T160 it is so damn heavy

Flatspot said:
I thought I’d finished working on the Trident and got it off the ramp, and what a struggle that was, it only wanted to slide across the surface. Finally I managed it and wheeled it outside so I could start it up and actually listen to it running properly.

Fine, I got the Commando out, View attachment 85953View attachment 85954and that as usual started first prod of the starter button and quickly settled down to a nice idle.

So, to the Trident, fuel on, tickled, ignition on, thumbed the button and it refuses to fire up. Oh buggerit I need to check what I’ve done to the ignition system as it was working the last time I checked.

But now to the real problem. I can not get it up into the centrestand. It’s a heavy bike granted, but I’ve had heavier, and none so awkward. Yes, I do have a lifting handle fitted - but it is beyond me to lift it. Perhaps as a consequence of my recent heart attack I’m losing strength - but the Commando pops up like a dream.

Is there a knack, or am I just too knackered?
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Don’t know if this is still relevant but just finished shortening my stock T160 stand by about an inch. Pivot centerline to foot is now 9” and the dumb thing practically puts itself on the stand. Wished I’d done it years ago.
 
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Mine is awkward to get on the centre stand as well , as the previous owner fitted a 3into1 exhaust, and the left side has no muffler so the lever point you stand on has been trimmed down to naff all , I put my steering on full left lock hand under the back bar and give it a quick heave ho or a sort of bounce , I might look at welding on a longer piece to assist and make sure it doesn't stick out to far . Cheers .
 
Can you still turn the back wheel when on the shortened stand?
 
easy peasy, quick, any bike/weight fix, no mods

something to roll the back wheel on, like a small piece 2x4
 
The design geometry of the main/center stand has EVERYTHING to do with it.

I had this beast for a while, the center stand was effortless.

T160 it is so damn heavy



T160 it is so damn heavy
 
Ok, so now you got me thinking… if we ignore things like the Boss Hog etc, what’s the heaviest mass produced motorcycle (no sidecar, no trikes) ever sold ?
 
Fast Eddie said:
Ok, so now you got me thinking… if we ignore things like the Boss Hog etc, what’s the heaviest mass produced motorcycle (no sidecar, no trikes) ever sold ?
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quick look
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15 Heaviest Motorcycles of 2022

Every rider?s mindset is different when it comes to the weight of motorcycles. Some prefer lighter-weight motorcycles as they are easy to handle while some prefer to play with challenges and go with hefty ones.
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74ok said:
quick look
www.vikingbags.com

15 Heaviest Motorcycles of 2022

Every rider?s mindset is different when it comes to the weight of motorcycles. Some prefer lighter-weight motorcycles as they are easy to handle while some prefer to play with challenges and go with hefty ones.
www.vikingbags.com www.vikingbags.com
dry

www.vikingbags.com

15 Heaviest Motorcycles of 2022

Every rider?s mindset is different when it comes to the weight of motorcycles. Some prefer lighter-weight motorcycles as they are easy to handle while some prefer to play with challenges and go with hefty ones.
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:eek:

I’m obviously a weakling !
 
Fast Eddie said:
Ok, so now you got me thinking… if we ignore things like the Boss Hog etc, what’s the heaviest mass produced motorcycle (no sidecar, no trikes) ever sold ?
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Not exactly mass produced but the munch mammoth came to mind
Until I googled it's weight at a stealthy 650lbs !!!!
Positively light weight compared to some
 
baz said:
Don't show me photos like that!!!
What did it weigh?
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I can’t recall mate.

It was light though, especially for a triple. There was a ton of weight taken out of the motor with a belt drive, Newby clutch and lightened crank.

You can’t quite tell in the pic, but the fairing and seat unit were carbon fibre, as was the front mudguard, ’silencer’, even engine plates, footrests mounts and things out of sight like mounts for coils and electrics etc.

No lights, indicators, mirrors and such detritus.

Twas a 1000cc job.

About as practical as swimming trunks on an Arctic expedition… Fun though !

A later owner added lights and… it’s hard for me to say this out loud… an electric start. I don’t want to talk about this though, too traumatic.

I believe it’s now in Oz.
 
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I don't have a T160, but I still find my T150Vs easier to put on the center stand than my 72 and 74 Commandos both with the latest AN center stand. I think that's down to the Triumph grab rail (aka, lifting handle, seat handle) forces your hand to be at an optimal position for leverage and it's easier to grab than the Norton frame rail. Also, technique. I estimate that I around 80% of putting a bike on the stand is the foot pressing on the center stand lever - I certainly cannot pick up the rear of any road bike with one hand these days!
 
Fast Eddie said:
I can’t recall mate.

It was light though, especially for a triple. There was a ton of weight taken out of the motor with a belt drive, Newby clutch and lightened crank.

You can’t quite tell in the pic, but the fairing and seat unit were carbon fibre, as was the front mudguard, ’silencer’, even engine plates, footrests mounts and things out of sight like mounts for coils and electrics etc.

No lights, indicators, mirrors and such detritus.

Twas a 1000cc job.

About as practical as swimming trunks on an Arctic expedition… Fun though !

A later owner added lights and… it’s hard for me to say this out loud… an electric start. I don’t want to talk about this though, too traumatic.

I believe it’s now in Oz.
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A later owner is now a member of this forum and has a rather good Mk 3.
 
Looking at the pix of the monster bike's centre stand, note how wide the feet pads are compared to a T150. Makes me think that doing this to my 3x would be a useful improvement. That and shortening it at the same time.
 
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