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6735
Anyone need some TBS parts? I have an opportunity to purchase a 98 w/ low miles and minor cosmo... debating what to do here... Scot...
Scot Dail
cafetbird
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Aug 1, 2003
9:12 am
6736
... <no_reply@y...> wrote: Maybe someone can point me in the right direction in terms of engine build-up. Hi, Check out Wilcox Engineering: ...
ciles_ca
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Aug 1, 2003
1:06 pm
6737
If the tank, fenders, and sidecovers are in good condition I would probably be interested once winter gets to full force....
petermholmes
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Aug 1, 2003
7:05 pm
6738
Hi, I've been reading through this forum for the last couple of days and it's been incredibly helpful. My thanks go out to the group's maintainer(s). I'm...
griddle2002
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Aug 2, 2003
4:25 am
6739
Try the low thunderbird (might need a longer front brake line) or speed triple bars - look in photos under handlebar comparison. Courtney in Seattle ... and...
acourtney100
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Aug 2, 2003
5:39 am
6740
... I'd lube everything and change all of the fluids, maybe change the throttle cable too. Other than that, I wouldn't worry about it. I did that (didn't...
petermholmes
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Aug 2, 2003
1:46 pm
6741
I have just removed the cylinder head on my TBS due to parts of a broken sparkplug making a bad noise. Now i wonder if it really is necessary to remove the...
micke911
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Aug 3, 2003
7:55 pm
6742
I recently bought a '00 TBS and have a problem that my shop can't seem to solve. The bike runs perfectly around town and in any sort of stop&go traffic. It...
hallock_sten
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Aug 4, 2003
3:30 pm
6743
Sten, sounds like the infamous fuel tank vent check valve. There's a vent hose with a small check valve in it coming from the back of the tank. The hose needs...
tbirdsp
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Aug 4, 2003
5:29 pm
6744
I've had this problem while riding a friends Trophy and it turned out to be the 'tip over' check valve.. As described before, it's an easy fix.. Just make...
tbsrider2000
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Aug 4, 2003
5:38 pm
6745
I've also heard of this happening with tank bags choking off the vet in the gas cap. Either way it's not usually an easy fix. Niles ... From: tbsrider2000...
Niles Reichardt
idahotb
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Aug 4, 2003
5:44 pm
6746
Did you ever put different mirrors on the bike? Any pictures posted? Regards, Daniel Y2KTBS 01RS ... ...
Daniel Miller
sportybird2000
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Aug 4, 2003
6:59 pm
6747
Thanks for the info. Where does the hose go? Is it short or does it exit near the back of the bike? ... a ... the ... ...
hallock_sten
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Aug 4, 2003
7:27 pm
6748
I did. I bought some black/rectangle napoleon mirrors from www.denniskirk.com. They are not the bar-end variety. They fit perfectly in the stock mounts. I...
Jim Clanin
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Aug 4, 2003
7:28 pm
6749
Jim, Great, let us know when they're posted. Thanks, Daniel Y2KTBS 01RS ... _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam?...
Daniel Miller
sportybird2000
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Aug 4, 2003
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6750
The TBird went on a sliding spree yesterday. The mufflers got ground pretty good. If the measurements are the same can they be replaced with universal reverse...
mail4paulc
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Aug 4, 2003
7:33 pm
6751
Almost any slip on muffler with a 1 1/2" I.D. will fit... I've had a couple of different pair on my '00 TBS and they worked just fine. One pair even mounted...
tbsrider2000
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Aug 4, 2003
8:16 pm
6752
easier fix..just remove the valve tbsrider2000 <tbsrider2000@...> wrote: I've had this problem while riding a friends Trophy and it turned out to be the...
Maurice
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Aug 4, 2003
8:18 pm
6753
i posted a couple of pictures of the iron horse fab's rear wheel stand; under martins TBS any one have a luggage rack that fits with the single seat, i am ...
martin
martingilly
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Aug 4, 2003
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Martin, I have the Ventura Pack system http://www.ventura-bike.com I use it in a way which is not recommended, so be aware. With my solo seat I just use the...
tbirdsp
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Aug 4, 2003
10:35 pm
6755
Ok. I've added some pics of my 98'TBS w/napoleon stem mirrors. The folder is "jclanin" -- Enjoy... ... Doubledome, Inc. Jim Clanin Principal o - 770-815-5036...
Jim Clanin
jclanin692003
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Aug 5, 2003
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6756
I'm looking to get a sissy bar for a 98 TBS. Can anyone point me to an online dealer, or perhaps someone who has one for sale used? Thanks....
griddle2002
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Aug 5, 2003
12:50 am
6757
Added the washers and they made a real difference. My dealer is going to machine a piece that looks similar to the riser to replace the washers. Tomorrow we...
ottobismark
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Aug 5, 2003
12:54 am
6758
Scot, I'd be interested in the levers, seat, signals and a few other misc bits. Steve C. 99 TBS...
kc10a_chief
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Aug 5, 2003
3:43 am
6759
Steve, you gonna make Bull Shoals? I'm probably gonna skip FOF this year, too much going on, not enough leave ;-( Hey, what about Baxter's? I'll be there on...
tbirdsp
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Aug 5, 2003
3:52 am
6760
Probably one of the best dealers in the country, plus a building full of restored old Brit bikes. http://www.baxtercycle.com/~bikes Mike S. '98 TBS...
tbirdsp
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Aug 5, 2003
3:55 am
6761
For parts online, try http://www.mascycles.com http://www.greatbaymotorcycles.com or http://www.baxtercycle.com/ Steve C. 99 TBS...
kc10a_chief
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Aug 5, 2003
3:55 am
6762
Mike, Going to the Galena Raid vs BS Rally, sorry. Plan to make to to Friends of Freddie though. As for Baxters Open House, it's still a good probability I'll...
kc10a_chief
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Aug 5, 2003
4:02 am
6763
Cool. I had the SV back out on the track 23 July (can't remember if I told you). I was pretty scared at first, but got back into it later on. New D208's stuck...
tbirdsp
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Aug 5, 2003
4:10 am
6764
... I know you said they checked the tank, but did they pull the petcock out and check the fuel screens? That's been a somewhat common problem. Did you...
jcatbert45
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