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I just bought a 2003 america my first bonny.A rear wheel spoke is broken from the left side, I wonder if this is a problem as i read of similar problems which led to wheel failure Thanks Bill
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Saddle Sore
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Saddle Sore
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Hi Bill , welcome to the Forum ! You may wanna re-post this in "miscellaneous" , you'll get more action . The Mods will move it there soon enough , bet they're all passed out from Thanksgiving overindulgence .  I haven't had a problem like that on my BA , but it can happen , usually there is some wheel damage if you go breakin' spokes .
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Greenhorn
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Thanks Wade still trying to figure things out on site, the bike only has 1100 miles on it.
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Saddle Sore
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Saddle Sore
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With the wheel jacked up , spin it around and check it for possible bent spots , if there aren't any , just get you a new spoke ! 
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Worn Saddle
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Worn Saddle
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fI found 1 broken spoke on my rear wheel at 30 k. Wheel spins ok. Just one spoke isn't neccessariy a problem. Check to see if there are any other loose spokes. Just replace it the next time you fit a tire.
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Thanks. The bike only has 1100 miles and looks brand new so i doubt anything is bent. I was concerned because of some feedback i read at another site.
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Monkey Butt
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Monkey Butt
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You bought a 7 year old motorcycle with 1100 miles on it!
Good for you and welcome to the forum.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Adjunct
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Adjunct
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1100 miles in 7 years
That would worry me more that high mileage
Give it a real good service and clean inside and out
Just my Thoughts
What goes round comes round
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Thanks for the advice. i am going to the triumph dealer and see what he advises. Since the bike is way out of warranty i am wondering if i could take it to a local guy who works on all brands of bikes. The closest dealer is 75 miles away. I rode 50 miles and she seems to ride great
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Oil Expert
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Oil Expert
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I wouldn't worry about it too much - I broke 3 spokes while on a trip around Europe and covered a further 2000 miles ( some along Polish roads!!!) without any problems.
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3/4 Throttle
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I had 2 spokes break on my rear wheel after the warranty was up, I talked to my dealer about it and He called Triumph about it and they did replace the spokes at no charge. A good dealer is worth their weight in gold.
05 TBA Mulberry/Silver, Thunder Bike pipes, K&N single Filter, 132 main Jet's, Snorkles Removed
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