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nodrog
19th April 2011, 10:50
Does anybody know of any wreckers that are likely to have a 1050 Speed Triple engine?

chur

Stirts
19th April 2011, 12:05
and a little girl waits.... :weep:

Bass
19th April 2011, 12:08
VGC spares deal only in Triumph.
Ben Lomond Crescent in Pakuranga.
Google them - Tim's the man.

Stirts
19th April 2011, 12:10
VGC spares deal only in Triumph.
Ben Lomond Crescent in Pakuranga.
Google them - Tim's the man.

Tim is the man, but with nothing at the moment.

nodrog
19th April 2011, 12:34
VGC spares deal only in Triumph.
Ben Lomond Crescent in Pakuranga.
Google them - Tim's the man.

Been there, done that. :no:

davebullet
19th April 2011, 13:21
What happened?

Stirts
19th April 2011, 13:27
What happened?

IT WENT FUCKEN BANG!!!

There was this noise…..the most horrifying of noises, a noise so horrible that it will forever be etched in my memory. I knew something was so very wrong with my Trumpy…. and my heart…. it broke.

Grabbing my phone I send two texts…… “I OK, I broken down” and “bring van” :weep:

It was a silent drive home.

Some screws were un-screwed and covers un-cover their covered. And my world was shattered into small pieces like the shattered piston bits that lay on the garage floor :cry: The con-rod went postal I believe.

nodrog
19th April 2011, 13:35
Or in man speak.

Number 2 conrod snapped on the bigend, then proceeded to smash its way through various parts of the engine case. Meanwhile half a piston and the rest of the conrod took it upon themselves to destroy the head, valves, liners, and my wallet.

Stirts
19th April 2011, 13:41
Or in man speak.

Number 2 conrod snapped on the bigend, then proceeded to smash its way through various parts of the engine case. Meanwhile half a piston and the rest of the conrod took it upon themselves to destroy the head, valves, liners, and my wallet.

Back to the kitchen I go.

HenryDorsetCase
19th April 2011, 13:44
Back to the kitchen I go.

black, no sugar. Cheers. Got any biscuits? or scones or something?


;)

seriously that sucks.

Since this is one of the bikes I am considering for "next" (the other serious contender being the Street Triple), any ideas why it went bang? how old was it?

It wasnt too many fifth gear mile long xed up wheelies was it? cos that'll never be a problem for me...

HenryDorsetCase
19th April 2011, 13:51
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19th April 2011, 13:53
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HenryDorsetCase
19th April 2011, 14:01
Or in man speak.

Number 2 conrod snapped on the bigend, then proceeded to smash its way through various parts of the engine case. Meanwhile half a piston and the rest of the conrod took it upon themselves to destroy the head, valves, liners, and my wallet.

Sounds like a total loss? ouch.

I know someone who dealt with these guys:

http://www.vicwreck.com.au/

good, quick but very expensive. At least the dollar is better er now.

Do Loncin do a bolt in replacement?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-307630977.htm

might be an option (do a deal, get the bits you want, wreck the rest?)

Morcs
19th April 2011, 14:02
seems to be a few peeps looking for speed motors...
Had one in the other week because oil level was neglected...

short-circuit
19th April 2011, 14:03
FARK!!! What year is your Speed Trip and how many Kays had the motor done?

Stirts
19th April 2011, 14:06
Got any biscuits? or scones or something?

Arse flavour ok? :bleh:


seriously that sucks.

Since this is one of the bikes I am considering for "next" (the other serious contender being the Street Triple), any ideas why it went bang? how old was it?

It wasnt too many fifth gear mile long xed up wheelies was it? cos that'll never be a problem for me...

No ideas as to why it went bang. '07 with 28,000kms - ish on the clock, a well maintained and looked after bike, and a nana rider too.... It shouldn't have farken happened!!! :angry:

nodrog
19th April 2011, 14:08
black, no sugar. Cheers. Got any biscuits? or scones or something?


;)

seriously that sucks.

Since this is one of the bikes I am considering for "next" (the other serious contender being the Street Triple), any ideas why it went bang? how old was it?

