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5575
Hi all, Well I seem to be going through a series of faults at the moment - these are probably a hang-up from the fact that the previous owner rode 500 miles in...
brianposullivan
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Mar 1, 2003
12:39 pm
5576
Hi Brian, ... Before I pulled the carbs I'd pull the fuel tap out of the tank and make sure that its filter is clean and that the tank doesn't have any sludge...
petermholmes
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Mar 1, 2003
5:33 pm
5577
... any ... whoops... should have mentioned that I'ld already pulled and cleaned the fuel tap - there was a little sludge at the bottom of the tank, but that's...
brianposullivan
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Mar 2, 2003
1:52 pm
5578
... If you do have to pull the carbs, I've never had any problem using kerosene to clean the fuel bits. That's exactly what I do every few years to make sure...
petermholmes
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Mar 2, 2003
3:46 pm
5579
While you're trying stuff, you might want to pull off the vent hose from the rear of the tank and see if the problem subsides. Unlikely, but if that's the...
tbs_boy
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Mar 2, 2003
6:30 pm
5580
Does anybody know if the Keihins have filters on their end of the gas line like Amals have? The parts catalogue shows that there is one (1) fuel screen. In the...
pickwickian51@...
glgavin
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Mar 2, 2003
10:23 pm
5581
... ...yep - I had that problem this summer: I had to replace a snapped throttle cable, and I mis-routed the relief valve when putting everything back...
brianposullivan
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Mar 2, 2003
10:32 pm
5582
... I recently noticed that my dealer tossed mine out; would have been nice if they mentioned that to me. My regular mechanic was at "Ducati" school in Fl,...
jcatbert45
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Mar 3, 2003
12:11 pm
5583
Ned, Do you know what size jets they used and if they changed the needles or needle positions? Chuck '98 TBS ... the...
Chuck <chwright@...>
ctw1951
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Mar 4, 2003
5:31 am
5584
i'm running a k/n filter in my '98 sport & i've increased the inside straight pipe diameter of my triumph "off-road" mufflers from 1" to 1.625". i am also ...
hawkisa@...
teebee6405403
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Mar 4, 2003
2:37 pm
5585
check out the tuning files in the triumphrenegade group and some of the recent posts. Jim has tons of great info. Stewart ... inside straight ... i am also ......
stewart <sah1229@...>
sah528
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Mar 4, 2003
3:50 pm
5586
Harry, You may want to use these air box vent filters to provide a little extra protection in addition to the increased air flow. Chuck ...
Chuck <chwright@...>
ctw1951
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Mar 4, 2003
4:48 pm
5587
Does anyone know where I can get anything to commemorate Triumph's 100 year birthday? Metal pins, cloth badges, t-shirts, hats etc. thanks George 99 Sport,...
irishtbs
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Mar 4, 2003
5:23 pm
5588
I would think just about any Triumph dealer would have what you are looking for or could order it for you. I know the dealer here in Fort Worth - Euro Sport...
Ray L. Staples
hotpipes76086
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Mar 4, 2003
7:19 pm
5589
... This place will do you right. Courteous, fast and reasonably priced. http://www.ericomotorsports.com/ Jerry...
jcatbert45
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Mar 6, 2003
11:49 am
5590
Hi all: I noticed a binding/tight spot on the chain on my TBS. The sprockets look good, but I'm thinking of replacing the chain. I looked through the TBS...
Rick @ wBW
zig345
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Mar 6, 2003
12:15 pm
5591
Hey everyone. I have a rubber tank pad that is on my 99 TBS. The problem is that it had deteriated to the point that what ever touches it (like my pants or...
erikklenke
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Mar 6, 2003
5:47 pm
5592
You might try using a hair dryer to loosen the adhesive. Then use WD-40 to remove any remaining residue. I've used this process several times removing various...
Ray L. Staples
hotpipes76086
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Mar 6, 2003
7:12 pm
5593
Factory Pro suggested I start with 105 mains. I had a rich BLURBLE at 5000 - 6500 RPM, with 105 Mains needle at 1st notch from top and #40 Pilots. I then...
Mike
dogging_99
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Mar 6, 2003
7:56 pm
5594
Or, if you're really squeamish about removing the pad, you might want to try some automotive wax designed for black parts. I have some at home if I can find...
Chuck
ctw1951
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Mar 6, 2003
7:58 pm
5595
Chuck, I don't have them on my current bike but have had them in the past and never noticed the problem of the black wearing off. And that's been on 5 ...
Ray L. Staples
hotpipes76086
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Mar 6, 2003
8:12 pm
5596
If WD-40 doesn't work for removing the adhesive, 3M makes a really great adhesive remover. I used it when removing a badge from my car (WD-40 wasn't doing the...
mcloffs@...
mcloffs
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Mar 6, 2003
8:13 pm
5597
... Mine bleed black too. Kind of annoying. I have a 2K Tbird that spends most of its time outside, but always covered and not in the sun for long periods of...
jcatbert45
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Mar 7, 2003
12:37 am
5598
According to my notes - 530 x 114. I purchased a AFAM which is a DID X-Ring chain, gold side plates. It was less than $200.00 but more than $150.00, don't...
pickwickian51@...
glgavin
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Mar 7, 2003
5:00 am
5599
I know what you're talking about. I have some "Black Magic" that fixes the problem temporarily. But then after a week or two I notice I have black stains on my...
erikklenke
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Mar 7, 2003
3:37 pm
5600
I have the large Triumph pad with 36k on it, no color rubbing off at all. But then again, my leather is black too, so I might not notice. It does not look to...
Larry Plass
t309st
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Mar 7, 2003
3:46 pm
5601
Hello! I wonder if there is anyone at this forum who has tried out the Ohlins rear shock on TBS? I want the hydraulic preload adjuster on my bike as I often...
fagelsjovagen4
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Mar 7, 2003
7:20 pm
5602
I have the Ohlins shock on my '99 T'bird. It made a huge positive difference to the handling of my bike. The best money I have spent on it really. However,...
ciles_ca
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Mar 7, 2003
7:51 pm
5603
Can't vouch for the T-sport model, but I put an Ohlins w/remode preload adjuster on my T3 speed triple. The adjuster is great(plus on mine, the compression...
Larry Plass
t309st
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Mar 7, 2003
8:05 pm
5604
I have the ohlins on my legend, the difference is night and day. You will have a different bike. Although I guess the legend stock shock is inferior to the tbs...
traduxlegend
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Mar 7, 2003
10:42 pm
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