Triumph Race Pattern Shifting

[rickster]

To anyone that may be interested, I tried riding my new 955i with the standard shift pattern, but just couldn't get comfortable with it after 6 years on my 888 and my TL1000r with the reverse (race) pattern. Problem #1, I don't have $300-$500 in the budget for new rearsets. Problem #2, just repositioning the shiftlever caused it to snag on the sidestand spring. I did figure out a way around #2 by using a shorter spring and fabricating a c-shaped link to connect it with the side stand. The link comes down under the shift lever so there's no interference between it and the stand or the spring. I used some 3/16" round stock I had on hand that was a little rusty, hence I'm hesitant to tak e any pics of it yet, until I can get some new (shiny and clean) material and make another link. Let me know if you would like a sketch of the thing. It just might work on other Triumphs as well.:thumbup:

[ALCORN69]

Triumph still makes motorcycles?

[YOMAMAR6]

yes they do. and some of the best like the 675 what a purdy bike.

[Fithfath]

uh yea, I could show you the undertail exhaust and back tire of one sometime if you could get close enough.

[Wordamous Prime]

Triumph still makes motorcycles?
No, they make bad ass machines!:yes:

[Wordamous Prime]

Theres no doubt that the 675 is one of the best bikes on the market right now, but I have my sights set on an 04-06 Daytona 955. Im just a sucker for the styling. The 955 pulls slighlty more hp, but the 675 maked up for this in weight.

[poisonivyR1]

uh yea, I could show you the undertail exhaust and back tire of one sometime if you could get close enough.:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :nutkick :bounce: :twofinger

[rickster]

You may want to hold off on your purchase of a 955i. Mine (new leftover '06) has some serious fuel control issues that are making me nervous. It's been back to the shop for injectors, etc. but most of the problems still exist. I'll find out next week what if anything can/will be done by Triumph to make it right. I'll keep you informed. PM me if you want more details. :frown:

[Wordamous Prime]

Thanks for the info.

[rickster]

I have to clarify my previous post; this bike does everything else extremely well. The chassis is faultless; I'm a fat hog at 240 without gear on and I haven't even checked the sag yet; just firmed up the front end a little. The brakes are good as well. Typical for production brakes it could use better pads. If/when the fuel issues get taken care of I'll be willing to state that this bike is one of the best overlooked values ever produced.

[YOMAMAR6]

laa laa laaaaaa getting all my post back