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9172
Just for the record here, the stock tire size for the TBS is 160/70 not 170/60.. or 160/60... I do intend to go to a 170/60 with my next tire change...
tbsrider2000
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Oct 1, 2004
11:55 pm
9173
Greetings'-I had a dealer install the next size up-the 170/60/zr17- instead of the 160/70 or 160/60--the 170/60 was only slightly shorter overall than the...
Guy
goodnuph
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Oct 2, 2004
3:48 am
9174
to a Yellow TBS rider I saw a yellow w black 98 or 99 TBs in Brooklyn last week Friday with a passenger riding down Tillery Av. i know the streets are bad in ...
Guy
goodnuph
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Oct 2, 2004
3:57 am
9175
... What is this and "no" I was not the idiot who left the clamp there. ... OK Pete. you are a handyman AND a lawyer ...lol...or you just been sued real bad...
jcatbert45
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Oct 2, 2004
11:42 am
9176
... Frank - never experienced it myself and I often reuse the washer but in your case, change it dude. I had to order some from Triumph because I could not...
jcatbert45
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Oct 2, 2004
11:47 am
9177
Many older machines used security clamps, particularly as performance overtook tyre technology. The clamp looks like a short section of wheel rim with a stud...
Pete Twissell
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Oct 4, 2004
8:26 am
9178
... lol...thanks for the edification and luckily we have the Atlantic between us ;o)...
jcatbert45
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Oct 4, 2004
10:16 am
9179
Hello everyone, I have been asking this question on TriumphRat.net and was told that somewhere out here in the yahoo groups I could find instructions on how to...
Shane
fetterssc
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Oct 4, 2004
7:27 pm
9180
My friend needs to sell his beloved TBS and I thought this might be a good place to start. It is immaculate with 13,000 miles on it. He has the fly screen,...
Ken Ackerson
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Oct 4, 2004
7:48 pm
9181
I have a copy of the wiring diagram for a 98 TBS from the factory manual. If anyone would like, just give me an address. Todd When did unquestioning allegiance...
Todd Luchette
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Oct 4, 2004
10:07 pm
9182
Shane, Just put new foam & vinyl (corbin style) from Sprint Mfg. on my '03 TBS - my rear loves me again! Peter has some pics in the album of this seat. Shawn ...
welderboy@...
welderboy493
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Oct 5, 2004
12:57 am
9183
Hi Gary. The photo album's full again. FWIW I'm sure any number of us would be happy to help you maintain this site so you don't have to be stuck with stuff...
petermholmes
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Oct 6, 2004
7:28 pm
9184
Shawn, Did you do this yourself? I have emailed Sprint Mfg, and they told me that they coudl send out the vinyl and foam by itself and have it done locally,...
gc48501
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Oct 7, 2004
10:31 pm
9185
Chris, Did it myself, mine took a little trimming to fit the seat pan (do different years have different seat pans?) put it on with 1/4" staples, trimmed the...
welderboy@...
welderboy493
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Oct 8, 2004
12:35 am
9186
Shawn, I have a 2002 T-Bird and I put the '97 Corbin Gunfighter and Lady on it last April. I really do not know the difference between the Sport and the T-Bird...
Mel Vance
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Oct 8, 2004
2:58 pm
9187
To anyone in the UK and interested... I am the captain of the Thirsty Knights team on Scrapheap Challenge, Channel 4, 6:30pm, this Sunday (10th October). Our...
Pete Twissell
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Oct 8, 2004
4:09 pm
9188
Hello All, I'm looking for the wiring harness for the dash board.I want to make a custom one but want to keep the original in tact. Any info or comments would...
deathwheel2000
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Oct 8, 2004
10:49 pm
9189
... http://www.baxtercycle.com/...
petermholmes
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Oct 9, 2004
12:29 am
9190
Well, after all the calculating, wondering, etc, the 60 series versus 70 series rear tires make little rpm difference, approxiametely 125-150rpm in 4th gear at...
Chuck
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Oct 9, 2004
3:05 am
9191
Thanx Peter! I filled out the form for Baxter. Thank you. Hey, My wife and I are in the new Torque mag. We're center front row of the Big Bear Raid. Thanx...
deathwheel2000
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Oct 9, 2004
5:25 pm
9192
My TBS is acting all too British today (only in reference to previous MG's, Norton's and Triumphs, no offense to our British friends). I was all set to head...
Chuck
ctw1951
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Oct 11, 2004
3:41 am
9193
... <chuck.wright@p...> wrote: Now I'm convinced that I have a gremlin. I used the Haynes manual and thought, OK, maybe the neutral switch is the culprit, so...
Chuck
ctw1951
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Oct 11, 2004
5:02 am
9194
... First I'd check the battery connections and test the battery with a multimeter. Then I guess you need to find the main ground connection (earth) and see...
jcatbert45
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Oct 11, 2004
9:55 am
9195
... What, you mean you never pip the hooter before starting your bike? It's right there in the manual. Turn key on, shift into neutral, lift the sidestand,...
jcatbert45
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Oct 11, 2004
9:59 am
9196
... Before I went too far, I'd squirt some WD40 down that ignition switch. Also, a new battery is not necessarily a good battery....
petermholmes
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Oct 11, 2004
2:18 pm
9198
That's too weird. MY '99 did the same thing on Saturday after shutting down for just a few minutes. I turned the key back, removed it and then started fresh...
Norm Bour
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Oct 11, 2004
3:59 pm
9199
Thats happened to me, except in a car. Its usually either a bad battery, or a bad battery connection (hopefully the latter). Norm Bour <normb1@...>...
Mo
sazerac99us
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Oct 11, 2004
4:09 pm
9200
There is service bulletin out to the shops re: bad grounding in the wiring inside the headlamp shell. Perhaps a good place to start? (no pun intended....) RF ...
Richard Fenner
Ridgeback43
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Oct 11, 2004
5:56 pm
9201
Just had my 2000 TBS for inspection and found the rear brake pads worn past limits at 13K miles, fronts look new. Anyone else had this happen / ideas what may...
mtnrunjohn
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Oct 11, 2004
6:18 pm
9202
Shoe size? mtnrunjohn <jsimpson@...> wrote: Just had my 2000 TBS for inspection and found the rear brake pads worn past limits at 13K miles, fronts look...
Mo
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