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by Alanla
Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Starting technique?
Replies: 2
Views: 114

Re: Starting technique?

The 1100 EFI should start easily with a few revolutions and a very small amount of throttle, It does need to be fully primed as fuel can syphon back to the tank if left for a longer period. Make sure the fuel system is in good order - Pre-filter - pump - EFI filter and Pressure regulator (check the ...
by Alanla
Sat Apr 27, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Tension spring on parking brake rear caliper
Replies: 3
Views: 231

Re: Tension spring on parking brake rear caliper

If you mean the spring on the caliper itself? these are as supplied by the caliper manufacturer, so a dedicated design tension for that particular caliper to suit the piston size, seal drag and specific safety considerations, its probably not a good idea to reduce the tension as the caliper may not ...
by Alanla
Sat Apr 27, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Cost of painting...
Replies: 7
Views: 171

Re: Cost of painting...

Painting costs have doubled in the last 4 years.- Russian war -Covid etc, cost of heating a spray oven - petrochemical products and solvent waste disposal blah blah etc etc. Our bodyshop charges us about £2,500 for a T1,2 or 3 in a solid colour and about £3000 for a T4. (+VAT) They assure me repeate...
by Alanla
Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Specifications & Differences -ALL Triking Models
Replies: 1
Views: 13066

Specifications & Differences -ALL Triking Models

To help clarify the different Triking models I have tried to collate some info below - apologies if its a bit lengthy. All four models are currently in production. Type 1, Chassis tub has aluminium or steel bonded, riveted or welded on side panels with GFRP bonnet and rear mouldings. This is the che...
by Alanla
Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Type 1 Wiring Loom question
Replies: 7
Views: 38182

Re: Type 1 Wiring Loom question

Dave, That looks exactly like the plug we used to fit on T1 looms when they had a Lucas 2 speed wiper motor. It was usual on the end of a longish cable as the bonnet needed to be lifted enough to disconnect the wiper before completely removing the bonnet. We have got one here if you want to call in ...
by Alanla
Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tony Divey's original
Replies: 2
Views: 15898

Re: Tony Divey's original

Yes Indeed, We last MOTd CNG around 10 years ago and took it to a couple of shows pre-Covid. Now being looked after by Tony's eldest son.
by Alanla
Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: Trikings for sale
Topic: Type 3 for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 99258

Type 3 for sale

Two Type 3 models have just become available ,
This is a very nice factory built model http://shop.trikingsportscars.co.uk/pro ... d-1100efi/

and this is an economically priced Kit build http://shop.trikingsportscars.co.uk/pro ... 100cc-efi/
by Alanla
Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Triking types
Replies: 8
Views: 23179

Re: Triking types

Yes indeed just as Tony says that's the abridged version, Except for those looking at further engine options I probably should point out that ANY Guzzi Big Block engine can be fitted to ANY std Triking model with the appropriate transmission. So for example its possible to fit a late CARC engine to ...
by Alanla
Thu Jul 06, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Luggage Tie-Down
Replies: 3
Views: 16345

Re: Luggage Tie-Down

Excellent design Tony - Luggage doubles as a hat under hard braking :D
by Alanla
Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Reverse Gearbox Type 1
Replies: 9
Views: 19757

Re: Reverse Gearbox Type 1

Caravan mover can indeed (and has) been fitted, The mechanism to engage it tends to be heavy and involved. The one owner I know who fitted it removed it and converted to a mechanical system after a short time. Also important to consider that this and other electric systems generally need a lot of el...