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#1
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by London_Phil - June 10, 2025, 06:57:14 PMProbably still more miles than I've done this year!!!
#2
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by ssevy - June 10, 2025, 05:26:20 PMWell, did 330 miles west, then turned around the next morning and did 330 miles east. Unfortunately, the road spray was getting through the holes in the caliper rubber boots and making the rear caliper stick, just enough to heat up the discs and cause a bit of drag.
I decided the safest course of action was to return home and rebuild all three calipers with new rubber bits. I had looked for replacement parts on the Triumph parts fiche, but hadn't seen what I needed Searching today, I did find some other kits that include the rubber parts, so I'll be doing a rebuild soon.
Plan B is to fly out to LA Friday to spend a couple of weeks with my daughters, so the bike work will have to wait until I return.
Although another cross country trip won't be in the works for this summer, I will be doing some shorter ones, so hopefully the brakes will be stellar after the rebuild.
The valve job was a great success, as the bike runs smooth as silk now.
I decided the safest course of action was to return home and rebuild all three calipers with new rubber bits. I had looked for replacement parts on the Triumph parts fiche, but hadn't seen what I needed Searching today, I did find some other kits that include the rubber parts, so I'll be doing a rebuild soon.
Plan B is to fly out to LA Friday to spend a couple of weeks with my daughters, so the bike work will have to wait until I return.
Although another cross country trip won't be in the works for this summer, I will be doing some shorter ones, so hopefully the brakes will be stellar after the rebuild.
The valve job was a great success, as the bike runs smooth as silk now.
#3
Ride Reports / Re: Just Like Old Times
Last post by HockleyBoy - June 09, 2025, 01:55:09 PMQuote from: Lee337 on May 30, 2025, 09:07:15 AMIt seems the more time you have, the less 'free' time you get.
Very true
#4
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by HockleyBoy - June 09, 2025, 01:53:47 PMEnjoy the ride!
#5
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by London_Phil - June 06, 2025, 10:32:52 PMHave a great time Ssevy
#6
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by ssevy - June 06, 2025, 03:40:35 AMFinished the bike tonight, with plenty of time to spare 
Valves all in spec now, and it starts and idles perfectly without the enricher now. Slide pins on the brakes were all wire-brushed and lightly lubed, brake fluid was changed, new chain and sprockets, new tires too. Brake pads are still fine, and the only other two tasks were a new drive washer for the speedo unit, and a new clamp on the fuel line at the tank end. Oh, yeah, new cam cover gasket, new sprocket cover gasket, new crankcase cover gasket, and 3 new spark plugs.
Tomorrow I'm going to wash it, mount my luggage and pack for an early departure on Saturday morning.
I won't be posting the actual ride report until I return mid-July, but I'll take plenty of pictures and hopefully have some interesting experiences to share.
See you on the other side!
Valves all in spec now, and it starts and idles perfectly without the enricher now. Slide pins on the brakes were all wire-brushed and lightly lubed, brake fluid was changed, new chain and sprockets, new tires too. Brake pads are still fine, and the only other two tasks were a new drive washer for the speedo unit, and a new clamp on the fuel line at the tank end. Oh, yeah, new cam cover gasket, new sprocket cover gasket, new crankcase cover gasket, and 3 new spark plugs.
Tomorrow I'm going to wash it, mount my luggage and pack for an early departure on Saturday morning.
I won't be posting the actual ride report until I return mid-July, but I'll take plenty of pictures and hopefully have some interesting experiences to share.
See you on the other side!
#7
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: Cush Drive O ring size?
Last post by London_Phil - June 03, 2025, 09:58:11 AMmeasure it, measure it....
#8
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by ssevy - June 03, 2025, 04:26:31 AMSorry, some photos are not posting? I'll try again tomorrow...
#9
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by ssevy - June 03, 2025, 04:10:18 AMOkay, so I got my valves all checked and my shims all pulled. Lots of spots with no clearance on the intake side, which is completely my fault because since the rebuild at 40,000, I haven't rechecked them as I should. Fortunately, the shims are pretty thick, so I think I can get into the proper range without an issue.
