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11378
I have standard exhaust cans (mufflers) on my '98 TBS. I have an offer of a pair of loud sport type exhausts but a couple of the captive nuts that are welded...
rich_boese
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Dec 5, 2006
10:50 am
11379
Yes. Some of the captive nuts pulled out of my sports cans on my '97 TBS. I replaced them with 'nutserts' which are essentially heavy duty steel pop rivets...
Pete Twissell
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Dec 5, 2006
11:57 am
11380
The Nutsert solution sounds perfect. Do they need a special tool to put them in? Any idea of costs?...
rich_boese
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Dec 5, 2006
1:30 pm
11381
I too had that same problem on both the 'off road' and the stock pipes. I live in NYC area so the cratered,lumpy, bumpy streets just shook them loose. A friend...
Guy
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Dec 7, 2006
4:36 pm
11382
Hey .... I see nothing humerous about loose nuts. I have one too. As you've seen, it's a fairly common problem. So now whnever I remove my baffles, I just...
jcatbert45
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Dec 8, 2006
11:37 am
11383
Just a Quick request for LynxMotorcycles to be added in the links section. They have good honest advice and brilliant service/parts to go with it. check out...
pahubb
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Dec 9, 2006
5:43 pm
11384
Lynx is listed in the Links section under Breakers. The url has been updated. Gary...
Gary
glgavin
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Dec 9, 2006
7:04 pm
11387
Just like to say hi to all the triumph riders out there! I own 2004 Thunderbird sport and i am having alot of trouble finding parts and accessories in...
brandonsafety1
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Dec 12, 2006
6:40 pm
11388
http://www.danddexhaust.com/catalog/2005/07/47022s.htm Ask Peter H. They are loud! Regards Alec...
Alec Gore
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Dec 12, 2006
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11389
I am planning on some spins out for the spring / summer 2007.... Anyone local ? I am in Ashford Kent....
snowdallblue
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Dec 13, 2006
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11390
I am in Kent UcKy USA, but I think I would need some wading boots to get there.........WINN...
winnwillinger
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Dec 13, 2006
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11391
Geez, that was BAD :) winnwillinger <winnwillinger@...> wrote: I am in Kent UcKy USA, but I think I would need some wading boots to get...
Mo
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Dec 13, 2006
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11392
Kent Ohio.. Terry Ginn 2001 Adventurer Merry Christmas to all! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Terrence Ginn
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Dec 13, 2006
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11393
I live in north London (UK) and would be very happy to leave the city for a blast around the beautiful Kent country side....
Paul
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Dec 14, 2006
8:50 pm
11394
... I can confirm that. D&D now offer a 'quiet' kit @ $50 per muffler. I am going to try a standard dirt bike fiberglass kit first to see if it helps enough...
Cunningham
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Dec 16, 2006
8:11 pm
11395
Ok Guys, Here's ALL the details, informed responses appreciated.. 98 TBS, 17,000 mi. florida, EXCELLENT condition; a 9 3/4! Everything is CLEAN. new...
Jeff
jdwath
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Dec 20, 2006
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11396
Jeff, This sounds like a common symptom of this bike. Mine went through something like it too. Mine ran nice when cold and on the choke, gradually running...
arieldunwright
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Dec 21, 2006
2:38 am
11397
Jeff's plugs seem to rule out a significant fuel issue, but as carburetion goes, a throttle that degrades as the bike gets warmer is typical of a rich ...
Chris Griffin
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Dec 21, 2006
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11398
... at ... it ... to ... water, ... problems ... Thanks Lew, My experienced friend, who rides a 955, suggested low speed jets too....I appreciate your story!...
Jeff
jdwath
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Dec 21, 2006
3:06 am
11399
Thanks to all the people who had helpful suggestions for the "loose nut problem" earlier. Here's another exhaust/muffler question. Has anyone ever tried...
rich_boese
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Dec 21, 2006
3:21 pm
11400
Although I can't answer your question re. fitting later exhausts to an earlier bike, I might suggest that you make (or have made) simple adaptors to fit any of...
Pete Twissell
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Dec 21, 2006
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11401
... 1500 miles, ...runs fine above 3000 rpms,always...<< Low rpm stumbling and clean running over 3,000 rpm usually indicates failing ignition coils but can...
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Dec 21, 2006
5:16 pm
11402
... indicates ... the ... are ... may ... and ... out ... Thanks Jim, Just the response I was looking for...Now to take off carbs for the 1st time..ughhh I'm...
Jeff
jdwath
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Dec 21, 2006
6:58 pm
11403
Jeff. Removing the carbs on a TBS isnt that bad !!! When I bought mine , off a mate, it had been standing for 18 months... Run rough as hell, just as you...
snowdallblue
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Dec 22, 2006
1:15 am
11404
Yep, Compared to removing and replacing the carbs from a V65 Honda its childs play. Consider the first time as an educational experience. Take your time and...
Denny
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Dec 22, 2006
1:33 am
11405
how did you clean them, I have the same problem. Sid ... From: snowdallblue To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006...
Sidney White
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Dec 22, 2006
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11406
Another bit of info I gathered while wrestling with this carb/ignition problem: When I asked my dealer's parts man if they could get a "carb rebuild kit",...
arieldunwright
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Dec 22, 2006
3:40 am
11407
I had the same problem for months, finally called Baxter Cycle, they had ready made kits, got them in 3 days after searching for 3 months. Give them a try. ...
Sidney White
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Dec 22, 2006
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11408
Aloha, The newer system pipes will fit the 98-99 bikes but you will have to fabricate a mount for the silencers. The rear subframe was changed on the 00 & ...
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glgavin
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Dec 22, 2006
4:42 pm
11409
... <jdwath@...> wrote:If you have ... appreciated! << Carb removal sucks on these bikes-- no two ways about that -- but it's also a good time to check and/or...
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