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Topics in this discussion: Sorted by last modified date   Discussion topic Author Last updated/author Replies Views Rating Replacing steering head race ball bearings with conversion roller on 68 Bonneville  I have a 1968 Bonneville and I want to replace the race ball bearings with a conversion roller type. My question is where do you get the best quality 1968bonne Fri Mar-12-10 05:39 PM 0 8 --- Triumph smoking on engine over run  I thought I would see if any one out there has experienced a problem like mine. I have a newly rebuilt 1967, 650, it is still in the process of runnin mhofmann Mon Mar-01-10 04:59 PM by grandpaulz 3 116 --- Is motorcylcling dead?  I know times are bad for some but a true motorcyclist (not biker) is always involved with machines no matter what the conditions are. Get off your duf Gearhead Sun Feb-21-10 07:49 PM by ottobop 2 78 --- carb insulator  I have a 1971 Triumph Tiger (single carb.). Is there supposed to be any kind of heat insulator on the carburetor or the intake manifold? The bike is h rexnard1 Fri Feb-19-10 07:16 PM 0 29 --- T90  I have a 1965 t90 with Boyer ignition.Used to misfire at 4000rpm and above, felt as if it was fuel starvation, but maybe not Now Having problems start neildawson Fri Feb-19-10 12:24 PM 0 25 --- Broken push rods - T140V  I have a 73 T140V with all 4 push rods damaged on the lower (tappet) ends. Not wear damage but broken and chipped. The engine has true NOS TT cams wit Gearhead Thu Jan-28-10 05:33 PM by Gearhead 1 67 --- MITY MAX  I HAVE A 1976 TRIUMPH 750 T140V. I AM TRYING TO INSTALL A MITY MAX THAT WAS GIVEN TO ME. IS THERE A WAY TO CHECK THE MITY MAX TO MAKE SURE IT IS A WOR blharper Tue Jan-12-10 03:03 PM by rocket 2 476 --- 1979 t140d  my bonne is having an electrical issue. When i run with the headlights on, sometimes the bike shuts down, as if the key has been shut off, and the he gmcooper Wed Sep-23-09 11:03 AM 0 234 --- 1967 Triumph 650cc TR6R Carburetor prolems  My father and I began work on a TR6 recently and everything was coming out perfect. The only problem we've come across was with the orginal Amal carb Mooseriver Mon Aug-17-09 05:03 PM by ottobop 1 359 --- Bonnneville Electrics Upgrade  Need info/advice to upgrade 1979 Triumph Bonneville T140E Kickstart with Lucas AB-11 Battery-excited electronic ignition module. I want to get rid o BonnieBoy Wed Jun-24-09 08:22 AM by BonnieBoy 3 436 --- Backfireing 68 BSA  I just bought a 68bsa and it is backfireing out of the right exhaust, it also seems that it doesnt do this as much when the bike is on the kick stand oldschool Sun Apr-26-09 07:36 PM by ottobop 1 392 --- oilpressure Triumph Speedtwin "54  Dear friends, Sorry for my poor Englisch (í'm a Dutch BSA and Triumph rider) but i have a question; my speedtwin loses oilpresurre when hot. If i s speedtwin Wed Apr-01-09 04:44 PM by JWW 3 1211 --- Electrical Problems  I have 1977 Triumph Silver Jubilee last year i put a new wire harness along with a new blinker unit in. This year the directionals and rear brake ligh Triumph Rider Wed Apr-01-09 01:42 AM by JWW 2 939 --- Oil level on 67 Trophy  Hello all Very basic question - I have recently come in to the possession of a 1967 Triumph Trophy. How on earth do I check the oil level on this t dickdastardly Mon Mar-30-09 01:01 PM by ottobop 1 393 --- Oil Filter for my '68 Bonneville?  I would like to put an oil filter on my Triumph. What are my options? Thanks, Mark mdwilli Sun Mar-22-09 04:30 PM by shollis 2 545 --- 1938 Triumph  Hi, I have just been given a 1938 Triumph 500 think its a speed twin maybe, Ive had to find it out of a old collapsed garage that belongs to my father Yerik Mon Nov-03-08 01:55 PM 0 582 --- 1977 triumph silver jubilee  Am in need of a pair of side cover emblems, the ones that read "one of one thousand". Anyone have them or know where I can get them? Thanks, Hal hn1011 Tue Jun-10-08 09:08 AM 0 703 --- Parts for 1966 Triumph Bonneville  I am looking for the following NOS or used parts for the above bike. Battery carrier, part #F6891 and retainer, part #F6897. Thanks michael42 Mon Feb-25-08 09:44 PM 0 609 --- bonneville fenders and stuff  I am new to triumphs and could use some help. got a 76 bonne in a basket and i do mean a basket. right now i am trying to gather some new parts to rep ecotrekker Sat Feb-09-08 01:03 PM 0 597 --- Vintage Triumph  I just aquired a Vintage Triumph chopper and have no idea where to find numbers to see what the year is. This bike has no title so I am at a loss, so jamman Thu Jul-12-07 07:29 AM 0 713 --- TRIUMPH PISTONS  HI CAN ANYONE HELP WITH INFORMATION REGARDING PISTONS FOR A 1947 3T THE BIKE BELONGS TO A GOOD FRIEND WHO WANTS TO REBUILD THE ENGINE THE BORES LOOK W mickbrans Wed May-09-07 02:43 PM 0 565 --- Triumph 650 cam replacement  Hello, I have a 1972 650 Tiger (TR6R) and need to know if a set of T140 cams is an acceptable replacement for the originals? If not, what would be Mike D Fri Sep-08-06 10:45 PM by Robert Grainger 1 942 --- looking for 67 to 69 bonneville  i am looking for a 1967 to 1969 Triumph Bonneville. any help in locating one would be greatly appreciated.i live in the Philadelphia area and will tra LOOKIN 4 BONNIE Sun Apr-30-06 12:58 PM 0 576 --- Birco Jugs  I just found a 750 Triumph Engine that has a set of jugs marked BIRCO 1 on one cylinder base and 71-3337 on the other. Does anyone have information on Wayne Sat Mar-11-06 02:28 PM 0 878 --- Triumph Trident Ignition Set Up  Need help setting the ignition advanve mech on a 1975 Triumph Trident The books I have are sketchy at best on the proper procedure to reinstall the LimerickEnigma Mon Mar-06-06 03:47 PM by MichaelB 1 681 ---