It wasnt too many fifth gear mile long xed up wheelies was it? cos that'll never be a problem for me...

its not even 4 years old, 28000k's. number 2 big end bearing failed, which then picked up on crank and proceeded to melt the fuck out of the conrod until it peeled apart like wet spagetti. Its obviously a manufacter/assembly fault, as the rest of the bottom end is mint, diagnostics show no faults due to lack of oil/oil pressure etc.

short-circuit
19th April 2011, 14:14
its not even 4 years old, 28000k's. number 2 big end bearing failed, which then picked up on crank and proceeded to melt the fuck out of the conrod until it peeled apart like wet spagetti. Its obviously a manufacter/assembly fault, as the rest of the bottom end is mint, diagnostics show no faults due to lack of oil/oil pressure etc.

I'd have a word with a Triumph dealer - sure it's 2 years out of warranty but as you say it's obviously a defect and Triumph often do claims outside of warranty on a goodwill basis.

nodrog
19th April 2011, 14:22
I'd have a word with a Triumph dealer - sure it's 2 years out of warranty but as you say it's obviously a defect and Triumph often do claims outside of warranty on a goodwill basis.

Its been assesed by a Triumph dealer who has also said it shouldnt of happened, and a claim was sent through to Triumph, and denied.

short-circuit
19th April 2011, 14:34
Its been assesed by a Triumph dealer who has also said it shouldnt of happened, and a claim was sent through to Triumph, and denied.

Sorry to hear that. Has the dealer pushed your case? I'd look to have an independent party assess the damage and probable cause and have the dealer lodge a "goodwill claim". I had an admittedly smaller issue (with a gear position sensor) which Triumph denied initially and then once a second goodwill claim was lodged with dealer support/endorsement, Triumph came to the party.

Best of luck

trustme
19th April 2011, 15:21
Have a very careful read of the consumer guarantee act. Get a legal opinion if necessary. Can you prove it is a manufacturer / assembly fault ?

All claims are referred back to the UK but legal responsibility & liability rests with the importer & dealer.

Good luck.

skippa1
19th April 2011, 22:20
VGC spares deal only in Triumph.
Ben Lomond Crescent in Pakuranga.
Google them - Tim's the man.

I found him to be a smart arse that behaved like a dick....must have caught him on an off day

dogsnbikes
19th April 2011, 22:32
Does anybody know of any wreckers that are likely to have a 1050 Speed Triple engine?

chur

Bugger:facepalm: Try these guy's,

http://www.triumph-ant.co.uk/engines.html

Maha
19th April 2011, 22:34
It was a silent drive home.


Like this....

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DMNTD
20th April 2011, 12:38
does anybody know of any wreckers that are likely to have a 1050 speed triple engine?

Chur
bump squirt grind

Laava
20th April 2011, 12:47
Not trying to be a cheeky coooont, but you may be better off selling your bike for parts and just replacing it?

nodrog
20th April 2011, 13:02
Not trying to be a cheeky coooont, but you may be better off selling your bike for parts and just replacing it?

Your shout?

Stirts
20th April 2011, 13:15
Not trying to be a cheeky coooont, but you may be better off selling your bike for parts and just replacing it?

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I must admit that thought did cross my mind though

Laava
20th April 2011, 15:06
Haha, just a thought. Good luck tho, I will keep an ear to the ground but not really my usual line of business.
Oh, what sort of soap was that Stirts? Might need something to get rid of the flavour of the scones you made earlier!

HenryDorsetCase
20th April 2011, 18:17
Haha, just a thought. Good luck tho, I will keep an ear to the ground but not really my usual line of business.
Oh, what sort of soap was that Stirts? Might need something to get rid of the flavour of the scones you made earlier!

yeah, quite earthy, with a nutty aftertaste that lingers......

BIG DOUG
21st April 2011, 06:28
Look on ebay they are there,then get on to one of the shipping companies that import cars or parts out of the states a mate of mine got chucks chev spares in auckland to bring his ohlins fr end in and he was very reasonable.

F5 Dave
21st April 2011, 21:01
I'd have a word with a Triumph dealer - sure it's 2 years out of warranty but as you say it's obviously a defect and Triumph often do claims outside of warranty on a goodwill basis.
You won't get anything out of Triumph NZ, they are well known for being backward in coming forth.

Hey sorry to hear of the misfortune, best of luck getting it repaired.

short-circuit
21st April 2011, 21:16
You won't get anything out of Triumph NZ, they are well known for being backward in coming forth.

As I said, that's not been my experience with my current or previous bikes.

John_H
21st April 2011, 21:22
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=speed+triple+engine&_sacat=See-All-Categories

F5 Dave
21st April 2011, 21:25
That's comforting, my bike in a previous owners hands was a literny of issues with trying to get it fixed properly inside a extended period. And Hitcher's Aprilia experience. I'm silly enough to own 3 bikes imported by Tri NZ.

