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Tacho cable

Last post by gavmel « Tue Feb 11, 2020 7:31 am
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by JFerg » Mon Feb 10, 2020 4:21 am

Before I race off and get a custom cable made, does anyone have any clue as to the donor vehicle for the tacho cable of an early Type 1? The inner is...

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Last post by gavmel
Tue Feb 11, 2020 7:31 am
quick disconnect steering wheel

Last post by EricStarmer « Tue Feb 04, 2020 9:10 pm
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by Spaniard » Mon Feb 03, 2020 3:05 am

I recently purchased a steering wheel quick disconnect hub from Amazon here in the US. I am very disappointed with the free play in the wheel. Of...

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Last post by EricStarmer
Tue Feb 04, 2020 9:10 pm
Front discs.

Last post by Oily « Sun Jan 26, 2020 3:25 pm
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by gavmel » Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:31 am

Due to the ravages of time and humidity my original discs probably need skimmed for the rebuild. Does anyone know the minimum tolerances allowable...

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Last post by Oily
Sun Jan 26, 2020 3:25 pm
Old coals.

Last post by Richard and Pat « Thu Jan 23, 2020 1:30 pm
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by JFerg » Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:21 am

I refuse to believe that this has not been thrashed half to death in previous postings, but when I search back through there's only two pages and no...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Thu Jan 23, 2020 1:30 pm
Electronic timing.

Last post by Throwley « Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:43 am
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by gavmel » Wed Jan 22, 2020 12:24 pm

One question for the forum. I fitted a Lucas Rita, what do people use these days?

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Last post by Throwley
Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:43 am
Exhaust balance.

Last post by Alanla « Sat Jan 04, 2020 6:52 pm
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by Oily » Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:02 pm

I have no balance pipe between my exhausts and Alan did say that it would make the engine run a bit smoother if I fitted one. It would be quite easy...

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Last post by Alanla
Sat Jan 04, 2020 6:52 pm
Steering column UJ

Last post by Widdup « Fri Dec 27, 2019 9:05 pm
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by Widdup » Fri Dec 27, 2019 12:30 pm

I’m just starting to build a type 3 and I’ve angled the steering column through the centre of the bulkhead aperture which has resulted in what I...

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Last post by Widdup
Fri Dec 27, 2019 9:05 pm
Information 1000cc Triking with Ford gearbox etc

Last post by steveO « Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:38 pm
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by Richard and Pat » Sat Oct 12, 2019 4:53 pm

Trikingistas,
The following has come in from a new owner in France: Dominique Chudzik. Like me he uses Google Translate; who can help him please? His...

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Last post by steveO
Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:38 pm
Less Depressed

Last post by steveO « Fri Oct 11, 2019 4:21 pm

by steveO » Fri Oct 11, 2019 4:21 pm

Hi,
Changed the head and base gaskets on both barrels as slight oil weeping. (1985 ish G% engine)
The bores and heads are virtually unworn as they...

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Last post by steveO
Fri Oct 11, 2019 4:21 pm
Fuses and Relays advice please

Last post by Spaniard « Sun Sep 22, 2019 6:45 pm
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by Richard and Pat » Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:35 am

I am looking at the wiring now and need to obtain a fuse box and relay holder/ individual relays. Ideas and recommendations please?

I am planning...

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Last post by Spaniard
Sun Sep 22, 2019 6:45 pm
High ratio or standard ratio steering rack?

Last post by EricStarmer « Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:27 pm
Replies: 3
by peakrock » Thu Aug 29, 2019 10:42 am

Is anyone able to comment on the drivability of the high ratio v standard ratio steering rack? I'm used to the standard rack in my Type 2 and find it...

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Last post by EricStarmer
Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:27 pm
Type 4 Pedal Box in Type 3

Last post by peakrock « Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:18 pm

by peakrock » Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:18 pm

I've modified the new Type 4 pedal box to fit in the Type 3 that I'm building. It's a well engineered item with pedals and shafts CNC machined out of...

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Last post by peakrock
Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:18 pm
Optimising the EFI engine

Last post by Alanla « Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:27 pm
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by peakrock » Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:50 am

I've just read this article on the web by Mike Haven about setting up the EFI engine.

