another update - Atlanta Triumph went through a diagnosis and came to the conclusion that the igniter is bad, even though AUTO ECU tested the igniter and said...
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cpallenjr
Nov 2, 2008 4:19 pm
I think you should try and find one of us in your area who is willing to loan you an igniter and crank sensor to use for testing. Courtney in Seattle ... ...
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Bill Bill
atlantajagua...
Nov 2, 2008 8:27 pm
Hey Courtney, I thought about that seriously. Then I talked to my Triumph guy, and he guaranteed it was the igniter. Said he took it apart, rearranged some...
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macphersonrichard
macphersonri...
Nov 4, 2008 2:27 am
Thought I would bring the group up to date with my search for the center stand for thge 98 TBS. It arrived today from Baxter's Cycle in the US. These people...
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sidney white
alsidw
Nov 4, 2008 2:47 am
Absolutely amazing. I wonder if they have adventurer parts? Sid [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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macphersonrichard
macphersonri...
Nov 4, 2008 4:24 pm
Sid, It is worth doing a search as they have an 800 # that even works for Canada. If you have a part number, they can cross reference it to the up dated part...
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macphersonrichard
macphersonri...
Nov 5, 2008 2:59 am
I have looked and looked, but I'll be d#*@ed if I can not find a part number for the rear wheel axle washers that fit inside the swing arm. I wish I could...
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Gary L. Gavin
glgavin
Nov 5, 2008 6:16 pm
The part in question is T2056724 Collar Adjuster and is found on the Rear Wheel & Final drive page in the old micro fiche from 2000. If Triumph has changed...
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macphersonrichard
macphersonri...
Nov 5, 2008 6:32 pm
Gary, You are an inspiration to all of us who struggle to know as much as you! Thank you my friend. Just sorry the Pacific ocean seperate's us fro sharing some...
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Gary L. Gavin
glgavin
Nov 5, 2008 7:07 pm
<blush> I must thank the hundreds if not thousands of Hinckley Triumph owners around the world for sharing their resources and experiences with everyone. I'll...
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macphersonrichard
macphersonri...
Nov 5, 2008 10:36 pm
Hi Gary, One thing that drives me crazy is that our thread doesn't have is a spell checker. My comment meant to say Rocky Mountain Riding! Guess I am too old...
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Scott
scootbcn
Nov 8, 2008 10:56 am
Hi, I purchased a 99 Legend that was cafed' out and has a single seat with cowl. Though I love the look of the bike I'd like to take my wife as a passenger...
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Gus
guz_us
Nov 9, 2008 4:59 pm
I'm selling my '00 Thunderbird Sport, take a look: http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/911831164.html ...
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dgalassi63
Nov 9, 2008 7:55 pm
Hey Gus, in a couple of pictures your TBS has mirrors that seem like napoleons mounted on the regular attachments instead of the bar-ends.. What are they? Did...
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Norm Bour
alohanorm
Nov 9, 2008 9:58 pm
Let us know if you get that price. I'm in So. Cal, too, have a '99. alohanorm ... From: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com ...
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sidney white
alsidw
Nov 9, 2008 10:53 pm
Too rich for my tastes, champagne taste beer income. Sid [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Gus
guz_us
Nov 9, 2008 11:34 pm
Dario, yes those are Napoleon mrrors that you can find in the britsh customs web site, the look nice but I'd rather use the factory ones, just me...thanks also...
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Norm
alohanorm
Nov 10, 2008 4:13 pm
The INSERTS that held the bolts into the muffler fell out a while ago. Actually they fell inside the pipes, had to rattle them out. I've been trying to jury...
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Terrence Ginn
ginnadvertising
Nov 10, 2008 4:59 pm
It is chilly in the Northern United States... Looking ot Invest in HEATED GRIPS for my TBS Adventurer. There are several brands to choose from... ...
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vwvvi
Nov 14, 2008 4:38 pm
She's a beauty. Unfortunately don't have the cash to add to my collection of TBS's. Love the pipes, how loud are they compared with stock? vern . . ....
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vwvvi
Nov 14, 2008 4:42 pm
Guess it's too late for you, but there's a local guy (Victoria) selling slightly damaged parts from a '99 TBS. ...
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Gus
guz_us
Nov 14, 2008 6:53 pm
Vern, thanks for the comments. I can tell you if the bike doesnt sell I'd be a happy camper :), the pipes are defenetly louder than stocks and much better...
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sidney white
alsidw
Nov 15, 2008 12:04 am
I recently bought a used Vstrom and it came with a J&M intercom setup for two helmets- I ride solo. If anyone wants to trade for something or buy it I am...
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Norm
alohanorm
Nov 15, 2008 7:08 pm
I had to add water to my radiator last week and this morning I heard this mild putting sound which I thought might have been a spark plug arcing. All seems to...
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macphersonrichard
macphersonri...
Nov 16, 2008 9:43 am
Thought I would throw this out on the thread, but has anyone ever used a TBS with a side car? If so, where does one start looking at ones various options?...
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brianposullivan
Nov 16, 2008 10:26 am
Try Watsonian-Squire, they are the renowned specialists: http://www.watsonian-squire.com/GPrange.htm The triumph engine has plenty of torque, and is more than...
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idahotb
Nov 16, 2008 5:43 pm
Rick- This one was at Nelson a couple of years ago. Looked really nice, and the woman who owned it said it rode pretty well too. It is a Watsonian, and you can...
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macphersonrichard
macphersonri...
Nov 16, 2008 11:55 pm
Niles, Thank you for the info and glad to see you popping up. I have not had the time to be at the Nelson Rat Raid in the last several years, because of work...
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Gus
guz_us
Nov 17, 2008 2:47 am
Alohanorm, my bike sold today for 5k, the guy was really happy w my bike...but I don't know if I'm happy now (:...feel empty...lol...GUS ... Gus ... ...
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David
moulin6801
Nov 17, 2008 3:48 am
Hey guys, I sold my Triumpht Thunderbird. Now I have a jacket that I just bought for this winter... I have used it maybe 4 times.. Here is more info about it....
