NHTSA Complaint #10164438 — 2005 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10164438
Vehicle	2005 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	April 12, 2006
Date Filed	August 3, 2006
Mileage	200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

THE FRONT BRAKES ARE CHRONICALLY MUSHY. THEY DO STOP THE BIKE, BUT THE LEVER TRAVEL IS EXCESSIVE. THEY HAVE CORRECTED THE ISSUE ON NEWER BIKES WITH DIFFERENT HARDWARE BUT WILL DO NOTHING MORE THAN LABOR SERVICE ON MY 2005 BIKE THAT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *JB

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