Me again... You're all so helpful, I can't resist asking questions... 2002 955efi throttle cables, the twin push/pull ones... My replacement clutch cable was so easy and made such a difference I'd be a numbnut to not replace the throttle cables too (Slinky ones from Wemoto). Just looking for any hints, tips, pointers, snags, etc? For example....I'll need to remove the fuel tank, so I'll need new o-rings for the fuel lines? Etc... Thanks all!
You should replace them, you may not need to, then again you may.Save yourself some cash this way https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201Pcs-1...492419?hash=item2154bb7643:g:NmAAAOSw1AZcer0F Be aware of the plastic spigots on the tank the fuel connectors feed from. They snap easily,why not replace them with the metal equivilent from here ( they may have been replaced by the P O. https://www.tom-parker.co.uk/produc...pe-thread-valved-male-thread/649/clcd100040v/
Thank you sprinter! I'll do that, re the couplings. Just to check, it's this item number on that link cLCD100040V ? Thanks!
Yes Daniel, that’s the right part number that @Sprinter has linked to. Just check how many you need. I believe the 2nd gen bikes changed to a single fuel line at some point, so you may only need one, not two fittings like my 2001MY. Hopefully your bike will already have the metal hose fittings, just be aware that these don’t have a valve in them like the tank fittings so you’ll get some fuel spillage on disconnection. It’s worth getting some spare O rings before you start the job. The ones here are the ones you want https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-TIGER-955I-124106-198874-10-X-Fuel-Line-O-Ring-ORing-NEW-T1240181/231970069311?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=5a1ebfacda10491bbb6bae4aae07c990&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=231970069311&itm=231970069311&pg=2481888&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:001c4401-acae-11e9-971b-74dbd180b547|parentrq:1aede3a416c0a9e8a24cd315ff5e6d51|iid:1 I’ve never had one leak but they are easily damaged. I’ve found that if you hold in the release tab all the way while inserting or removing the hose you’re less likely to nick the O ring. I’m afraid I can’t help with the throttle cables, I’ve not done one of the twin cable bikes.
Freck, thank you so much! Is it right therefore that I just need the female end...or the male end too!?
The male fitting which is on the hose to the fuel rail should already be a metal one. There was a recall by Triumph on the older bikes to replace the plastic fittings because of breakage, but they only did a half arsed job by replacing the male fittings for metal but not the tank ones. I suspect from the age of your bike that you should already have the metal male fittings fitted from the factory.
Thanks Ron Ashurst; I've had the bike about 8 months....and can't see any cable work in the service history...and, as you maybe have seen in my other posts, I have been wondering if my throttle is, somehow a bit 'dodgy' (dodgy being a technical term )... So I have given it a squirt where I can with various lubes...squirting cleaner down it as well as lube... I feel however, before doing anything more technical...as I am kinda learning on the hoof(!) that I was so impressed with the difference a new clutch cable brought, that a new throttle cable - for less than 20 quid - seemed a fair next step. And, if it ISN'T better...well...at least I know the other fixes are now necessary and worth it...as, at least the cable is brand new! Plus...I can't quite work out how that lubricating device works!
I’ve always found those lubricator things rubbish. For the price of them, I’d just put a new cable on. Newer ones are often Teflon lined so shouldn’t need lubricating if they’re routed correctly.
Hi Daniel , when you do the throttle cabling , adjust the return / close cable first ! Adjust it so there is little to no movement in fully closed position. Then you should adjust opening / accelerating cable with as little to no movement as possible. You do it this way round so throttle cabling will allow the return springs on the carburetors/throttle bodies to fully return to closed position. Then you can get idle adjustment right ! Did the cables on my 1994 Trident. The acceleration cable frayed and was staying partially open , sometimes at over halt throttle ! Luckily there's that return / closing cable !! It can n really save your bacon !
