... Because it's a wet clutch, not that I know of. However, one thing that came immediately to mind is "When's the last time you changed the hydraulic fluid?"...
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John Shaw
horton6662004
Mar 19, 2010 12:35 pm
The fluid is like 5 years olds. _____ From: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ...
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petermholmes
Mar 19, 2010 1:54 pm
... If you're like me and you wash your bike at the do-it-yourself car wash, it's very easy to get water in the system....
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Norm Bour
alohanorm
Mar 19, 2010 2:40 pm
Make that a third on the BT's. I get over 10K miles and am ready for my third set. alohanorm ... From: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com ...
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Wayne Baker
connorblk
Mar 19, 2010 3:37 pm
Did you change brands of oil during your last oil Change? My clutch got a bit grabby after it sets for awhile (a couple of months) when I went to Amsoil but...
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Bill Small
triumphsport...
Mar 20, 2010 6:03 pm
I've got 8000 on the Storms and they still look great. ________________________________ From: petermholmes <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> To:...
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petermholmes
Mar 21, 2010 1:49 pm
Speaking of coils....one of mine decided to stop working at high RPM yesterday. Where are you guys buying your Nologys?...
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Wayne Baker
connorblk
Mar 21, 2010 3:35 pm
I bought mine from these guys. http://store.newlevelmotorsports.com/noprigcofort.html ... From: petermholmes <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [T TBS R]...
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adjenkinsuk
Mar 21, 2010 6:37 pm
... I had some from Sprint Manufacturing: http://www.triumphparts.gbr.cc/ Andy J....
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adjenkinsuk
Mar 21, 2010 6:38 pm
I've been thinking (bad move) if it's possible to replace the front brake calipers with something a bit beefier. Has anyone on here attempted this and if so...
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adjenkinsuk
Mar 21, 2010 6:45 pm
I switched from Avon Storms to Bridgestone Battlax BT-021s last time. I found the rear Avon would only be lasting me around 5000 miles. The Bridgestone has now...
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The Dude
bir203
Mar 21, 2010 6:46 pm
I ordered mine through Nologys website. Got them in three two days. ________________________________ From: adjenkinsuk <adjenkins@...> To:...
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stowcreek62
Mar 22, 2010 5:23 am
Tires are an interesting subject. In the county next to me here in south jersey, they oil and cinder many of their back roads. That has to have a different...
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petermholmes
Mar 23, 2010 1:11 pm
Thanks for all the help on the coils, folks. I ordered them yesterday and they got sent out yesterday. As long as we're on the topic, am I correct in guessing...
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Bill Small
triumphsport...
Mar 23, 2010 2:57 pm
You might be able to slide the tank back enough without having to disconnect lines. Coils are on the right side. Two screws per. Piece of cake. Have fun. ...
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adjenkinsuk
Mar 23, 2010 5:00 pm
... You also have to remove the RHS battery cover, the black moulding over the air-filter housing (RHS) and the cover over the coils themselves. Not a problem...
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Peter T
tbsbiker2
Mar 23, 2010 6:14 pm
Peter Try this link... http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-ignition-coils/ Pete Chicago IL 2001 TBS...
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jim mcgrath
labolts2002
Mar 23, 2010 6:35 pm
each coil has two hex fastners the same size as hex wrench for side covers. take care removing coil side of plug wire, if it's old it can detatch. had to...
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petermholmes
Mar 23, 2010 9:55 pm
Thanks for all the help, guys. It is much appreciated....
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Nic
goodnuph
Mar 27, 2010 10:12 pm
Instead of lifitng the tank, just take off the tank-get some fuel line hose and put an inline fuel filter on it. Guy '78 GS750E y2k TBS '09 V-Strom 1000...
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jim mcgrath
labolts2002
Mar 28, 2010 3:27 am
i'VE TAKEN MY TANK OFF ONE TOO MANY TIMES AND WORE A HOLE IN MY (soory bout caps) coolant tank, if you have that issue, I have an easy fix. Just take care...
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Matthew Robinson
noisecollusion
Mar 29, 2010 4:13 pm
Hello All, I have '99 TBS with stock exhaust. I am trying to replace the kick plate on the top muffler and it appears the weld nut inside has broken loose. Is ...
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Bill Small
triumphsport...
Mar 29, 2010 4:47 pm
Good luck. When I tried to take the stock mufflers off mine, I ruined one of the mufflers. The bolts because of the heating and cooling tend to weld in with...
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John Shaw
horton6662004
Mar 29, 2010 4:52 pm
The mounting bolts are mine are all rotted right off. What would be the groups recommend for aftermarket ones? I want them low enough for proper side bags for...
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jim mcgrath
labolts2002
Mar 29, 2010 5:17 pm
they all do it as you gathered from all the posts, if there's enough metal you might get away with some lock tight.....the bracket mount nutz do it too, mine...
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Denny
dennyhenderson
Mar 30, 2010 1:08 am
<http://tinyurl.com/y8f7bgy> I don't think this has been announced in any of these Yahoo forums. Hopefully this is close enough to home that we will see Peter...
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jim mcgrath
labolts2002
Mar 30, 2010 3:00 am
Zoundz awesome, I take it your talkin upstate NY. I will be flying into New Orleans To ride a Trump back to San Diego in May but would have preferred the White...
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petermholmes
Mar 30, 2010 3:38 am
Had no idea it was happening, Denny. I'll do my best to get there....
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HYPNO TOAD
labolts2002
Apr 5, 2010 9:19 pm
I have (2) '98 TBS's which is a HUGE help doing easter egg diagnostics. Found that my stock TBS was not firing #3 cylinder. Swapped coils and did not change so...
