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  • Category: Triumph
  • Founded: Nov 11, 1999
  • Language: English
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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...
5 Jul 11, 2007
8:40 pm

findus2day
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I am considering going with this seat for my 00 TBS. Does anyone have a different opinion of this seat other than what I have read, or any other seat...
7 Jul 10, 2007
4:55 pm

mtnrunjohn
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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...
5 Jul 6, 2007
6:56 am

Wayne Baker
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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?...
3 Jul 6, 2007
4:01 am

Denny
dennyhenderson
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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...
7 Jul 5, 2007
11:32 pm

britbikemike
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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...
9 Jul 4, 2007
7:39 pm

Wayne Baker
connorblk
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Okay what's up the the black gooey stuff at the top & bottom of the headlight bracket sleeve inside the triple clamp. When the stuff gets hot it becomes very...
6 Jun 29, 2007
7:08 pm

Mike Padgett
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Hi all My '98 TBS has suddenly developed a very loud clattering noise from what sounds like the top of the transmission area, in the alternator or starter ...
2 Jun 29, 2007
6:15 am

Gary L. Gavin
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Is anyone going to the Texas Hill Country Rat Raid. I will be there on my White 2007 ABS Tiger 1050. The Texas Hill Country has some great roads and the trip...
1 Jun 27, 2007
1:22 am

Bill
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My 2004 TBS has always popped on deceleration. It was hardly audible with the stock road mufflers but there non-the-less. Sort of annoying with the off-roads...
1 Jun 26, 2007
12:27 am

Máirtín
r60rider
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Thank-you Peter/Alec for your kind response but in order to make a purchase i want to feel secure that all dimensions are the same not only the fork leg...
8 Jun 24, 2007
5:46 pm

taylorrguk
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Hi guys: I ride my '98 TBS on a regular basis. I ride it to work, to stores, to church, to restaurants, etc. At least places that my wife's not accompanying...
7 Jun 24, 2007
7:35 am

Wayne Baker
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Hi all,Does any one know if there any other Triumph models that share our forks? specifically mine(99 model)? Iv`e been in touch with WWW>superbrace.com about...
6 Jun 23, 2007
6:45 pm

taylorrguk
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I read or heard somewhere that spoke sealing was quite unreliable but that was a few years ago and the process may have been improved since then. Just be...
2 Jun 23, 2007
2:10 pm

TERRY GINN ADVERTISING
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Chris, Thanks for your comments. Yeah, I'd seen a thing about sealing spoke rims, but never knew if the company was legit/had a good service record, etc. My...
1 Jun 23, 2007
8:19 am

bmax65
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Hello All, Anyone know if any tubeless wire wheels exist that would fit on the Triumph T-Bird (and)TBSport/Legend/Adventurer series of bikes? Just curious,...
2 Jun 21, 2007
10:00 am

Chris Griffin
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Ive just had my 98 tuned and smoged lately and noticed my fuel economy seems to have dropped appreciably. Im am now averageing 80 miles to the tank before...
11 Jun 20, 2007
9:10 pm

Máirtín
r60rider
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I found that after lubing and adjusting the throttle cable-I wrapped the adjuster and cable with duct tape-it keeps the moisture from entering thru the open...
1 Jun 18, 2007
8:25 pm

Guy
goodnuph
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I had to put the tbs in the shop for a starter and relay . now it's back and running good--too bad my paycheck is now gone--but i can afford gas and can...
4 Jun 18, 2007
8:09 pm

Guy
goodnuph
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Terry, my cable snapped at 29k last month. It was worn about 3/8 of and inch above the nipple that attaches on the carb linkage. It looks as though it wore...
3 Jun 16, 2007
4:41 pm

Wayne Baker
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Good day All, My Throttle Cable is starting to fray again.. Terry Ginn of Kent Ohio with a 2001 Adventurer.. I replaced my original throttle cable at 8,000...
3 Jun 16, 2007
6:32 am

Gary L. Gavin
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I understand that this is a UScentric site, but just in case there's some Aussie lurkers who are interested in entering the brotherhood... Regretfully, my Red...
1 Jun 15, 2007
2:19 pm

Scott
period3_au
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Have any of you had a dealer change your oil lately? If so, did they use Mobil 1 Racing 4T 15W/50 oil? How much did you pay for the oil? Thanks - Mike P....
7 Jun 15, 2007
12:54 pm

petermholmes
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It was said a few messages back, but evidently needs to be repeated. Unless you've increased compression ratio or altered valve or ignition timing, you're...
1 Jun 15, 2007
12:52 pm

x
r60rider
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I forgot to pkug the shop=>Triborough motors on McGuiness ave in Brooklyn. they mostly repai streetfighters and stunt bikes-they work fast and are really...
1 Jun 15, 2007
2:58 am

Guy
goodnuph
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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...
2 Jun 14, 2007
2:12 pm

britbikemike
britbikemike1
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Hi All, Taking my first longer (4 weeks southern Europe) trip with my "speedbird&quot; this summer. ...
10 Jun 14, 2007
12:29 pm

Guy
goodnuph
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Has anyone used octane boost in their TBS? My mechanic recently recommended Klotz.. DL 00 TBS New York, NY...
6 Jun 14, 2007
9:20 am

jim Bousman
jimbousman
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I am trying to improve my cornering skills. The mental problem I have is how hard do you push, before it is too late. Under good road conditions, what kind...
5 Jun 14, 2007
5:56 am

Gary L. Gavin
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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...
1 Jun 8, 2007
2:35 pm

Sierk Janszen
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