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I'm wondering if this has occurred to any other owners.
I have an 09 America. The “mushroom†that is attached to the frame that holds the side-stand spring has snapped off. It is part of the frame. I have had a good look and there are no marks or gouging, so I’m assuming it didn’t hit anything.
I'm waiting to find out if it’s going to be covered by the guarantee.
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That sucks, I haven't heard of that breaking off on these bikes before. On the kickstand is a different story, but not on the frame. Good luck, and let us know how it turns out.
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Sucks all-right. What a pita position to work on. I'm thinking on putting a small cap screw in there to remedy it, and obtain another spring. Have to hoist up the front end or lay it over and drill and tap a hole.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Yeah, that's a new one. The tab on the actual kickstand breaks off all the time, especially the early years.
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Yikes!.. That sucks.. it is part of the left side down tube of the frame.. not a part of the major assembly but the frame nonetheless. A lot of pressure there man, dunno if a screw will hold.. and one too big will compromise the strength of the frame. I'm thinking warranty should definitely cover it though.
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Thats right chy, its the lower left side. I looked it up on the Bikebandit site,about $190US to replace the frame part. Today I got a ring from the dealer and he asked how many K,s. (1,1032) and said he would let me know in a few days if they will cover it. Looking at it again I see I can unbolt it and work on it if i have to.
Last edited by SpeedyKiwi; 02/23/2010 8:38 PM.
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I took the bike down to thw dealer yesterday. They took some photos and said they would send them off to Triumph. Today I got a ring from the Dealer and they will supply and fit a new frame bar and spring under the gurantee. It has to come from the UK and they will give me a ring when it arrives. 
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Great news. Glad for yah.
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Hose clamp might get you by til it comes. never heard of that before. 
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Its at the dealers and they will fit it up on Friday. 
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Quote:
Its at the dealers and they will fit it up on Friday.
Nice! 
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Could you have damaged it using a bike jack?
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Quote:
Could you have damaged it using a bike jack?
good call, something I'll have to keep an eye on next time I lift mine for sure
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