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by Simon.gk
Mon Sep 06, 2021 4:55 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Resonance patch
Replies: 14
Views: 9935

Re: Resonance patch

So now I have a lost of suggestions as to how best to tackle the resonance issues. I can live with the present level of noise as it is not a constant and, I suppose, I could always go slower. This does open the door to the next part of the noise questions. I have reverse megaphone Norton style silen...
by Simon.gk
Tue Aug 31, 2021 4:31 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Resonance patch
Replies: 14
Views: 9935

Re: Resonance patch

Hi Steve Thanks for your comments, it is actually most encouraging to know that it is not a unique to me problem. Having grown up fixing various, mostly british and mostly elderly (cheap) cars, I gave it up when I came to Canada in 1979, apart from minor stuff like oil changes. The only relevant exp...
by Simon.gk
Mon Aug 30, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Resonance patch
Replies: 14
Views: 9935

Re: Resonance patch

Hi Guys My Triking is a pretty original 1984 series 1. I do not have a reverse gearbox, a topic I am wondering about as a potential mod so just the normal guzzi motor, gearbox and rear drive. The front shocks have been updated and the gearbox was shimmed. It has about 16500miles on it with recent ti...
by Simon.gk
Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:53 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Resonance patch
Replies: 14
Views: 9935

Resonance patch

Hi, We took the Triking out for a good run yesterday as the weather has now cooled down enough to make it bearable. When I bought the car I was told about a resonance patch at about 3750-4000 rpm, especially in 5th. It was obvious but not annoying during our test run and my various trips. On the run...
by Simon.gk
Wed Jun 02, 2021 8:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Todays the day
Replies: 4
Views: 2144

Todays the day

After a rainy day yesterday, it dawned bright and warm so we headed off to collect the Triking. Neil has always maintained it to the highest level so it is with gratitude and humbleness that I took over the guardianship of Triking number 35. It comes with a box of trophies and every document, bill, ...
by Simon.gk
Tue May 04, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hats or helmets
Replies: 3
Views: 2509

Hats or helmets

With a couple more heavy rains to wash off the winter salt, it is nearly time to complete our purchase of the Triking and get it on the road. In Canada, the Triking is a car and therefore not subject to helmet laws whereas in some of the USA, its a bike so helmets are required. I wear helmets when m...
by Simon.gk
Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: tool kit
Replies: 2
Views: 3262

tool kit

Over the past decades I have collected a range of tools in dealing with ancient Austin 7s, Morris minors, minis, a 1934 Alvis and even a WW2 1 ton Bedford truck. In recent years it has been more about motorcycles but has involved anything from an old tractor to snowblowers. As I get ready to move ho...
by Simon.gk
Thu Mar 04, 2021 5:53 pm
Forum: Forum Stuff
Topic: TRIKING WORLD MAP
Replies: 3
Views: 13955

Re: TRIKING WORLD MAP

Hi I enjoyed looking through the world map and getting a global perspective. In my case, once spring comes and we complete our arrangements I will ask for the pin to be re-positioned just a little, about 30 kms. This will help any other Triking to find us in Nova Scotia if and when :) I am now very ...
by Simon.gk
Mon Mar 01, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Member Nova Scotia
Replies: 10
Views: 5219

Re: New Member Nova Scotia

I live about 30 kms from the present owner so it will depend on the accuracy of the map. I would like to look at the map but am unsure of how to access it. The present owner is only selling to help with his ongoing rebuild, I was in the right place and time. It is amazing condition as he is the most...
by Simon.gk
Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Member Nova Scotia
Replies: 10
Views: 5219

Re: New Member Nova Scotia

I was so excited about finally becoming a Triking owner that my fingers sort of got away from me, so sorry for that. I have been telling the story to family and friends and trying to explain why I am swopping a Lotus Elise for a Triking. I already have a ton of questions on the care and maintenance ...