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British Bikes / Triumph T140
« on: June 10, 2007, 05:22:56 PM »
I need to tighten the cylinder head after 500 miles since rebuild, there are two Allen keys in the middle, what size are they, what torque setting are they, and I can't seem to find a snap on Allen key to fit the torque wrench! Any advice?

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British Bikes / Triumph T140
« on: June 06, 2007, 04:14:47 PM »
My bike has had the engine rebuilt and is coming up for its first 500 miles. I was told to retightnen the head, any tips? Should I check tappet clearance at the same time?

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British Bikes / Re: Some Triumph T140 questions
« on: June 01, 2007, 06:16:21 AM »
Dear L.A.B.

I found the small hexagon bolt undid it and oil immediately came dripping out so I presume that it is full.

Another thing I have noticed, which I am not sure is a problem, is that the rubber connection between the carburretor and air box. The rubber that fits over the carburettors side do not have any clips holding them on they just slid over fairly snuggly, could this effect running?

Just to say I really appreciate all your excellent advise.


Cris

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British Bikes / Re: Some Triumph T140 questions
« on: June 01, 2007, 04:36:32 AM »
Dear L.A.B.

I found the small hexagon bolt undid it and oil immediately came dripping out so I presume that it is full.

Another thing I have noticed, which I am not sure is a problem, is that the rubber connection between the carburretor and air box. The rubber that fits over the carburettors side do not have any clips holding them on they just slid over fairly snuggly, could this effect running?

Just to say I really appreciate all your excellent advise.


Cris

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British Bikes / Re: Some Triumph T140 questions
« on: May 30, 2007, 06:16:39 AM »
Thanks again, I reckon I did not really do enough to the forks from your comments. I will have another go. I will top up the gear box as suggetsted.

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British Bikes / Triumph T140 questions
« on: May 30, 2007, 02:44:55 AM »
Just me again, I tried loosening  all the necessary bits to the forks and pumped them up and down a few times, re tightened from the bottom and if anything the forks stick more now, could this mean I need to do it again, or are the forks are bent, maybe I did not do it sufficiently?

Another thing, I looked in the gearbox side and there seems to be very little oil in there, I bought some EP 90 today and was wondering if I should put some in and how do I know how much?, plus I have read in the manual about the chain case oil level, again how do I know how much? Does the T140 need this?

Cris

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British Bikes / Re: Some Triumph T140 questions
« on: May 24, 2007, 04:03:53 AM »
I don't know if when the fork oil was changed. I will try slackening things
and retighten to see if it improves. Single disk and no fork brace. Thanks again.

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British Bikes / Re: Some Triumph T140 questions
« on: May 24, 2007, 02:43:30 AM »
Time to put all your good advice into action.

Something else I have noticed though, is that the front forks stick down. This happens when I apply the brakes, say coming up to lights, they quickly pop up again is this normal or a sign of anything?

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British Bikes / Re: Triumph T140
« on: May 23, 2007, 03:13:15 AM »
Hi L.A.B.

Thanks for your reply.

When do you know when to replace the cush drive rubbers?

I only tried balancing the carbs by taking the plugs off alternatively
and adjusting the air regulating screw and throttle stop screw.
I am wholly ignorant of vacuum gauges, they sound more accurate,
I would be interested to know how they work?

It has been running rich on the right side and normal on the left.

The air regulating screws are: left 3 stops, right about 5.

I generally test the carbs by running the bike to work (8 miles) so it goes through many throttle positions, should I be trying just one setting at a time?

With the  VSP I went to website and it said 6.25ml to the litre, so normally I put in 8 litres and 50ml VSP.

Kind regards


Cris

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British Bikes / Some Triumph T140 questions
« on: May 22, 2007, 04:48:30 AM »
Dear All,

I recently bought a 1975 Bonnie US spec, the owner is away
at the moment so I can't ask him, but he mentioned this below:

'Cush Drive rubbers whilst serviceable are getting soft'

I can't find much about what this means?

Also I was thinking of putting Norton peashooters on this bike, what are the implications.  I am not looking for faster performance just a nicer look to the bike.

And finely any good tips for balancing the Amal carbs, the bike was running rich, but since trying to balance them one is rich the other seems perfect. They are brand new carbs, I checked the needle, its set at the top slot, its the right sort jet (190), I use VSP for the unleaded needs, does that effect running in anyway?

many thanks for any advice.

Cris

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