcome to the forum. Lovely looking machine.
     
  9. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse, think it's time for his medications.
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    #9 sprintdave, Jan 25, 2015
    Hi Mike. I fitted some progressive springs from Sprint Mfg,made a difference but not much really. I would guess any newer springs would do the same. I also upped the sae of the fork oil to stiffen them up and make the front less lively. My oil seals have just gone and that will need to be addressed before my next MOT.

    Lovely looking Trident you got there
     
  10. MikeYPVS

    MikeYPVS New Member

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    #10 MikeYPVS, Jan 27, 2015
    doesn't sound like it's worth the trouble then, not unless the fork seals go and I have to strip the forks anyway.
     
  11. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    #11 stevethegoolie, Jan 30, 2015
    Hi Mike
    I put Hagon Springs in the front forks of my Trident ... small improvement was noted. Hagon rear shock was a real improvement! :upyeah:
    Nice looking bike, by the way!! :upyeah::upyeah:
     
  12. SteveJ

    SteveJ Super Moderator

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    #12 SteveJ, Jan 31, 2015
    Mk1 Speed Triple front forks would most probably fit straight in. :wink:
     
  13. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #13 thebiglad, Feb 7, 2015
    Hi Mike and welcome. That is a really BEAUTIFUL bike you have there, really beautiful.
     
  14. chris newton

    chris newton Member

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    #14 chris newton, Feb 10, 2015
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    Very handsome bike :)

    I remember in the 90's when I was a kid (teenager) my stepdad would often bring home the latest Triumph brochure.
    The Trident was the best looking naked bike around at the time as far as I'm concerned....only the later (original) Speed triple bettered it....

    but having that said, stick a pair of "clip on" style bars and the Trident would look awesome too!....esp with those pea shooter pipes. Proper café racer styling and traditional paint scheme. ;)
     
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