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9386
Nope sorry. I only have the engine. The bike is long gone and the owner replaced it with a Karwasaki Concorse. I am getting ready to do the cam swap. Just...
wabbit_triumph
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Jan 2, 2005
12:31 am
9387
My 1999 Legend was doing the same thing. After a lot of reading I went ahead and bought 3 new coils from Nology ($74.00 each). Runs like a scaulded dog now. ...
tombass59
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Jan 3, 2005
8:30 pm
9388
when purchasing your new coils did you also need new sparkplug wires or leads as well? I think I remember someone aquiring the nology coils but the sparkplug...
midliferider
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Jan 4, 2005
5:06 pm
9389
I replaced my front coil, with a stock triumph one, that i got from baxter cycle (for $75), so there was no need to change the plug wire. What a difference one...
Mo
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Jan 4, 2005
5:09 pm
9390
I've read many coil posts at these Triumph sites. My Legend is closing in on 20k miles. I have always noticed a slight hesitancy in the throttle when starting...
midliferider
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Jan 4, 2005
5:33 pm
9391
with my coil problem, it was more pronounced when the engine was warm. It seemed to be OK, till about 3K rpm, then stutter til aobut 4.5K, and then smooth out...
Mo
sazerac99us
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Jan 4, 2005
5:38 pm
9392
... The coil problem is worse when the engine heats up. Your problems seems different to me....
jcatbert45
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Jan 4, 2005
10:35 pm
9393
I'm using the stock Triumph wires. You need to change the connections (which are included) yon the stock wires to plug on the the new coils. Not hard at all. I...
tombass59
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Jan 5, 2005
4:54 am
9394
... spark plug wires feel neary new. But,suprisingly, it started missing AGAIN. Puzzling since it does not miss nearly as much as before, but the drop in power...
meisterbrau_99
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Jan 5, 2005
9:52 am
9395
I would replace all 3. Unfortunatly it seems to the weak point on these bikes. The Nonolgy coils are about $75.00 each and why buy another British unit that...
tombass59
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Jan 5, 2005
1:21 pm
9396
I would replace (and did) one at a time....its the front one, closest to the engine that goes bad from the heat. I would rig up some heat shield, perhaps out...
Mo
sazerac99us
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Jan 5, 2005
2:51 pm
9397
Do you remember the Nonolgy ignition coil stock number? I went to their website and they sold many coils. Which did you use? ... happens ... The ... ...
meisterbrau_99
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Jan 6, 2005
3:52 pm
9398
Finally got my new TBS just over a week ago and I love it. It's possibly the best/most enjoyable bike I've ever owned, can't wait to get it run-in and open it...
tbsrider2004
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Jan 6, 2005
5:22 pm
9399
I don't have it with me now. Call their toll free # and tell them what you have and they will get you straight. When I did they knew exactly which one. They...
tombass59
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Jan 6, 2005
6:51 pm
9400
Over on the TriumphClassics board, it is listed as Nology PFC-06S Scot Dail Charlotte RAT http://www.queensrats.cjb.net...
Scot
cafetbird
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Jan 6, 2005
8:58 pm
9401
For mirrors, get a set of bar-end mirrors. Napoleans are the best IMO, but Emgo makes a less expensive set. You can change the pegs by converting to the...
reverendskirt
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Jan 6, 2005
10:26 pm
9402
Bar end mirrors get my vote - and clip-ons - and a single seat unit... Cafe racers will rule the world... hahahaha. Pete (still taking the tablets) ... IMO,...
Pete Twissell
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Jan 7, 2005
8:23 am
9403
Thanks for the advice guys. I can see how bar end mirrors would give better rear vision but not sure about how they would look on a TBS, any photos? Regarding ...
tbsrider2004
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Jan 7, 2005
2:49 pm
9404
Bar ends look good on every naked bike, but especially retros; and cafe racers aren't all that uncomfortable to ride....
reverendskirt
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Jan 7, 2005
3:17 pm
9405
See 'Pete's 97 TBS' on the photos page. I am 41 and I find this bike is plenty comfortable, so long as I don't have to ride long distances at low speeds...
Pete Twissell
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Jan 7, 2005
4:47 pm
9406
Here's a great site that explains how to install the bar end mirrors: http://www.webbikeworld.com/tbird/mirror/mirrors.htm and here's another with pictures: ...
Norm Bour
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Jan 7, 2005
5:06 pm
9407
Another option is the Triumph Tbird "low bar" mirrors. They work great if you can still find them. I think they may still sell them at Sprint Manufacturing....
Reichardt, Niles
idahotb
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Jan 7, 2005
5:15 pm
9408
I did the coils only. You have to modify the stock wires with the supplied plug ends that come with the coils. Tom...
tombass59
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Jan 7, 2005
6:39 pm
9409
I too have a new TBS that I purchased specifically to run a Watsonian GP Jubilee sidecar now on order. Chose the new Sport over a used TBird because of the...
r60rider@...
r60rider
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Jan 8, 2005
5:56 pm
9410
Umm..trade your bike for an newer Thunderbird. I have 2002 Tbird and from what I have read is only down on power 1-2hp max as the big difference is the...
Thomas Lewis
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Jan 8, 2005
6:02 pm
9411
Martin, i am still considering that same modification to the pegs. I have collected most of the mounts, etc by watching for used parts. O yes the parts fit....
Denny
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Jan 8, 2005
6:28 pm
9412
Have not looked into the refit, but ride a 2001 t-bird and am 6'4" and the riding position is a 9 out of 10. I may change out the bars to something that is a...
Tim Stull
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Jan 9, 2005
12:01 am
9413
Sirs, Thank you for taking the time to post this much needed information. I will order the coils tonight....
meisterbrau_99
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Jan 9, 2005
10:14 am
9414
I had the same problem, viewing only my shoulders and arms in the mirrors. When I installed handle bar risers, the problem was pretty much fixed, same mirrors...
meisterbrau_99
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Jan 9, 2005
10:33 am
9415
The idea of adding risers seems to be a VERY easy fix, seems a lot easier than reaming out handlebar grommets and such. I found the site and was curious, did...
Norm Bour
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Jan 9, 2005
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