Maybe they have pulled their socks up.

short-circuit
21st April 2011, 21:29
That's comforting, my bike in a previous owners hands was a literny of issues with trying to get it fixed properly inside a extended period. And Hitcher's Aprilia experience. I'm silly enough to own 3 bikes imported by Tri NZ.

Maybe they have pulled their socks up.

Much of the vilification that I'm aware of seems to come from the owners of marques that fall under Triumph NZ's umbrella (rather than Triumph itself)

F5 Dave
21st April 2011, 21:32
Spoke at length about my 1050s past with owner 1 (after I'd bought it from owner 2)

Laava
2nd May 2011, 07:43
Did you find a motor yet ow?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Complete-engines/auction-372008626.htm

nodrog
2nd May 2011, 07:48
Did you find a motor yet ow?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Complete-engines/auction-372008626.htm

Sprint motors are different ow. :yes:

Stirts
2nd May 2011, 08:16
Did you find a motor yet ow?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Complete-engines/auction-372008626.htm

and a little girl waits.... :wait:

davebullet
2nd May 2011, 10:55
IT WENT FUCKEN BANG!!!

There was this noise…..the most horrifying of noises, a noise so horrible that it will forever be etched in my memory. I knew something was so very wrong with my Trumpy…. and my heart…. it broke.

Grabbing my phone I send two texts…… “I OK, I broken down” and “bring van” :weep:

It was a silent drive home.

Some screws were un-screwed and covers un-cover their covered. And my world was shattered into small pieces like the shattered piston bits that lay on the garage floor :cry: The con-rod went postal I believe.

Missed this thread. Damn, damn damn! That sounds like consumer guarantees material.

On a different (non exhaust) note, skippa1 on here has had the misfortune of an off - if they write off his bike.... maybe a donor engine?

Not that this is a new idea.... but I just wonder whether you could contact various NZ insurers or auction houses and put your name down for a wrecked triple. I'm sure there is probably one every few months, where either due to cosmetic or frame damage (but not engine) you might be able to buy a wrecked bike for less than a brand new engine. Not sure what these sell for (then again - maybe a complete bike is more than an engine - would make sense).

At least you might be able to sight the bike first, rather than risking a bad overseas / ebay purchase.

Owl
2nd May 2011, 11:10
Wrecked Speed Triple's apparently fetch silly money Dave.

Stirts
2nd May 2011, 11:52
Missed this thread. Damn, damn damn! That sounds like consumer guarantees material.

Damn, damn damn is right!!!

It certainly does sound a bit like that, considering the mileage we got out of that engine - or should I say lack there of. However, I am giving Triumph UK the benefit of the doubt and giving them a chance to respond to the letter I sent last week requesting they reconsider their initial decision to decline my “goodwill” claim.......watch this space.



Not that this is a new idea.... but I just wonder whether you could contact various NZ insurers or auction houses and put your name down for a wrecked triple. I'm sure there is probably one every few months, where either due to cosmetic or frame damage (but not engine) you might be able to buy a wrecked bike for less than a brand new engine.


Wrecked Speed Triple's apparently fetch silly money Dave.

Silly money is hard to fetch!

DMNTD
2nd May 2011, 11:54
Stirts...aren't YOU the Triumph wrecker? :corn:

Stirts
2nd May 2011, 12:03
Stirts...aren't YOU the Triumph wrecker? :corn:

Hush your bitch lips Mr DUMPY.... those who throw stones should not stay in glass houses :blip:

And anyway .....

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Owl
2nd May 2011, 12:11
Silly money is hard to fetch!

Come back and give me shit when your Speedy = more than 700cc!:bleh:

Stirts
2nd May 2011, 12:13
Come back and give me shit when your Speedy = more than 700cc!:bleh:

:gob: you hurt my feeling!

bucket boy
2nd May 2011, 14:38
and a little girl waits.... :wait:

And i was going to let you use mine but i hear another motor is on way.

Maha
2nd May 2011, 16:19
I know a Triumph wrecker.

dogsnbikes
2nd May 2011, 17:25
I know a Triumph wrecker.

I know 5 in this neck of the woods:innocent:

Stirts
3rd May 2011, 12:47
And i was going to let you use mine but i hear another motor is on way.

