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Starter cable size
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57tim » Wed Feb 18, 2026 7:07 pm
What size battery to starter cable are folks using ? I'm looking at 35mm2 rated at 240amps.
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Last post by iant-s
Fri Feb 20, 2026 4:10 pm
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Ammeter
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AndyR » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:25 pm
Still working through my list of tweeks and repairs and next on the list is the Ammeter.
Very easy to diagnose why it isn't working - it is not...
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Last post by iant-s
Sat Jan 24, 2026 8:07 pm
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New build teething issues
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mplayle » Wed Aug 27, 2025 3:41 pm
Looking for suggestions on some issues on my new Type-3.
I have solved a couple issues already:
a) A poor connection from the alternator to voltage...
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Last post by mplayle
Mon Oct 27, 2025 4:44 pm
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Mystery fuse
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AndyR » Fri Oct 24, 2025 3:36 pm
The Triking started to show an ignition light and the battery was running low which it hasn't before. I have an alternator tester and this was not...
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Last post by Richard and Pat
Sat Oct 25, 2025 9:55 am
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Horn at idle
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Dreamer » Thu Oct 02, 2025 3:53 pm
Recently I was caught in a situation whereby I needed to sound the horn to attract the attention of the car reversing in front of me but since the...
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Last post by Dreamer
Sun Oct 12, 2025 1:41 pm
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Hagon shock absorber spring weights
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iant-s » Fri Jun 21, 2024 5:17 pm
Having given my side panniers their first outing to Telford, I have observed that the additional 15kg per side is compressing my front suspension...
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Last post by iant-s
Fri Sep 12, 2025 8:15 am
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Balance bar problems
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CairAndros » Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:22 pm
Hi all,
Can any one give any advise on securing the balance bar from changing when set.
I was enjoying a good ride when my Triking lost speed because...
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Last post by mplayle
Wed Aug 27, 2025 3:22 pm
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The Electric Triking
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Doverhay » Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:15 pm
I very intrigued on the current position with the first electric powered Triking, perhaps the builder could bring us uptodate with its progress?
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Last post by Richard and Pat
Mon Aug 25, 2025 2:11 pm
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Reluctant sale of Lady B
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Dave » Sun Aug 24, 2025 3:45 pm
I am having to sell .y series 3 in old English white to make room for a new project o er winter.
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Last post by Dave
Sun Aug 24, 2025 3:45 pm
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Finally ready for pick up
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mplayle » Mon Aug 11, 2025 5:21 pm
My Type 3 is now finally ready for me to pick up. It has a couple of last minute gremlins to be fixed before I get to load it on my trailer and begin...
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Last post by mplayle
Wed Aug 20, 2025 3:58 pm
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Red ignition lamp
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Richard and Pat » Fri Aug 08, 2025 5:27 pm
The red ignition lamp is intermittent on switching on prior to starting the engine.
When it does deign to appear it goes out immediately on the...
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Last post by Richard and Pat
Sun Aug 17, 2025 7:06 pm
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gearbox issues
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Simon.gk » Wed Aug 13, 2025 10:29 pm
Having finally reassembled the Triking today was the big test.
When I started the recent process I suffered from a major brake failure and the...
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Last post by Richard and Pat
Fri Aug 15, 2025 11:53 am
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Do you fit new flywheel bolts?
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peakrock » Sun Jul 06, 2025 9:28 am
I've got the engine and gearbox out of the Type 3 to fit a new clutch and fix a minor oil leak. The flywheel is off and last time I refitted it I...
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Last post by peakrock
Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:08 am
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Tired left foot
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Rune » Wed May 14, 2025 4:54 pm
Is there anyone who has a good tip on what I can do with my tired left foot during longer drives in a type 3 ?
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Last post by Doverhay
Wed Jun 04, 2025 10:34 am
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Removing PU adhesive
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Skeomorph » Thu May 29, 2025 9:24 pm
Hi All,
I have bonded my chassis plate to the chassis with PU adhesive and have found that I haven't left enough clearance for the seat belt reel....
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Last post by Skeomorph
Sat May 31, 2025 11:18 pm
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Rear brake disc
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AndyR » Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:57 pm
New tyres all fitted and wheels back on. Great to have the Triking back on the road for this spectacular weather!!
Whilst re-fitting the back wheel...
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Last post by CairAndros
Mon Apr 14, 2025 8:54 pm
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Irregular running/starting
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CairAndros » Sat Mar 22, 2025 10:21 am
Hi Guzzi owners,
Can any one advise on what could be wrong with the 964ccm california3 engine.
The problem is that the cold start is good but it...
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Last post by CairAndros
Thu Apr 03, 2025 4:29 pm
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Flasher failure
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Widdup » Sat Mar 29, 2025 8:00 pm
Strangely my flashers have ceased to function after the winter layup. However I suppose that they might have packed up late last year and I just...
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Last post by Widdup
Sun Mar 30, 2025 2:41 pm
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T2 Reverse Retro-Fit
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phil whizzer » Wed Mar 26, 2025 11:30 am
Hi folks,
Has anyone out there retro fit either a Nova or Triking/Nova reverse into their non reverse T2?
Mine is 1998.
I am looking for some...
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Last post by Richard and Pat
Wed Mar 26, 2025 7:41 pm
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Grease type
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AndyR » Thu Mar 20, 2025 9:51 pm
I am finally getting around to putting the Triking back on the road after the broken spoke incident last year and decided to treat myself to 3 new...
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Last post by AndyR
Sat Mar 22, 2025 11:24 am
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T3 -- Retro-Fit Doors
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Weg » Thu Jan 16, 2025 6:48 pm
Following the complete success of building Clarissa, my 2 door Type 3(the brown one) in 22/23, I decided to fit doors to Edith (my blue T3) before...
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Last post by Doverhay
Wed Feb 19, 2025 9:15 pm
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Stahlbus bledder valve
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Nr.100 » Wed Jan 08, 2025 4:43 pm
A good help when changing the brake fluid and for bleedigging the steel flex brake lines on the Triking.
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Last post by Weg
Wed Jan 08, 2025 7:17 pm
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CV carburetors?
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Tennessee » Tue Dec 10, 2024 11:47 am
The sorting continues, the original builder of my Type 1 used a set of CV carburetors from a early 80s Yamaha 650 Midnight Special. Those carburetors...
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Last post by Doverhay
Tue Dec 17, 2024 6:29 pm
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Lowering exhaust for panniers TYPE 1
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Tennessee » Tue Nov 26, 2024 3:50 am
I would like to add a set of panniers to my Type 1 and just can’t find the space. I think the logical thing would be to lower the exhaust right after...
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Last post by Musselermark
Thu Dec 12, 2024 3:34 pm
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Type 1 Fuel Pump Question
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Tennessee » Sun Nov 24, 2024 4:31 pm
Type 1 fuel pump question, I have a 850t powered Type 1 with CV carbs from a Yamaha 650 Midnight Special. My new fuel pump just went down and left me...
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Last post by BSA
Sun Dec 01, 2024 3:20 am
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