Hi everyone, I'm a new TBS owner and wanted to introduce myself. I'm a proud
owner of an '04 TBS. I absolutely love this bike. What a blast to ride! I live
near Charlotte NC so if anyone would like to ride please let me know.

Mutt

Welcome, Mutt! I have an '04 TBS also, and I'm thinking about selling it. I live
just west of Hendersonville, if you know of anyone interested. It have custom
stainless reverse cone mufflers from Nouvalari Engineering out of the UK. It
runs and sounds incredible!

Bruce




________________________________
From: Muttleyone <muttleyone@...>
To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, December 1, 2012 8:47:53 AM
Subject: [T TBS R] New TBS Owner

 
Hi everyone, I'm a new TBS owner and wanted to introduce myself. I'm a proud
owner of an '04 TBS. I absolutely love this bike. What a blast to ride! I live
near Charlotte NC so if anyone would like to ride please let me know.


Mutt




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Congrats on the new bike, Mutt.  This group is pretty dead at this point. 
You'll find most of us went this direction:

http://www.triumphrat.net/hinckley-classic-triples/

--- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com, "Muttleyone"
<muttleyone@...> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone, I'm a new TBS owner and wanted to introduce myself. I'm a proud
owner of an '04 TBS. I absolutely love this bike. What a blast to ride! I live
near Charlotte NC so if anyone would like to ride please let me know.
>
> Mutt
>

I would like to ride with you on my 04 TBS but I'm in Oregon!



From: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Muttleyone
Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2012 5:30 AM
To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [T TBS R] New TBS Owner





Hi everyone, I'm a new TBS owner and wanted to introduce myself. I'm a proud
owner of an '04 TBS. I absolutely love this bike. What a blast to ride! I
live near Charlotte NC so if anyone would like to ride please let me know.

Mutt





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Dick, Where in OR are you? I am in Portland, and ride a '98 TBS!   Keith

To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
From: lemans3@...
Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2012 12:01:46 -0800
Subject: RE: [T TBS R] New TBS Owner


























       I would like to ride with you on my 04 TBS but I'm in Oregon!



From: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com

[mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of

Muttleyone

Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2012 5:30 AM

To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [T TBS R] New TBS Owner



Hi everyone, I'm a new TBS owner and wanted to introduce myself. I'm a proud

owner of an '04 TBS. I absolutely love this bike. What a blast to ride! I

live near Charlotte NC so if anyone would like to ride please let me know.



Mutt



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We are neighbors then. I am in Beaverton.
Dick

-----Original Message-----
From: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of KEITH
REGELIN
Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2012 2:32 PM
To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [T TBS R] New TBS Owner


Dick, Where in OR are you? I am in Portland, and ride a '98 TBS!   Keith

To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
From: lemans3@...
Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2012 12:01:46 -0800
Subject: RE: [T TBS R] New TBS Owner


























       I would like to ride with you on my 04 TBS but I'm in Oregon!



From: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com

[mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of

Muttleyone

Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2012 5:30 AM

To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [T TBS R] New TBS Owner



Hi everyone, I'm a new TBS owner and wanted to introduce myself. I'm a proud

owner of an '04 TBS. I absolutely love this bike. What a blast to ride! I

live near Charlotte NC so if anyone would like to ride please let me know.



Mutt



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Welcome to the group Mutt, I'm in Sanford, NC and ride a 98 TBS. Currently
installing new cam chain and related bits and pieces. Great to have you in
the group. Come spring or sooner will have to hook up and ride some. I've
yet to ride into the mountains and would love to have a tour guide.

--
Gare'
sent from third stone from the sun


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For those who may be interested or would like to have some say in the matter,
the annual Triumph Classic Triples Rally is currently in the discussion stages:

http://www.triumphrat.net/hinckley-classic-triples/224920-2013-classic-triples-r\
ally.html

It's generally a lot of fun with a nice bunch of folks.  Will post more here
once it solidifies.

hey guys,I have a 99 tbs.The rear brakes are practicaly useless.'does anyone
have this problem.I have a new rotor,pads,blew out and cleaned the whole
system,replaced with new fluid.The pistons dont put even pressure on the pads.

That sounds like you need to disassemble the rear caliper and give
the pistons a really good cleaning.  As well as clean the
calipers.

