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Offline PhilEW

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EW 1926
« on: 13 Apr 2020 at 06:31 »
Hello,

I am french and i recently bought this 1926 EW. It has been restored some years ago keeping its original patina when possible and is running. I only started it, but did not ride it since.

I am only the third owner since 1926. It is not completely original, but keeps traces of its former life. I find it very beautiful as well, that's what made me want to buy it.





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Re: EW 1926
« Reply #1 on: 14 May 2020 at 11:48 »
Dear PhilEW
Can you add photos of your Triumph?

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Re: EW 1926
« Reply #2 on: 14 May 2020 at 11:48 »
Sorry  Douglas EW  :D

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Re: EW 1926
« Reply #3 on: 14 May 2020 at 14:35 »
Welcome on the forum.  I am from Lyon or nearby.
I hope your bike work and you don't find any trouble. The one I got was also supposed to be trouble free and I am neck dip in problems since I had it...
Slowly emerging, hopefully!?

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Re: EW 1926
« Reply #4 on: 17 May 2020 at 15:54 »
Sorry, I did not see your replies.
The bike works, but I need to get used to it, I've never used such an old bike.
This morning, I drove a little, the engine works well, but it was difficult to use the gearbox well.
She also smokes a lot.
I make additionnal pictures as soon as possible.

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Re: EW 1926
« Reply #5 on: 17 May 2020 at 16:42 »
3 additional pictures of the Triumph Douglas

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Re: EW 1926
« Reply #6 on: 17 May 2020 at 17:34 »
What do you mean about the gear box?

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Re: EW 1926
« Reply #7 on: 18 May 2020 at 06:04 »
The first gear is engaging well, but for 2 and 3, it is difficult, with false neutrals.

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Re: EW 1926
« Reply #8 on: 20 May 2020 at 00:49 »
Check for slop in the pivot points in the gear linkage, it sounds like the rod is not moving the gear mechanism enough to engage the higher gears properly

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Re: EW 1926
« Reply #9 on: 14 Sep 2020 at 19:46 »
Now it goes well, with no more problem with the gears after setting the gear linkage. I also needed to get used to this bike.

You can see the bike running here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRhgZwU8FbE&feature=youtu.be

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Re: EW 1926
« Reply #10 on: 15 Sep 2020 at 06:56 »
Dear PhilEW.
Nice sound . Great job :)

Good luck.
Artur