Search found 85 matches

by iant-s
Thu Mar 19, 2026 1:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: TRIKING 2026 CALENDAR
Replies: 38
Views: 51762

Re: TRIKING 2026 CALENDAR

Lovely weather, cars out and about I hope.

Remember to look for possible calendar images whilst you are out there!
by iant-s
Fri Mar 13, 2026 7:52 pm
Forum: Type 4
Topic: 8V1200 roller tappets
Replies: 7
Views: 3625

Re: 8V1200 roller tappets

Further to my postulation regarding over-cooling. It occurred to me that a Triking is much more likely to be stuck in traffic than a motorcycle. Therefore the "excessive" finning might be the very thing required. I have myself have been quite concerned by the way I am looking over the bonnet at the ...
by iant-s
Fri Mar 13, 2026 6:52 am
Forum: Type 4
Topic: 8V1200 roller tappets
Replies: 7
Views: 3625

Re: 8V1200 roller tappets

I have it from several sources that the oil pump should be changed whenever a roller conversion has shown tapped wear. It had been found that the very fine metal particles could increase the clearance between the pump gears and so reducing the oil flow. Still made more than 5psi which keeps the oil ...
by iant-s
Sat Mar 07, 2026 9:54 am
Forum: Meetings and Events
Topic: Founders Day 2026
Replies: 6
Views: 2133

Re: Founders Day 2026

I will be there.
by iant-s
Sun Mar 01, 2026 5:42 pm
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Gear ratio
Replies: 2
Views: 790

Re: Gear ratio

You need the 15 inch rear wheel conversion from Triking. Its not cheap but will massively improve your car. Lowers the overall gearing and you can fit a car tyre which will be way better than a round profile bike tyre which drifts and follows every nuance of the tarmac. Also car tyres are way cheape...
by iant-s
Fri Feb 20, 2026 4:15 pm
Forum: Forum Stuff
Topic: Bogus members
Replies: 3
Views: 3941

Re: Bogus members

Well done that Man.
It wouldn't be so bad if the superb Tee-shirts advertised ( its ALWAYS Tee-shirts ) actually existed to buy. I have seen some really great ones on Facebook, but of course they are all scammers.
by iant-s
Fri Feb 20, 2026 4:10 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Starter cable size
Replies: 4
Views: 1289

Re: Starter cable size

Oh yes, also if you are using battery clamps for a round post battery, the 2 screws that go down onto the copper strands are rubbish. They miss one third of them, cut the next third and grip the remainder. Again I would solder them into a chunk that the screws can dig into or "whip" the strands with...
by iant-s
Fri Feb 20, 2026 3:59 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Starter cable size
Replies: 4
Views: 1289

Re: Starter cable size

I would only add to this, use the multistrand as in your link - don't be tempted to use 240v with 7 or 12 strands, remember you will have to bend this cable so don't go mad with the size. Use proper lugs properly compression crimped, solder if possible is good too but it is hard not to damage the in...
by iant-s
Thu Jan 29, 2026 5:27 pm
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Rear for light requirement for MSVA
Replies: 5
Views: 1237

Re: Rear for light requirement for MSVA

Not required for MSVA.
by iant-s
Sat Jan 24, 2026 8:07 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Ammeter
Replies: 4
Views: 1591

Re: Ammeter

I would go the voltmeter route too. Have you actually added up the maximum load the car can apply to the alternator? 2 headlights @ 110w, 2 indicators @ 42w, fuel injection @ God knows, 2 tail lights @ 10w, heated waistcoats etc. Guzzi alternator is 350w as I recall - I know mine was not far off 90%...