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Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 - Thoughts?
- Thread starter Baatfam
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I pulled these of yesterday....warning labels, bar codes, part numbers....
Still got a few down low, but the owners book tells you where they all are...
Thanks....Looks like good weather this upcoming week.
I need to whittle down the 600 mile break in. Hard work, but someone has to do it.
So am I.
So here's the story....
Will, from Triumph of Knoxville, emailed me last Wednesday that they had two 400s in. A 400X and a Speed.
They X was already sold, but the Speed buyer had backed out and it was available. And it was Blue, which is what I wanted.
Thursday afternoon I drove over to see it and pretty much fell in love with it.
But, I did not put any money down, figuring if it sold quickly, I'd just order one. And I wanted Amy's blessing first.
That evening I told Amy the details, and why I felt an old guy like me needed a lighter, newer, SAFER bike. (ABS and Traction Control)
Once I told her I was going to sell off another bike, she said, "Let's go see it tomorrow."
Went back Friday morning. Amy checked it out, sat on it, asked a few questions, and she gave me the green light.
Now, here's the fun part.
I was asking Will how much he needed to hold it, until I could get the funds out of our account.
Amy interrupted and said we'll just pay it all, as she had more than enough her account.
She pulled out her debit card and paid in full.
We do have a joint account, and we both have retirement accounts, but several years ago we got her here own, for splurging, gifts, whatever.
Makes keeping the budget easier for me, not having to worry about what she is spending.
She puts a small percentage of each check in there. Turns out, she had more than enough to cover the bike.
(And yes, I have to pay it back
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and there’s the rub. Decisions, decisions. :dejection:
Not too tough. I bought the '67 Honda Cub to take over when I can't horse the old GS around.
Pretty sure the 400 can handle that duty when the time comes.
Besides, at this point in my life, I don't feel like restoring another motorcycle. Rather just ride.
Yes, yes she is....
Correct you are. Magnuson-Moss Act.
Passes & Canyons Blog ? Blog Archive ? Do Your Own Motorcycle Repairs Without Voiding Your Warranty (motorcyclecolorado.com)
Not here....
And at $300+ for the service, (basically an oil change, plus a bunch of checks), it isn't gonna happen.
Besides, when I brought it home, the tire pressures were 7-8lbs high, and the oil and coolant was overfilled.
So doing it myself seemed like a good idea.
Still need to take it in to get the service light turned off.
Triumph did the 20K mile service (valves) when the transmission blew at 20K miles (first year/4 months) and they replaced it, free of charge no warranty issues. They did the service on their dime at the same time, apparently was easy to do the valve adjustment with the motor out of the bike. I can say the valve checks are easy as pie, every 20K miles... And it's been just checks ever since.
They advised me to move to 5K mile oil changes. I also advise that to any and all Triumph owners. I will say Triumph does stand behind their bikes and even last month they reflashed a Key for me for free... Bike is well beyond it's warranty but they support my bike.
I have the ECU tune software on my phone and with a BT OBD2 reader I can adjust my maintenance lights (little wrench icon). I have mine set for 5000 mile intervals. I can also do cool stuff like blead the ABS system, etc. Might be worth looking into if that's an option on the 400 single.
I really love that bike Bob, I can see one in my herd in the future.
I have to do another service for my Triumph at the end of the month, 110K mile service.
Cheers
Neither TuneECU or Dealer Tool is compatible with the 400s. Hopefully they will eventually.
In the meantime, I went to the dealer yesterday to get the service light turned off, after doing the first service.
Understand, this was my first time having a bike serviced by someone else. This was my first time having the dealer do anything to a bike of mine.
It was a mixed experience.
They were friendly enough, and put me in line when I just showed up. It took about 30 minutes, which gave me time to cruise the showroom.
They cleared the light, good. They did an update on ECU, good. And they adjusted the clutch, not good.
When I got the bike there was no free play in the lever. So I adjusted it to the factory recommended 3-5mm.
They adjusted it to near zero free play again, which puts the friction point too far out for my hands. At the factory number, it is correct for my hands.
Anyway, fixed that when I got home.
And finally, as I go to ride off, I notice the check engine light was on. So around I go, back to the shop.
Of course it was just due to the update, and they easily cleared it, but shouldn't they have check before they gave it back to me? I dunno...
All that for just $76...
All that for just $76...
Used to be, first service was a freebie.
And home....
Some stickers to remove...
She's a fun, torquey little thumper. Nimble on her feet.
Rain is suppose to move out Sunday
Holy s41t this bike is beautiful!