In the article he mentions the Twin Max electronic...

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Last post by Alanla
Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:27 pm
Rear Wheel Location

Last post by Richard and Pat « Mon Jul 22, 2019 6:01 pm
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by EricStarmer » Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:41 pm

Hi, everyone - I'm constructing some ramps so that I can load my Triking into the back of a van that I recently purchased, so that I can take it long...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Mon Jul 22, 2019 6:01 pm
Brake pad rattle

Last post by Richard and Pat « Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:00 pm
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by Spaniard » Fri Jul 12, 2019 12:37 am

I am up to 900 miles on the Triking and everything is going well. There are a couple of questions that maybe some of you have experience with.

1. I...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:00 pm
type 3 kit

Last post by peakrock « Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:29 pm
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by ollie22orrex » Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:07 pm

i have just put down a deposit on a type 3 kit so will be on the forum a lot from now on with stupid questions etc so apologies for this. Not sure...

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Last post by peakrock
Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:29 pm
Fuel pressure regulator

Last post by Tamos « Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:20 am
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by Tamos » Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:58 pm
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Am almost ready to start engine so put some petrol in tanker and ran pump to check for leaks. All seemed ok but a bit later I noticed wet patch on...
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Last post by Tamos
Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:20 am
Wheel balancing

Last post by Musselermark « Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:42 pm
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by Doverhay » Thu Jun 13, 2019 1:01 pm

With the new “Comfort Suspension” fitted and now enjoying the bumpy country roads it was now time to replace the very worn Pirelli front tyres. After...

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Last post by Musselermark
Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:42 pm
Speedo shows E9999.9 flashing

Last post by Richard and Pat « Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:11 pm
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by Richard and Pat » Sun Jun 02, 2019 3:13 pm

Put Squeaker to bed and attached charger two days ago. Got him out this morning and noticed charger was still charging. Went to Colmworth, starting...

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Last post by Richard and Pat
Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:11 pm
brake pad rattle

Last post by EricStarmer « Sat Jun 01, 2019 4:06 pm
Replies: 4
by Spaniard » Fri May 31, 2019 12:14 pm

I have about 500 miles on the new build and everything is going well. There have been few very minor things to sort out such as seating position,...

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Last post by EricStarmer
Sat Jun 01, 2019 4:06 pm
Carbs V Fuel Injection

Last post by ollie22orrex « Wed May 29, 2019 12:49 pm
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by Weg » Sun May 26, 2019 8:26 pm

Ollie22orrex wrote “One thing came up in the conversations with Alan - i want to use an older carb motto guzzi engine and he thought i should ask...

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Last post by ollie22orrex
Wed May 29, 2019 12:49 pm
Rear wheel bearings - car type wheel

Last post by ollie22orrex « Sun May 26, 2019 9:49 am
Replies: 5
by BSA » Fri May 10, 2019 11:35 pm

The NZ Triking has been on the road since August and has now done about 12,000 km, daily drive if the weather is kind.

The rear wheel is the car...

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Last post by ollie22orrex
Sun May 26, 2019 9:49 am
Gearbox/Clutch rattle

Last post by Doverhay « Fri May 17, 2019 9:56 pm

by Doverhay » Fri May 17, 2019 9:56 pm

Started the Triking this morning and noticed a rattle when ticking over in neutral, it seem to be coming from the clutch housing; however, there’s a...

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Last post by Doverhay
Fri May 17, 2019 9:56 pm
Rust

Last post by RayGrant « Fri May 10, 2019 5:05 am
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by Oli4 » Thu Mar 28, 2019 4:47 pm
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Hello everyone!
Do you guys know a solution for extreme rust? If so, please let me know!

mvg, Oli4

edit: sorry i posted this post in the wrong...
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Last post by RayGrant
Fri May 10, 2019 5:05 am
Brake Problems ?

Last post by Richard and Pat « Thu May 09, 2019 7:49 am
Replies: 12
by EricStarmer » Mon May 06, 2019 2:50 am
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The last couple of times I've taken the Triking out, I've been driving at 50 to 60 mph when the engine starts laboring and I have to press harder on...
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Last post by Richard and Pat
Thu May 09, 2019 7:49 am

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