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    Degree Cams

    Here's a simple video to help understand measuring Cam Lift and Duration/Overlap with a degree wheel. Camshaft Measuring
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    Exhaust experts/engine experts - I need your valuable inputs here

    You have to run the numbers; Header Tube Length Calculator Ball-Parking the header length will only waste time and material. You also have to understand the interaction of EGT, A/F Mixture Profiles in the Tune, and Cam Overlap/ Profiles to correctly match the Exhaust for optimum engine...
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    2020-2025 tanks.

    How would a PPF look on the Chrome portion of the Tank?
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    New Triumph Enduros - AWESOME riders and action photos

    I hope they offer an optional Turn Signal Kit. Its Ok as is, if you ride strictly during the day but; The Cops are sticklers for no turn signals at night out here.
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    Clear bra and other paint chip protection.

    Anyone PPF a Chromed/Chrome Accent Triumph Gas Tank? I'm concerned that the PPF will take some of the Chrome's brilliance away. Thoughts?
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    Triumph Rocket 3 340bhp

    Its a matter of counteracting Physics. Engineers have been trying to change the constants in Physics for 100's of years..lol I assume you understand the basics/purpose of balancing of the reciprocating parts of an Internal Combustion Engine(I-C-E), keeping each independent assembly equal in...
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    What do you think about motorcycle recalls?

    Usually a NHTSA Recall is a result of a repeated and documented Mechanical Failure, Engineering Design Flaw that was found to be the root cause of an accident in some kinds of Conveyance where major damage, injury or loss of life occurred. Search for NTHSA Recalls; Search NHTSA Recalls So...
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    How many rocket III have had ignition switches fail or kill button

    In a High Performance Automotive and Aviation Applications Solder Joints are frowned upon because as you experienced; 1) Solder Joints fail in High Vibration applications where heat cycling and vibrations degrade the Soldered Joint. Soldered VDC Joints in these applications usually fail near...
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    The Manual - Corrections/Omissions

    Anyone know were to buy a OEM Service Manual for a 2025 R3 GT?
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    Back to the Future

    Congrats, welcome back Sir!!
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    Maggie at the Dragstrip (Cayuga Ontario)

    This will be my first HP Motorcycle. My plan is to get the R3 to 10.70s with only an Drag Rear Tire; Exhaust Change and; some other simple tuning and add exterior add-ons (and hiring a 4ft/90lb Japanese Rider)...lol I've designed Chevrolet V8 Drag engines before for Guys but I see the R3...
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    Starter Click, Rocking to move the crank works.

    My Triumph Service Manual has not yet arrives so this will be a generic go-by; A Mechanic's trouble shooting flow, first steps should be; 1) Battery Load Test then; 2) Starting Circuit Amperage Draw Test, (during this test its useful to use a handheld IR Thermometer to find "High Electrical...
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    Arizona Motorsports Park Motorcycle Track Day

    If anyone will be in the Phoenix, AZ. area this Sunday April 13, 2025 there will be a Motorcycle Track Day. It is going to be held at the Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ. Arizona Motorsports Park Its free parking and free entry for spectators. Participants need to register by...
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    Does Anyone from Triumph OEM Engineering Follow this Forum

    Thx Tripps I'll see if I can try and shake the English Oak and see what happens.
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    Alpinestars Boots a no go

    I'm looking for new riding Boots. I have the same shifter interference with other Bikes with my Size 12 (US) Mens Which Model/Style of Bestaf's do you wear? Thanks
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