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7409
Hey gang. I sold the TBS and have (3) Speed Bleeders http://www.speedbleeder.com still in the packaging. (2) brakes and (1) clutch slave. They are p/n SB8125...
Frank
tbirdsport_cmh
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Dec 1, 2003
2:11 pm
7410
... Have you tried complaining to Triumph about this, Gary? The last I knew (admittedly quite a while ago) they were still handing out replacement...
petermholmes
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Dec 1, 2003
2:49 pm
7411
Hi Gary Let's hope the previous guy didn't use Super Glue on the O ring! I had an oil leak from my T3 Speed Triple because the alternator O ring had been...
Alec Gore - THE ROAD(...
alecgore
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Dec 1, 2003
3:03 pm
7412
Larry Yes, I'm serious. My current contract in HK expires 16th May and I have to begin my remaining leave before that date. It would suit me to have the rally...
Alec Gore - THE ROAD(...
alecgore
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Dec 1, 2003
3:07 pm
7413
... According to the books (the Triumph service manual and the '98 sales literature), it comes out as follows: T509 Speed Triple ... Power = 106 bhp Dry Weight...
petermholmes
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Dec 1, 2003
3:25 pm
7414
Hi Francesco, Welcome to the club. Your rear brake may be fine. Many people complain that the rear brakes on Triumphs are "wooden". Different brake pads...
petermholmes
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Dec 1, 2003
5:33 pm
7415
Aloha all, First - I have had Triumph replace, ummmm, three or four of those alternators for this problem. Once was outside of warranty. This time I'm taking...
pickwickian51@...
glgavin
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Dec 1, 2003
6:02 pm
7416
... anyone ... If your mechanical, check out the rear brake hose, what usually happens is that the brake fluid over time tends to make mush of the hose rubber....
trident_t150v
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Dec 1, 2003
9:53 pm
7417
Larry: I am in for the planning, so long as we include the T-Birds as was originally discussed! Scot Dail Charlotte RAT http://www.queensrats.cjb.net ... ...
Scot Dail
cafetbird
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Dec 2, 2003
3:37 am
7418
Only if they are...evil T'Birds. ... discussed!...
reverendskirt
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Dec 2, 2003
4:00 am
7419
... was originally ... ....and open to non-RAT members too? I let my membership lapse as I didn't see much benefit....
jcatbert45
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Dec 2, 2003
1:28 pm
7420
Thank you All for the tips, I really appreciated them. I'll check brakes asap 'cause the bike was not pampered as she need by previous owner and I want to...
Francesco
fmarradi
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Dec 2, 2003
2:07 pm
7421
can anybody come play, sounds like a good time to me..I have never rode the dragon, but I would like to..the only problem is I'm thinking most of you fellows...
jtrauch
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Dec 2, 2003
2:33 pm
7422
Your best improvement will be to change the rear line to a braided stainless line. I had a local shop make one up from scratch for my '95 Speed Triple because...
Larry Plass
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Dec 2, 2003
2:40 pm
7423
... EBC FA196 are popular pads for our Tbird Sports. I haven't had to replace any yet (Brakes??? Who wants to slow down?!?). :O)...
petermholmes
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Dec 2, 2003
2:46 pm
7424
jtrauch@y... wrote: can anybody come play, I have a 99 TBS. It is my first Triumph. I'm sure there will be plenty of riders faster than me, but I still plan on...
HS3000
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Dec 2, 2003
3:29 pm
7425
What kind of flowers do you like? Just asking, for the wreath...... RF ... From: "petermholmes" <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> To:...
Richard Fenner
Ridgeback43
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Dec 2, 2003
4:47 pm
7426
... Ditto....first few times for me I'll be using training wheels and riding the "granny-line". I want to have fun, I would want to be challenged, but I don't...
jcatbert45
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Dec 2, 2003
4:53 pm
7427
... stainless ... Triple ... line was ... well. Huge ... disk/caliper, ... make ... Sound like good advice ... EBC Kevlar pads are a big inexpensive ...
jcatbert45
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Dec 2, 2003
4:55 pm
7428
Guys, guys (and gals)...this isn't an elitist event, anyone and evryone will be welcome (except for those Zundapp 1-per-centers). Honestly, any Triumph classic...
reverendskirt
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Dec 2, 2003
5:15 pm
7429
The brakes and suspesions improvements are the first step leading to the engine improvement.... Thanks for the pads advice, I took note of it....
Francesco
fmarradi
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Dec 2, 2003
5:29 pm
7430
No flowers but good-will deeds instead... BTW, as Air Force flight tester tech, my first target is to be able to manage the powerful machine after the...
Francesco
fmarradi
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Dec 2, 2003
5:47 pm
7431
I saw the rubbered line in the rear and I though to change it as well. Sound advice the yours is. Really is custom made line the only way to replace that...
Francesco
fmarradi
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Dec 2, 2003
5:52 pm
7432
Don't forget that right there around the Inn there are several awesome roads that might even be better than the Dragon. 276, 215 and 150 are some killer...
cafetbird
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Dec 2, 2003
5:57 pm
7433
Unfortunately, I will be deployed to Qatar during the rally. Deal's Gap is a little far east for me anyway. There are roads just as good with less traffic...
tbirdsp
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Dec 2, 2003
6:35 pm
7434
... I'm pretty sure that stock Triumph brake lines are braided steel and that the rubber you're seeing is merely a sheath....
petermholmes
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Dec 2, 2003
7:15 pm
7435
... I live in St Louis, and a ride to northern Arkansas sounds good as soon as it warms up a bit. I have heard that the roads down there are pretty good....
HS3000
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Dec 2, 2003
8:30 pm
7436
I don't think I would go so far as to say "just as good" but there are certainly some darn good roads in the Ozarks. Plus, there are some real jewels other...
cafetbird
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Dec 2, 2003
9:35 pm
7437
... are ... planning a weekend ... AR 341 (Sometimes called the "Arkansas Gap") just SSE of Mountain Home. AR 123, especially from Lurton (on AR 7) north to...
tbirdsp
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Dec 2, 2003
10:25 pm
7438
I though so Peter, but I check the front pipes and I saw they've the steel mesh around and look pretty different compared to the rear one. BTW it's no so...
Francesco
fmarradi
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Dec 2, 2003
11:01 pm
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