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12176
... FWIW BMW sells a full synth 15W50 which, at least in my experience, is significantly cheaper than the Triumph oil and works just fine....
petermholmes
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Oct 1, 2007
2:38 pm
12177
Courtney, Thanks for the info will try what you suggest John...
mtnrunjohn
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Oct 1, 2007
4:22 pm
12178
A friend of mine is parting out his TBird. He's in the middle of getting married so I'm helping him out by posting this stuff for him. I'm a little shy on some...
Mario Zarnich
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Oct 2, 2007
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12179
Is he in the US? Just checking. Terry Ginn 2001 Adventurer ... From: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com ...
Terrence Ginn
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Oct 2, 2007
5:13 pm
12180
But then what about the claims made on this message board that automotive oils should not be used in the TBS because they are too slippery for the TBS's wet...
Máirtín
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Oct 2, 2007
10:25 pm
12181
Might be interested in some of the "tin" piece (fenders, side panels) Going to paint mine this winter. This would save me some and give me a spare set....
jim Bousman
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Oct 3, 2007
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12182
Probably why it was cheaper. No matter what brand you use are where you buy it, cycle oil tends to be more expensive. I use Amsoil cycle oil in mine. No ...
jim Bousman
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Oct 3, 2007
12:41 pm
12183
Yep he (and the bike) are in Atlanta GA - sorry should've thought to include that. Mario [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Mario Zarnich
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Oct 3, 2007
1:28 pm
12184
Ok, I'll find out what condition all that's in and get back to you. Please email me direct on all future correspondence (sp33d3@...). Mario Posted by:...
Mario Zarnich
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Oct 3, 2007
1:30 pm
12185
Update on this: 1. The bike is actually a 1996, TBird (not TBS), black with silver (grey?) motor 2. It has only about 20k miles on it 3. Located in Atlanta,...
Mario Zarnich
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Oct 3, 2007
1:32 pm
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When I first bought my bike the previous owner told me I had to compress the clutch lever before the bike would start. He was right, however after a fresh ...
jim Bousman
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Oct 3, 2007
5:02 pm
12187
IIRC when in gear both the clutch lever must be pulled in and the side stand up for the starter to be engaged. Gary 98 Thunderbird Sport 00 Tiger 07 Mini...
Gary L. Gavin
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Oct 3, 2007
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12188
... It's sold at BMW motorcycle dealers, so I'm assuming it's a motorcycle oil. ... At least the F650 and K1200S have wet clutches, and at least a couple of...
petermholmes
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Oct 4, 2007
3:32 am
12189
Any of you guys ever install any hand guards on your TBS? Just looking for a way to keep my hands a little warmer this winter without going to electric...
Mike Padgett
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Oct 4, 2007
1:37 pm
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I installed a set of aftermarket guards last fall and really liked them. I'm in southern Maine and ride until the snow flies, in which case I can't get the...
Bill Small
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Oct 4, 2007
9:36 pm
12191
Need some quick ideas. Riding a 2001 Adventurer. 6,000 miles ago I replaced all 3 Coils with Nolgy .. Bike pops in and out of running on 2-3 cylinders when...
Terrence Ginn
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Oct 4, 2007
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12192
A few questions; do you or anyone happen to know part numbers for the Ignition Pick Up Sensor, and the IC Igniter? Part Numbers, best place to order?...
Terrence Ginn
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Oct 5, 2007
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12193
Bill: What brand did you use? -MP ... From: "Bill Small" To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [T TBS R] Hand Guards Date: Thu, 4 Oct...
Mike Padgett
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Oct 5, 2007
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12194
I need to change the coolant soon and was wondering what everyone else uses here on the board. I guess I'm taking a poll if anyone wants to. I've heard a...
jasonj_j
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Oct 5, 2007
2:25 pm
12195
... Pick Up: T1290022 Igniter: T1290063...
petermholmes
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12196
The OE coolant on the 98/99 series Triumphs turned into a very ugly colored liquid that was complained about on many of the different model boards. Since it's...
Gary L. Gavin
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Oct 5, 2007
4:08 pm
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Thanks I will search the internet for best pricing... Are there Nology substitute numbers? Terry Ginn 2001 Adventurer petermholmes <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>...
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Oct 5, 2007
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Mario, Do you have the Igniter (located next to the battery) available? Have you sold the Parts as of yet? I may be interested in them. Searching for a used...
Terrence Ginn
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Oct 5, 2007
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I use Prestone Dex-Cool (orange). Keith ... From: jasonj_j Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 7:25 AM To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [T...
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Oct 5, 2007
8:32 pm
12200
I will go to the place I bought them at and look in the book Tues. and let you know. They have a face on them, not like the Fox. They are made in Italy and...
Bill Small
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Oct 5, 2007
10:16 pm
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Check out webbikeworld.com/ . They just did a coil replacement article on a'99 TBS using Nology coils. Great article with good points on how to check coils...
Bill Small
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Oct 6, 2007
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Just a note of caution. WaterWetter® and SuperCool with WaterWetter® (for cycles) are not in themselves an antifreeze so they should only replace part of ...
jim Bousman
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Oct 6, 2007
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12203
Could they be Acerbis? Gary 98 Thunderbird Sport 00 Tiger 07 Mini Cooper S 85 Ron Cooper (bicycle) Oahu, Hawaii _____ From:...
Gary L. Gavin
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Oct 6, 2007
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12204
... Nology Part No: 152-001-060T Is a plug and play replacement....
petermholmes
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Oct 6, 2007
3:41 pm
12205
The Triumph Tiger handguards will work but may end costing more than aftermarket; they are $30 per side. Steve C....
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