Dick Twitchen Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 I also think many of us get 'irritated' by a particular supplier and eventually over the years settle on one or two (the Club shop, Canley & Paddocks in my case) where if there is a problem it gets sorted without grief. Just looking at ££££ is not the answer, but seems to be the default for some and then surprised if it does not fit. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Cheers Dick, I see where your coming from. It's all a bit pot luck but with experience, a limited number of choices to make. Well it's nearly back together, once I got the bushes in, I prefer to bolt flange first then shocker and arm and just lever spring up to finish. Just that spring to do but I'm exhausted and it's T time. I made batter for toad in hole. I know it's not the recommended order but easier to align the arm when your single handed :) On the road tomorrow after brake bleed and hope the "new" bearings are sound. ....??? Wish me luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 we await has the damned knocking GONE ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Well....hopefully! Even if not, and the replacement half shaft is also defunct, at least I have had the pleasure of refurbishing and now am experienced at rear axle/suspension repairs! It has been worthwhile. If I need to strip it right down...so be it. I'll report in tomorrow afternoon, probably late on ATB all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 have faith it never works Ha ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted September 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 Well that last step was quite easy, two scissor jacks back and front of spring, couple of spacer blocks and a cross piece to push iot up, tap tap wiggle ... all bolts in now :) Got to get morning exercise in then attach brake pipes and cable, bleed and test. Couple of hours l;ads 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted September 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 YES YES yes woopee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 27 minutes ago, Jeffds1360 said: YES YES yes woopee Can we take it that everything has gone right...for once? If so congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted September 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 We're on the road again we're on the road again trala la la woopydee and here comes the rain!!! ( not sure if my roof re-waterproofing has worked..yet).. stuff that... I'm out for a blast after a sandwich or two Such a good feeling! Better than...... a nice cup of T.... well maybe Thank you mr wolf? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 Hurrah! Now strip down the old shaft so we can see what the problem actually was 😛 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted September 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 Will do. I'm just going to put a spare nut on and smash it onto a bit of hardboard on the floor, only takes half an hour and will be part of my physical training session?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 Well done Jeff, you have discovered the secret art of Triumph ownership Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 Well done. Now enjoy ! C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted September 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 I'm out driving Plum. What a lot of people of all ages take an interest! I'm a bit shy but the wife loves it. Pity there are no other owners near me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 i said you love it really good to see her on the road and youre happy got the Smile back Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 16 hours ago, Jeffds1360 said: I'm out driving Plum. Pity there are no other owners near me. There will be! They'll come out of the woodwork as soon as they see you on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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