What was the timing mark on a triumph T140V?
However there was not enough slot in the ignition timing plate to get the pointer to point at the 38 degree mark. it was halway between TDC and 38 degrees. The engine was running great and when starting there was no kick back and it started then on the first or second kick when cold. It is almost like something is off a tooth.
What kind of noise does a Triumph motorcycle make?
Triumph Engine Whine Noise Problem This issue has been brought up multiple times by various Triumph owners, mostly regarding the Triumph Street Triple family members. Most complaints about the engine describe it as a whirring, whistling, or whining sound, typically high-pitched sound.
Are there any recalls on the Triumph motorcycle?
The downside to this is that if a part has an issue, the issues span across various Triumph models. In 2012 Triumph issued this recall statement: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Street Triple, Street Triple R, and Daytona 675 motorcycles. The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging.
How many Triumph Motorcycles have been left in factory?
Triumph estimated that between 2006-and 2009, over 10,000 Triumph Motorcycles left the factory with faulty Regulator/Rectifiers in them. To explain why it’s important to put this hazard on Triumph owners’ radar, let’s first examine what the Regulator/Rectifier is and why it’s significant.
Where is the TDC on a britbike T140E?
If a T140E has the threaded hole (plugged by a short bolt in the top of the crankcase just behind the cylinder block), to verify that when crank is set at 40 degrees, it’s worth the price of both a TDC tool and a degree wheel Hth. For 1981, T140E’s had the TDC location moved to the front of the crankcase, on the timing side.
What should I do with my strobe timing T140E?
If rotor mark to right of pointer turn transducer clock wise. Put a fan or two in front of motor to keep it cool. It will overheat quickly during testing without fans. Put a rubber mud flap or mat under center stand to keep bike from moving as reving it will walk back on you if on concrete floor.
What’s the best way to run a Triumph motorcycle?
After going thru this he closed the manual and said this is the real world, use the manual as a guide. Try not to over rev the engine and do not go to the redline. Run the bike at the speed of the traffic around you. After some highway/freeway runs, take some side streets to run the engine at slower speeds.
When to run in your new Triumph engine?
Bike due for first service (800km) this Thursday, after that will increase to 4000rpm for another 800km and keep off the highway until 20ookm mark is up (another good excuse to avoid e-tolls in Johannesburg. Cheers There does seem to be conflicting advice when it comes to this.