675 warning!

[wharfy]

675 Warning !!!!

I discovered this warning on a UK 675 site - I am going to check my bike ASAP

These are the bolts that hold the steering damper BRACKET to the frame.
The first link in the thread is broken but the photos show how the bolts could lock the steering if they came loose. My bike is race only so I can feel some lock wire coming on, locktite may be the go for road bikes.
I have looked in the manual but can't find the torque settings for these particular bolts. They go into the alloy frame so could be stripped easily I think.
The manual does have the torque setting for the bolt that goes into the bracket (18 nm ) so unless anyone can come up with another number I would be nervous about going over that.

http://www.triumph675.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8205

[sinfull]

beauty mate ! Lock wire it is !
I'm at 7000km now too so the cam chain tensioner will have to be looked at also !

[cowboyz]

you got yourself a 675? Still got the 955 and 1050?

[wharfy]

beauty mate ! Lock wire it is !
I'm at 7000km now too so the cam chain tensioner will have to be looked at also !

My understanding is that it is only a problem if it makes a noise (the chain slapping against the engine casting) and mileage (kilometerage just doesn't sound right does it ?) was not really an issue it could happen any time or not happen at all. Apparently it is REALLY loud.
Even though it looks like a pretty straight forward and inexpensive mod (fitting the race "cam chain tensioner" ) My 675 is as quiet as sewing machine, so I am not going to dick with it

[Two Smoker]

As a race bike, you should be doing constant bolt checks anyway

[roadracingoldfart]

As a race bike, you should be doing constant bolt checks anyway

And lock wire should me mandatory on brakes etc.

[bsasuper]

Locked steering on a trumpy, so you wont notice any difference really.

[saul]

675 Warning !!!!

I discovered this warning on a UK 675 site - I am going to check my bike ASAP

These are the bolts that hold the steering damper BRACKET to the frame.
The first link in the thread is broken but the photos show how the bolts could lock the steering if they came loose. My bike is race only so I can feel some lock wire coming on, locktite may be the go for road bikes.
I have looked in the manual but can't find the torque settings for these particular bolts. They go into the alloy frame so could be stripped easily I think.
The manual does have the torque setting for the bolt that goes into the bracket (18 nm ) so unless anyone can come up with another number I would be nervous about going over that.

http://www.triumph675.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8205

Yep read that, it made interesting reading thats for sure.

My understanding is that it is only a problem if it makes a noise (the chain slapping against the engine casting) and mileage (kilometerage just doesn't sound right does it ?) was not really an issue it could happen any time or not happen at all. Apparently it is REALLY loud.
Even though it looks like a pretty straight forward and inexpensive mod (fitting the race "cam chain tensioner" ) My 675 is as quiet as sewing machine, so I am not going to dick with it

I changed it out on my graphite and it is very easy and I was pleased with the result as well. However I do agree if it aint broke don't touch it, though they are weak.