I posted the majority of this in the 'introductions' section, but it's much more relevant here. I would really appreciate advice and suggestions. I have a lot of stupid ideas and need to be reigned back in at times when something's a bad idea. Here is what I am doing to my bike in a list of what has been bought, and what hasn't (with complete honesty!). BOUGHT This exhaust, but in Chobalt Black: Clear integrated LED Tail light & signals Chad alert! 6mm Rimtape in white Windscreen Bolt Spikes - so cool! NOT BOUGHT.. but will in next few weeks Quickshifter Double bubble screen Fender eliminator plate so that the numberplate sits right in the recess like this: - I'll need it to get a numberplate to fit with that exhaust. I know, I'll need a smaller, American-style numberplate and I'm also aware that it's prooooooobably not road legal! 'Better to beg forgiveness" etc etc Should I buy... A numberplate flipper? All my intelligence says no, but my devil says YES. Judge for yourself. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cyq1Icnjjf0&feature=related[/youtube] I know that particular one isn't for sale, but you can get them on eBay for about £40 Questions, thoughts, comments?
I've thought about getting a plate flipper, but I think the problem is where you'd actually make use of it. Running away from the fuzz would be fun, but if they happen to have a helicopter you are losing your license + jail possibly. Smashing it past a rear facing speed camera would be fine, until the humans have a look at the photo, and then it's only a matter of time before you have a squad car waiting somewhere for you... to take your license. That being said, there are those clear glass plates that turn opaque when a current is applied As long as it doesn't look so obvious that you're concealing your reg plate, I'd go for one of those over a flipper. Also, the tiny tiny show plates will probably cause you some aggro, but there are sizes between those and legal size that might be better in the long term.
Spikes are a bit gay? Like, some big hairy dude wearing a spikey dog-collar whipping you're snooker-ball gagged ass before giving you a good pounding? Just saying.
That does it for me. No to the flipper. I didn't think that at all... until you just mentioned it and now it's all I see. Some mustacheoed vasalined-up huge guy with a leather harness and a leather SS cap. I think you've ruined them for me.... And who's the general go-to guy for cheap, well-made Triumph parts? Is it speedy675 from eBay? And what's the toolkit that people find the most effective for mucking around with the bike?
Speedy is a good guy mate and usually has lots of bits at fantastic prices. As for the toolkit well a good starter is the halfords 150pc professional there is £100 off atm and it comes with a lifetime no quibble guarantee. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... zone=PLPz1 Good luck wi the fix!!!
Only a few tools you need for a daytona. A good sized oil drain can for the oil leaks. A 5mm Allenkey. And a hammer to beat it when the RR fails
Sorry to hear about your mishap there mate, so long as you are alright, These might help as a bit of bling to add to new developments. Love the pipes though.
Right, I went to the dealership today, and got the Butchers Bill: Cockpit Faring - £317 Left Mirror Assy - £53.87 Left-hand Faring - £283 Rear Panel - £218 Indicator - £30 Clutch Lever - £22 Bar End - £13 Handlebar Assy - £72 Alternator Cover - £45 Pedal assembly, gearchange - £57 Sidestand Leg - £47.49 Bolt Sheild - £5 Spring side stand - £5 Gasket alternator cover - £11 Bracket, Sidestand - £33 Peg Spring Retainer - £5 Quickshifter - £196 Essentially, the dealership thought I would be claming on someone else's insurance and so replaced pretty much everything IOT make more money, I had to wind them in a bit, telling them not to replace the seats, rear faring etc which were just muddy. They've quoted me £2075 and change to do everything. I've accounted everything, and the parts bill is around £1230, and thier quote for labour is £350. This gives me a discrepancy of around £450 which they've seemingly charged me for 'misc'. Nice. I've been to speedy6755's eBay site and I can get all of these parts much cheaper than the Garage. Honest advice needed: How much of this stuff will I be able to replace myself? Bear in mind the toolbox that I've just bought. I haven't done anything like this before, but I'm VERY keen to learn and I'm quite intuitive with these kind of things. If anyone can reasonably let me know I would appreciate it. What would be awesome if someone with experience in these kind of things can drop me a text I'll call them back. And if there's someone in the Aldershot area who doesn't mind me meeting up with them if I get stuck that would just be great. Also I dont think there's anything wrong with the angle of the handlebars, but the dealership wants to replace it anyway. Is it worth telling them not to do it and save the money?
I havent done mechanics in years but all seems prety simple to me aslong as you remember how you removed the item you should be abe to put new one on , Maybe with a lil help from google ( or asking lads on here obv) if you get stuck lol but i maybe wrong This site should help you out to just enter part number and it will tell you what to do http://www.triumphinstructions.com/
I guess you're going to get plenty of advice mate. All the work you list is pretty easy (the 2nd time ) I'm going to start with the Clip-on. I have about a 15° bend on my R/H one. Visually it annoys me, but from a riding point it has made no difference whatsoever. I waited until one came up on Fleabay, then got it for £7.00 posted! I haven’t even fitted it yet :shock: (winter project ). + Based on scrutinising your video: Alternator Cover - Slightly scuffed, don't worry about it, or re-paint it.! Gasket alternator cover - don't need it if you don't change the above cover. :roll: Pedal assembly, gearchange - could probably be straightened, with the aid of a blow lamp. Sidestand Leg - looked ok in your video? Bracket, Sidestand - ditto?? All depends how perfect you want her, against how much you want to spend. Can't help physcially, it's about 450 miles round trip for me
Hi pal IMHO ALL of the bits you have mentioned you will be able to replace yourself as it seems there is nowt major/mechanical and in my experience the best way to get to know your bike is to get your hands "oily" and the sense of satisfaction when she is all back together is great! Just one or two things apart from your new tool kit I would recommend as a must would be a decent torque wrench as most fixings have a recommended torque setting (found in Haynes manual or on here) some pit stands or an abba stand and some threadlock for reassembly just take your time and be methodical. Also if in doubt about ANYTHING take lots of photos on your camera/phone as you dis-assemble and it will help remind you how it goes back together. IF IN ANY DOUBT ASK ON HERE dont feel any question is silly as between us we have almost certainly done the job before and being able to learn/help and pass on our expericence/knowledge of the machine we love is the reason most of us are in this forum.