Did you use brake cleaner to clean the caliper really well?   Brake
dust can build up on the pistons and cause the symptom that you
describe.  Compressed air won't get it all, that's why I mentioned
brake cleaner.

Cheers,
Denny

On Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:49:13 +0000, dustyyoung1950 digitized the
following:
> hey guys,I have a 99 tbs.The rear brakes are practicaly
> useless.'does anyone have this problem.I have a new
> rotor,pads,blew out and cleaned the whole system,replaced with
> new fluid.The pistons dont put even pressure on the pads.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

I forgot to mention the pins that the Caliper rides on.  those need
a bit of brake grease. and if they are worn really bad they need to
be replaced.

Cheers,
Denny

On Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:57:01 -0500, Denny digitized the following:
> That sounds like you need to disassemble the rear caliper and give
> the pistons a really good cleaning.  As well as clean the
> calipers.
>
> Did you use brake cleaner to clean the caliper really well?   Brake
> dust can build up on the pistons and cause the symptom that you
> describe.  Compressed air won't get it all, that's why I mentioned
> brake cleaner.
>
> Cheers,
> Denny
>
> On Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:49:13 +0000, dustyyoung1950 digitized the
> following:
>> hey guys,I have a 99 tbs.The rear brakes are practicaly
>> useless.'does anyone have this problem.I have a new
>> rotor,pads,blew out and cleaned the whole system,replaced with
>> new fluid.The pistons dont put even pressure on the pads.
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------------
>>
>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

As I remember the rear brake on the Classic line is weak in that it might
not lock up the rear wheel which is actually not a bad thing. OTOH, the
front brake is pretty darn good. I had a 2k Tiger and the rotors, calipers,
pads and lines were the same as the TBS. The master cylinders were
different. It could be that the master cylinder for the rear is just a
little under powered. I've not worried about it, utilizing modern braking
theory to rely on the front, which has more power in part from the transfer
of weight, and only use the rear to assist the front or compress the
suspension prior to a turn. With the Tiger I would apply a little rear
first and then the front to keep the long travel suspension from diving
forward too much.

--
Gare'
sent from third stone from the sun


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Rear brakes? Be glad they don't grab.

Sent from my iPad

On Dec 3, 2012, at 8:57 PM, Denny <dennyhenderson@...> wrote:

> That sounds like you need to disassemble the rear caliper and give
> the pistons a really good cleaning. As well as clean the
> calipers.
>
> Did you use brake cleaner to clean the caliper really well? Brake
> dust can build up on the pistons and cause the symptom that you
> describe. Compressed air won't get it all, that's why I mentioned
> brake cleaner.
>
> Cheers,
> Denny
>
> On Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:49:13 +0000, dustyyoung1950 digitized the
> following:
> > hey guys,I have a 99 tbs.The rear brakes are practicaly
> > useless.'does anyone have this problem.I have a new
> > rotor,pads,blew out and cleaned the whole system,replaced with
> > new fluid.The pistons dont put even pressure on the pads.
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>


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Yep.  Fronts are great, rear is incredibly wooden.  A functioning rear brake can
break the rear wheel loose, albeit at a rather unpredictable pressure.

--- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com, Gary Gavin
<gary.l.gavin@...> wrote:
>
> As I remember the rear brake on the Classic line is weak in that it might
> not lock up the rear wheel which is actually not a bad thing. OTOH, the
> front brake is pretty darn good.

 Weird the one on my 98  works good.





________________________________
  From: petermholmes <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>
To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2012 7:12 PM
Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes

Yep.  Fronts are great, rear is incredibly wooden.  A functioning rear brake can
break the rear wheel loose, albeit at a rather unpredictable pressure.

--- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com, Gary Gavin
<gary.l.gavin@...> wrote:
>
> As I remember the rear brake on the Classic line is weak in that it might
> not lock up the rear wheel which is actually not a bad thing. OTOH, the
> front brake is pretty darn good.



