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10955
Thanks a lot Alec, there's some great stuff on that site and just in case anyone misses it, there is an English section; http://www.mecatwin.com/en/index.htm ...
Paul
tbsrider2004
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Aug 1, 2006
6:42 pm
10956
It seems have become the victim of a bad sprag clutch assembly. The local dealer is telling me 2 weeks before he can look at it... maybe 4 weeks without the...
Terrence Ginn
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Aug 2, 2006
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10957
My carbs are seriously clogged from non use. Can anyone recommend any rebuilding/cleaning tips. Also the air cleaner box on my Adventurer is in bad shape, many...
Sidney White
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Aug 2, 2006
12:35 pm
10958
I'm on my 5 th set and ghave had 5 differrent brands, this time around I have had Michelin Road Pilots installed, best so far. Great tyres indeed....
martin
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Aug 2, 2006
6:31 pm
10959
Any one have a yellow fairing they want to part with? How does it affect the wind flow, does it direct it into the head/chest?...
martin
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Aug 2, 2006
6:37 pm
10960
My 98 is doing something like that, when it is not moving the light comes on and stays on until you start riding again. Fan cycles on and off, but the light...
eawtbs98
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Aug 3, 2006
1:43 am
10961
Do the Road Pilots come in the stock TBS sizes? If not, what sizes did you use? Keith ... From: martin Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 11:32 AM To:...
KEITH REGELIN
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Aug 3, 2006
2:37 am
10962
I have had the factory fly screen on my 99 Sport since day one, It has not caused any issues even at triple digit speed. The screen does a decent job providing...
Robert
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Aug 3, 2006
9:50 pm
10963
Hi all, Did the 99 TBS come with a black plastic chainguard? If so, anyone got one to sell/know where I can get one? I hate that damned chrome monstrosity on ...
Richard Fenner
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Aug 3, 2006
10:22 pm
10964
I wonder does anyone know if it is possible to obtain a big bore cylinder and piston conversion for the t-bird sport?....
david997314
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Aug 3, 2006
10:26 pm
10965
I went down to my local Triumph dealer and they had them on the shelf, popped them on and off I rode. I guess standard they are then. Cheers, Martin ... did...
martin
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Aug 4, 2006
12:34 am
10966
I have just done a service, changed thhe brake and clutch fluid, put on a new chain and changed the oil and filter. I had to get a couple of new screws for the...
martin
martingilly
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Aug 4, 2006
12:40 am
10967
I got tired of changing the bulbs that light up the tach, speedo and idiot lights. Seems like about the time I replaced one, another would go. With two T3s...
arieldunwright
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Aug 4, 2006
2:44 am
10968
What's involved in replacing the bulbs in the speedo/Tach? ... "Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired, signifies in the final...
Todd Luchette
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Aug 4, 2006
3:17 am
10969
Take the back off the tach/speedo and the bulbs are right there held in rubber grommetts. Do NOT use Generic bulbs from any auto parts store in your...
Denny
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Aug 4, 2006
3:46 am
10970
The 98/99 bikes came with polished stainless steel chainguards, an aftermarket item for the rest of the classic owners. You might trade it to one of those...
pickwickian51@...
glgavin
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Aug 4, 2006
6:01 am
10971
Fram filter CH 6012 fits the TBS. About 11 Canuck bucks, about 6 of yours! ... From: "martin" <martingilly@...> To:...
Richard Fenner
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Aug 4, 2006
6:26 am
10972
Thanks, Gary. So the 2K and later came with a black plastic chainguard? Cheers, Richard. ... From: <pickwickian51@...> To:...
Richard Fenner
Ridgeback43
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Aug 4, 2006
6:30 am
10973
I have a 2001 T-Bird, and shortly after I bought it I started having a similar problem with the temp light and the fan coming on when not needed. Come to find...
Rodger Cooley
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Aug 4, 2006
9:57 am
10974
I'd imagine you'd have folks lined up to swap their crappy placker chain guard for your original....
martin
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Aug 4, 2006
11:25 am
10975
If you go with the Fram filter, the O-Ring doesn't fit. Reusing the old one once or twice shouldn't be a problem. A lot of people dislike Fram for using...
Richard Sirois
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Aug 4, 2006
12:18 pm
10976
... Haven't heard of a big bore kit, but if all you're looking for is more power, try: http://www.wilcoxengines.demon.co.uk/tbirdsp.htm ...
petermholmes
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Aug 4, 2006
12:48 pm
10977
Martin, can you verify the rear is a 160/70-17 (standard TBS size)? I've only been able to find Pilot Road's in a 170/60-17 (here in the USA). Just because the...
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Aug 4, 2006
1:47 pm
10978
Not a tweet so far, Martin...... ... From: "martin" <martingilly@...> To: <triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006...
Richard Fenner
Ridgeback43
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Aug 4, 2006
4:14 pm
10979
My dealer put a 170 on my rear wheel and I didn't notice until it was time to replac it. However, I made sure they replaced with the stock size. Todd '98tbs ...
Todd Luchette
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Aug 4, 2006
6:20 pm
10980
Somebody in one of the yahoo groups has gone to a 955 on their Tbird. IIRC it involved either machining the cylinder liners or the lower engine cases and...
stewart
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Aug 4, 2006
6:29 pm
10981
Wow, I think the chrome looks way better than the black (looks cheap to me). Todd '98tbs ... "Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket...
Todd Luchette
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Aug 4, 2006
6:43 pm
10982
The guy I bought mine from had fitted Super III pistons, Daytona 900 CDI, K&Ns and offroad pipes. It shows just on 90 at the back wheel, too. As far as I know,...
Richard Fenner
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Aug 4, 2006
7:06 pm
10983
Chacun a son gout. (Each to his own, Todd.) I find the chrome one visually jarring against the black running gear and agricultural in design.......... Cheers, ...
Richard Fenner
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Aug 4, 2006
7:10 pm
10984
I think my Massey Fergussen is at least as well styled as a harley Richard Fenner <rfenner@...> wrote: Chacun a son...
Mo
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Aug 4, 2006
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