[GBo]

Just been on a trip out to deliver a part in the Yorkshire dales around Hawes. And I have 2 thoughts
1/ £20 to do 90 miles isn’t good
2/ I need to soften the suspension
or grow claws so I can hold on

 

[freeatlast]

Just been on a trip out to deliver a part in the Yorkshire dales around Hawes. And I have 2 thoughts
1/ £20 to do 90 miles isn’t good
2/ I need to soften the suspension
or grow claws so I can hold on

Not really sure what the post is about ?
Yes, Benelli,s are not the most economical bikes, £20 so 90 miles is about 30 to the gallon. fuel prices now are 30 % MORE THAN 12 MONTHS AGO. Most bikes return about 30 to 40 mpg.
About right for a 1130 triple. Hard suspension, I find stock Trek suspension a bit vague, even wobbly at speed, sort of gyrates at speed under load. Very similar to a 1000 SV Suzuki.
Hang on ? It is hardly the most powerful delivery. torque ,yes , but not arm socket pulling.
And I am an old git .

 

[Rick67]

Mine just did 175miles with 2.4L left in the tank on a recent trip to Shropshire and north wales .
Was getting a little concerned then found this petrol station !!

maybe get her tuned if the map isn’t very good .
You could just get a softer rear spring and cut about 10mm of the front preload spacers ??

 

[fredzedex]

Mine just did 175miles with 2.4L left in the tank on a recent trip to Shropshire and north wales .
Was getting a little concerned then found this petrol station !!
View attachment 36899
maybe get her tuned if the map isn’t very good .
You could just get a softer rear spring and cut about 10mm of the front preload spacers ??

A jewel in a sea of mediocrity 😁

fred

 

[freeatlast]

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Mine just did 175miles with 2.4L left in the tank on a recent trip to Shropshire and north wales .
Was getting a little concerned then found this petrol station !!
View attachment 36899
maybe get her tuned if the map isn’t very good .
You could just get a softer rear spring and cut about 10mm of the front preload spacers ??

Christ, I have never got 175 miles out of any of my Nellies.
I must come out with you for the day and sit behind you , at your pace.
All I want to know is , who is carrying the spare can of fuel ?

 

[Hussar]

I am so going to have to ride out and find this petrol station. Any clues as to it's location.

 

[Rick67]

I am so going to have to ride out and find this petrol station. Any clues as to it's location.

Here we go buddy

 

[GBo]

They look like Tokheim metal mickeys. It’s a long time since I worked on one of those.

 

[GBo]

Just ordered a 37 tooth rear sprocket from an Amazonas so I hope it fits the Tre899k wheel. Got to get the Andreani cartridges in and fit the 12 hole injectors I bought from Pete.

 

[Rick67]

All sounds great Glynn.. but I believe the Amazonas rear sprocket won’t fit .. different hub arrangement to the trek .(I may be wrong . Rear disc doesn’t fit)
I’ve just put the 36tooth back on mine along with a brand new x-ring D.I.D .. on my mini break in Shropshire I discovered the gearbox explosion also ruined my chain !

 

[GBo]

Ohh bugger now you say! Do you know what the difference is?

 

[GBo]

Just googled it and pcd is 100 on tre1130k and 125 on Amazonas dohh

 

[TRE Mark]

Traveled to Ruthin yesterday to ride the B5105 to Cerrigydrudion. Did 130 miles and put 12.75 litres in = 44mpg. Left the power light off.

 

[Sprocket]

Just googled it and pcd is 100 on tre1130k and 125 on Amazonas dohh

If the centre hole is the same diameter (although I suspect it isn't), it would be a simple matter to drill another set of bolt holes.

 

[GBo]

The centre hole is 76mm Tre k and TNT but Amazonas is 100mm but luckily i messaged the seller and they cancelled and refunded the money. So got a TNT chain sprocket kit with wait for it a 41 tooth rear eeek. I usually only do B and C roads so should be ok.

 

[Rick67]

..,,,So got a TNT chain sprocket kit with wait for it a 41 tooth rear eeek. I usually only do B and C roads so should be ok.

So we’re all waiting how does the 41 tooth rear sprocket feel can you pull away in six gear?? Lol

 

[GBo]

It’s what was already on it dohh

 

[Rick67]

It’s what was already on it dohh

Oh .. that’s interesting maybe the 899 was geared differently in the gearbox ?
might explain your fuel consumption 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[GBo]

Yeah I guess so. It does leave the lights in a lively fashion

 

[Rick67]

😂😂 hopefully not showing too much of its undercarriage! … that would be rude