No, there is no motor on the way :crybaby: And I have had no response from Triumph UK as yet - apart from an acknowledgement of receipt. :wait:

Do any of your garage ornaments go Kelvis?

bucket boy
3rd May 2011, 14:30
No, there is no motor on the way :crybaby: And I have had no response from Triumph UK as yet - apart from an acknowledgement of receipt. :wait:

Do any of your garage ornaments go Kelvis?
I no the latest buy goes cause it only been there for a week

Stirts
3rd May 2011, 14:39
I no the latest buy goes cause it only been there for a week

You are living proof Mr Ross, that if you nag your wife long enough, you get what you want. :clap:

bucket boy
3rd May 2011, 14:53
You are living proof Mr Ross, that if you nag your wife long enough, you get what you want. :clap:

I been winding her up on another 1 but im pretty sure it would end in devorce so i better wait a while

Stirts
3rd May 2011, 15:03
I been winding her up on another 1 but im pretty sure it would end in devorce so i better wait a while

:rofl: ANOTHER ONE?!!! :rolleyes:

A holiday in the sun could work wonders and get you the next garage ornament ;)

skippa1
3rd May 2011, 19:24
I know a Triumph wrecker now:bye:

Stirts
10th May 2011, 07:46
SHAME ON YOU TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED!!!!

"As previously advised Triumph Motorcycles Limited in the UK have again reviewed your goodwill claim. They advise that their original decision stands, and that this is not something they will cover."

:tugger::oi-grr::motu:


And I stupidly thought that with the letter I wrote (below), they might have reconsidered :rolleyes: ... what a silly, silly girl!

I am writing in regards to a “goodwill” claim that was lodged via email on the 8th April 2011 to Mark Jarvis, your Warranty & Technical Support person. That claim originated from Bayride Motorcycles in Tauranga New Zealand, who assessed the motorcycle and then lodged a claim with Triumph New Zealand.

In an email dated 8th April 2011, at 8:20pm NZ time, Mark Jarvis stated the following….

“The fact that the bike is clearly out of warranty and the customer has been servicing his own bike we would not offer any goodwill cover for this repair.”

During it’s warranty it was serviced by authorised Triumph agents as specified in the Terms & Conditions. Yes, the motorcycle is out of its warranty period now. My partner and his friend (an ex-Triumph mechanic) conducted the 20,000kms service.
However my beloved Triumph is less than 4 years old, with a mere 28,000kms on the speedometer. My partner services my Triumph and is very competent in his capabilities and this is backed up further by other riders who seek him out for advice and servicing on their motorcycles.

Who conducted the 20,000kms service, I believe, is a moot point, as there are no service procedures in place to check the bottom end, and certainly none that would pick up a failure that was going to occur 8000kms later. The Number 2 big end bearing failed due to either a flaw or incorrect assembly. This then picked up on the Crank, and proceeded to reek havoc with the Conrod. The Conrod snapped on the big-end and proceeded to smash its way through various parts of the engine case. Meanwhile half a Piston and the rest of the Conrod took it upon themselves to destroy the Head, Valves, and Liners.

Given that diagnostics show no faults due to lack of oil/oil pressure, there is no other cause for the bearing to fail which then points to a flaw or incorrect assembly. The rest of the bottom end is in perfect condition. There is no way that this failure could be diagnosed in the 20,000kms service carried out as per the Service Specifications within the Triumph Manual.

Triumph Motorcycles is a highly respected brand and I am very proud and consider myself extremely fortunate to own a Triumph motorcycle. Everywhere I ride my Speed Triple turns heads, everywhere I stop my Speed Triple draws a crowd. And I would love to continue this love affair with my Speed Triple.

It breaks my heart at the lack of support I have received thus far from Triumph. For such a young, well maintained motor this just should not have happened.

As you say so yourself…..

“We’re proud of the bikes we build, the materials we use and the people who turn our dreams into reality”

Please do me proud, and re-consider this application.


Kind regards




Tina Stirton
Proud Triumph Speed Triple Rider

Pussy
10th May 2011, 07:54
Bugger! That sucks, Teens.... :(

Stirts
10th May 2011, 08:11
Bugger! That sucks, Teens.... :(

Yes John it is BIG BUGGERY BOLLOCKS!!!

Triumph Motorcycles Limited suck!

davebullet
10th May 2011, 13:00
That's a shocker.

What about at least offering you a cheap or at cost engine? Ok - so they won't replace at their cost under goodwill - but how about coming to the party at least some way?

davebullet
10th May 2011, 13:01
Can the Consumer Guarantees legislation help here?

