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RE: [ST] Closing Triumph Dealers/Parts



Thanks for the link - I think I'll order one.
Craig
At 04:45 PM 9/11/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>"(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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