Here are some photos:
Notice the white lines I added when I rebuilt it - so much easier to see when aligning the camshafts for removal at TDC.
Both manuals talk about using a wedge to keep the cam chain from falling off the crankshaft sprocket, but if you wedge on the left side of the tensioner, it makes the chain stay too tight to remove the camshafts easily. I decided to use two locking pliers, one on each side, which gives more slack up top where you need it.
One helpful tip is to screw one of the cap screws into the top center hole to gain some leverage for removing the caps.
Interior is clean as a whistle after 40,000 miles using Amsoil.
Lay out your camshafts with the caps in the order they go back on. They are engraved, and if you take several pictures on your phone before taking them off, you can't go wrong.
An egg carton is perfect for holding 12 buckets and shims. I cut off the top so I wouldn't catch it with my elbow and send the contents flying (don't ask).
Definitely measure and mark each shim as you take them out of the buckets. One of mine was unmarked, but most were close to the factory number stamped on the bottom face.
I made a quick spreadsheet with formulas to determine the correct shim replacements, and then I checked each one off the chart to be sure. 3 were in spec, 3 can be relocated, and so I need 6 new ones overall.
I'm off early tomorrow morning to try and track some down. Also getting my new tires mounted, which just leaves installing the new shims and buttoning up the engine, and then oil and filter, new red rubber grease on my caliper pistons, and install new chain and sprockets.
Yeah, I'm scheduled to leave at daylight on Saturday, and tomorrow is Tuesday already
Here are some photos:
Notice the white lines I added when I rebuilt it - so much easier to see when aligning the camshafts for removal at TDC.
Both manuals talk about using a wedge to keep the cam chain from falling off the crankshaft sprocket, but if you wedge on the left side of the tensioner, it makes the chain stay too tight to remove the camshafts easily. I decided to use two locking pliers, one on each side, which gives more slack up top where you need it.
One helpful tip is to screw one of the cap screws into the top center hole to gain some leverage for removing the caps.
Interior is clean as a whistle after 40,000 miles using Amsoil.
Lay out your camshafts with the caps in the order they go back on. They are engraved, and if you take several pictures on your phone before taking them off, you can't go wrong.
An egg carton is perfect for holding 12 buckets and shims. I cut off the top so I wouldn't catch it with my elbow and send the contents flying (don't ask).
Definitely measure and mark each shim as you take them out of the buckets. One of mine was unmarked, but most were close to the factory number stamped on the bottom face.
I made a quick spreadsheet with formulas to determine the correct shim replacements, and then I checked each one off the chart to be sure. 3 were in spec, 3 can be relocated, and so I need 6 new ones overall.
I'm off early tomorrow morning to try and track some down. Also getting my new tires mounted, which just leaves installing the new shims and buttoning up the engine, and then oil and filter, new red rubber grease on my caliper pistons, and install new chain and sprockets.
Yeah, I'm scheduled to leave at daylight on Saturday, and tomorrow is Tuesday already
#10
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by ssevy - June 03, 2025, 03:33:46 AMQuote from: Lee337 on June 01, 2025, 11:26:51 AMWhat riding gear is always a tricky one with the changeable weather in the UK. I ended up with some textiles that have a waterproof shell so I don't need to take a waterproof oversuit. As they have removerable liners, they do for summer & winter. the only other thing I take is a bamboo base layer which tends to keep me warm in cooler weather & cool enough in warmer months to keep me feeling comfortable.
I usually find it difficult to decide what to take, especially if camping along the way, even with panniers, tank bag and topbox, I still ended up buying a roll bag for tent, sleeping bag & self inflating matress. That was on my XC, I only did a few away trips on the Girly & for that managed to cram everything into the panniers. Didn't take the tent though as I stayed in AirBnB.
I like the method for bearing removal too, never seen that one but definitely one to remember.
Lovely bikes!
When I stopped at my dealer to pick up parts last week, they had some Tiger 900 GT leftovers with luggage for $12,000. I wish I were younger and could afford one!
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