Are these recommended for the TBS? I know the AV281 is. My bike was fitted w/Avons originally, but I've been on Metzler's ever since. Todd '98tbs ... [Non-text...
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toddluchette
Jul 26, 2006 4:39 am
Metzler ME Z4 does. Maybe someone can speak to this. It seems that just being the right size tire doesn't mean they are right for the TBS. My dealership only ...
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jaben03tbs
Jul 26, 2006 5:00 am
Well, while not on Triumphs list, and since the new Metz to replace the MeZ4 is now discontinued,I did a lot of research. With the help from triumphrat.net...
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petermholmes
Jul 26, 2006 5:04 am
... Avon Azaro AV45/46 on the '99 and Metzler MEZ4s on the '00. I like both sets of tires, but you can't get the MEZ4s anymore so Avons will replace the...
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Alec Gore
alecgore
Jul 26, 2006 6:02 am
Second that!!...
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Richard Fenner
Ridgeback43
Jul 26, 2006 6:31 am
Just put a BT-014 120/60 on the front and rode the best twisties in North America (around Nelson, B.C.) for 1800 klicks. Still have the BT-020 160/70 on the...
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Mr.X
ih7de
Jul 26, 2006 1:12 pm
hello, i am from germany and this is the tbs-site: http://www.thunderbird-sport.de greetings from kiel ingo...
10932
tbirdsp
Jul 26, 2006 2:13 pm
... right ... only ... I long ago decided to ignore what was "approved"; for the TBS after getting a huge runaround from several tire makers about radials with ...
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midliferider
Jul 26, 2006 3:41 pm
I've had a variety of Bridgestones over the last five years. Nails help in giving a reason for change. Currently I have the BT020's These last, at the cost of...
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Alec Gore
alecgore
Jul 26, 2006 3:55 pm
Greetings and welcome! I've long been an admirer of your TBS site. There are some great pictures of modified ones. ...
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Bill
wfsjrtexas
Jul 26, 2006 6:03 pm
I have been running the Pirelli Diablo Strada's and have been happy with them. I think I am running the 120/60 front and the 160/60 rear. - ... Road,...
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Tom OConnell
tomoconn
Jul 26, 2006 8:38 pm
I'm buying a new bike and want to get rid of my TBS. It's in nearly pristine condition, yellow/ black, jetted, dyno-tuned, racing pipes, K&N air filters. 50k...
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Richard Fenner
Ridgeback43
Jul 26, 2006 9:16 pm
Got any pics, Tom? If so, please send. Cheers, Richard 98 TBS Super III ... From: "Tom OConnell" <tomoconn@...> To:...
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petermholmes
Jul 27, 2006 2:14 am
... 50K miles?!?!? But...that means it's only got about 200K miles left in it... :)...
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Allen
hotairrider
Jul 27, 2006 5:01 pm
I'm looking for a not-too-expensive TBS, so I would also appreciate some pictures. Cheers, Allen ... pristine condition, yellow/ ... but it's in beautiful...
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Tom OConnell
tomoconn
Jul 27, 2006 10:59 pm
I'll post some pictures as soon as I can. Blasted at work this week. Sorry....
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Guy
goodnuph
Jul 28, 2006 5:47 am
Greetings I had to use Dunlops since i caught a sale on them, the were the 220's-I went 130/60 up front and 170/60 rear. to any who rode or rides in NYC area...
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glgavin
Jul 28, 2006 7:35 am
The photo section has been closed for sometime. Yahoo has a limit on the space it can take up and our group has filled it up. I suggest that you contact the...
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Bill Small
triumphsport...
Jul 28, 2006 8:35 pm
I'm running Metz.roadtec Z6's. Have about 6000 miles on them. They seem like pretty good tires wet and dry. They like to fall in on turning a little more than...
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Mo
sazerac99us
Jul 28, 2006 8:59 pm
I've got a Triumph Sprint..and ran the Z6's. Did'nt like them in the rain first, and yeah, they do seem a little twitchy. But the real complaint, was that...
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Tozser
trumperrat
Jul 30, 2006 12:33 am
What colour is the TBS ?? Im looking for a bike my kids can come on toots with us . Cheers Toz ... on the ... group, and...
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tginnadv@...
Jul 30, 2006 6:39 pm
Just back from Wetzel MC rally in Ohio, starter on my Adventurer 01 went out. started to turn over,then a loud "metallic"; Clang. After that starter makes a...
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cltbird2004
Jul 30, 2006 7:44 pm
Temperature light is on even when engine is cold. Some sort of short in the electrical system or possibly a bad sensor. Can anyone give me help with this....
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Denny
dennyhenderson
Jul 30, 2006 11:15 pm
Although I've not experienced this it sounds like the sprag clutch. triumphrat.net has several postings about replacing the sprag clutch, just search for sprag...
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Bill Small
triumphsport...
Jul 31, 2006 9:45 am
I saw your post and pics.on the z 6's about a year ago. and it was truly kind of scarey. Thanks for the reminder! I had just bought the TBS, and it had...
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Bartholomew Steinhorn
bmaxlovesauce
Jul 31, 2006 1:03 pm
Terry, The starter on my 00' TBS just went and Triumph (GreatBay) wanted $500+ for a new one. I had mine rebuilt for around half that price but the dealer I...
10951
Paul
tbsrider2004
Jul 31, 2006 5:28 pm
Hi ingo, Love your site, especially the photo's of some very nice TBS. I particularly liked Fritzens bike as he has chopped the rear fender and painted the...
10952
Ingo
ih7de
Jul 31, 2006 10:11 pm
thx paul and alec, i like the 3in3 exhaust from this site, where I can buy that? greets from kiel ingo...
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Norm
alohanorm
Aug 1, 2006 12:36 am
If anyone plans on replacing their old with some bar ends or such, I'll take your old ones. I really do like my stock ones, but mine are scratched up from a...
