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Trophy1298 · 12-16-2012, 04:22 PM

Got some time to work on my Triumph today. Putting in new steering head bearings, modifying the airbox for K&N filter, upgrading the headlights, valve adjustment, new fuel lines, doing a better job of running the wiring for GPS and accessory plug, exhaust mod, and generally checking everything out.

Looking forward to riding.

tslaw · 12-16-2012, 04:43 PM

Never saw the Trophey in so many pieces.

Trophy1298 · 12-16-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tslaw

Never saw the Trophey in so many pieces.

I had one almost this torn down in a hotel parking lot in Terlingua once. But it was the swing arm I had off not the forks and stem.

I have to say this Trophy is in incredible shape. Valves were all well within specs and nothing seemed out of sorts. I changed out the bearings b/c those lil flat spots are annoying on heavy front end bikes. The rest is purely b/c I wanted to do it. I like a day working on a bike almost as much as a day riding.

RoyQ · 12-17-2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Trophy1298

Got some time to work on my Triumph today. Putting in new steering head bearings, modifying the airbox for K&N filter, upgrading the headlights, valve adjustment, new fuel lines, doing a better job of running the wiring for GPS and accessory plug, exhaust mod, and generally checking everything out.

Looking forward to riding.

Looks like one of my current projects

Anticyclone · 12-17-2012, 07:55 PM

No pics, but I installed the re-flashed ECU in the Tenere this evening. Went for a short test ride and must say it's a very nice improvement. I can't say if there is any increase in outright power, but it's sooooo much smoother!

RoyQ · 12-19-2012, 11:24 AM

But a new bike!!!

2011 GSXR750 to keep my big GSXR1000 company.

This will be my streetbike and I am still progressing along with the track modification to the 1000.

Nice find, 784 miles new and several add ons by previous owner who never rode it. Skerd is more like it.

Same color scheme as my 1000 minus the gold frame and swingarm.

Anticyclone · 12-19-2012, 11:26 AM

Nice find Roy. I wondered what had prompted the sale of the DR.

RoyQ · 12-19-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Anticyclone

Nice find Roy. I wondered what had prompted the sale of the DR.

Just switching gears for the time being. I never used the DR. I use these things. I stumbled up on it one day surfing cycle trader and it was in biloxi which made it all the better. I also worked him backwards on price. He wanted it gone.

I originally planned to use my 1000 for both street and track but the further I got into the project I realized that wasn't a good idea. Plus a 750cc bike is way cheaper to insure verses that 1000.

Rob Dirt · 12-19-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyQ

But a new bike!!!
2011 GSXR750
This will be my streetbike

Congrats! The 750 has always been my favorite.

RoyQ · 12-19-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Dirt

Congrats! The 750 has always been my favorite.

Thanks, this one is my 4th 750. 5 mile rip once I got home before dark and I'm liking the "don't think about brakes" feel into a turn. You don't try that on my 1000 at least not on the street. 750 lacks the big torque hit but makes up for the pin the throttle mentality. Transmission ratios are phenomenal. Can't wait to uncork it with a cat begone and some more fuel into it. Fun stuff!!

RoyQ · 12-22-2012, 06:56 AM

Michelin Pilot Powers will go back on. I just do not like the Bridgestone BT016 tires that come on GSXRs. Tires are like new with nipples still on them. All they are good for on a Sportbike is to buy bodywork after you lowside the thing.

SO it looks like this for another week until this holiday cheer is over and everyone goes back to work and my tires ship.

Sucks I have TWO inactive GSXRs currently laid up in my shop.

Anticyclone · 12-22-2012, 07:11 AM

At least you've still got the scooter to ride!

RoyQ · 12-22-2012, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Anticyclone

At least you've still got the scooter to ride!

and a DR650 I can't sell, a DR200 with 46 miles on it and last but not least the sometimes finicky Yamaha Super Tenere. I'm good for a ride on something.

backwoodsKLR · 12-22-2012, 02:56 PM

Triumph OEM front mud guard / fender extension installed....

Trophy1298 · 12-22-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by backwoodsKLR

Triumph OEM front mud guard / fender extension installed....

Need to raise that front fender some. Mud would lock you up with it that close.

12-16-2012, 04:22 PM	#586
Trophy1298 Easily distrac Joined: Aug 2006 Location: THE SOUTH Oddometer: 5,426	Got some time to work on my Triumph today. Putting in new steering head bearings, modifying the airbox for K&N filter, upgrading the headlights, valve adjustment, new fuel lines, doing a better job of running the wiring for GPS and accessory plug, exhaust mod, and generally checking everything out. Looking forward to riding. __________________ gotta get away...

12-17-2012, 07:55 PM	#590
Anticyclone Studious Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Columbus, MS Oddometer: 4,264	No pics, but I installed the re-flashed ECU in the Tenere this evening. Went for a short test ride and must say it's a very nice improvement. I can't say if there is any increase in outright power, but it's sooooo much smoother! __________________ Later, Michael "If I can't pass at a reasonable speed I do it unreasonably." - jdmetzger DRZ400 for sale

12-19-2012, 11:24 AM	#591
RoyQ Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Mississippi Oddometer: 1,812	Not a farkle But a new bike!!! 2011 GSXR750 to keep my big GSXR1000 company. This will be my streetbike and I am still progressing along with the track modification to the 1000. Nice find, 784 miles new and several add ons by previous owner who never rode it. Skerd is more like it. Same color scheme as my 1000 minus the gold frame and swingarm. __________________ 2012 YAMAHA Super Ténéré '11 GSXR750 '11 GSXR1000 racebike

12-19-2012, 11:26 AM	#592
Anticyclone Studious Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Columbus, MS Oddometer: 4,264	Nice find Roy. I wondered what had prompted the sale of the DR. __________________ Later, Michael "If I can't pass at a reasonable speed I do it unreasonably." - jdmetzger DRZ400 for sale

12-22-2012, 06:56 AM	#596
RoyQ Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Mississippi Oddometer: 1,812	Slickstones OFF!! Michelin Pilot Powers will go back on. I just do not like the Bridgestone BT016 tires that come on GSXRs. Tires are like new with nipples still on them. All they are good for on a Sportbike is to buy bodywork after you lowside the thing. SO it looks like this for another week until this holiday cheer is over and everyone goes back to work and my tires ship. Sucks I have TWO inactive GSXRs currently laid up in my shop. __________________ 2012 YAMAHA Super Ténéré '11 GSXR750 '11 GSXR1000 racebike

12-16-2012, 04:43 PM	#587
tslaw aged n00b Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Vxb, Mississippi Oddometer: 2,324	Never saw the Trophey in so many pieces.

12-22-2012, 07:11 AM	#597
Anticyclone Studious Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Columbus, MS Oddometer: 4,264	At least you've still got the scooter to ride! __________________ Later, Michael "If I can't pass at a reasonable speed I do it unreasonably." - jdmetzger DRZ400 for sale

12-22-2012, 02:56 PM	#599
backwoodsKLR Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Central Mississippi Oddometer: 7,705	Triumph OEM front mud guard / fender extension installed.... __________________ 2013 Tiger 800XC \| 09 KLR650/685 SOLD \| 04 Wee Strom SOLD \| Explore: Backwoods, MS \| My Daytrippin Thread MS Tag-O-Rama Map / Jackson, MS Local Tag-O-Rama Map

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