Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Re: [emrat:8952] Belt noise

ThanksSent from Dave's iPhoneOn Aug 30, 2016, at 3:07 PM, Anthony Sean Donnelly <sean1881@gmail.com> wrote:Make sure they have Steve get eyes on it.  He is their Master Tech there.  Hopefully he can get it sorted for you.From what I understand, Harley's have the same issue with the belts chirping. Might be one of the reasons for the loud pipes.  Dunno.Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 30, 2016, at 6:50 PM, David Mulay...
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Re: [emrat:8951] Belt noise

Make sure they have Steve get eyes on it.  He is their Master Tech there.  Hopefully he can get it sorted for you.From what I understand, Harley's have the same issue with the belts chirping. Might be one of the reasons for the loud pipes.  Dunno.Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 30, 2016, at 6:50 PM, David Mulay <david.m.mulay@gmail.com> wrote:I just talked to foot hills today. I am going to give them a shot at it....
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Re: [emrat:8950] Belt noise

I just talked to foot hills today. I am going to give them a shot at it. If it comes back then it will be time for a Trophy. The Rocket it just too tall for me. Sent from Dave's iPhoneOn Aug 30, 2016, at 11:50 AM, Dave Tucker <milehighautomotive@gmail.com> wrote:Dave I think the fix might be a new Rocket ...I just had mine re-adjusted again, damn thing sang most of the way back from Montrose. If you can keep it...
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Re: [emrat:8949] Belt noise

Dave I think the fix might be a new Rocket ...I just had mine re-adjusted again, damn thing sang most of the way back from Montrose. If you can keep it quiet between tire replacements that's probably about as good as it gets. I've had the best luck with this particular issue with the Techs at Foothill. DOn Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 11:20 AM, David Mulay <david.m.mulay@gmail.com> wrote:My Thunderbird has developed a...
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Re: [emrat:8948] Belt noise

Thanks, I will check out forum and Facebook. I have been doing some reading and it looks like this is a hard problem to solve.I will let everyone know what I find out.Sent from Dave's iPhoneOn Aug 30, 2016, at 2:58 AM, Norman Wright <lowrtax@gmail.com> wrote:Have you checked the Rat Forum?  I had a belt on my BMW F800 but it never gave me any issues so I've no idea.  On autos it usually means a drying belt...
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Re: [emrat:8947] Belt noise

Here is a thread on the subject.  Long story short, it sounds like the chirp comes from incorrect belt tension, incorrect wheel alignment, or a combination of both.Damn Belt chirp Damn Belt chirp Triumph Forum: Triumph Rat Motorcycle Forums From: Dan Pilcher <dpilcher@cochamber.com> To: "emrat@googlegroups.com" <emrat@googlegroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, August...
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Re: [emrat:8946] Belt noise

Another source is the Triumph RAT Facebook page..  Riders pose technical questions all the time. Dan On Aug 30, 2016, at 6:58 AM, Norman Wright <lowrtax@gmail.com> wrote: Have you checked the Rat Forum?  I had a belt on my BMW F800 but it never gave me any issues so I've no idea.  On autos it usually means a drying belt and replacement works but auto belts are a lot cheaper than MC drive...
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Re: [emrat:8945] Belt noise

Have you checked the Rat Forum?  I had a belt on my BMW F800 but it never gave me any issues so I've no idea.  On autos it usually means a drying belt and replacement works but auto belts are a lot cheaper than MC drive belts.On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 5:33 PM, David Mulay <david.m.mulay@gmail.com> wrote:ThanksI love this bike but may need to go chain or shaft for what little sanity I have left.Sent from Dave's iPhoneOn...
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Monday, 29 August 2016

Re: [emrat:8944] Belt noise

ThanksI love this bike but may need to go chain or shaft for what little sanity I have left.Sent from Dave's iPhoneOn Aug 29, 2016, at 5:16 PM, Steve Smith <shmitty74@gmail.com> wrote:Sorry Dave, I don't know much about those. Everything I have now is shaft or chain. Good luck!On Monday, August 29, 2016, David Mulay <david.m.mulay@gmail.com> wrote:My Thunderbird has developed a very annoying chirp and even squeal....
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Re: [emrat:8943] Belt noise

Sorry Dave, I don't know much about those. Everything I have now is shaft or chain. Good luck!On Monday, August 29, 2016, David Mulay <david.m.mulay@gmail.com> wrote:My Thunderbird has developed a very annoying chirp and even squeal. It appears this is common with the drive belts. Does anyone have a suggestion for a fix or a good mechanic or service center who can fix this. Thanks Dave Mulay Sent from Dave's iPhone...
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[emrat:8942] Belt noise

My Thunderbird has developed a very annoying chirp and even squeal. It appears this is common with the drive belts. Does anyone have a suggestion for a fix or a good mechanic or service center who can fix this. Thanks Dave Mulay Sent from Dave's iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "EMRAT" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email...
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Re: [emrat:8942] Triumphs in Taos Update

Didn't Mimi's have about a hundred "DO NOT #########!!!!" signs hung up everywhere?  It wasn't just us, just some very cranky folk running that place.I'm heading out Thursday and taking the western route through Aspen/Ouray etc, expect to get in Saturday early afternoon sometime. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "EMRAT" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving...
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Sunday, 28 August 2016

Re: [emrat:8940] Triumphs in Taos Update

I thoughtit was you.  Makes sense that it was Carl, though.  Either way, they weren't very "friendly" to us last time we stopped in.Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 9:25 PM, Tavis Aitken<tavisto@gmail.com> wrote: To be fair I think that was Carl not me. On Sun, 28 Aug 2016 at 17:45 Chris Peltz <peltz.chris@gmail.com> wrote:Yeah. But who really knows what Tavis might have done...
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Re: [emrat:8939] Triumphs in Taos Update

To be fair I think that was Carl not me. On Sun, 28 Aug 2016 at 17:45 Chris Peltz <peltz.chris@gmail.com> wrote:Yeah. But who really knows what Tavis might have done in/to that bathroom? :) On Aug 28, 2016 5:14 PM, "'Manuel' via EMRAT" <emrat@googlegroups.com> wrote:It's in Poncha Springs.  Oddly enough, one of two Thai places at that intersection of 50 and 285.  I think it was Tavis who was asked...
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Re: [emrat:8938] Triumphs in Taos Update

Grimo's Italian Ristorante is #1 of 7 in Poncha Springs with the Hunger Trailer #2.  Mimi's has slipped to #3.Not sure how fast an in/out Grimo's would be though.  Toni's is #4 and probably not a bad option either.I haven't eaten at Grimo's or Toni'sSent from my iPhoneOn Aug 28, 2016, at 9:09 PM, Sean Donnelly <sean1881@gmail.com>...
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