high performance?

[Mustang]

whirr from the starter motor and klack klack klack from the sprag , while the engine no spin

[Dr. Mordo]

If it isn't bad it'll still trun over and start but will clack occasionally as the sprag slips.

[abruzzi]

If it isn't bad it'll still trun over and start but will clack occasionally as the sprag slips.

Is that the occasional random ticking I hear when I'm riding?  Usually when I hit a bump.  Would that mean it's on its way out, or is that the usual sound?

Geof

[Mustang]

I'm going to pull the alternator tonight to check the drive for DAR.  .

98's have the upgraded design on the alternator drive already and usually it's only the bolt on the alternator vane drive that breaks .

If I need to pull the clutch pack out and go though all that for the alternator drive, I'll pull the engine and split the cases and replace the sprag preventatively

I bet you don't when you see what a new one costs !

Is that the occasional random ticking I hear when I'm riding? Usually when I hit a bump. Would that mean it's on its way out, or is that the usual sound?

Geof

the sprag won't make any noise unless you are pushing the starter button , but then again who knows it's a Triumph
 

[JetdocX]

Thanks, Mustang.  First good news of the day! :D

[abruzzi]

the sprag won't make any noise unless you are pushing the starter button , but then again who knows it's a Triumph
 

Maybe it's the drive chain then.  Starting sounds perfectly normal.  OT, but the maual saus to replace the front chain guide when it's worn, but doesn't say how to tell when it's worn.  Any thoughts, or should I change it just cause it 13 years old?

Geof

[Mustang]

Maybe it's the drive chain then.  Starting sounds perfectly normal.  OT, but the maual saus to replace the front chain guide when it's worn, but doesn't say how to tell when it's worn.  Any thoughts, or should I change it just cause it 13 years old?

Geof

It's time to replace it , do the lower  rub block too at the same time

[JetdocX]

www.triumphparts.gbr.cc

Sprint Manufacturing in the old country has Speed Triple cams for 120 Brittish Pounds.  

Anyone around here done this before?????? :?

[Mustang]

www.triumphparts.gbr.cc

Sprint Manufacturing in the old country has Speed Triple cams for 120 Brittish Pounds.  

Anyone around here done this before?????? :?

I haven't done it personally but I can tell you thet you will need the igniter / ECU from a speed triple also to take full advantage of the cams .
new igniters are $739 , plus 300 for the cams ,maybe you should just buy a used 955i tiger
and you will lose some of the tigers lovely torque curve

[JetdocX]

I don't care for the Girlies.  Plain as that.  I'll probably just put the Tiger back as-is with the fresh head and ride it, and be happy again. :D

There was a Speed Triple igniter on craigslist for $300 a few months back.  I posted it in the parts for sale section and someone here removed the link, I think.

[Mustang]

I don't care for the Girlies.  Plain as that.  .

I can relate to that ...........Steamers are purty !

[Stretch]

I don't care for the Girlies.  Plain as that.

You have to admit, you left yourself wide open for this.  

[JetdocX]

This one's going sideways quickly. :roll:

If I were an admin, that would be your avatar. :P

[abruzzi]

www.triumphparts.gbr.cc

Sprint Manufacturing in the old country has Speed Triple cams for 120 Brittish Pounds.  

Anyone around here done this before?????? :?

Also, now is a good time to buy british stuff cause the pound is in the crapper.  According to google this morning:

1 British pound = 1.3764 U.S. dollars

That is lower than I've seen it in ten years.  A year ago it was $2 for a pound.  And it's not a strong dollar, because the Euro is at the same place it was a year ago, $1.30 per euro.

Geof