Hi i have just got a 2000 thunderbird sport but it has the legend pegs and gearchange ..brake pedel wich is not good for me ... Does anyone know where i can...
Hi Triumphthunderbirdsportriders, I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see...
Hello again. Finally I had my Trumpet checked at Triumph. The problem was with the carbs, they were clogged. Also, carb sync was done at the same time (they...
Did you have the carbs off? I just curious how they became clogged. Bad gas? ... "Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired, signifies...
I wasn't sure beforehand, but now I am almost ascertain that the problem was caused by me running completely out of gas in the tank two days before I began...
We had a Great time at this Rally back in 2004. I hope to see several folks there. It's not very often that you get the chance to see 25 Classic Triples all...
Yes, I have reservations and am planning on riding there from Arkansas. How do I get on T-rat? John ... Laurel Springs NC in May? We are discussing it...
Yes, wouldn't have missed 2004 for the world. Does Peter Holmes still frequent this list? Regards Alec ... From: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com ...
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John, <http://www.triumphrat.net> It's a good community of Triumph enthusiasts. Web forum based so not quite as convenient as email based communication....
I have seen the messages regarding fitting lower bars to the Tbird sport. I have just fitted a set of Drag Bars to my 99 Sport, I have standard risers the only...
I have a '99, too, have you any pictures? I'm pretty content with my bars even though I am vertically challenged. I just came back from a 200 mile ride, first...
Silly question in that I am finally getting to do some much needed maintenance on the TBS and I need to remove the front sprocket nut to replace the slightly...
Thought I would send a report in on how the dismantling of the final drive sprocket cover went. Getting the slave clutch assembly out was easy enough, as I...
Are these the drag bars you installed (# 166)? http://www.thehandlebarcompany.com/motorcycle-handle-bars.html Would be much appreciated if you (or anyone else...
Reading this newsgroup made me wonder. The figures suggest that here in the UK motorcycles account for only 1% of vehicles on the roads. Unfortunately bikers...
Triumph Thunderbird Sport Riders - Gotta love this bike!I want to install Speed Triple bars on my TBS. But whenever anyone on this message board discusses...
I'm looking to remove the rear fender and taillight and mount one high up under the solo seat of a '98 TBS. I've seen this mod in various pictures but does...
I've fitted Oxford Hot Grips to my TBS. I've taken a couple of photos which can be found under Photos - Heated Grips. The original controller (which can be...
Yes, see here: www.alecgore.com/thunderbird.html Hagon re-rimmed the wheel to a 5 inch wide 17 inch dia for me, using the original hub. Handling though is...
Alec Gore
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... Peter Holmes has been here maybe twice in the past 10 months, but you caught up with him. Hi Alec! Whazzup? In search of a certain rather noisy blonde...
Looking for complete front end, forks, spoke wheel only, twin disks with calipers, lines, resevoir and controls a plus. Contact chergo@... Thanks, jeff...
MY 98 TBS,41K NEEDS NEW FORK SEALS. DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW MUCH FORK OIL I WILL NEED? ANY TIPS ON THIS JOB? ALSO, IS 5 WT. THE CORRECT VISCOSITY? THANKS, KEITH...
The correct oil grade is SAE 5. I've followed the service manual and measured the air space between to top of the tube down to the fluid to get the correct...
1 liter is just enough to do both sides and I used 7wt from BMW which stiffens things up a bit (I have both the compression and rebound damping backed out...