Stirts
10th May 2011, 13:22
That's a shocker.

What about at least offering you a cheap or at cost engine? Ok - so they won't replace at their cost under goodwill - but how about coming to the party at least some way?

Yeah you would think that if they possessed an ounce of customer service or business nous that they might offer something. I wasn't expecting a full replacement, but I certainly didn’t expect the pathetic response I have received.


Can the Consumer Guarantees legislation help here?

Haven't really looked into it, as I was giving Triumph Motorcycles Limited the benefit of the doubt. :facepalm:

I just want to ride my Trumpy. But to be honest the love affair has been rather tainted!!

Laava
10th May 2011, 13:44
I certainly didn’t expect the pathetic response I have received.!!

To be honest, I bet in similar circumstances all the manufacturers would have a similar response. When my near new engine was destroyed, it was very difficult to even get a response for availability, let alone prices for parts like crankcases.
Sucks tho T, hope you can source a good donk and get back on the road.
Am keeping an eye out!

Stirts
10th May 2011, 13:51
To be honest, I bet in similar circumstances all the manufacturers would have a similar response. When my near new engine was destroyed, it was very difficult to even get a response for availability, let alone prices for parts like crankcases.
Sucks tho T, hope you can source a good donk and get back on the road.
Am keeping an eye out!


Rather disgusting isn't it, that these manufacturers have this attitude. Think I might send Triumph some of my "scones"

Plenty of motors in the U.S but shipping has proven to be a bit of an issue. Think Gordie may have sorted something but far to early to get excited just yet...... a little girl waits.

bucket boy
23rd May 2011, 22:42
SHAME ON YOU TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED!!!!

"As previously advised Triumph Motorcycles Limited in the UK have again reviewed your goodwill claim. They advise that their original decision stands, and that this is not something they will cover."

:tugger::oi-grr::motu:


And I stupidly thought that with the letter I wrote (below), they might have reconsidered :rolleyes: ... what a silly, silly girl!

I am writing in regards to a “goodwill” claim that was lodged via email on the 8th April 2011 to Mark Jarvis, your Warranty & Technical Support person. That claim originated from Bayride Motorcycles in Tauranga New Zealand, who assessed the motorcycle and then lodged a claim with Triumph New Zealand.

In an email dated 8th April 2011, at 8:20pm NZ time, Mark Jarvis stated the following….

“The fact that the bike is clearly out of warranty and the customer has been servicing his own bike we would not offer any goodwill cover for this repair.”

During it’s warranty it was serviced by authorised Triumph agents as specified in the Terms & Conditions. Yes, the motorcycle is out of its warranty period now. My partner and his friend (an ex-Triumph mechanic) conducted the 20,000kms service.
However my beloved Triumph is less than 4 years old, with a mere 28,000kms on the speedometer. My partner services my Triumph and is very competent in his capabilities and this is backed up further by other riders who seek him out for advice and servicing on their motorcycles.

Who conducted the 20,000kms service, I believe, is a moot point, as there are no service procedures in place to check the bottom end, and certainly none that would pick up a failure that was going to occur 8000kms later. The Number 2 big end bearing failed due to either a flaw or incorrect assembly. This then picked up on the Crank, and proceeded to reek havoc with the Conrod. The Conrod snapped on the big-end and proceeded to smash its way through various parts of the engine case. Meanwhile half a Piston and the rest of the Conrod took it upon themselves to destroy the Head, Valves, and Liners.

Given that diagnostics show no faults due to lack of oil/oil pressure, there is no other cause for the bearing to fail which then points to a flaw or incorrect assembly. The rest of the bottom end is in perfect condition. There is no way that this failure could be diagnosed in the 20,000kms service carried out as per the Service Specifications within the Triumph Manual.

Triumph Motorcycles is a highly respected brand and I am very proud and consider myself extremely fortunate to own a Triumph motorcycle. Everywhere I ride my Speed Triple turns heads, everywhere I stop my Speed Triple draws a crowd. And I would love to continue this love affair with my Speed Triple.

It breaks my heart at the lack of support I have received thus far from Triumph. For such a young, well maintained motor this just should not have happened.

As you say so yourself…..

“We’re proud of the bikes we build, the materials we use and the people who turn our dreams into reality”

Please do me proud, and re-consider this application.


