27 mm. 1 1/16 inch can be substituted. Seems fairly common to me since I have an axel wrench from an old Honda that fits it. --On Sunday, August 15, 2004...
8923
alohanorm
Aug 15, 2004 7:44 pm
At 4,000 miles my rear chain is due for a tightening, so I pulled out my totally worthless toolkit yesterday. They're ain't S..T in there that is functional...
8922
alohanorm
Aug 15, 2004 7:38 pm
In my quest for tire feedback, here's where it shakes out: Dunlop D205- 2 pluses Metzler ME4- 2 pluses Bridge BT-020- 2 pluses The Michelin Road Pilot got one...
8921
John Shaw
johnshaw666
Aug 14, 2004 12:54 pm
Whoops I put in some brighter bulbs and I was happy with the better visibility - nothing melted yet - something to look forward to :) ? John ... From:...
8920
jcatbert45
Aug 14, 2004 2:48 am
... Kevin - I know it's not recommended to change the "backlights" in the Tach and Speedo. They are 1.7 watt bulbs and most autoshops carry 3 watt bulbs that...
8919
Norm Bour
alohanorm
Aug 13, 2004 6:26 pm
Use a block of wood or a few small tiles for balance, they work great. This bike IS quite top heavy and already leans to the right. Norm ... From: petermholmes...
8918
kpshawley
Aug 13, 2004 5:04 pm
... Thanks for the tip. Admittedly, last night when I was searching for this window, it was under less than ideal lighting conditions as I was freaking out...
8917
petermholmes
Aug 13, 2004 12:48 pm
... It's there, on the bottom right of the block. With the bike level, the oil should be half way up the sight glass. While I have a mechanic's mirror which...
8916
jcatbert45
Aug 13, 2004 10:12 am
... You have a Hinckley CLASSIC :o), so designated as it's a facsimile of older style Triumphs. I don't think we would classify it as a "replica". ... None of...
8915
kpshawley
Aug 13, 2004 8:09 am
Hello again, I have a '99 Thunderbird (Regular - is this called "Classic" or does that designation belong to a much earlier Thunderbird?) I mentioned before...
8914
kc10a_chief
Aug 13, 2004 2:55 am
Mike, Found out today I'm changing jobs in the puzzle palace and will have a new boss after Labor Day. Gonna talk to him tomorrow to make sure I can still take...
8913
splitracer
Aug 12, 2004 6:30 pm
Thanks for all the feedback, perhaps I'll try the Auto Store Relay, though - I may just go for the Triumph issued - to avoid any complications. If I get a...
8912
tbirdsp
Aug 12, 2004 3:02 am
Open house Aug 21-22 http://www.baxtercycle.com ... work ... laying...
8911
tbirdsp
Aug 12, 2004 3:00 am
My flasher used to quit every time the bike got wet too. I was able to take it apart and clean the contacts and it would work again. I finally did something to...
8910
petermholmes
Aug 11, 2004 9:36 pm
... I've lost a flasher and the only unit that I've found that will work properly is the Triumph item. Fortunately Randy Baxter had one laying around so it...
8909
splitracer
Aug 11, 2004 9:08 pm
Thanks, I'll have to take a look at my Haynes Manual again when I get home. ... diagram. ... '98 ... signals ... an ... after ... without ... fusebox. ... ...
8908
Todd Luchette
toddluchette
Aug 11, 2004 8:56 pm
The relay is referred to as an "Indicator Relay" on the wiring diagram. There is no other realay listed. This wiring diagram is from the '98 model year. ... ...
8907
splitracer
Aug 11, 2004 6:57 pm
After Washing my TBS a couple of months ago, my turn signals went on the fritz. First there was rapid flashing, followed by an alarming buzzing sound coming...
8906
tbirdsp
Aug 11, 2004 3:41 am
Steve, you still doin' the Bull Shoals rally Sep 10-12? I have like 10 guys from up here riding down. Mike S. '98 TBS...
8905
dgalassi63
Aug 8, 2004 7:06 am
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the tip too. Dario ... kg/cm2. Close, but they are not the same. ... http://www.joshmadison.com/software/convert/ ...
8904
Mo
sazerac99us
Aug 6, 2004 10:22 pm
yes...PSI = pounds per square inch I looked on my handy-dandy converter program...and 1 bar = 1.01976 kg/cm2. Close, but they are not the same. You can...
8903
dgalassi63
Aug 6, 2004 10:11 pm
Thanks for your answers; I actually tried the two settings, and I still cannot decide which is better...I guess I'll keep trying... Just one clarification: on...
8902
reverendskirt
Aug 5, 2004 7:51 pm
I'll be there, most likely staying with Scot. Reverend Skirt (Larry)...
8901
kc10a_chief
Aug 4, 2004 10:58 pm
Scot, I plan to go with a couple folks from our RAT pack. Steve C. Belleville, IL ... bikes...
8900
pickwickian51@...
glgavin
Aug 4, 2004 4:35 pm
I've been running mine are factory recommended pressure as well. Sometimes the tire company will suggest a different setting. Having gone through several sets...
8899
Denny Henderson
dennyhenderson
Aug 4, 2004 3:22 pm
I am thinking about it. I'd like to find someone near here to ride with on the way there. I am in Indianapolis, if anyone on the list is near here ping me...
8898
Scot
cafetbird
Aug 4, 2004 3:15 pm
Anyone planning on going to the RAT Dragon Raid at Deals Gap in September? It would be great to see a nice set of the classic bikes there.... Scot Dail ...
8897
Mo
sazerac99us
Aug 4, 2004 1:16 pm
I use the recommended pressures (of course in psi), and they seem OK, maybe a tad stiff. I always run max allowable pressure in my car tires too...they last...
8896
petermholmes
Aug 4, 2004 12:59 pm
Why not try both and use the pressures which generate the ride and handling you prefer?...
8895
dgalassi63
Aug 4, 2004 10:55 am
Guys, I have a doubt: the pressure reccomended on the users manual for my metzelers me-z4 is 2.50 front and 2.90 rear. My mechanic says it's too high, and...
