Does anyone have any leads on where I can find a 1998 Thunderbird Sport to purchase? I'm looking for the yellow/black model. The closer to Wisconsin, USA the...
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Richard Fenner
Ridgeback43
Apr 18, 2006 2:27 am
Not right now, Pete, but ask me again in July if you haven't found one by then? Cheers Richard. ... From: "Pete" <Trophy900rider@...> To:...
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Joe rauch
jtrauch
Apr 18, 2006 3:04 am
I have a red and black 1998 for sale here in Iowa, just under 22,000 miles on it. Pete <Trophy900rider@...> wrote: Does anyone have any leads on where...
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britboy1970@...
britboy1956
Apr 18, 2006 10:49 am
i have one for sale, but am in jacksonville beach, fl. hook up a trailer and come on down. weather in the mid 80's. you need a vacation anyway... bike is...
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Norm
alohanorm
Apr 18, 2006 5:03 pm
I'm torn, so I'm seeking advise from the All Knowing RATS: - '99 TBS fell last week, estimate to repair- $1900. That would include doing MORE than it needs to...
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chris griffin
grificonius
Apr 18, 2006 5:10 pm
I would DIY. Treat it as an "opportunity" to customize :^) -grif Norm <normb1@...> wrote: I'm torn, so I'm seeking advise from the All Knowing RATS: - '99...
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Mo
sazerac99us
Apr 18, 2006 5:39 pm
Does'nt sound like $1900.....I'll fix it for $1200, minus the tank dent :) Norm <normb1@...> wrote: I'm torn, so I'm seeking advise from the All Knowing...
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Richard Fenner
Ridgeback43
Apr 18, 2006 5:41 pm
Hi Norm, IMHO, mate, cough up the loot. I got knocked off mine last year and the shop did C$4311 worth of cosmetic work to the bike before returning it to me....
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Ginn ADV
tginnadv@...
Apr 18, 2006 5:44 pm
Went down on my Adventurer last year, 1400 in damages...tank, light & brackets, handlebar, windshield, clutch lever, fluid tank.... 1,400 quote from Triumph...
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Richard Fenner
Ridgeback43
Apr 18, 2006 6:03 pm
Oh, and you Yankees count yourselves lucky! I pay C$182/month for comprehensive, $2M liability, $300 deductible. I have maximum no claims discount, Roadstar...
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Ginn ADV
tginnadv@...
Apr 18, 2006 6:16 pm
My 2001 Adventurer has Carb problems yet again. Looking to replace the Float Needles. Keihin Carbs. The previous Carb kit that included Float Valve &...
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Ginn ADV
tginnadv@...
Apr 18, 2006 6:18 pm
I'm $320 a year with 250 Deduct, 300/500 coverage through progressive insurance.... T Ginn ... From: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com ...
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BleakleyS@...
bleakleys1
Apr 19, 2006 12:35 am
I have a spare stock used 99 tbs handle bar if you decide to go that route. Best wishes. Scott [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Pete
triumphtroph...
Apr 20, 2006 1:33 am
Joe, Thanks for the response. I have my heart set on a yellowbird but thanks anyway. Pete ... miles on it....
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Pete
triumphtroph...
Apr 20, 2006 1:40 am
Britboy, Very tempting offer. I'm kinda lookin' for a stock bike so I can make the mods myself. Still be interested in what you've done though. Any pics?...
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britboy1970@...
britboy1956
Apr 20, 2006 11:02 am
there is 1 pic. of it on www.triumphtalk.com B. ... From: Pete <Trophy900rider@...> To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, 20...
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winnwillinger
Apr 20, 2006 1:51 pm
I have a low mileage (less than 4000) 1998 yellow t-bird sport in mint condition, stock with yellow Triumph cowl seat, Triumph off road pipes and yellow...
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Pete
triumphtroph...
Apr 20, 2006 2:36 pm
Winn, Sounds like you have what I am looking for. Can you email me offline at trophy900rider@... Let me know where your're located. I don't want to...
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Pete
triumphtroph...
Apr 20, 2006 2:44 pm
Winn, Sounds like you have what I am looking for. Can you email me offline at trophy900rider@... Let me know where your're located. I don't want to...
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tbirdsp
Apr 20, 2006 2:55 pm
I have a '98 TBS with 28,000 miles. For quite some time it has been hard to start when it hasn't run for a while, plus takes a long time to warm up until it...
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Pete Twissell
ptwizz
Apr 20, 2006 4:14 pm
From the experiences posted on this group, bad coils seem to get worse with heat and time, not better. My TBS is also rough when it hasn't run for a while. The...
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tbirdsp
Apr 20, 2006 6:18 pm
... ride every day! ... Agreed, but a bad shoulder, bad back, 3-yr old daughter, new job, and 3 other bikes which also need attention have been making ridng...
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south_texas_polar_bear
south_texas_...
Apr 23, 2006 4:30 pm
I understand the tachometer does not function after replacing Gill coils with PFC-06 Nology coil. Does anyone know of a coil that is compatible with...
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ecrfocusguy
Apr 23, 2006 10:23 pm
My 1998 TBS started running poorly this spring (i.e., missing/cutting out at low revs). Soon it started stalling (and not restarting) at stop lights. After a...
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tbirdsp
Apr 24, 2006 3:03 pm
Great information! Curious, where did you get the spec on the secondary resistance? My book just says 10.5 kOhm. Pretty much the same though. Can you measure...
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ecrfocusguy
Apr 25, 2006 1:04 am
... I got the 9,500 ohm spec from the Haynes manual. I was able to verify the incorrect reading by comparing it to a new coil, which came in at 9,700 ohms....
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martin
martingilly
Apr 27, 2006 10:42 pm
Outrageous, I pay under $200 a year fully comprehensive with a $500 deductible for my 98, that is through progressive.They wanted 900 bucks to insure my 2005...
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martin
martingilly
Apr 27, 2006 10:53 pm
I have a 98 TBS with 35k which was gradually getting worse and worse regarding time taken to warm up, it would run rough and not idle for ten plus miles before...
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tbirdsp
Apr 28, 2006 12:34 am
... Martin, you lost me. What is the "ignition coil relay"? I can find no such component in the Triumph manual. Thanks, Mike...
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ecrfocusguy
Apr 29, 2006 10:29 pm
... There is no ignition coil relay. I think he meant to say "ignition sensor". In any case, I'm glad it worked out. Buying the parts is bad enough. Paying...
