Just bought a bike...

Triple · 08-31-2010, 03:13 PM

... and already the crap is hitting the fan.

Took a plane and two trains to reach the dealer, and 400 miles into the ride (about 300 miles from home) it broke down and stranded me. In the middle of the night. Miles away from the nearest motel and truck rental place. With no phone service. Awesome.

Come to find out the bike has three outstanding recalls, one of which directly affected the breakdown. It was a Triumph bike sold through a non-Triumph dealer.

Also: anyone know how to cross-reference an engine serial number to a bike's VIN, to make sure they match?

Particle Man · 08-31-2010, 03:30 PM

A dealer should be able to do the cross reference. That sucks dude.

tached1000rr · 08-31-2010, 03:31 PM

can't help out with this one, but just wanted to say I hope things get resolved in your favor. Keep us posted.

shmike · 08-31-2010, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple

Also: anyone know how to cross-reference an engine serial number to a bike's VIN, to make sure they match?

PM Curb.

He works for a Triumph dealer.

tallywacker · 08-31-2010, 08:16 PM

Where are you local to right now? Maybe someone is close that can help

Curb · 08-31-2010, 08:38 PM

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.

hope this helps out...oh and the engine number is on the right side above the clutch cover...set back a little under the frame, you'll probably need a flash light to see it.

Triple · 08-31-2010, 11:49 PM

Quote:

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.

hope this helps out...oh and the engine number is on the right side above the clutch cover...set back a little under the frame, you'll probably need a flash light to see it.

Recall SB350 is what caused my bike to stop working. One of the brittle plastic fuel connectors snapped, letting gas spill out freely. Removing the connector prevents more fuel from leaking out, but a broken connector cannot be reinstalled. From what I've gathered, exactly the reason the recall was issued in the first place.

Do I have to remove any bodywork to see the engine number? I just spent ten minutes looking and I couldn't see anything.

Curb · 08-31-2010, 11:54 PM

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

Tsunami · 09-01-2010, 02:05 AM

Thats sucks Trip

I hope you get home safely!

Particle Man · 09-01-2010, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple

Recall SB350 is what caused my bike to stop working. One of the brittle plastic fuel connectors snapped, letting gas spill out freely. Removing the connector prevents more fuel from leaking out, but a broken connector cannot be reinstalled. From what I've gathered, exactly the reason the recall was issued in the first place.

Do I have to remove any bodywork to see the engine number? I just spent ten minutes looking and I couldn't see anything.

The bike dying is the least of your worries. You're lucky that's all that happened

08-31-2010, 03:13 PM	#1
Triple uncomfortably numb Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: JOH-JAH! Moto: WR250R & Bonneville Posts: 409	Just bought a bike... ... and already the crap is hitting the fan. Took a plane and two trains to reach the dealer, and 400 miles into the ride (about 300 miles from home) it broke down and stranded me. In the middle of the night. Miles away from the nearest motel and truck rental place. With no phone service. Awesome. Come to find out the bike has three outstanding recalls, one of which directly affected the breakdown. It was a Triumph bike sold through a non-Triumph dealer. Also: anyone know how to cross-reference an engine serial number to a bike's VIN, to make sure they match? Last edited by Triple; 10-12-2010 at 01:15 PM..

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tallywacker Virtual Machine Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2010 Ducati Hypermotard Posts: 1,698	Where are you local to right now? Maybe someone is close that can help __________________

08-31-2010, 08:38 PM	#6
Curb resident gimp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoFla Moto: a big ole steamin pile of nothin Posts: 1,344	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. hope this helps out...oh and the engine number is on the right side above the clutch cover...set back a little under the frame, you'll probably need a flash light to see it. __________________ Steve Political correctness is killing this country

08-31-2010, 11:54 PM	#8
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

08-31-2010, 03:30 PM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	A dealer should be able to do the cross reference. That sucks dude.

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tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	can't help out with this one, but just wanted to say I hope things get resolved in your favor. Keep us posted.

09-01-2010, 02:05 AM	#9
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!