Kind regards




Tina Stirton
Proud Triumph Speed Triple Rider

and short of this emailis is, its fucked we dont care.now fuck of .But i her a new motor turning up tomorrow tinee

Stirts
24th May 2011, 08:06
and short of this emailis is, its fucked we dont care.now fuck of .But i her a new motor turning up tomorrow tinee

You summed it just nicely there Kelvie. :yes:

Fucked engine is now out. :wings: I am however fighting the urge not to throw the engine through the window of some Triumph dealership.

Swoop
24th May 2011, 08:31
Fucked engine is now out. :wings: I am however fighting the urge not to throw the engine through the window of some Triumph dealership.
The head office of Triumph NZ is the only logical choice.:woohoo:

Stirts
24th May 2011, 08:51
The head office of Triumph NZ is the only logical choice.:woohoo:

Stop trying to warp my fragile little mind ;)

Swoop
24th May 2011, 08:54
Stop trying to warp my fragile little mind ;)
??

There is a possibility that it isn't already warped?:whistle::blip:




Surely chucking the engine through the window could be referred to as "customer feedback"...

Stirts
24th May 2011, 09:07
??

There is a possibility that it isn't already warped?:whistle::blip:

I plead the 5th on that!!!



Surely chucking the engine through the window could be referred to as "customer feedback"...

:killingme Now I wonder it that plea would stand up in a court of law?

Genie
24th May 2011, 10:15
??

There is a possibility that it isn't already warped?:whistle::blip:




Surely chucking the engine through the window could be referred to as "customer feedback"...

All businesses appreciate customer feedback, or so I have been informed.

Without the customer there is no business.

Owl
24th May 2011, 12:28
I am however fighting the urge not to throw the engine through the window of some Triumph dealership.

Don't be so bloody stupid!

At least attach a rope to retrieve it, cause there's bound to be some usable parts on it.:yes:

Stirts
24th May 2011, 12:34
Don't be so bloody stupid!

At least attach a rope to retrieve it, cause there's bound to be some usable parts on it.:yes:

True ..... I could use this as a paper weight :D
239543

Swoop
24th May 2011, 12:44
I could use this as a paper weight :D
Fook!

Was that manufactured by an engineer or a blacksmith?:shit:

Stirts
24th May 2011, 12:53
Fook!

Was that manufactured by an engineer or a blacksmith?:shit:

Manufactured by a 2 yr old, made out of play-doh silly!!

pritch
24th May 2011, 13:32
Condolences. This is a sad thread, and from my perspective a slightly worryiing one...:shit:

Stirts
24th May 2011, 14:13
Condolences. This is a sad thread, and from my perspective a slightly worryiing one...:shit:

A very sad thread - Sad that I was so naive to think that such a reputable company who "PRIDE THEMSELVES ON THE BIKES THEY BUILD, AND THE MATERIALS THEY USE" (that is rather laughable now) would actually give a shit about their customers.

I mean, why on earth would such a narcissistic company as Triumph need to worry about such a small thing as customer care?

It’s simple really. If it doesn’t meet our exacting standards then we don’t put our name to it. We test every component in every condition. Every single part and accessory goes through a rigorous assessment programme to simulate the very worst you can throw at it... and then some more.

Why buy a Triumph? How about our outstanding, award-winning bikes, our 2 Year unlimited mileage warranty as standard or our global network of 750 dealers. Then there's our heritage, our application of technology and above all our 'ethos' - we eat, breath and sleep Triumph. We are proud of the motorcycles we build and are devoted to them

Just dont give a rats arse about the customers aye Triumph?!!

Fuck you very much Triumph!

Twitter and Bisted? a little, yes :D

Right, rant over – I am off to garage-land to watch, and provide my assistance by ensuring the bourbon flows, while my new-to-me engine gets put in. :wings: :banana:

Swoop
24th May 2011, 14:46
It’s simple really. Every single part and accessory goes through a rigorous assessment programme to simulate the very worst you can throw at it... and then some more.

I am off to garage-land to watch, and provide my assistance by ensuring the bourbon flows, while my new-to-me engine gets put in. :wings: :banana:
Every part is assessed! Aha. We have found the problem. The parts are not tested at all, merely "assessed", i.e. someone has a cursory glance at it before putting it in the box.

Hope the installation goes well and you are hitting the road soon!

Stirts
24th May 2011, 14:57
Every part is assessed! Aha. We have found the problem. The parts are not tested at all, merely "assessed", i.e. someone has a cursory glance at it before putting it in the box.

Do work at Bayride too? :dodge: I said that out loud didn't I


Hope the installation goes well and you are hitting the road soon!

