Hello- everyone- has anybody had their starter boss crack and fail after installing the TTP safe start boss enhancer device. I bought one to put on a 2013 America motor, but wondering how good JB weld epoxy would be to hold it on! Thanks
JB weld is strong stuff, I would say the key is to be sure it is as clean and free of oil as possible before installation. I have used JB to attach things to the engine and it has held for years and still going. That being said it is external and not subject to as much heat or bathed in oil. I have one too I have not gotten around to installing yet.
sorry for the late reply. I installed the safe start on my 02 america last year. nicely made product. follow the instructions and youll be fine. jb weld is just that,a cold weld. once it hardens, its not going anywhere. I installed the green springs while I was in there also, not necessary, just an upgrade. If you take it easy taking the cover off, you may reuse your gasket if not damaged. I now have a new gasket hanging in my shed as I couldn't see replacing a good gasket for no reason.
That safe start piece is not coming off. When I shredded my 904 motor a few years back that JB welded boss was one of the few bits still intact. Both the front balancer shaft and the starter gear bore were ripped out but the safe start was okay
I see you mentioned external, typo perhaps ?
No typo, read it again, I said I have attached things to the engine with JB weld but those things have been external. I was saying that I use it for those as opposed to an internal attachment subject to constant hot oil not just heat like in the case of the safe start.
I thought the safe start wasn't needed for the newer models after 2007?
It isn't if you have that extra bump on the back of the primary. Triumph redesigned the cases to make that stronger. I have 2 bikes with the weaker case and no safe start and both are fine. The mistake it seems mostly causes the breakage is giving the engine gas during start and the kick back that can happen then. Just choke and crank with a well tuned engine and seems no issue.
Hi to all, what is the part number for gasket and any other possible parts that may get damaged during installation?
Thank you in advance.
Rebel.