I have noticed that there is a slight shake at some speeds if you are not really holding the handlebars(apx45-65mph) haven't narrowed it to a certain speed....
Are you using Bridgestone tires? Do you get the headshake around 45mph and on deceleration? If so, buy Avons and it will dissapear :) It's not a bent fork tube...
I read a lot about guys replacing the plastic parts on the trophy. The Trophy has some of the thickest plastic parts of any bike on the road and the easiest to...
Also, cannot forget the obvious... Check your tire pressures! 36 front and 42 rear is a good place to start- Phillip Koken http://www.koken.org/ Sunnyvale,...
... Try greasing first. Had the same on mine but it was a worn chain with a tightspot. HTH But it might just be you worn tyre! BOAT Merlot BBBB Scotland...
Where are the turn signals? The group here could use a 6 pack. ... search through some of the pattern parts makers, you can find things like turn indicators...
Bearing in mind I'm in the UK, but we have a catalogue company - MPS - who do a whole range of things like chain and sprocket sets; disc pads; turn indicators...
How do I check rear shock bearings; tried to shake tire while on centerstand but no real movement, and any certain grease?/ ; tires are relatively new less...
I place my bet on the Bridgestones... Buy some Avon Azaros (I like the Av45/46B) and the tires will wear evenly.... From someone who had headshake, tire...
I use High Moly - High Pressure bearing grease from Mobil called "Centaur Moly", I used this on my boat engine mount and it held up better than ANYTHING I have...
Mike Cheyne said: "Bearing in mind I'm in the UK, but we have a catalogue company - MPS - who do a whole range of things like chain and sprocket sets; disc ...
I have a close friend of mine who works for the largest warehouse/distributor for motorcycle products in the USA. After personally going through their...
... <pjsmithres@a...> ... I just rebought my old Trophy 1200 (91)but it looked a little sad condition wise. I bought a full Daytona body kit that's Tank, all ...
Welcome Dave, you have chosen a great bike and a great forum. Just a pity you've got one too many bangs ! Look forward to chatting soon. Malcolm R.Powell...
... What we did was, as you have, the bike on centre stand with block of wood under it, a second pair of hands to push front down so as back is raised. Take...
There's no "off" position because the fuel tap is vaccum operated. If the engine isn't running fuel won't flow, unless the fuel tap is set to prime, hope this...
I cured the leak into my panniers years ago! See my picture in the photos section. I used silicone sealant around the joint of the two pieces of the inner case...
On the 1200 there are some small filters in the fuel pipe where it joins the 'T' piece between each pair of carbs. The filters sit inside the 'T' piece, and on...
... narrowed ... year ... James, Be sure to adjust the steering head bearings, it seem as though they are either not tight enough from the factory on a good ...
In a message dated 10/1/2004 10:29:57 PM US Eastern Standard Time, TriumphTrophy@yahoogroups.com writes: I have noticed that there is a slight shake at some...
In a message dated 10/1/2004 10:29:57 PM US Eastern Standard Time, TriumphTrophy@yahoogroups.com writes: But brand od tire wouldn't explain uneven tire ...
Good site on mounting tips and making a tire changing station. Tom Shortcut to: http://www.clarity.net/~adam/tire-changing.html Note: To protect against...
In a message dated 10/2/04 4:39:40 AM GMT Daylight Time, Beardg@... writes: Buy the wrong tire for many bikes (the Trophy ain't alone on this) and you...
Hello, I know that this list is always looking for feedback on good gear, so here is some for Joe Rocket and a recent road test. I had the luxury of testing...