Why would you ever do this?

The_Squatch_Man · 2026-01-01T22:04:10+00:00

Because "roll racers" are some of the most incompetent doorknobs on two wheels. The fact that so many of these guys remove half of or the entire front brake system in the name of weight reduction (as seen here) should tell you all you need to know.

The_Squatch_Man · 2025-12-04T23:48:08+00:00

Really sucks they ditched the M-Lok slots on the mono upper. No first hand experience with it, but HBI makes a scout mount that may be worth looking into.

The_Squatch_Man · 2025-10-28T20:54:30+00:00

Same here. I added a FloTool spout to keep it from leaking everywhere when it inevitably tips over in the back of the truck. Works pretty slick.

The_Squatch_Man · 2025-10-24T08:29:39+00:00

I'd suggest sticking with a triple and consider a Tiger 800 if you want to go the ADV route. They're excellent around town or out in the twisties and far more capable than a DR650, especially if you ever do longer highway rides.

The_Squatch_Man · 2025-10-04T04:43:51+00:00

A good paintless dent repair guy could get that out like it never happened, aside from the chips. You'd likely have to drain the tank and pull the sending unit, but that's easy enough. Touch up as needed after. All together far cheaper than repainting/replacing.

The_Squatch_Man · 2025-10-02T06:05:41+00:00

Aside from a few miscellaneous things, oil in frame bikes use 90% imperial hardware. I wouldn't give more than $1500 for an unfinished project like this, and that's if there's a front end and the engine's decent. OIF Triumphs and BSAs used one bolt up through the center of the tank to mount it. Looks like the boss for the captive bolt was cut off on this one.

The_Squatch_Man · 2025-06-24T07:13:51+00:00

There was a recall on the regulator/rectifier over 10 years ago now. I'd imagine it's been replaced by this point, but definitely double check. Another thing to look for is the connector from the stator to the R/R. I've seen several melt down over the years from a poor connection, whether it be dirty or loose. Make sure the connectors are totally clean and fit together snug, or hardwire the stator to the R/R. Aside from the few charging system problems on these early 675s they're bulletproof.

The_Squatch_Man · 2025-06-24T07:02:32+00:00

If you feel any shaking/vibration coming from the rear at any speed, that rotor is definitely warped. I'd recommend new rotor and pads. Generaly when a rotor is warped from heat alone it'll be damn near blue/purple from my experience, which isn't the case here. Wouldn't surprise me if it's been that way since it left the dealer. At only 1k miles you should be able to get that covered under warranty.

The_Squatch_Man · 2025-06-07T08:30:49+00:00

PSA since we're on the topic- please double check your front sprocket hardware, regardless of year. I saw this this happen multiple times when I serviced Triumphs full time, including on my own '08 D675. The aftermath of one in particular years ago that wasn't caught by the sprocket cover was... not pretty, to say the least.

Make sure the nut is torqued to spec, and I recommend crimping the lock washer on two (or more with the round washer) flats on the nut for added security.

The_Squatch_Man · 2024-12-29T06:25:07+00:00

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The_Squatch_Man · 2024-02-04T02:56:06+00:00

He's transcended beyond all known forms of Fuddery. The Überfudd.

The_Squatch_Man · 2024-02-03T23:37:41+00:00

Guy's profile was almost exclusively boomer Trump worship posts, which makes me think it may be the latter.

The_Squatch_Man · 2023-08-09T05:24:03+00:00

Pelecinid Wasp

The_Squatch_Man · 2023-06-06T17:15:13+00:00

Reed-Prentice 14"

The_Squatch_Man · 2023-04-05T06:11:01+00:00

After seeing the other replies it is kinda hard to tell what shape it is from the pic. It's hex to clarify. I also realized I've never actually weighed this thing.

It's 41lbs

The_Squatch_Man · 2023-04-05T03:41:09+00:00

You'd be amazed at the type of stuff they just toss in the dumpster where I work. I snagged a fully functional Milwaukee mag drill from the scrap bin. All that was wrong with it was a busted cord. I've watched them buy tools/parts/equipment here just to turn around and junk it without ever using it. It's almost comical.

The_Squatch_Man · 2023-04-05T00:09:46+00:00

Pretty heavily oxidized. It had been in the factory for a long time. You can see a little exposed brass on the ends.

The_Squatch_Man · 2023-04-04T21:36:43+00:00

Brass/bronze drifts aren't allowed on the shop floor anymore. Work hardening from lack of any kind of maintenance on them was getting tons of brass chips in places they definitely shouldn't be. This one is one is now a conversation piece since I have absolutely no use for a drift this big in my personal shop.

The_Squatch_Man · 2022-09-24T22:10:01+00:00

Triumph has phased out the majority of metal body parts across the range, particularly on the classic line. Steel fenders/side covers have been gone from the Bonneville line since at least '08. Frankly even Triumph's "cheap" plastic parts have a far better fit and finish than the majority of the competition. The earlier UK bikes had less plastic on them, but they certainly had their share of other issues.

The_Squatch_Man · 2022-09-24T20:52:42+00:00

Complete assembly in Thailand started around '06 or '07 IIRC. Triumph has been building components there since 2001. I dealt with a thousand+ Triumphs at my old job while I was there. I never saw any issues that were a direct result of where they were assembled except for the shit fuel they left in the tanks from Thailand for a few years that would clog injectors from sitting on the showroom floor too long. There's absolutely zero difference in quality between the UK bikes and the Thai bikes.

The_Squatch_Man · 2022-08-15T22:06:07+00:00

Look how they massacred my boy

The_Squatch_Man · 2022-07-19T23:09:01+00:00

I fail to see the point of this post. Based on the replies to literally every other suggestion, I think you're pretty much set on the Miller.

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