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From: alanh@tekig1.UUCP (Alan Hooton)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: What's it worth? (burnin' bikes....)
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Date: Tue, 5-Mar-85 12:47:56 EST
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Posted: Tue Mar  5 12:47:56 1985
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> Since I have gotten no replies to my Triumph
> question, I must assume that no-one out there
> has had experiance with a bike going up in flames.
> 
> However, I'll give it another try.
> 
> 1. Is it safe to use parts that have been in a fire?
> 2. What tests or observations can be used to determine
> 	if flame damaged parts are OK.
> 3. Does anyone know the address of Triumph in Great
> 	Britain.
> 4. Any other Triumph fans out there?
> 
> 
> 			Werner B.


	A few years ago, I had an engine fire in my celica.  After getting
	everything cleaned up, I decided to be cheap and only replace the
	battery and belts.... no hoses or wiring.  Soon after, I had
	vacuum and coolant leaks like you wouldn't believe!!

	Here's what happens.....
		In the fire, the outside of the rubber gets hard (if it
	doesn't actually burn to a crisp).  Afterwards, any little
	vibration will cause cracks to start.  In no time, the rubber
	starts to disintegrate.

	My advice: replace it all.... in the long run, it'll keep you
			happy!!!

	
						Al Hooton
						...tektronix!tekig1!alanh
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reducing the radius of steering control increases response, SO...


		remove the handlebars and steer with the fork tubes!