I guess if I don't balance that bourbon flow just right, I could very well hit the road soon :rofl:

Laava
24th May 2011, 16:44
fighting the urge not to throw the engine through the window of some Triumph dealership.

Are you on the roids?

Owl
24th May 2011, 17:35
Condolences. This is a sad thread, and from my perspective a slightly worryiing one...:shit:

Mine wasn't entirely trouble free either pritch, however not catastrophic.

Cam cover and cam ladder were never torqued correctly from factory and water had started seeping inside the engine through loose bolts. It was picked up at the 20,000km service and thankfully, no damage was done.:sweatdrop

Pussy
24th May 2011, 17:50
True ..... I could use this as a paper weight :D
239543

Don't know how to tell you this, Stirts..... but that conrod is fucked!

sinfull
24th May 2011, 18:37
Do work at Bayride too? :dodge: I said that out loud didn't I



I guess if I don't balance that bourbon flow just right, I could very well hit the road soon :rofl:

You feed your mechanics(cough) bourbon while they work ? I wanna work in your shop !

Oh and just found the thread, bummer and good luck !

bucket boy
24th May 2011, 18:39
lucky you got a rich boyfriend tinee

Genie
24th May 2011, 18:58
Twitter and Bisted? a little, yes :D

Right, rant over – I am off to garage-land to watch, and provide my assistance by ensuring the bourbon flows, while my new-to-me engine gets put in. :wings: :banana:


Does this mean you shall soon be out upon the roads?

Smiling as you glide through some twisties?


B and B is so gonna be fun.

HenryDorsetCase
24th May 2011, 19:45
True ..... I could use this as a paper weight :D
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Wow!

just...... wow!

I dont think even duct tape and zip ties TOGETHER could fix that.

Swoop
24th May 2011, 20:48
Do work at Bayride too?
I wish that my management had gone through the same training as triumph though...:facepalm::shutup:








Would have been a massive improvement.

DMNTD
25th May 2011, 07:11
I guess if I don't balance that bourbon flow just right, I could very well hit the road soon :rofl:

Either that or I'll post up a certain pic I took of you I took the other night going all Flintstones on its arse!
Ice cold please! :corn:

Grubber
25th May 2011, 07:57
Can imagine your anger at this happening. :gob:
Sorry, late comer to thread.
Being over 2 years out of warranty i wouldn't have even thought of contesting it.
Would have felt it would be nice for some help of coarse, but legally and almost morally speaking, triumph didn't even have to reply really being that far over warranty. You still have my sympathy of coarse!
Where did you manage to get an engine from? Or did i miss this bit somewhere else in the thread?

nodrog
25th May 2011, 08:20
Can imagine your anger at this happening. :gob:
Sorry, late comer to thread.
Being over 2 years out of warranty i wouldn't have even thought of contesting it.
Would have felt it would be nice for some help of coarse, but legally and almost morally speaking, triumph didn't even have to reply really being that far over warranty. You still have my sympathy of coarse!
Where did you manage to get an engine from? Or did i miss this bit somewhere else in the thread?

Triumph have a "goodwill" process whereby they can choose to remedy a fault no matter how far out of warrenty it is. There have been people who have had 10 year old bikes and have had parts/etc replaced due to faulty manufacture etc.

engine came from the states.

Stirts
25th May 2011, 08:20
Are you on the roids?

No just a little angry - don’t make me angry, you won’t like me when I’m angry.


Don't know how to tell you this, Stirts..... but that conrod is fucked!

Nah it’s mint……..as a paper weight.


You feed your mechanics(cough) bourbon while they work ? I wanna work in your shop !

Nothing gets done otherwise


lucky you got a rich boyfriend tinee

I do? :scratch:


Does this mean you shall soon be out upon the roads?

Smiling as you glide through some twisties?

B and B is so gonna be fun.

Will certainly be making up for lost riding time Chick.


Wow!

just...... wow!

I dont think even duct tape and zip ties TOGETHER could fix that.

:lol: I think that was what Gordie said when he took the sump cover off…..of course with F#@K and a lot of other choice words too.



Either that or I'll post up a certain pic I took of you I took the other night going all Flintstones on its arse!
Ice cold please! :corn:

Like I care Fred Flinstone :bleh:


Can imagine your anger at this happening. :gob:
Sorry, late comer to thread.
Being over 2 years out of warranty i wouldn't have even thought of contesting it.
Would have felt it would be nice for some help of coarse, but legally and almost morally speaking, triumph didn't even have to reply really being that far over warranty. You still have my sympathy of coarse!
Where did you manage to get an engine from? Or did i miss this bit somewhere else in the thread?

