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11804
I'm thinking of adding some driving lights on my TBS for riding at night. Anyone here ever added any lights? Also I wonder if there is enough reserve wattage...
Mike Padgett
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Jun 1, 2007
7:38 pm
11805
... I haven't added running lights to either TBS, but the alternator has ample reserve (you can run heated socks, pants liner, jacket liner, and gloves and...
petermholmes
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Jun 3, 2007
12:16 pm
11806
greetings all first the question> I have a set of 48mm flat slide carbs and was wondering if anybody else installed them on their bike, and ifso please yell me...
Guy
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Jun 3, 2007
9:30 pm
11807
My 97 TBS runs fine around town and then when I open it up on the highway. But after 15 or 20 mins at highway speeds (say 60+MPH), when I slow down again the...
Scott
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Jun 3, 2007
10:00 pm
11808
Sounds like coil(s). Regards Alec...
Alec Gore
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Jun 3, 2007
10:02 pm
11809
It's interesting. Per Alec's feedback it's probably coils and I tend to agree. I've asked my two local Triumph dealers if they see a high incidence of coil...
Norm
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Jun 3, 2007
11:05 pm
11810
Also, look up "ignition sensor" in the forum, it's an often forgotten yet well documented point of failure for our bikes--marked by sudden/complete failure...
Chris Griffin
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Jun 3, 2007
11:33 pm
11811
I have a situation. my Y2K TBS is now 7 y/o-used mostly for errands, commuting and occasional hi speed shock the sid runs, but now the age has caught up with...
Guy
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Jun 5, 2007
10:33 pm
11812
I feel your pain, how many miles just curious. I have a Legend much the same but a few differences. Where are you going to find a motorcycle like the one you...
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Jun 5, 2007
11:53 pm
11813
Good decision IMO. My TBSes are the best overall road bikes I've ever had. They do it all, from relaxed cruising to driving the squids crazy on twisty little...
petermholmes
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Jun 6, 2007
11:07 am
11814
Hi All, Taking my first longer (4 weeks southern Europe) trip with my "speedbird" this summer. ...
Sierk Janszen
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Jun 6, 2007
4:21 pm
11815
Surely tire tubes. alohanorm ... From: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sierk ...
Norm Bour
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Jun 6, 2007
4:31 pm
11816
Throttle cable. A note: Passenger pegs can be substituted for Rider pegs in case of emergency. I usually take too many tools, but I have always been too...
Denny
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Jun 6, 2007
6:51 pm
11817
Hear! Hear! Pete. Best bike I've ever owned too, especially with 90 horse at the back wheel! And I'm 60 and have been riding since 14.... I miss mine like...
Richard Fenner
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Jun 6, 2007
8:33 pm
11818
Has anyone used octane boost in their TBS? My mechanic recently recommended Klotz.. DL 00 TBS New York, NY...
dleinheardt
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Jun 6, 2007
9:38 pm
11819
Mobile phone and a breakdown card, failing that a credit card ;0) Seriously, there isn't a lot that is likely to go wrong. A set of tubes might be a good idea,...
Alec Gore
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Jun 6, 2007
10:11 pm
11820
... Yes, I've added a pair of driving lights to my '98 TBS. They are a cheap pair of lights from WallyWorld: 55 Watts each. Mechanical: I was able to simply...
arieldunnwright
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Jun 7, 2007
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11821
... Ooooooooh! Wouldn't that be a bike to trade up to! Are you listening, Hinckley? Lew [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
arieldunnwright
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Jun 7, 2007
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11822
The new Street Triple, while not classically styled, sounds quite exciting. A de-tuned version of the Daytona 675 engine in that wonderfully quick-handling...
Alec Gore
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Jun 7, 2007
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11823
Hello Members, got a few queries, maybe someone could advise me on. just wondering if anyone might know, are there any aftermarket forks/rear shock that would...
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Jun 7, 2007
10:15 am
11824
... Don't quote me on this, but I believe both Ohlins and Hagon make shocks that fit our bikes. ... I've had both a LegendTT and TBSes, as well as ridden the...
petermholmes
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Jun 7, 2007
1:36 pm
11825
... Why would you need an octane Boost. Have you added Daytona Pistons or heads to increase compression? Octane rating is simply an indication of the required...
Bill
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Jun 7, 2007
3:44 pm
11826
Just to add to Peter's post, Hagon has a replacement rear shock for the TBS but without the remote compression adjuster. I had to purchase one when the hose...
Gary L. Gavin
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Jun 7, 2007
4:13 pm
11827
Hi Brian, I can understand your dilemma for I live in Anchorage. The only Trump dealer in Alaska is the Motor cycle shop here is Anchorage and they can be hit...
Wayne Baker
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Jun 7, 2007
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11828
... of emergency. ... for time to sort through them and eliminate the things that are not needed. ... tape, Cabe ties(zip ties) Talilight bulbs, fuses....
taylorrguk
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Jun 7, 2007
6:24 pm
11829
Be extremely cautious using octane boosters. I tried this years ago on 2 m/c and it caused both gas tanks to develop leaks! Use only as a last resort. Jim...
james e broaddus
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Jun 7, 2007
6:40 pm
11830
Not sure if this post is about longevity of the bike or the rider but I'll chime in on both. I bought my '95 Thunderbird last summer and I turned 60 last ...
jim Bousman
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Jun 7, 2007
7:59 pm
11831
Thanx for the input guys, Never thought about the inner tubes ..... and did not know the bike had any torx on it either .... Two more working weeks ... and...
Sierk Janszen
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Jun 8, 2007
2:35 pm
11832
Hey everyone, Was wondering if anyone here had suggestions for after market mufflers for a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird Sport. Love the look of my stock mufflers,...
Bill Bill
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Jun 12, 2007
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11833
I love my Epco stainless slip ons. They are reasonably quiet but throaty at low rpm and fantastic above 4000 link to site: ...
John
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Jun 12, 2007
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