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RE: Crankcase Bolt Recall



Yep,

I've got a problem too, yesterday before I drove home I mentioned
some oil under the ST. I think it are the bolts.
Lucky it's just a small leak, the oil level it still at maximum.
I have around 3700km on the clock.
I called my dealer this morning questioning about the bolts
replacement. As far as he is informed the bolts just need to
retighten. So I wil take all the e-mails considering the
bolts problem with me, maybe I can convince him to do
a replacement.  Problem is that I need to leave the ST, I've 
gone mis her. I think there is a better interface between 
USA and UK then between Belgium and the UK. Our major
dealer is in the Netherlands, I suppose he should now everything
about bolts replacement and so by now. Same problem with
the fuel gauge. They didn't replace any by now, they now there
is a problem but thats it. Same with those hard bags, I ordered
them together with my ST but still nothing. They told me they
will arive in a few weeks. Probably to late for my holliday to
Ireland in may.

Greetings from a not so happy ST driver.

Marc.

Marc de Vries
Siemens Atea
Tel +32 (014) 253949
E-mail office: Marc.DeVries@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
E-mail home: Marc.DeVries@xxxxxxx
homepage : www.ping.be/marc_the_bike

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Bob and Debbie Milka [SMTP:aus4usn98@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent:	vrijdag 16 april 1999 2:45
> To:	ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject:	Re: Crankcase Bolt Recall
> 
> Eric Sheley wrote:
> > 
> > Greetings,
> > 
> > Finally got back on the email, only to be greeted by 200 emails since I
> > checked this morning - no wonder I never get any work done.The bulletin
> > that went out on April 1st, gives instructions for removing the current
> > plating for bikes exhibiting the leak.
> > 
> > The paragraph following the fix instructions states (notice the word
> > "replaced"):
> > 
> > "following the service bulletin, all affected models must have these
> bolts
> > replaced. A supply of the new bolts will be available in approximately
> 10
> > days"
> > 
> > The next line states in BOLD print (notice the word "temporary") :
> > 
> > "These instructions are for temporary repair, if necessary"
> > 
> > I have a copy of the bulletin in my hand - it is VERY clear to me from
> > reading this that the bolts need to be replaced, so I would say that the
> > dealers that are saying they only need to be cleaned, need to go back
> and
> > re read the memo. I have asked several sources if there have been any
> > subsequent notices that contradict the information on April 1st and have
> > not found any.
> > >>>>Well, Eric the answers obvious. Check the date!!!   Bob
> > I did attempt to contact Triumph US, but Shaun Sisterson is in the UK
> and
> > the operator wouldn't let me talk to anyone else.
> > 
> > - Eric
> > 
> > At 07:13 AM 04/15/1999 -0700, Chris wrote:
> > >The Bulletin requires that the bolts be removed, and then have the
> black
> > >finish ground off the backside of the bolt head where it mates to the
> > >cranckcase surface.
> > >
> > >Chris
> > >PS: <Can anyone provide a copy of the service bulletin?> No
> > >
> > >>My dealer is insisting that the Crankcase bolts only need to be
> removed,
> > >>cleaned and retorqued.  From what I have been reading here, I have
> been
> > >>assuming that the service notice has recommended replacing the bolts.
> > >>Which is correct?  Can anyone provide a copy of the service bulletin?
> > >>
> > >>Thank you.
> > >>
> > >>Dan Wallander
> > >>Red Sprint ST.
> > 
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