Triumph service

[AC]

With March now upon us I’m going to get the Street Triple R serviced for the good weather.

It’s 2014 with 5k and the past 2 years I’ve just serviced it with oil and filter myself but I’m wondering if it’s wortwhile having the valve clearances checked and replacing the other fluids (brake/coolant) and giving it a once over.

Worthwhile doing at this stage?

If so, are there any reputable independents in the Ards area? With working away, I’d rather throw it in to someone for the above if so.

 

[Nicky]

Triumph, Kawasaki, KTM Dealer, Motorcycle Clothing & Accessories, Northern Ireland - Phillip McCallen Motorcycles

They’re the only Triumph dealer here from what I gathered after trying to find someone to work on the aul lads Rocket III trike.

 

[AndyG]

Boy at the bottom of the D'dee Road or SM motorcycles down on the jubilee road.

Both get good reviews and have been round years

 

[AC]

Triumph, Kawasaki, KTM Dealer, Motorcycle Clothing & Accessories, Northern Ireland - Phillip McCallen Motorcycles

They’re the only Triumph dealer here from what I gathered after trying to find someone to work on the aul lads Rocket III trike.

Been out to McCallens a few times and ordered some parts from them but they’re a bit far out so was looking a good reputable indie close by who is handy on Triumphs but thanks Nicky!

 

[AC]

Boy at the bottom of the D'dee Road or SM motorcycles down on the jubilee road.

Both get good reviews and have been round years

Will give that a look into thanks Andy!

 

[Apis]

It wouldn't need the valve clearances checked at 5k. For brake fluid and coolant, any bike mechanic could do it.

 

[Lee]

Heres the schedule

 

[Lee]

Valve clearances recommended to be checked at 12k. I've read about it a few times and never heard of one needing adjusted even at the 12k.

 

[AC]

I’ve seen that job sheet before but it’s a bit misleading as it says 12,000 miles or 2years, whichever comes first. Last time I was chatting to a chap in McCallens about servicing last year, he recommended getting them checked this year but with only 5k, thought it was worth an ask here. Still undecided now!

 

[Chris666]

I wouldn't panic, with that reasoning it would have been done twice by now

 

[Lee]

Well I'd never claim to know more than a bike mechanic, but time wouldn't affect something like valve clearances, only miles. Brake fluid and coolant tho I'm sure wouldn't be a bad idea.

 

[AC]

Good stuff cheers chaps!

 

[Chris666]

Brake fluid and coolant tho I'm sure wouldn't be a bad idea.

That's a good shout though

 

[Apis]

I’ve seen that job sheet before but it’s a bit misleading as it says 12,000 miles or 2years, whichever comes first. Last time I was chatting to a chap in McCallens about servicing last year, he recommended getting them checked this year but with only 5k, thought it was worth an ask here. Still undecided now!

Can't say for the 675 but anytime I've heard of a 1050 getting the clearances checked, even at 30k, they rarely need adjusted.

 

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

A mate of mine is a bike nut in the Ards area, he's forgotten more about bikes than I would ever know and he's a Triumph fan, drop me a PM if you want his number