Just joined this group and hoping for some advice The bike having stood for several years I now have her already to go, except one problem. Starts fine, when...
Check the microswitch on the sidestand, it's probably stuck. Spray with WD40 or replace. Regards Alec ... From: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com ...
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Also check the wiring for the microswitch it goes into a 3 wire plug. I had one wire separate from its pin inside of the plug. Good luck Larry ...
As you say. I just did this on a Buell this weekend that had suffered the same symptom. WD40 did work, but I replaced the switch as this is my girlfriend's...
Yesterday I took the switch off, sealed unit so not much can do, under the rubber 'boot' was quite oily.. however traced the cable back (as said 3 core) to a...
hi- i'm new here.... just got a 2003 TBS. unfortunately, it did not include the owner's manual. would anyone happen to have an extra manual they'd be willing...
hi folks, i am new to this group... just bought a 2003 TBS and she is really pure joy. the bike is in amazing condition but is unfortunately missing the...
Maybe..think i saw it floating around a few months ago....i'll look when i get home. electrikjuju_01 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: hi- i'm new here.......
When I purchased a used Tiger I was able to order one, including the plastic carrier, through my dealer. 45.00 or so but the information has been valuable....
Sounds right to me. Todd ... "Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired, signifies in the final sense a theft from those who hunger...
fabulousness. i apologize for the double post. the first one took a day or so to post for some reason... thought it got sucked into the void. ... when i get...
yup...I found it..i think mine was a 2000 TBS not sure..but the owners manual is for Thunderbird, Thunderbird Sport Legend TT and Adventurer. you can contact...
thanks for the info! when i get some extra cash i'll order the service manual... it's about $85 from my local dealer. i'm kinda broke at the moment until i...
I purchased as some og you know, as used 1998 TBS, yellow, up swiped pipes. that the machine had close to 54,000 km's. Needed some TLC and up on to the work...
Hi all! I have a 98 TBS, just turned 40K on the clock. Here's the deal. It runs fine. Now that the weather here in Oregon is getting cooler and wetter, I am...
I just bought a 1998 TBS with 12,000 mile and it will not start. It turns over but will not start. I have flushed out the fuel tank, replaced the plugs,...
Had the same thing and charged the battery to no avail. It ended up being the battery anyway. Replaced it and started right up. I put the battery charger...
Did you try cleaning out the fuel tank..and making sure the strainer in there is not plugged? that happened to me once...i also put an inline fuel filter, to...
If you still have the original plug wires, change them. Plugs and wires are succeptable to moisture. All kinds of moisture even dew in the morning. ... ...
there is also a small screen where the fuel line connects into the first carb (I think), which would be a good thing to check (and remove if you install an...
Ref: Bike stalls when put in gear! Remember this bike has been in a shed for 6 years Having I beleive eliminated the kick stand switch Reading newly aquired...
Keith, Funny this topic has come up, as I was talking to my mechanic not 45 minutes ago about this very symptom. The one issue that the TBS had when it came to...
After installing a new, well-charged battery and succsessfully starting my '99 T-Bird Sport a few times without hesitation, I started it cold w/ choke on and...
The symptom for the clutch plates sticking is a big lurch, followed by the engine stalling. It is definately not something that seems electrical. The neutral...
I will try a new battery, I found the small filter that is in the end of the fuel line and cleaned it, but you never know. There is no local Triumph dealer,...
I wouldn't worry about the wires until you've tried the new battery. I would bet that's all that's needed. I thought about doing all that too. Replaced...
These bikes are made to fail. Crankcase position sensor fell to pieces (plastic in constant oil) on the one I had. ... From: teampummy <tlplumley2@...> ...
thats bullshit...these are among the most reliable bikes around...my spring has 35K miles and worst thats ever happened to it was a clogged fuel filter (my...
I side with sazerac99us - It sure sounds moisture related. Small cracks in the plug wire and boot aren't always so visable. Swap them out and see if the...
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