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11955
Can someone help me out. I started my 98 thunderbird sport up in May of this year and gas started pouring out of the airbox. I took the carbs out and cleaned...
kevzed
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Jul 2, 2007
1:04 pm
11956
This sounds similar to the last posting...you might have some rust in your gas tank fouling the carbs. Try disassembling them, and cleaning them out very...
Mo
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Jul 2, 2007
3:03 pm
11957
Sounds like you have something stuck under a needle or a bad needle or possibly a float with a hole in it. You need to pull the carbs again and take a look. ...
Wayne Baker
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Jul 2, 2007
3:58 pm
11958
www.bikebandit.com would have access to the Triumph OE carb overhaul kit which you could order through your dealer. http://www.carbparts.com has been used by...
Gary L. Gavin
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Jul 2, 2007
4:38 pm
11959
Late model Sportys has the same carb kits are available from Dennis Kirk They also has jets that will work. ... ...
Wayne Baker
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Jul 2, 2007
8:42 pm
11960
I have Mikuni carbs on my Adventurer, where is the best place for rebuilding kits for them? Sid...
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alsidw
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Jul 2, 2007
10:39 pm
11961
... You might do better asking the question over at http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/triumphmotorcycleclub2/...
petermholmes
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Jul 4, 2007
12:40 pm
11962
And, Mikuni parts are available from http://www.carbparts.com as well. ... Gary 98 Thunderbird Sport 00 Tiger 07 Mini Cooper S 85 Ron Cooper (bicycle) Oahu,...
Gary L. Gavin
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Jul 4, 2007
5:53 pm
11963
Dennis Kirk also has Mikuni parts I didnt reasearch it too much because I do not have anything running Mikunis ... ...
Wayne Baker
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Jul 4, 2007
7:39 pm
11964
My 98 TBS has 33K on the clock. This season, I noticed that my front brake lever's action is not smooth. It has stiction, I believe the word is. Any ideas?...
kregelin
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Jul 4, 2007
7:55 pm
11965
When was the brake fluid last changed; it goes off over time. Recommended change interval is every two years. Could be the master cylinder going, could be the...
Alec Gore
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Jul 4, 2007
9:15 pm
11966
I've read that there are helmet hooks under the seat to which the D-rings of helmets can be secured, but I can't find the darn things. I know this is going to...
stuckey_bowler
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Jul 4, 2007
9:36 pm
11967
Underneath the seat is where thye are mounted You may have to remove the seat to see them ... Take Care Wayne "Whenever I feel blue I start breathing again." ...
Wayne Baker
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Jul 5, 2007
12:10 am
11968
Forgot to mention that they do not look like much just a couple of wire hooks welded to the frame. ... ...
Wayne Baker
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Jul 5, 2007
12:19 am
11969
hmmm. maybe not there on all years. i can't spot them on my 2003. ... remove the ... things. ... where ... today!...
stuckey_bowler
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Jul 5, 2007
2:53 am
11970
I've got a yellow '98 TBS with the solo seat and am trying to clean up the look of the back end by removing the rear fender and associated lighting. I've seen...
Pete
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Jul 5, 2007
2:23 pm
11971
I used a Lucas-type Meriden Bonny light unit on my old T-bird - see www.alecgore.com/thunderbird.html There was a German TBS website with lots of examples on....
Alec Gore
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Jul 5, 2007
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11972
... And that may be a good thing. I'd only used mine a couple of times. Getting the D rings to engage the hooks was harder than it should have been. With hook...
Gary L. Gavin
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Jul 5, 2007
4:01 pm
11973
Alec that looks sharp I was kicking around getting one of those tail lights for my TBS or maybe one of the old Sparta types. How was the install I know the...
Wayne Baker
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Jul 5, 2007
8:12 pm
11974
Wayne You need to cut a rectangle-shaped hole for it and then weld in a back plate for the light unit. The original mudguard on the T-bird has a ridge line...
Alec Gore
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Jul 5, 2007
9:42 pm
11975
I have a 2000 Legend which does NOT have a helmet hook and is a pain in the ass to take off the seat. What I have done is get a standard padlock with an extra...
Jonathan Frede
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Jul 5, 2007
9:44 pm
11976
My 96 Adventurer did not have them either. I had a cable lock that I kept in the saddle bag. That way I coiuld lock the helmet and the jacket to the frame. ......
britbikemike
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Jul 5, 2007
11:32 pm
11977
I recently had the calipers off my TBS for fork seal change, I cleaned the pistons thoroughly, changed the fluid and bled the system really slowly. I got rid...
Denny
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Jul 6, 2007
4:01 am
11978
Thanks Alec I took a look tonight and there is a flat spot on my Sport under the tail light. I remembered to look after the ride. It was such a good run I...
Wayne Baker
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Jul 6, 2007
6:56 am
11979
Greetings I have a set of flatslide rcing carb for the TBS/S-3 engine and am wondering if anybody has uinstalled them on there own bike. what was the...
Guy
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Jul 9, 2007
9:29 pm
11980
Sounds as if you have enough going to keep yourself out of mischief this winter. Good luck with it....
petermholmes
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Jul 10, 2007
1:39 pm
11981
I just had the cover and foam mounted to the pan and after some riding, the seat is not living up to its name. We guessed on shaping the faom to match the...
mtnrunjohn
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Jul 10, 2007
4:55 pm
11982
Hi Guy, We carried out a full transformation of an Adventurer to Daytona Super3 specification adding a flowed head and Kehin CR`s. After setting up we had...
findus2day
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Jul 11, 2007
12:28 am
11983
Thanx for the info--did you change the ignition box to the speed3/daytona as well or left the stock box. I was told the 750 ignition box gave better midrange,...
Guy
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Jul 11, 2007
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11984
Hi, We actually changed the ignitor to the Daytona Super3 item which required a short adaption loom as well - be warned, the connections are completely...
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Jul 11, 2007
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