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Project Grasshoppers Triumph Sprint ST 955i

Discussion in 'Other Projects - Other Bikes (non 250's)' started by Grasshopper, Sep 14, 2014.

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  1. Mclaren

    Mclaren Well-Known Member Contributing Member

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    Guess the previous owner's nationality...

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    100% certain that someone fiddled with this since the bike was delivered! I tried it in all directions, but nothing... no magic electron juice flowing

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    Yes, normal for British bikes!
     
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    I couldn't keep the pit crew away .....

    sprint 1.jpg sprint 2.jpg sprint 4.jpg sprint 5.jpg
     
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    Grasshopper Well-Known Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Yeah, nice one! Can't wait to get this bike looking really Schmick!
     
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    The big C spanner we found in the tool kit ..... its to turn the hub on the single sided swingarm to adjust the chain :cool:
     
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    Back at the Fizzer Factory.. Grey was pretending to do some work...
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    I did oil and filter change on the Triumph, using the Delo 400..

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    Oil was black, but still had some viscosity. Sounds real sweet with the new oil in!

    Regarding the coolant..... err... just red rusty water.... started flushing it all out.. new coolant to go in soon!
     
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    good to see grey working. hope they caught his impersonator.
     
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    nice bike they are i just painted a 2003 daytona in the same colour
     
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    Cool... yeah Sapphire Blue, nice colour. I believe they only came in 2 or 3 colours between '99 and '02. Then they added a couple more colours... @paint-your-ride
     
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    Meanwhile on the Triumph side of things...

     
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    Time for an update:

    - Replaced the rear hydraulic brake switch and protection rubber with original triumph parts... around 50 bucks..
    - topped up the rear brake reservior which was very low...
    - Put new clutch and brake levers on (went aftermarket... looks great!)
    - After Grey took all the fairings off etc., cleaned most of the bike, took fairings home, cleaned/washed them all, and touched up with
    blue & re-fitted
    - Flushed all the coolant system several times, put some cheaper coolant in, and will flush again and put red stuff in later..

    Some photos:-


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    Photo's look great Grasshopper, one question..............where is the front guard ??????
     
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    Grasshopper Well-Known Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    It broke in when tipped over in the Sydney storm... I'll just get another..
     
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    Gotcha, must have missed that posting. Bike looks impressive, feel certain you'll clock up many K's on the Triumph.
     
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    Nice mate. Got to love the sound and torque of the modern triumph triples. I had a Sprint ST 1050 years back when I lived in Perth. Great all rounder. Comfortable enough for touring but still sporty. Had a gel seat on mine which helped. Got 300-350 out of a tank. Great bike but I always preferred the look of the 955.
     
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    Yeah, thanks Guys... I'm definitely going to enjoy this bike when I'm on my full license... In the meantime I'll just have to tinker, polish and admire it.. and.. of course, zip around on the Fizzer!
     
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    Hi All.... Been a good week.. Got my open license on Tue, blue slipped the Triumph today just need to rego and it's on the road. Will be doing brake pads and new front tyre shortly... :dance2:

    Got a green slip for $349... and 3rd party insurance for $22 per month.. What do you think? Good deal on the green slip?
     
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    did you try qbe?i use them and get a good deal, particularly if no points off licence in last 3 years and 3 months.
     
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