Anyone put one of these on their TBS? I have just procured one, and am trying to figure out how to mount it.. Keith '98 TBS...
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Gary Gavin
glgavin
Oct 6, 2011 7:23 pm
Never installed one but according to the instructions you will be putting the shield mounting bracket in between the TBS headlight bracket and the headlight....
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James Tennier
jamestennier
Oct 7, 2011 12:58 am
Been happy with mine for 15,000 miles. No Problems at all on my '03 TBS. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Mo
sazerac99us
Oct 7, 2011 4:21 am
makes no sense  16EFE88F4 ________________________________ From: McGurk <JoeYolly@...> To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,...
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bty79473
Oct 7, 2011 7:29 am
Dear TBS Riders My 31,000 mile 2004 TBS smokes on start up only if it has been standing for a week or more. After a few minutes running the smoking stops and...
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Alec Gore
e-mail@...
Oct 7, 2011 8:10 am
Hi Jeff What colour is the "smoke"? Black - unburnt fuel, running rich, like the choke is out Blue - burning oil, rings or gasket White whisps - steam in the...
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JEFFREY TAYLOR
bty79473
Oct 7, 2011 8:53 am
Alec Its blue/oil, no question. Jeff...
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Alec Gore
e-mail@...
Oct 7, 2011 9:27 am
I had a 95 Speed Triple that had been parked long-term on a side stand before I had it. Oil from the cam cover had seeped through the gasket into the spark...
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Bubbles LeRue
tntremaine
Oct 7, 2011 2:05 pm
I have one on my TBS. Picture in tntremainiac picture folder....
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Peter T
tbsbiker2
Oct 7, 2011 9:33 pm
Pull all your plugs and see how they compare to each other. If you have a pit stand maybe you can try and park it upright vs on the center stand to see it that...
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James Tennier
jamestennier
Oct 8, 2011 4:35 pm
As I recall, the National screen came with bolts, but it's been so long ago, I could be wrong. Their site should tell you... ________________________________ ...
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James Tennier
jamestennier
Oct 8, 2011 4:39 pm
Are you sure it's "smoke" as in oil, or over richness? I think you'll find it's just condensation such as you'll see coming from a cars tailpipe in the morning...
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KEITH REGELIN
kregelin
Oct 8, 2011 9:10 pm
Many thanks for all the help! With the instr. and pic, I'm sure that I can install it now. Keith To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com From:...
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Peter T
tbsbiker2
Oct 9, 2011 2:27 pm
Mine will also do a similar thing once in a while buy clearly its rich not oil. and Although my carbs are spotless I've had a couple instances where a needle...
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JEFFREY TAYLOR
bty79473
Oct 9, 2011 8:43 pm
Peter Thanks for your reply. I will check those things but the smell tells me its oil not fuel. By the way, I balanced the carbs with vacuum guages. They...
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Peter T
tbsbiker2
Oct 10, 2011 3:24 am
Pull and compare the plugs see if they all match and are not oil fouled. Good luck! Let us know what you find....
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Andrew
adjenkinsuk
Oct 10, 2011 6:28 pm
Ok, I know someone is going lecture me and tell me I should have marked them up better but I've got three plugs in the (now fitted back in the bike with nice...
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jim mcgrath
labolts2002
Oct 10, 2011 7:35 pm
sitting on bike from left to right: 1 2 3....I found out the hard way and had 1 and 3 reversed, does not sound pretty and is harmful to your ego BTW: coils...
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Andrew
adjenkinsuk
Oct 10, 2011 7:53 pm
... Cheers Jim, Just popped out to check and I had them on the right way round after all. I pulled them off over a fortnight ago before I removed the engine...
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devonalcorn@...
devonalcorn...
Oct 25, 2011 5:06 pm
My first and still only remaining bike is a 2000 TBS that I bought a few years ago from a nice Brit named Mark. He owned and kept in in L.A. and would ride it...
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Denny
dennyhenderson
Oct 25, 2011 6:17 pm
I've ridden a Thruxton and find it a fun bike, but like you that could never replace my TBS. I replaced my original chain and sprockets at around 22,000 miles....
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eawtbs98
Dec 1, 2011 10:37 pm
Set of Off Road Pipes on ebay, if anyone is looking for a pair for a 98 or 99. Just a heads up....
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petermholmes
Dec 12, 2011 2:36 pm
Thanks for the heads up. Should you see a set for '00-'04, I'd be interested in hearing about it....
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r60rider
Dec 14, 2011 1:07 pm
I really like my 2004 TBS. But I've always hated the swept-up Flash Gordon mufflers. I even have a scar on my leg where I had a brush with one after a run on a...
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Gary Gavin
glgavin
Jan 27, 2012 5:16 pm
http://www.xianleather.com/Gallery2.html Check out the top right two photos of a custom RAT solo seat. Must have been for an America or such. Nice work. The...
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justme88
kungfupaul2002
Jan 28, 2012 2:12 am
Any one know the gap for my 98 TBS Thanks Paul...
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Gary Gavin
glgavin
Jan 28, 2012 2:49 am
.8 to .9 mm. The stock NGK DPR 8EA-9 plugs will come with that gap. I always check then to make sure they are all the same. -- Gare 98 TBS [Non-text portions...
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justme88
kungfupaul2002
Jan 28, 2012 2:54 am
... I bought the NGK Iridium plugs if that matters should have added that hope they are not a waste of money over the standard plug...
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Gary Gavin
glgavin
Jan 28, 2012 3:31 am
I just purchased the iridium plugs as well, but for my Sportster. Looking for an improvement in mileage. Might not get that as I installed a windshield as...
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KEITH REGELIN
kregelin
Jan 28, 2012 9:09 pm
The owner's manual calls for .031-.035 inch. Keith '98 TBS Portland, OR To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com From: kungfupaul2002@... Date:...
