John, A universal cable might work provided the length, ends, and adjuster are the same. As for the install, I had the local shop do it after a half ass...
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brian schlaadt
armchairbiker
Aug 28, 2003 7:05 am
I broke the cable on my Legend and it was at the very end of the cable. I have the impression that the end piece of the cable jammed on the carb fitting so the...
6930
immateriaux
Aug 28, 2003 10:20 am
Hiya guys, just got my new TBS three weeks now, just put up 200 miles so far... Weather is wonderful here in sunny Ireland but my damn job is demanding...
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jfrede0693@...
limagicmaven
Aug 28, 2003 11:14 am
John ... My throttle cable snapped off at the carbs too. I was 10 miles from my home and had to ride home in idle. It was not pleasant. I went to the dealer...
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midliferider
Aug 28, 2003 12:59 pm
On the mileage I just tested my Legend on a long trip. Hills twistes and highway riding and reached 200 miles on a tankfull. Since you mention low mileage and...
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midliferider
Aug 28, 2003 1:07 pm
Is this replacement of a broken one difficult to do? Just thought I'd ask since some have had the drama of this event. Probibly good to have one near by...
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tbs_boy
Aug 28, 2003 3:17 pm
Well, looks like I'm "stuck" with my TBS, after my ebay auction failed to get a bid (opening at $4k with no reserve). Guess I'll have to keep it now [evil...
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Maurice
sazerac99us
Aug 28, 2003 4:15 pm
There seems to be a lot on ebay that does'nt sell....if you really need to sell it, try cycletrader.com. The bad thing, is that this is the BAD time of year to...
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martin
martingilly
Aug 28, 2003 4:19 pm
Your TBS should be idling at the 1k mark not 1500, as previously mentioned,first check you haven't left the choke partially engaged, if not, take it right...
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tbsrider2000
Aug 28, 2003 4:42 pm
Was yours the green one on Ebay?. I was surprised no one bid on it. I've seen some recently go well over $4000.. David Arnold '00 Thunderbird Sport San...
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tbsrider2000
Aug 28, 2003 4:48 pm
Congrats on your new TBS! I have close to 26,000 miles on mine, it's a great bike and runs better than new.. I agree with the others.. and do check your...
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Niles Reichardt
idahotb
Aug 28, 2003 5:10 pm
My experience was that for the first 5,000 miles I only got around 38 mpg (about 110 on a full tank without reserve). Now that I have 9,000 + I am getting...
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pickwickian51@...
glgavin
Aug 28, 2003 5:28 pm
In a message dated 8/27/2003 7:13:31 AM Hawaiian Standard Time, ... Aloha John, I've been using a bunch of stuff to try and keep things clean. Someone ...
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pickwickian51@...
glgavin
Aug 28, 2003 5:29 pm
In a message dated 8/27/2003 3:18:27 PM Hawaiian Standard Time, ... I changed the stock risers for the Adventurer risers. The result lowered the bar position...
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pickwickian51@...
glgavin
Aug 28, 2003 5:42 pm
Aloha Tom, IMHO a TBS is not properly attired without the flyscreen and solo saddle. Aloha and Happy Trails, Gary Gavin 98 Thunderbird Sport 02 Mini Cooper In...
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Maurice
sazerac99us
Aug 28, 2003 6:01 pm
Which would be fine, if your passenger doesn't mind sitting on the cowl. I always thought that the flyscreen was ugly..and that a cycle isn't really a cycle,...
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tbirdsp
Aug 28, 2003 6:24 pm
... cowl. My passengers ride on my ST1100. TBS is solo. ... I disagree, I like it. ... hogwash, and the flyscreen isn't big enough to count as either in my...
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tbirdsp
Aug 28, 2003 6:24 pm
... The only time I got mileage that bad was running 85 mph into a 30 mph headwind with 40 lbs in my Ventura pack. Something is wrong. I usually hit reserve...
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Jim Clanin
jclanin692003
Aug 28, 2003 6:31 pm
Couldnąt agree more Mike. JC 98ą TBS w/ Solo Seat & Fly Screen ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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tbsrider2000
Aug 28, 2003 6:56 pm
My TBS wouldn't even look right without my LP fairing.. ( pics in Dave's '00 TBS folder).. I do have the last accesory, my wife looks just right on the...
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petermholmes
Aug 28, 2003 7:20 pm
... Don't quote me on this, but if I recall correctly last September I payed $3650 for my yellow '99 with about 1500 miles on it. Got it on Ebay. :O) Peter ...
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petermholmes
Aug 28, 2003 7:30 pm
... 85 miles?!?!? I don't even start looking for gas stations until I hit 150 miles. My riding is almost completely country/highway, though. ... It's the...
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welderboy493
Aug 29, 2003 12:14 am
... lines? ... lowered the ... use the ... not have to ... I've got more questions than a whiney little kid (I'm 38) Thanks again, I ordered bars from a '01...
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tbs_boy
Aug 29, 2003 12:57 am
Thanks to all for your, ah, feedback (excellent comments, anyway). So far, I have: 1: Somebody digs small breasts, others like 'em big (I don't like to get...
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jcatbert45
Aug 29, 2003 3:00 am
... By all means fiddle with it, 1500 rpm's is too high. You know where the adjustment knob is, right? 900-1,000 RPM's would be spot on....
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immateriaux
Aug 29, 2003 9:43 am
Thanks a million for your replies folks. There's not very many TBS riders about in Ireland (in fact, I half fancy I might be the only one?) so its great to be...
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martin
martingilly
Aug 29, 2003 2:06 pm
Gotta agree about the fly screen/fairing,although the feel of the bike and the looks are greatly improved with the single seat; since it only takes the turn of...
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Maurice
sazerac99us
Aug 29, 2003 4:40 pm
That's kind of interesting...because while it is FUN to go fast riding solo, I much prefer riding two up...the feeling of two people together, alone in the...
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pickwickian51@...
glgavin
Aug 29, 2003 6:08 pm
In a message dated 8/28/2003 2:16:09 PM Hawaiian Standard Time, ... Must be the strength of the dollar <grin> Aloha and Happy Trails, Gary Gavin 98 Thunderbird...
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jcatbert45
Aug 29, 2003 10:51 pm
... Yup...there's nothing like an abrupt stop and the clang of banging helmets together to bring two loved ones closer together.....lol In fact it, I've been...
