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11703
I'm with you, Norm. Had a BT-014 on the front and a - 010 on the back - brilliant! Lasted forever, too. More grip than one will ever need on public roads. ...
Richard Fenner
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May 1, 2007
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11704
Does anyone have a tool kit they would like to sell? Frank Ferrante...
Frank Ferrante
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May 2, 2007
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11705
Thanks to all who responded. I bought the 205's and the bike handles like a dream. My next project is to replace the clutch. 11 grand on the clock and I am...
jim Bousman
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May 7, 2007
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11706
Hi all..... Is there anyone out there thats installed individual air filters on their T Bird ? All i have found so far is the K&N single unit to replace the...
motorcylebricketwood
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May 8, 2007
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11707
Aloha Martin, The replacement airbox w/OE filter has resolved the splitting plastic several years ago. My replacement airbox has been in my 98 for 10's of ...
Gary L. Gavin
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May 8, 2007
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11708
Thanks Gary for your informed response perhaps i`ll give this some more consideration.The thought of the individual filters still seems appealing...
motorcylebricketwood
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May 8, 2007
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11709
... individualair filters maybe problamatic? ie inconsistant air flow to the middle carb etc... anymore veiws on this.It seems possible but then again lots of...
motorcylebricketwood
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May 9, 2007
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11710
Anyone riding to Myrtle Beach for Bike Week? Riding down on Friday May 11th.... Though I would check if any RAT riders were going to be in Myrtle..... Terry...
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May 9, 2007
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11711
Our triples operate perfectly fine using individual/pod filters. The concern over center-carb starvation and such are in my opinion well intentioned advice,...
Chris Griffin
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May 9, 2007
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11712
... You've wasted you time & money if you have! If the plates are u/s after 11k, you've either been drag racing or you've a more serious transmission problem!...
taylorrguk
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May 9, 2007
8:35 pm
11713
Wow!! I have 32000 km on my TBS and the clutch is great. Someting wrong there. John...
John
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May 10, 2007
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11714
... would like to cogratulate you on having such a fine bike.As nice as our stock bikes look its always refreshing to see personal interpretation enter the...
motorcylebricketwood
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May 10, 2007
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11715
--PS..Chris do you have any full on side pics of your steed? I`d love to see em.Cheers again Martin.- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com, "Chris...
motorcylebricketwood
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May 10, 2007
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11716
My TBS has 92k miles on the original clutch. From what I understand hydraulic clutches don't need adjustment, it's handled by the fluid. When the clutch...
Gary L. Gavin
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May 10, 2007
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11717
I own a Legend and am curious as to where along the cable is the adjustment made for the clutch? I'm in the process currently of changing a snapped throttle...
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May 10, 2007
12:36 pm
11718
According to the drawings at bikebandit.com the Legend has a hydraulic clutch. Gary 98 Thunderbird Sport 00 Tiger 07 Mini Cooper S 85 Ron Cooper (bicycle) ...
Gary L. Gavin
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May 10, 2007
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11719
Thanks, I thought it strange to read where there was a clutch adjustment point when I thought there wasn't, but what the hell, I've been wrong before. Would...
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May 10, 2007
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11720
... If you can't tell the difference between a cable clutch and an hydraulic one, I strongly recommend you leave the work to someone else who does! ;-)) or...
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May 10, 2007
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11721
... You might find the cable nipple (your "dohicky"?) is non ferrous, therefore your magnet will not be interested in it! The lever with the 'C' slot is steel,...
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May 10, 2007
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11722
Thanks for the tip on the nipple being non ferris. I know the magnet stuck to the steel so I couldn't tell for sure. Yep, that darn nipple is going to get...
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11723
First step is to remove the barrel left from the broken cable...the next step i am assuming is to install new cable...i have t-bird 2002...if you have similar...
jake smith
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May 10, 2007
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11724
www.BikeBandit.com <http://www.bikebandit.com/> has drawings of all the parts. Click on OEM parts then Triumph then Legend. Drawings for Control Cables and...
Gary L. Gavin
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May 11, 2007
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11725
Thanks Gary for those helpful tips. I'm close to 30 k on the throttle cable. I think thats pretty good actually. I do lube the cable and maintain those sorts...
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11726
Thanks Gary for those helpful tips. I'm close to 30 k on the throttle cable. I think thats pretty good actually. I do lube the cable and maintain those sorts...
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11727
Martin, I do not but will try and get some up there. --PS..Chris do you have any full on side pics of your steed? I`d love to see em.Cheers again Martin.- In ...
Chris Griffin
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May 11, 2007
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11728
If the worst comes to the worst , POP the carbs out. It REALLY isnt that hard... Try taking carbs of an early Z900 !!!! At least the 900 triple airbox moves...
Cub Bitz
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May 11, 2007
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11729
Fuzz thanks for the support on my silly issue. And pip pip cheerie O. Actually, the final point is to remove the carbs and attach the cable. It seemed easier...
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May 12, 2007
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11730
I concur. The registration plate on my TBS reads IMPCH-W. As it does on my car and truck. Nothing but positive feedback on all fronts. I do support the...
Bill Small
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May 12, 2007
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11731
How did my hands get so dirty? The throttle was replaced without pulling the carbs. Want to know how? Perhaps some here might. It was one of those things I...
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May 14, 2007
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11732
My license frame has "Irritate a Liberal Work Hard and be Happy" ... does on my car and truck. Nothing but positive feedback on all fronts. I do support the...
Steve W.
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