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Rear brake are only useful for offroad and loose gravel or riding a hack
otherwise on solid surfaces can make for a really bad day if your rear wheel
breaks loose when you are hard braking. JMHO
Sent from my iPad

On Dec 3, 2012, at 11:31 PM, Wayne Baker <connorblk@...> wrote:

>
>
>  Weird the one on my 98  works good.
>
> ________________________________
> From: petermholmes <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>
> To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, December 3, 2012 7:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes
>
> Yep.  Fronts are great, rear is incredibly wooden.  A functioning rear brake
can break the rear wheel loose, albeit at a rather unpredictable pressure.
>
> --- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com, Gary Gavin
<gary.l.gavin@...> wrote:
> >
> > As I remember the rear brake on the Classic line is weak in that it might
> > not lock up the rear wheel which is actually not a bad thing. OTOH, the
> > front brake is pretty darn good.
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>


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Mine is weak but that is good. Use the front brakes for most situations.



From: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne
Baker
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2012 8:32 PM
To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes







  Weird the one on my 98  works good.

________________________________
From: petermholmes <no_reply@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:no_reply%40yahoogroups.com> >
To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2012 7:12 PM
Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes

Yep.  Fronts are great, rear is incredibly wooden.  A functioning rear brake
can break the rear wheel loose, albeit at a rather unpredictable pressure.

--- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com> , Gary Gavin
<gary.l.gavin@...> wrote:
>
> As I remember the rear brake on the Classic line is weak in that it might
> not lock up the rear wheel which is actually not a bad thing. OTOH, the
> front brake is pretty darn good.

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On all three "Classics" that I've had ('99 Legend, '99 TBS, and '00 TBS) the OEM
rear brake had almost no feel to it at all.  Replacing the stock pads with EBC
FA196 HH helped quite a bit, but they were still nothing to write home about.

Just my $US0.02 on the topic.


--- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com, Wayne Baker
<connorblk@...> wrote:
>
>  Weird the one on my 98  works good.

Agreed. My TBS rear is good mainly for feathering speed. You wouldn't want
That brake so touchy or powerful that I you had to panic stop it would lock up
And create a dangerous situation. Still worth ensuring its working properly but
Don't expect much from it. Fronts are great.

Pete

--- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com, petermholmes
<no_reply@...> wrote:
> On all three "Classics" that I've had ('99 Legend, '99 TBS, and '00 TBS) the
OEM rear brake had almost no feel to it at all.  Replacing the stock pads with
EBC FA196 HH helped quite a bit, but they were still nothing to write home
about.
>
> Just my $US0.02 on the topic.
>
>
> --- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com, Wayne Baker <connorblk@>
wrote:
> >
> >  Weird the one on my 98  works good.
>

thanks guys.yeah I heard that the brakes shouldnt be too good for safety.But can
tell the pads are not touching evenly.I cleaned the pistons.One was stuck and
barely got it out.Yes I bled it good.Am wonder9ing about the caliber seals.dont
think they are leaking tho.I bought the bike about 7 years ago.rear brakes
always sucked.


From: Dick Winningstad <lemans3@...>
To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2012 11:35 PM
Subject: RE: [T TBS R] rear brakes

 
Mine is weak but that is good. Use the front brakes for most situations.

From: mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
[mailto:mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Wayne
Baker
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2012 8:32 PM
To: mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes

Weird the one on my 98 works good.

________________________________
From: petermholmes <mailto:no_reply%40yahoogroups.com
<mailto:no_reply%40yahoogroups.com> >
To: mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
<mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2012 7:12 PM
Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes

Yep. Fronts are great, rear is incredibly wooden. A functioning rear brake
can break the rear wheel loose, albeit at a rather unpredictable pressure.

--- In mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
<mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com> , Gary Gavin
<gary.l.gavin@...> wrote:
>
> As I remember the rear brake on the Classic line is weak in that it might
> not lock up the rear wheel which is actually not a bad thing. OTOH, the
> front brake is pretty darn good.

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Dennis,

I've had two TBSes, both 98s. Both back brakes worked just fine, thank you, and
would lock up the back wheel if not properly adjusted. Don't know what to
suggest to help, unfortunately, as I never had a problem is the 7 years I owned
them?

Best of luck sorting the issue!

Cheers,

Richard.
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Dennis Young
   To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 7:27 AM
   Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes



   thanks guys.yeah I heard that the brakes shouldnt be too good for safety.But
can tell the pads are not touching evenly.I cleaned the pistons.One was stuck
and barely got it out.Yes I bled it good.Am wonder9ing about the caliber
seals.dont think they are leaking tho.I bought the bike about 7 years ago.rear
brakes always sucked.

