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    Don't forget the sealing washers...

    I found this on my first oil change too.. The washer was still stuck to the oil pan and didnt fall like the other two.
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    Exhaust rattle

    I think all of them do that when u tap on that welded black piece.. Mine has a metalic sound there also, but no noise when running. Have a feeling there is a loose baffle inside that top muffler.
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    Exhaust rattle

    Try removing the brushed aluminum shield that covers the exhaust to manifold clamps.. If the noise goes away with that small shield off, the fix is to replace the shield but be careful to insert the tabs one the shield with the black silicone slippers without knocking the slippers out of place...
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    Run premium fuel?

    There is some sort of pressure relief valve in the cap because when i refuel after a ride, i can hear small puffs of air being released for up to 24 hours or more while the bike is just sitting there. Also made the mistake once of re-opening the gas cap after refueling to wipe of the lip under...
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    Run premium fuel?

    Technically water cant get into a sealed fuel container, but it does have a tendency to go out of phase.. When that happens, the alcohol that is lighter than gasoline settles to the bottom of the tank where your fuel pick up is.. Takes a couple months for this to happen, but when it does the...
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    Run premium fuel?

    The Drygas has such a high concentration of alcohol, it will actually change any water laying in the bottom of the tank into something that will burn along with the gas already in the tank.. Here in the mountains, even a tiny amount will freeze in the fuel lines and cause a no start in the...
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    Run premium fuel?

    Drygas simply mixes with the water in the tank that has already gone out of phase and is at the bottom. I use it in everything just before winter to keep fuel lines from freezing. Drygas turns water into something the engine can burn.
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    Run premium fuel?

    The stock 2020 GT should run 87 US octane without a problem.. Using a higher octane rating is actually a waste of money because anything over 87 will actually burn slower in the combustion chamber, leaving a lot of unburned hydrocarbons for the converter to clean up.. You will be able to smell...
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    Key /battery symbol

    No havnt done that yet.. My dealer is almost a hundred miles from where i live.. Will try that when it warms up next year. Merry Christmas, and a Happy Healthy New Year Maurice.
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    Key /battery symbol

    Yes, but it makes no differense.. Sometimes if i just move around in the saddle it will go away.
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    Key /battery symbol

    Glad Triumph put 3 settings on the grip heaters.. They are so hot on Hi, even with gloves on, its painful. Low setting is perfect.
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    Key /battery symbol

    My bike is 2 years old now, and still using the same battery when purchased. Mine is showing key fob out of range many times while out riding, yet i keep it in the same front left pocket all the time. I tried changing the battery, but it still shows out of range most of the time.
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    Clutch slip

    Because the clutch grabs when cool, it could very well be the oil.. Unless u used specific bike oil that has no friction modifiers in it, when hot it will slip when the modifiers release from the heat.. Using 20w-50 also helps with clutch issues as the oil stays just a little thicker when hot...
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    Recall for 2020 Rocket 3 Rear Brake

    I did it in March of this year, and brake was firm all summer. I wont know until the bike sits over the winter months as that seems when any air rises to the portioning valve system..
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    Recall for 2020 Rocket 3 Rear Brake

    Triumph had no luck fixing the rear brake on my 2020 GT.. I did it myself using a vacuum bleeder on the caliper end, at the same time using the pedal to push new fluid thru the master cylinder being careful not to let it run dry in the process.. Its a two man job, but it does get all the air...
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