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6516
Cafebird ... I would really appreciate some advise and guidance on replacing the throttle cable. My mechanic wants $100 for labor, I'd rather try it myself...
jfrede0693@...
limagicmaven
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Jun 1, 2003
1:16 pm
6517
Check their web site and order direct, they're nice people. The classic models T-Bird, Legend, Adventurer should all be model SB8125 Do Not get any with an L...
midliferider
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Jun 1, 2003
2:56 pm
6518
... Can't beat the price! Definitley a needed mod. Thanks - Jerry...
jcatbert45
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Jun 2, 2003
1:51 am
6519
Dear friends, looking for a set of luggage for my 2003 TBS, I found and italian maker, Bags&Bike (www.bags-bike.com), who offers soft bags with fitted supports...
dgalassi63
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Jun 2, 2003
7:58 am
6520
After 7,000 on the original Avons I need to replace my tires. I looked at the old posts and recommendations; but still have a question. The original rear tire...
Niles Reichardt
idahotb
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Jun 2, 2003
4:26 pm
6521
Okay now I'm even more confused. I went to Metzler's site, and looked at their fitment chart and they recommend the the MeZ4's for the TBS. These are...
Niles Reichardt
idahotb
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Jun 2, 2003
9:40 pm
6522
Hi Niles: I posted an article a while back on my website regarding tires and tubes for the TBS at http://www.webbikeworld.com/tbird/tire/index.htm. For the...
Rick @ wBW
zig345
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Jun 2, 2003
10:59 pm
6523
discountmotorcycletires.com has tubes in all sizes for under $10 ... looked at ... These ... corresponding ... Both...
jwitte5
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Jun 3, 2003
10:01 pm
6524
Does anyone know where I could find a good deal on a set (dual exhaust) of Triumph offroad pipes for my 1999 TBS?? I've got a couple of small dents in my...
n2xbikes
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Jun 3, 2003
11:54 pm
6525
Well, It's been a while since I've been here, and I've scrolled through many msgs and searched the archives but am unable to find a TBS with Clip Ons?? I'm...
ors811125
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Jun 5, 2003
4:52 am
6526
... Glad you picked them up. You have probably already installed them. If not, you might consider teflon tape instead of the goo Speedbleeder sells. Just...
brucetrophy
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Jun 5, 2003
6:49 pm
6527
I hope to install over these over the weekend and will post comments from the experience up to switching out the fluid. Right, be sure to stay up late for this...
midliferider
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Jun 6, 2003
3:04 am
6528
I have a nearly brand new higher pillion seat for the TBS for sale. I purchased it and rode it probably 150 miles before I decided that it wasn't what I...
smg57752003
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Jun 6, 2003
12:16 pm
6529
Hi Dario. ... <snip> ... The rear subframe is definitely different and I'm 99% positive the exhaust mounts are different as well. You might try Sprint Mfg ...
petermholmes
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Jun 6, 2003
6:13 pm
6530
Hi Niles, ... For what it's worth, I've decided to give Avon another try next time. The Michelin Pilot Sports do hold the road very nicely but their mileage...
petermholmes
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Jun 6, 2003
6:22 pm
6531
A month ago I switched to the Dunlop 205's and I am very happy with their performance. The tires are pretty soft so I expect their life to be less than the...
Bartholomew Steinhorn
bmaxlovesauce
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Jun 6, 2003
6:27 pm
6532
Aren't the Avons supposed to suck in the rain? I know I've said it before, but the Bridgestone 020's seem to have all of the qualities someone could want in...
Maurice
sazerac99us
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Jun 6, 2003
8:35 pm
6533
... The OE Avons sucked in the rain because they didn't have any provision for draining the rain from the center of the tread on the rear tire. The tread...
petermholmes
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Jun 7, 2003
2:13 am
6534
I here good and bad about the stock BT57s. Right now I have 9000 miles on my stock BT57s fitted to a Legend. I am considering replacing these with BT20s when...
jwitte5
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Jun 7, 2003
2:33 pm
6535
Run a 70series on the front and a 60 on the rear... this will improve your out or corner torque without making the bike twitchy by putting 60s all the way...
ors811125
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Jun 8, 2003
11:23 pm
6536
... looked at ... These ... corresponding ... Both ... Niles, Look in the Database for MeZ4 front and rear tubes recomended by Metzler, cost about $22.00 each....
Mike
dogging_99
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Jun 9, 2003
5:55 am
6537
My '03 TBS came with Metzelers. Even if I did only 1K Km with them, I can say that they are very good on dry conditions, but not-so-good under the rain,...
dgalassi63
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Jun 9, 2003
6:47 am
6538
... How did it go? Did you find some synthetic DOT4 to use? I get mine at Autozone. Bruce 99/900...
brucetrophy
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Jun 9, 2003
8:50 pm
6539
This will put some of you to sleep. Last sat. night I did indeed install the speed bleeders and switched out the brake fluid. I'm becoming a greenhorn wrench...
midliferider
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Jun 10, 2003
2:20 am
6540
Well the Bird always fires right up and the other day didnt even catch. DOA. Good spark to a new plug and fuel. Must be fouled plugs. To make a long story...
Frank
tbirdsport_cmh
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Jun 10, 2003
10:56 am
6541
Got to git me some of those. Good show!! ... ran...
Frank
tbirdsport_cmh
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Jun 10, 2003
10:58 am
6542
When you get the spanner would you give me a lesson on the plug change. Need to do this soon. I'm taking care of almost everything needed on the 12K check...
midliferider
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Jun 10, 2003
1:52 pm
6543
Lets get together and address all these on both bikes some weekend, soon. I'll give yo a holler. Regarding the rest? Tell us what you really think? ;) ... bit ...
Frank
tbirdsport_cmh
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Jun 10, 2003
2:25 pm
6544
I looking at some Dunlop D208's for the 99 tbird. Before I do this I'm wondering if you guys have any good/bad experience or tricks/tips for running these...
krakerking2000
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Jun 10, 2003
2:56 pm
6545
... Yep, best money I ever spent on any accessory. They work as advertised and make a messy job simple. You will find that with them installed there is...
brucetrophy
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Jun 10, 2003
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