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#11
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: Steamer/Trophy 1200 engine...
Last post by Belco100 - June 17, 2025, 12:56:49 PMWell I have searched the known Universe trying to find anyone that has successfully done this to no avail. I can't find any decent photos or write ups anywhere, and no proof of any ever being converted in the known World. 
I have tried a tank on a 1200 and there is no space for the fuel tap or even a 90 degree elbow without the tank being spaced up and looking stupid. If anyone has ever done this in the past they must of blanked of the existing fuel tap and put something else in
It wasn't really about performance, just fancied trying this as I had an option of a good 1200 donor bike, but that has now passed.
I have tried a tank on a 1200 and there is no space for the fuel tap or even a 90 degree elbow without the tank being spaced up and looking stupid. If anyone has ever done this in the past they must of blanked of the existing fuel tap and put something else in
It wasn't really about performance, just fancied trying this as I had an option of a good 1200 donor bike, but that has now passed.
#12
Everything Else For Sale / 885 steamer lockset *SOLD*
Last post by GavD - June 16, 2025, 01:27:09 PMI've got a NOS lockset for a steamer. Never been used, sat on the garage shelf just in case. Bike now sold.
I've listed it on ebay (uk) for (I think) a reasonable price for something that is now unobtainable.
Willing to let it go to an inmate for less though. I'm likely to be tempted by a £200 offer. Buyer pays postage.
Gav
I've listed it on ebay (uk) for (I think) a reasonable price for something that is now unobtainable.
Willing to let it go to an inmate for less though. I'm likely to be tempted by a £200 offer. Buyer pays postage.
Gav
#13
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!!!
#14
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.
#15
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
#16
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by HockleyBoy - June 09, 2025, 01:53:47 PMEnjoy the ride!
#17
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by London_Phil - June 06, 2025, 10:32:52 PMHave a great time Ssevy
#18
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!
#19
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....
#20
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...
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