I wasn't really going to contest it but with the mileage the engine had done - 28,000kms is sweet fuck all and you don’t expect them to fuck out like that – especially when it is well maintained and ridden like a nana - I just couldn't bend over and take it up the arse. Although that was the final outcome anyway.

sinfull
25th May 2011, 08:26
- I just couldn't bend over and take it up the arse. .Thats not what Gordie says !

Sooooo what was the outcome ? Does it live or did you run out of bourbon Betty

nodrog
25th May 2011, 08:31
Sooooo what was the outcome ? Does it live or did you run out of bourbon Betty

I got distracted by the television :gob:

Stirts
25th May 2011, 08:31
Thats not what Gordie says !

So he bends over and coughs for you too?


Sooooo what was the outcome ? Does it live or did you run out of bourbon Betty

Engine still in transit :angry:

sinfull
25th May 2011, 08:35
I got distracted by the television :gob:Understandable, after such a long time in a relationship


Engine still in transit :angry:

At least this ones mobile

BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES
25th May 2011, 11:11
At least this ones mobile

Me laughed outloud with much 'ness! :killingme:killingme

Stirts
25th May 2011, 11:32
:banana: :wings: :love:

A box of happiness.....

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davebullet
25th May 2011, 12:29
:banana: :wings: :love:

A box of happiness.....

That's a little carton - is it 1050cc sized or are you going hybrid for better fuel economy?

Stirts
25th May 2011, 12:35
That's a little carton - is it 1050cc sized or are you going hybrid for better fuel economy?

Fuel economy? :nono: I have done enough of that over the last month or so!!

BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES
25th May 2011, 14:55
I guess I'll be busy tonight...watching :drinknsin

Genie
25th May 2011, 14:58
:banana: :wings: :love:

A box of happiness.....

239597

ahhh, there's nothing quite like a little girl with a happy box!


Guess you'll be riding pretty soonish then!

Laava
25th May 2011, 15:05
I guess I'll be busy tonight...watching :drinknsin

Yeah, what time do you start serving,,,,,,,ooh I mean spannering?:corn:

Stirts
25th May 2011, 15:30
I guess I'll be busy tonight...watching :drinknsin

I guess will have your share of the bourbon then :bleh:


ahhh, there's nothing quite like a little girl with a happy box!

Couldn't have said it better myself :D

nodrog
25th May 2011, 15:31
I guess I'll be busy tonight...watching :drinknsin

I only want you for your body.

Owl
25th May 2011, 17:15
:banana: :wings: :love:

A box of happiness.....

239597

I hope the engine is more impressive than the .jpg

I clicked on the pic expecting it to open up and blow my mind..........total let down:oi-grr:

sinfull
25th May 2011, 18:18
I hope the engine is more impressive than the .jpg

I clicked on the pic expecting it to open up and blow my mind..........total let down:oi-grr:

Only a little girl could appreciate a brown wrapper like that !

Owl
25th May 2011, 19:17
Only a little girl could appreciate a brown wrapper like that !

:shit:

Well I never!

sinfull
25th May 2011, 19:25
:shit:

Well I never!

Lier ! .....

Laava
26th May 2011, 12:25
:scooter::scooter::scooter::yes:?????????????

Genie
26th May 2011, 14:33
:scooter::scooter::scooter::yes:?????????????

waiting for an update....or are you out riding?

nodrog
27th May 2011, 07:55
havent finished it yet, im a busy man. Went to do the whangarei thursday night ride, but nobody turned up.

Laava
27th May 2011, 08:45
Heh, I drove past but there was only this shrivelled little black guy on a scooter.

Stirts
27th May 2011, 08:50
havent finished it yet, im a busy man.

<img src="http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2009/10/15/1225787/015883-spoon-discipline.jpg"></img>

nodrog
27th May 2011, 08:51
Heh, I drove past but there was only this shrivelled little black guy on a scooter.

yeah i thought that was you that drove past

Genie
27th May 2011, 09:13
havent finished it yet, im a busy man. Went to do the whangarei thursday night ride, but nobody turned up.

I'm thinking someone else may need to get busy

http://cdn.thegloss.com/files/2011/05/sexy-whip.jpg


get busy on your arse!