   From: Dick Winningstad <lemans3@...>
   To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Monday, December 3, 2012 11:35 PM
   Subject: RE: [T TBS R] rear brakes


   Mine is weak but that is good. Use the front brakes for most situations.

   From: mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
   [mailto:mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Wayne
   Baker
   Sent: Monday, December 03, 2012 8:32 PM
   To: mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
   Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes

   Weird the one on my 98 works good.

   ________________________________
   From: petermholmes <mailto:no_reply%40yahoogroups.com
   <mailto:no_reply%40yahoogroups.com> >
   To: mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
   <mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com>
   Sent: Monday, December 3, 2012 7:12 PM
   Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes

   Yep. Fronts are great, rear is incredibly wooden. A functioning rear brake
   can break the rear wheel loose, albeit at a rather unpredictable pressure.

   --- In mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
   <mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com> , Gary Gavin
   <gary.l.gavin@...> wrote:
   >
   > As I remember the rear brake on the Classic line is weak in that it might
   > not lock up the rear wheel which is actually not a bad thing. OTOH, the
   > front brake is pretty darn good.

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I have a pair of Triumph mirrors off my legend if anyone is interested.  Also a
new set of spark plug wires.  Email me at MagicMaven@....  Jonathan
Frede

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 1, 2012, at 6:05 PM, "Dick Winningstad" <lemans3@...> wrote:

> We are neighbors then. I am in Beaverton.
> Dick
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of KEITH
> REGELIN
> Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2012 2:32 PM
> To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [T TBS R] New TBS Owner
>
> Dick, Where in OR are you? I am in Portland, and ride a '98 TBS! Keith
>
> To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
> From: lemans3@...
> Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2012 12:01:46 -0800
> Subject: RE: [T TBS R] New TBS Owner
>
> I would like to ride with you on my 04 TBS but I'm in Oregon!
>
> From: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
>
> [mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
>
> Muttleyone
>
> Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2012 5:30 AM
>
> To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
>
> Subject: [T TBS R] New TBS Owner
>
> Hi everyone, I'm a new TBS owner and wanted to introduce myself. I'm a proud
>
> owner of an '04 TBS. I absolutely love this bike. What a blast to ride! I
>
> live near Charlotte NC so if anyone would like to ride please let me know.
>
> Mutt
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>


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From the sounds of what's happening, I'd suggest a caliper rebuild.  Does
anybody know if there are any caliper rebuild kits out there for our brakes?

--- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com, Dennis Young
<dustyyoung1950@...> wrote:
>
> thanks guys.yeah I heard that the brakes shouldnt be too good for safety.But
can tell the pads are not touching evenly.I cleaned the pistons.One was stuck
and barely got it out.Yes I bled it good.Am wonder9ing about the caliber
seals.dont think they are leaking tho.I bought the bike about 7 years ago.rear
brakes always sucked.

I have a 97 TB classic with 24K on the clock, and rear brake works fine. It will
defintely lock up rear wheel if applied hard!

Dave
"The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want."

--- On Tue, 12/4/12, Richard Fenner <rfenner@...> wrote:


From: Richard Fenner <rfenner@...>
Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes
To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 8:20 AM



 



Dennis,

I've had two TBSes, both 98s. Both back brakes worked just fine, thank you, and
would lock up the back wheel if not properly adjusted. Don't know what to
suggest to help, unfortunately, as I never had a problem is the 7 years I owned
them?

Best of luck sorting the issue!

Cheers,

Richard.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dennis Young
To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 7:27 AM
Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes

thanks guys.yeah I heard that the brakes shouldnt be too good for safety.But can
tell the pads are not touching evenly.I cleaned the pistons.One was stuck and
barely got it out.Yes I bled it good.Am wonder9ing about the caliber seals.dont
think they are leaking tho.I bought the bike about 7 years ago.rear brakes
always sucked.

From: Dick Winningstad <lemans3@...>
To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2012 11:35 PM
Subject: RE: [T TBS R] rear brakes

Mine is weak but that is good. Use the front brakes for most situations.

From: mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
[mailto:mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Wayne
Baker
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2012 8:32 PM
To: mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes

Weird the one on my 98 works good.

________________________________
From: petermholmes <mailto:no_reply%40yahoogroups.com
<mailto:no_reply%40yahoogroups.com> >
To: mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
<mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2012 7:12 PM
Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes

Yep. Fronts are great, rear is incredibly wooden. A functioning rear brake
can break the rear wheel loose, albeit at a rather unpredictable pressure.

