Just bought a bike... - Page 2

Triple · 09-02-2010, 02:42 PM

According to Triumph Customer Service, bike and engine belong together.

Good to know, but a little puzzling. Frame and bodywork look almost new, engine looks like it was used as a boat anchor.

Triple · 09-22-2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Curb

I just got your message. I logged into the Triumph site and ran your vin...this is what is outstanding...

SB300...which is a mod to the wiring harness from the alternator (probably what caused your bike to stop working)
SB312...this is just for a different spark plug spanner
SB350...this is to change connectors from plastic to metal from the fuel lines to the fuel tank.

I got my bike back, but according to Triumph's website it still has outstanding recalls. Is there a delay in the system or did they not do the work they said they did? Supposedly, the recall-related work was done about two weeks ago.

Curb · 08-31-2010, 10:54 PM

Yeah...you'll have to pull off the right side fairing.

Tsunami · 09-01-2010, 01:05 AM

Thats sucks Trip

I hope you get home safely!

Triple · 09-01-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

I hope you get home safely!

I had to walk 6-7 miles to find a motel that night, and then another mile or so the following morning to the nearest U-Haul. Rented a truck, drove back to where the bike died, loaded it up and drove the rest of the way home.

I let the dealer know what happened and so far they seem pretty cooperative. They agreed to cover my motel and truck rental expenses.

goof2 · 09-01-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple

I had to walk 6-7 miles to find a motel that night, and then another mile or so the following morning to the nearest U-Haul. Rented a truck, drove back to where the bike died, loaded it up and drove the rest of the way home.

I let the dealer know what happened and so far they seem pretty cooperative. They agreed to cover my motel and truck rental expenses.

That sucks but it is nice to see the dealer doing something for you.

Particle Man · 09-01-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

I let the dealer know what happened and so far they seem pretty cooperative. They agreed to cover my motel and truck rental expenses.

Wow, way to take accountability! Go them

OneSickPsycho · 09-01-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Wow, way to take accountability! Go them

Seriously... that's pretty fucking awesome and really surprising!

Triple · 09-01-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Seriously... that's pretty fucking awesome and really surprising!

It's more than I expected, but so far it's just words. I'll start with the praise once I've received a check.

Triple · 10-11-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Wow, way to take accountability! Go them

Big surprise, no check as of yet and now they are ignoring my emails.

Bike stumbles at idle and the throttle grip is very sticky. Took it apart last night, lubed it and the throttle cable, but no difference. Makes for a herky-jerky ride at low speeds, as smooth throttle imputs are impossible.

At least she's pretty...

08-31-2010, 10:54 PM	#3
Curb resident gimp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoFla Moto: a big ole steamin pile of nothin Posts: 1,344	Yeah...you'll have to pull off the right side fairing. __________________ Steve Political correctness is killing this country

09-02-2010, 02:42 PM	#1
Triple uncomfortably numb Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: JOH-JAH! Moto: WR250R & Bonneville Posts: 409	According to Triumph Customer Service, bike and engine belong together. Good to know, but a little puzzling. Frame and bodywork look almost new, engine looks like it was used as a boat anchor.

09-01-2010, 01:05 AM	#4
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	Thats sucks Trip I hope you get home safely!