Whoot "new" bike 98' Triumph Trophy - Page 2

a1fa · 10-30-2012, 02:47 PM

No difference in components. They are both from the same supplier.

elementalg20 · 10-31-2012, 11:05 AM

I can't say I've decided but it seems there are tons of opinion on what calipers are better. I'd be all for up grading and I'm not converned about the "bling" factor I'm concerned about having some feel, and some bite.

I may well just flush the system and get some HH pads and hope for the best.....I don't know.

I think for the money I may well go with a set of Pilot Road 2's, $267 for a pair shipped seems like a great deal, no they aren't the 3's but they were considered near or at the top of the heap before the 3's came out.

srelegante · 11-25-2012, 05:26 PM

I am a long time Triumph owner-3 Triples, now on a 2002 Trophy 1200.

Having just bought the bike in March, I am still sorting it out. I love the bike immensely and plan on keeping it for 100k or more.

FWIW-I have done:

-Nology coils and wires (and plugs of course)
-Pingle fuel tap (eliminates the vaccum line!)
-K & N filter (and airbox mod)
-New fuel lines and filters
-Bridgestone tires (really like them so far-about 800 miles)
-Linear, .90 Racetech springs, new oil and fork seals
-Alarm bypass

The bike already had a new chain and sprockets.

I did not see if yours was the 900 or the 1200. They are both great bikes, IMHO.

I consider these updates to very important to an older Trophy, almost essential. They have some weak points which will leave you if not addressed. I second the suggestion to keep the battery strong, maybe even buy an new one every 12 months or so.

If you do your own maintainence, obtain a shop manual, order the parts and you will have a field day bonding with your new steed. She will leave many a fancy newer bike in her wake and take you and your lady touring in a heartbeat.

Drop me a note anytime if I can help. The fellas on the Yahoo! Hinkley Triumph Trophy group are really helpful, as are the other Triumph boards.

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/TriumphTrophy/

Lastly, don't miss the the 2013 RAT Ride!!

Curt

Link to the Alaska trip (on the Tiger) in 2012 with dad- www.ATLtotheArctic.com (go to the 2012 blog)

Pics of the Trophy

http://share.shutterfly.com/share/re...AatW7No4aMmTpA

10-30-2012, 02:47 PM	#16
a1fa Riding Nomad™ Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Oddometer: 12,717	No difference in components. They are both from the same supplier. __________________ Learn to ride. Ride to learn. FS: 1993 Suzuki DR350S (wide ratio 6 speed - street legal kickstart)

10-31-2012, 11:05 AM	#17
elementalg20 ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Melcher, Iowa Oddometer: 607	I can't say I've decided but it seems there are tons of opinion on what calipers are better. I'd be all for up grading and I'm not converned about the "bling" factor I'm concerned about having some feel, and some bite. I may well just flush the system and get some HH pads and hope for the best.....I don't know. I think for the money I may well go with a set of Pilot Road 2's, $267 for a pair shipped seems like a great deal, no they aren't the 3's but they were considered near or at the top of the heap before the 3's came out. __________________ 1998 Triumph Trophy 1200 Gone...2000 KTM Adventure 640, 1994 BMW R1100RS, 2002 BMW K1200RS,1999 VFR800, 1996 VFR750, 1985 Maxim X, 198x 250LTD

11-25-2012, 05:26 PM	#18
srelegante srelegante Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 62	Congratulations! I am a long time Triumph owner-3 Triples, now on a 2002 Trophy 1200. Having just bought the bike in March, I am still sorting it out. I love the bike immensely and plan on keeping it for 100k or more. FWIW-I have done: -Nology coils and wires (and plugs of course) -Pingle fuel tap (eliminates the vaccum line!) -K & N filter (and airbox mod) -New fuel lines and filters -Bridgestone tires (really like them so far-about 800 miles) -Linear, .90 Racetech springs, new oil and fork seals -Alarm bypass The bike already had a new chain and sprockets. I did not see if yours was the 900 or the 1200. They are both great bikes, IMHO. I consider these updates to very important to an older Trophy, almost essential. They have some weak points which will leave you if not addressed. I second the suggestion to keep the battery strong, maybe even buy an new one every 12 months or so. If you do your own maintainence, obtain a shop manual, order the parts and you will have a field day bonding with your new steed. She will leave many a fancy newer bike in her wake and take you and your lady touring in a heartbeat. Drop me a note anytime if I can help. The fellas on the Yahoo! Hinkley Triumph Trophy group are really helpful, as are the other Triumph boards. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/TriumphTrophy/ Lastly, don't miss the the 2013 RAT Ride!! Curt Link to the Alaska trip (on the Tiger) in 2012 with dad- www.ATLtotheArctic.com (go to the 2012 blog) Pics of the Trophy http://share.shutterfly.com/share/re...AatW7No4aMmTpA

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