--- In mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
<mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com> , Gary Gavin
<gary.l.gavin@...> wrote:
>
> As I remember the rear brake on the Classic line is weak in that it might
> not lock up the rear wheel which is actually not a bad thing. OTOH, the
> front brake is pretty darn good.

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mine will lock up rear wheel also if applied hard.u have to almost stand on it
tho.To much rear brake on this bike could cause it to swap ends,I heard.


From: David Davenport <davenport-d@...>
To: triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes

 
I have a 97 TB classic with 24K on the clock, and rear brake works fine. It will
defintely lock up rear wheel if applied hard!

Dave
"The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want."

--- On Tue, 12/4/12, Richard Fenner <mailto:rfenner%40telus.net> wrote:

From: Richard Fenner <mailto:rfenner%40telus.net>
Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes
To: mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 8:20 AM

 

Dennis,

I've had two TBSes, both 98s. Both back brakes worked just fine, thank you, and
would lock up the back wheel if not properly adjusted. Don't know what to
suggest to help, unfortunately, as I never had a problem is the 7 years I owned
them?

Best of luck sorting the issue!

Cheers,

Richard.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dennis Young
To: mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 7:27 AM
Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes

thanks guys.yeah I heard that the brakes shouldnt be too good for safety.But can
tell the pads are not touching evenly.I cleaned the pistons.One was stuck and
barely got it out.Yes I bled it good.Am wonder9ing about the caliber seals.dont
think they are leaking tho.I bought the bike about 7 years ago.rear brakes
always sucked.

From: Dick Winningstad <mailto:lemans3%40comcast.net>
To: mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2012 11:35 PM
Subject: RE: [T TBS R] rear brakes

Mine is weak but that is good. Use the front brakes for most situations.

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Wayne
Baker
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2012 8:32 PM
To: mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes

Weird the one on my 98 works good.

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Sent: Monday, December 3, 2012 7:12 PM
Subject: Re: [T TBS R] rear brakes

Yep. Fronts are great, rear is incredibly wooden. A functioning rear brake
can break the rear wheel loose, albeit at a rather unpredictable pressure.

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<mailto:triumphthunderbirdsportriders%40yahoogroups.com> , Gary Gavin
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>
> As I remember the rear brake on the Classic line is weak in that it might
> not lock up the rear wheel which is actually not a bad thing. OTOH, the
> front brake is pretty darn good.

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Howdy, New to this site, although been on triumphrat.net for years. My son
bought a 98 T-Bird Sport in the summer and bent the handlebars.We are looking
for a replacement set of bars. Anyone have a set they took off to replace with
other bars?

Dave - in Dallas
aka OraDBAforPSoft on the other forum

Better late than never.

I'm assuming TOR mufflers are less restrictive? If so, it's definitely worth
taking to a dyno and re-jetting. I did this to mine with aftermarket triumph
mufflers, and I ended up with 8 more bhp (78bhp at the back wheel instead of
70bhp), and nearly 10mpg better fuel economy.

Although this also involved making permanent changes to the airbox, I'm really
happy with the results.

Regards,
Brian

--- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com, Todd A Luchette
<luchette@...> wrote:
>
> Hello t-birds, I have 3 questions for the group:
>
> 1. I have the TOR mufflers and K&N air filter installed on my 1998 tbs and I
was wondering if I should install a dynojet kit. Has anyone done this and if so
what kit did you use?
>
> 2. I think I have a bad coil so I bought a nology replacement but now I'm
wondering if I should have replaced all three. Any issues running 1 nology and 2
gills?
>
> 3. Lastly, I'm wondering if anyone has installed EBC rotors and pads and what
they thought (worth the investment)?
>
> Oh, I forgot one. Has anyone run the Nology hotwires?
>
> Todd
>

I will pick up #2.

I can't think of any issues of not replacing all three coils other than the Gill
coils being shit, prone to unexpected failure and generally all around poor
performing hunks of useless weight. I replaced all three on my wife's Adventurer
and my T-bird and was very plesently surprised.  Just go for it.  That said, the
stock plug wires were a better fit than the wires that came with the Nology
coils and seemed to work just as well.

--- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com, brianposullivan
<no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Better late than never.
>
> I'm assuming TOR mufflers are less restrictive? If so, it's definitely worth
taking to a dyno and re-jetting. I did this to mine with aftermarket triumph
mufflers, and I ended up with 8 more bhp (78bhp at the back wheel instead of
70bhp), and nearly 10mpg better fuel economy.
>
> Although this also involved making permanent changes to the airbox, I'm really
happy with the results.
>
> Regards,
> Brian
>
> --- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com, Todd A Luchette
<luchette@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello t-birds, I have 3 questions for the group:
> >
> > 1. I have the TOR mufflers and K&N air filter installed on my 1998 tbs and I
was wondering if I should install a dynojet kit. Has anyone done this and if so
what kit did you use?
> >
> > 2. I think I have a bad coil so I bought a nology replacement but now I'm
wondering if I should have replaced all three. Any issues running 1 nology and 2
gills?
> >
> > 3. Lastly, I'm wondering if anyone has installed EBC rotors and pads and
what they thought (worth the investment)?
> >
> > Oh, I forgot one. Has anyone run the Nology hotwires?
> >
> > Todd
> >
>

What did they modify on the airbox?


On Dec 9, 2012, at 12:05 PM, brianposullivan wrote:

> Better late than never.
>
> I'm assuming TOR mufflers are less restrictive? If so, it's definitely worth
taking to a dyno and re-jetting. I did this to mine with aftermarket triumph
mufflers, and I ended up with 8 more bhp (78bhp at the back wheel instead of
70bhp), and nearly 10mpg better fuel economy.
>
> Although this also involved making permanent changes to the airbox, I'm really
happy with the results.
>
> Regards,
> Brian
>
> --- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com, Todd A Luchette
<luchette@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello t-birds, I have 3 questions for the group:
> >
> > 1. I have the TOR mufflers and K&N air filter installed on my 1998 tbs and I
was wondering if I should install a dynojet kit. Has anyone done this and if so
what kit did you use?
> >
> > 2. I think I have a bad coil so I bought a nology replacement but now I'm
wondering if I should have replaced all three. Any issues running 1 nology and 2
gills?
> >
> > 3. Lastly, I'm wondering if anyone has installed EBC rotors and pads and
what they thought (worth the investment)?
> >
> > Oh, I forgot one. Has anyone run the Nology hotwires?
> >
> > Todd
> >
>
>



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I've heard all the problems with the coils over the years but this was the first
issue I had after 55K miles. I decided to replace all 3 to see if there was a
noticeable difference and the bike is definitely running better now. I decided
against the hotwires as I read as much bad as I did good.


On Dec 10, 2012, at 6:34 AM, Tim wrote:

> I will pick up #2.
>
> I can't think of any issues of not replacing all three coils other than the
Gill coils being shit, prone to unexpected failure and generally all around poor
performing hunks of useless weight. I replaced all three on my wife's Adventurer
and my T-bird and was very plesently surprised. Just go for it. That said, the
stock plug wires were a better fit than the wires that came with the Nology
coils and seemed to work just as well.
>
> --- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com, brianposullivan
<no_reply@...> wrote:
> >
> > Better late than never.
> >
> > I'm assuming TOR mufflers are less restrictive? If so, it's definitely worth
taking to a dyno and re-jetting. I did this to mine with aftermarket triumph
mufflers, and I ended up with 8 more bhp (78bhp at the back wheel instead of
70bhp), and nearly 10mpg better fuel economy.
> >
> > Although this also involved making permanent changes to the airbox, I'm
really happy with the results.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Brian
> >
> > --- In triumphthunderbirdsportriders@yahoogroups.com, Todd A Luchette
<luchette@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello t-birds, I have 3 questions for the group:
> > >
> > > 1. I have the TOR mufflers and K&N air filter installed on my 1998 tbs and
I was wondering if I should install a dynojet kit. Has anyone done this and if
so what kit did you use?
> > >
> > > 2. I think I have a bad coil so I bought a nology replacement but now I'm
wondering if I should have replaced all three. Any issues running 1 nology and 2
gills?
> > >
> > > 3. Lastly, I'm wondering if anyone has installed EBC rotors and pads and
what they thought (worth the investment)?
> > >
> > > Oh, I forgot one. Has anyone run the Nology hotwires?
> > >
> > > Todd
> > >
> >
>
>



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