Chez
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Just put the speed triple throught its first MOT and have and advisory for the brakes binding slightly.
Im going to give the calipers a good clean myself.
I know JP did an article a few issues ago on this but helpfully my wife recycles everything and that issue has left the building!!
Is there anything i should be aware of / look out for whilst doing this?? Im not the most technical person in the world but it seems simple enough.
Any hints / tips gratefully recieved...
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chappers
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Don't do Cocaine it will make a slave of you.
seriously though be careful not to pump the pistons out too far, I think JP recomended double layer of carpet between the pistons to stop that happening and be sure that the cleaner you use won't harden the seals. As JP advised warm soapy water and an old tooth brush is best.
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FastBikerBoy
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Keep an eye on master cylinder fluid levels. As the pistons come out the level will drop, let it go too far and you'll introduce air into the system. Conversley as you push the pistons back the level will raise so watch you don't go throwing fluid out the top of the master cylinder either.
Neither should really be an issue but worth being aware of.
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BigHam
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Do one caliper at a time and make sure you keep note of which bits came from which side of each caliper.
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Chez
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Cheers fella's,
Should make my saturday morning job a bit easier..
Haynes dont do a manual for the 1050 sprint or triple which is a bit odd..
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Edited by Chez (12/06/2009 15:11)
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BigHam
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It is a bit odd, don't triumph have a workshop manual?
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Chez
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Thats a good call, i'll check that out...
Although in the 18 months i've had the bike i've found triumph (well, my dealer) to be pretty useless..
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FastBikerBoy
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Have a look HERE see if that helps.
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Chez
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Loc: Gloucestershire
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cheers pal, but no joy im afraid... 
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w322
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Reged: 16/02/2009
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Quote:
Is there anything i should be aware of / look out for whilst doing this?? Im not the most technical person in the world but it seems simple enough.
Any hints / tips gratefully recieved...
Take some pics as you dismantle the brakes in case you are not sure when you replace all the bits.
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