travelguy
Turbocharged
since calling you everyday isnt an issue ill post up your number for those in need 
Upgrade kit for me?
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Pig9r
Living Legend
I talked to the mechanic on Saturday, and it's done. I will head up there this Saturday with Tom to pick it up.
britman
Nitrous
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- Fredericksburg, Virginia
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- 2005 Rocket 3/2014 Moto Guzzi Touring
Since it has been awhile, shift on the left, brake on the right, and put your feet down when you stop. Glad you will up and running again this weekend. Enjoy the makeover and let us know how she does.
Glad things worked out Brain, now I'm getting a bit concerned about this thread as it may relate to my findings. My second sometimes comes out and have heard a paint ball rattle, ever so briefly and probably haven't given it another thought. I have another 11mo. warranty left so I will keep a passive lookout and keep my fingers crossed. I will ask Dink at our next dinner meet about the upgrade kit.
boogerdave
Nitrous
Bob . . let me know what he says. . . I'm curious.
Pig9r
Living Legend
I picked up the bike yesterday. It seems that the problem may have been the TDU all along. The mechanic said the spring on the shaft did not have hardly any tension on it. So I got the upgrade kit, head gasket replaced, clutch lifter piece machined, and TDU replaced for $0, and the warranty was up in Feb 2008. I have spent most of my afternoon going over the bike to make sure everything is tight and set up right. Had to tighten a few things and add some more coolant. I really didn't get a chance to ride it other than in the neighborhood. It does shift better, no more missing shifts from 1st to 2nd, but neutral has proved to be a little bit difficult to find.
My output shaft bearing was installed backward but it was in good shape. Apparently the open side of the bearing should be facing toward the engine case as there is an oil passage way that lubes it. So I could see if someone was guessing which way to install it how they would put it in backward.... If it is installed backward, it still gets some oil splashed on it. That's probably why so many have survived. I read somewhere that there was no markings on the bearings. Mine had a manufacturer's name and a part number stamped on it.
I also polished the wheels today. Triumph didn't do the '06 and newer owners any favors when they stopped coating the wheels. What a pain in the ass. And Chip Foose is a liar, that Mother's polishing ball is a piece of ****.
My output shaft bearing was installed backward but it was in good shape. Apparently the open side of the bearing should be facing toward the engine case as there is an oil passage way that lubes it. So I could see if someone was guessing which way to install it how they would put it in backward.... If it is installed backward, it still gets some oil splashed on it. That's probably why so many have survived. I read somewhere that there was no markings on the bearings. Mine had a manufacturer's name and a part number stamped on it.
I also polished the wheels today. Triumph didn't do the '06 and newer owners any favors when they stopped coating the wheels. What a pain in the ass. And Chip Foose is a liar, that Mother's polishing ball is a piece of ****.
snuffcityrider
Living Legend
Do you think it's safe to assume that all of the out put bearings, or most were put in backwards as I type this a thousand miles from home
xhdskip
Living Legend
Don't know about all of em, but I know mine was put in backwards on my '07 standard.
Developed the "brake dragging sound" after only about 5000 miles.
12,000 miles later and my head gasket has decided to leak a little bit.
It won't go into neutral from a dead stop, and has popped out of gear a few times.
All this being said, would I still take it over a hardly pu****some?
Any day...
The grin factor more than makes up for any little chararistic issues I've got.
Developed the "brake dragging sound" after only about 5000 miles.
12,000 miles later and my head gasket has decided to leak a little bit.
It won't go into neutral from a dead stop, and has popped out of gear a few times.
All this being said, would I still take it over a hardly pu****some?
Any day...
The grin factor more than makes up for any little chararistic issues I've got.
borntoride63
Supercharged
Hi Brian, I have a great product for you to try on your wheels! its called Speedys, you can usually find it at Truck parts shops! (speedymetalpolish.com)it is by far the best polish for uncoated aluminum wheels! and heres the plus! it also contains carnuba wax and polymers! so it leaves a protective shine on your wheels! they get easier to shine up every time! my wheels look almost chrome! oh and the claw looks great!
Pig9r
Living Legend
I'll have to give it a try. Thanks.
