RE: [ST] Closing Triumph Dealers/Parts

["Jean Louis Doublet" <jean-louis.doublet@xxxxxxx>]

"(although I don't
know what a See-Bak jacket is)".

http://www.seebak.com/

You want it when you have to fix your tire (or fuel fittings) at night on
some road  (or just riding in the dark)
Cheers
Jean Doublet "Chase Dawg" ST 99

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Craig
Tate
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 3:37 PM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [ST] Closing Triumph Dealers/Parts

Wow, I thought I was a pessimist (don't trust cell phones, pda's etc.).  I
actually carry a larger tool kit than you listed when ever I ride - maybe
age has something to do with it.  I started riding in the 60's, when bikes
seemed to break down all the time.  But, to be honest, I think bikes are
made much better and more trouble free today (maybe I just don't ride as
hard as I used to).  Now, I also have the money to maintain my bikes and to
buy the correct replacement parts rather than jury rig things, as I used to
do.  We're pretty much aligned on the things we carry (although I don't
know what a See-Bak jacket is).  But, if you really want to see a worry
wort, check out the suggested  tool kit on the IBA site.

I'm glad to hear someone else uses a tank bag.  I seem to be the only one
around here (Atlanta).  I recently installed the Jastek (sp?) electrical
connector to my bag.  I'm pretty pleased with the unit.  If you use GPS,
radar detector, cell phone, etc., it's an easy, inexpensive way to power
them from the bike.  If you call Jastek rather than use the web and tell
them you're an s-t.net member they'll give you a 10% discount.

Here's the basis for the 46mm socket: I buy my tires through a local
motorcycle tire shop.  I was making pre-trip arrangements to have tires
shipped to me in the event I needed one on the road and couldn't find a
suitable replacement (OK, I am a pessimist).  The shop owner told me that
unless I can find a Triumph or Ducati dealer, very few dealers will have
the proper socket to remove the rear wheel.  He said they'll just use a
large Crescent wrench, which will bugger up the nut.  He also said that
most dealers will not be able to balance the Triumph rear tire because they
won't have the proper adapter for their balancing machine (this I can live
with).  He said the adapter for his balancing machine is $650.  He
suggested I carry the socket to loan to the shop that's taking off the
wheel.  It seemed like pretty reasonable advice to me.  I'm far more
concerned about tire repair than a few bulbs - most of which I can do
without.




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