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...
7437
tbirdsp
Dec 2, 2003 10:25 pm
... 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...
7436
cafetbird
Dec 2, 2003 9:35 pm
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...
7435
HS3000
Dec 2, 2003 8:30 pm
... 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....
7434
petermholmes
Dec 2, 2003 7:15 pm
... I'm pretty sure that stock Triumph brake lines are braided steel and that the rubber you're seeing is merely a sheath....
7433
tbirdsp
Dec 2, 2003 6:35 pm
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...
7432
cafetbird
Dec 2, 2003 5:57 pm
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...
7431
Francesco
fmarradi
Dec 2, 2003 5:52 pm
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...
7430
Francesco
fmarradi
Dec 2, 2003 5:47 pm
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...
7429
Francesco
fmarradi
Dec 2, 2003 5:29 pm
The brakes and suspesions improvements are the first step leading to the engine improvement.... Thanks for the pads advice, I took note of it....
7428
reverendskirt
Dec 2, 2003 5:15 pm
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...
7427
jcatbert45
Dec 2, 2003 4:55 pm
... stainless ... Triple ... line was ... well. Huge ... disk/caliper, ... make ... Sound like good advice ... EBC Kevlar pads are a big inexpensive ...
7426
jcatbert45
Dec 2, 2003 4:53 pm
... 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...
7425
Richard Fenner
Ridgeback43
Dec 2, 2003 4:47 pm
What kind of flowers do you like? Just asking, for the wreath...... RF ... From: "petermholmes" <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> To:...
7424
HS3000
Dec 2, 2003 3:29 pm
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...
7423
petermholmes
Dec 2, 2003 2:46 pm
... EBC FA196 are popular pads for our Tbird Sports. I haven't had to replace any yet (Brakes??? Who wants to slow down?!?). :O)...
7422
Larry Plass
t309st
Dec 2, 2003 2:40 pm
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...
7421
jtrauch
Dec 2, 2003 2:33 pm
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...
7420
Francesco
fmarradi
Dec 2, 2003 2:07 pm
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...
7419
jcatbert45
Dec 2, 2003 1:28 pm
... was originally ... ....and open to non-RAT members too? I let my membership lapse as I didn't see much benefit....
7418
reverendskirt
Dec 2, 2003 4:00 am
Only if they are...evil T'Birds. ... discussed!...
7417
Scot Dail
cafetbird
Dec 2, 2003 3:37 am
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 ... ...
7416
trident_t150v
Dec 1, 2003 9:53 pm
... 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....
7415
pickwickian51@...
glgavin
Dec 1, 2003 6:02 pm
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...
7414
petermholmes
Dec 1, 2003 5:33 pm
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...
7413
petermholmes
Dec 1, 2003 3:25 pm
... 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...
7412
Alec Gore - THE ROAD(...
alecgore
Dec 1, 2003 3:07 pm
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...
7411
Alec Gore - THE ROAD(...
alecgore
Dec 1, 2003 3:03 pm
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...
7410
petermholmes
Dec 1, 2003 2:49 pm
... Have you tried complaining to Triumph about this, Gary? The last I knew (admittedly quite a while ago) they were still handing out replacement...
7409
Frank
tbirdsport_cmh
Dec 1, 2003 2:11 pm
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...
