Yes...great job!!
Bad engine noise
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Nice work extracting that bolt. It looks like a professional did it. 
Well done on getting this sorted
Boulder McBonesteel
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It worked!!! The local Triumph place didn't have a replacement bolt and my Bike Bandit order got put on backorder so I went to the local fastener store and bought a 10.9 grade bolt in the correct size. Got the bike back together and the engine sounds fine now. I'm so relieved that this was an easy fix. Thanks to everybody for the help!
Ain't it great when a plan comes together!!
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It is very COOL when you find a fix like this when you thought it may be a major issue
Nice work. I really like the idea of using a left hand drill bit. Helps loosen the bolt when drilling.
Glad to hear it was a relatively easy and inexpensive fix. Nice work.
Boulder McBonesteel
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Been riding the bike around the block. I'm so excited to get this thing legal on the road. I know I still need a new battery and I'm having turn signal problems. Does anyone know if the flasher relay makes an audible ticking noise when it's working? The turn signals aren't blinking and I'm wondering if I have a bad flasher relay or just a bad ground somewhere.
I bought a WalMart battery YEARS ago for my Trophy when I was out of town and discovered it was bad. That battery has lasted longer than any battery I've bought for any motorcycle before!!
As far as the flashers go: Yes, there is a definite clicking sound when the turn signals or the 4-way flashers are turned-on and the sound comes from right behind the display area. I don't hear it with my engine running and my helmet on, but with the bike off and sitting o the stand, I hear it loud and clear.
OK I'm reviving this one because I have a 95 thunderbird that has a weird clanking noise at idle. So this could match. I've been through everything. Rebuilt carbs, valve adjustment, timing check. I am new to wrenching and I was hoping for some clarification on the process for this check. Did the clutch need to come out? The haynes manual is suggesting so to get to the alternator/starter drive shaft. It's either that or I have to split the crankcase, which does not seem to be the move here. Any help us greatly appreciated!
And my bike falls within the VIN range.
Try posting this in the 900 T'bird sub forum, May get more attention. Can move it if you like.
https://www.triumphtalk.com/forums/thunderbird-3cyl-900-885-legends-adventurers.89/
https://www.triumphtalk.com/forums/thunderbird-3cyl-900-885-legends-adventurers.89/
That would be super helpful! Thank you!
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