Useful stuff

[Nick Calne]

Just bought a '98 steamer and within a few hundred miles realised something was amiss.  So I sent it to the Triumph dealership, who couldn't sort the problem, despite having 3 days to investigate....(draw your own conclusions on this)  Having read through your posts on common complaints, I realised the coils where shot and some new nology ones were promptly purchased.  Runs so much better now and was easy to fit 'em too.  It really was a doddle.  Can't tell you how pleased I was or how grateful I am for the advice given.  Love the bike and have done over a thousand miles on it in the space of a month, which is a long way on a small island.  I'm getting confident now so next step chain/sprocket renewal... then (gulp) the valves.

[aeronca]

thats good news.  maybe the dealers should read this forum :lol:

[Stretch]

Valves aren't a big deal, you'll just want to take your time and document everything.  In the 'Steamer Wisdom and Illustrated How-To' sticky, you'll find a How-To article for checking and adjusting the valves...

http://tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/msg,34259 (http://tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/msg,34259)



... and in the Tiger Parts Cross-Reference Guide (in Speaking of Bikes) a link to Mustang's Shim Removal Tool...

http://www.geocities.com/mustanggarage/shim_tool.html (http://www.geocities.com/mustanggarage/shim_tool.html)



On Mustang's site, you'll also find a link to a Valve Clearance Worksheet, which is a PDF file that you can print for use in the shop...

http://www.geocities.com/mustanggarage/WRKSHEET.JPG (http://www.geocities.com/mustanggarage/WRKSHEET.JPG)



This place can be mucho handy at times.

[John Stenhouse]

Amen Brother