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Title: Ga Tiger owners check in
Post by: Jrod on April 22, 2008, 12:55:48 AM

What shops are you using for your major service needs? I may have to have the headstock bearings replaced on my 2001, and it's probably a good idea to have the valves checked, tb's synced, and new tune loaded while it's in the shop. I've spoken with Triumph of Cumming, and Atlanta Triumph, Ducati. I feel like no matter where I go I'm going to get ripped off, so I'm up for suggestions to have the repairs done...

Thanks!

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Post by: pit0rz on April 22, 2008, 01:06:20 AM

Sadly unless you turn your own wrenches, you'll probably feel like you got ripped off. Most shops are charging at least $75 to $85 an hour for labor so a fair amount of work like that is gonna cost ya.

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Post by: WIDGIN on April 22, 2008, 01:41:42 AM

I agree with the above. I'd call the Triumph dealer in Chattanooga and ask their rates. Let us know how they compare.

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Post by: Stretch on April 22, 2008, 01:48:53 AM

With the exception of a warranty issue and the downloading the Off-road Tune, I've done all my own work.

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Post by: flux on April 22, 2008, 02:43:53 AM

PM fullmonte. He is involved with a shop in Chattanooga called Moto Compound and can get it done for you I am sure.

I also like Pro Moto KTM in Woodstock. They can work on your bike and do good work. I believe it's $70/hour but they always itemize everything when I get the bill.

Wish I had more time to learn to work on them myself, alas, it is not there...

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Post by: FullMonte on April 22, 2008, 04:23:22 AM

After doing the 12K mile service last week at Moto Compound (their tools/bike lift, my labor), I now see why the dealers charge so much. But if you want it done right, bring it up and leave it for a few days. We'll take care of it. However, we can't do tunes or TB synchs because we don't have the electronic equipment. The Triumph dealer is only 1 mile from the Moto Compound shop.

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Post by: Stretch on April 22, 2008, 05:06:48 AM

Quote from: "FullMonte"However, we can't do tunes or TB synchs because we don't have the electronic equipment.

You need electronic equipment to do a TB sync? Can't you use a TwinMax to test all three cylinders (two at a time)?

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Post by: FullMonte on April 22, 2008, 05:57:11 AM

QuoteYou need electronic equipment to do a TB sync? Can't you use a TwinMax to test all three cylinders (two at a time)?

Oops. Scratch that. He's has one. I was thinking of the factory Triumph electronic tool.

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Post by: Stretch on April 22, 2008, 06:32:28 AM

Okay, gotcha.

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Post by: REGULATOR on August 17, 2008, 09:10:02 PM

Augusta Triumph charges about $66 an hour for shop labor... not too bad if you have to take it to a dealer ...

I thought that was high until I started seeign what others are paying...

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Post by: flux on August 23, 2008, 12:19:13 AM

Just thought I would bump this to the top.

I was in Moto 400 in Dawsonville today. I noticed they had a bunch of Triumph catalogs on the counter. Well, guess what! They took over where the shop in Cumming left off! Sweet! A Triumph dealer right here in town! They should be getting bikes in within the next few weeks.

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Post by: droopydawg on August 25, 2008, 08:42:21 PM

ATD is $90/hr. Except for downloading trouble codes and warranty work, I do my own wrenching. Did the garage door opener addition this past weekend.

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Post by: Stretch on August 26, 2008, 03:10:20 PM

Quote from: "droopydawg"Did the garage door opener addition this past weekend.

:headbang

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Post by: REGULATOR on August 27, 2008, 12:12:57 AM

huh?

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Post by: Stretch on August 27, 2008, 01:01:17 AM

http://tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/topic,4292 (http://tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/topic,4292)

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Post by: REGULATOR on August 27, 2008, 03:36:45 AM

ahhhh... learning way too much about you.....

and we a lot in common... cept for the big feet mine are only 13's

was never a paid firefighter though... just some Volunter time in Texas

PCVFD762

By the way I'm doing a little fun ride with some guys on sun 7th sept

just a short ride to Dublin to link up with some of my CVMA members

check out

http://www.combatvet.org/ and http://cvmachapter25-georgia.com/default.aspx

there is a calender of events under the events tab as well

might even see a photo or two of me on my Triumph Rocket

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Post by: Stretch on August 27, 2008, 04:11:31 AM

Sweet. I'm in the Marine Corps League, Detachment 1083. Only one other member there is a rider, but he's on a noisy chromed-out American V-twin. :sleepy1

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Post by: REGULATOR on August 28, 2008, 02:41:07 AM

well feel free to come out and ride with us, since we are not a MC you don't have to be a member to ride or hang out

and since your USMC ,we would welcome you with open arms

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Post by: Stretch on August 28, 2008, 02:56:46 AM

Thanks, Bro. I'd be honored.

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Post by: REGULATOR on August 28, 2008, 06:42:14 PM

plus I'm always trying to show them that there happens to be more bikes other then the ones made by the "motor company"....

they are still reeling over my Rocket III

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Post by: bad hand on October 05, 2008, 03:22:22 AM

Freewheeling Cycle in Douglasville still handles Triumph. I was checking on Steamer parts and didn't ask about service prices.
Their # is 770-920-1033. Hope this helps.

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Post by: Stretch on October 07, 2008, 03:08:44 PM

Glad to hear it. Thanks.

TigerTriple.com

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