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9483
... Check your plugs. As long as the insulators are a light tan, you're ok. The rather more troublesome way to find out would be to ride it and see if any...
petermholmes
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Feb 1, 2005
1:51 pm
9484
NYC-Area Riders: Zoinks! I just learned that Cycle Connection in Lodi, NJ is closing (tomorrow!). The owner told me that the mechanics are already gone and...
pbtriple9
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Feb 4, 2005
10:28 pm
9485
... CRAP .... that's my dealership. I just called now and Yes, they are closed. That makes maintenance a NIGHTMARE. There are no close Triumph dealers in...
jcatbert45
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Feb 5, 2005
8:29 pm
9486
... Joe lives out route 80 or 78, in or near PA. I don't know where Pete is from....
jcatbert45
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Feb 5, 2005
8:30 pm
9487
Yellow TBS single seat and cowl going here. www.ebay.co.uk Item: 7952524657 Regards Alec...
Alec Gore
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Feb 5, 2005
10:56 pm
9488
We may have been through this before, but has anyone here used High Intensity replacement headlight bulbs? I've seen ads for PIAA's replacement H4's (for...
sazerac99us
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Feb 6, 2005
9:47 pm
9489
Hello All! I recalled reading about lowering the rear suspension here. But can not seem to find it in the archives. If any one has info I would please like to...
deathwheel2000
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Feb 7, 2005
3:55 am
9490
I'll be there. Any one else? Jay...
deathwheel2000
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Feb 7, 2005
3:55 am
9491
Basically you get the dog bones (two required) for a Legend and bolt them on. You will want to lower the forks in the triple clamp as well to maintain the rake...
pickwickian51@...
glgavin
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Feb 7, 2005
6:00 pm
9492
There as been some discussion -- with some good results and some not so good. The increased output helps with night time riding obviously. I keep thinking that...
pickwickian51@...
glgavin
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Feb 7, 2005
6:12 pm
9493
What they "claimed", is that their higher efficiency is because more of the power (wattage) used is converted into light, rather then heat, which also...
Mo
sazerac99us
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Feb 7, 2005
6:20 pm
9494
they are sweet! Hardly even use my brights an night now. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Todd Luchette
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Feb 7, 2005
6:54 pm
9495
Wonder if this would work in reverse? Could you raise a Legend by putting in the T-bird dog bones? I'll have to have a look at the fiches. Regards Alec...
Alec Gore
alecgore
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Feb 7, 2005
7:41 pm
9496
Thanx Gary. I already have the front lowered but it's not enough.I have a solo seat I tried on that was thinner ,but still not enough. Do ya know how much the...
deathwheel2000
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Feb 8, 2005
1:27 am
9497
From the Archive -- ... 1/1/4 inches-The part number is T2059465 ( you will need two) I did this mod about 3 years ago for about $125.00, P&L .I also raised...
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glgavin
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Feb 8, 2005
3:26 pm
9498
fyi - The dogbones on my 98 TBS have the same part number stamped into them as the dogbones on my 96 TBird. cheers, denny ... Thanks, Denny...
Denny
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Feb 8, 2005
3:58 pm
9499
Part numbers for those interested. Tbird <29155 T2059465 early ones with eccentric chain adjuster Tbird >29156 T2059470 TBS...
Denny
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Feb 8, 2005
4:13 pm
9500
I didn't know there were any TBS's that weren't six speed.. When did that happen? If you haven't got a six box, what do you do with your left foot on twisty...
Pete Twissell
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Feb 8, 2005
5:13 pm
9501
All TBS are 6 speed. The Standard TBird was five speed until 2000 or maybe a few 99's were six speed. --On Tuesday, February 8, 2005 5:13 PM +0000 Pete...
Denny
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Feb 8, 2005
5:55 pm
9502
So anyone know what size the jumbo torx bold is that holds the dogones? Craig...
Craig Weidler
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Feb 8, 2005
7:04 pm
9503
T55 and I'd drive it with a 1/2 inch drive, same size as the engine mounting ones. Regards Alec...
Alec Gore
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Feb 8, 2005
10:19 pm
9504
I had the PIAA Headlamp (60W/55W = 110W/100W) worked great until the low beam burnt out! It lasted One year then I replaced it with the original that was used...
Mike
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Feb 8, 2005
11:10 pm
9505
I am using a OSRAM silverstar +50% 60/55 part number 472SVS in my TBS. Euro beam /EEC legal so possibly not legal in the states but this puts out a very good...
Martin Stead
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Feb 8, 2005
11:28 pm
9506
Thanx again Gary! Jay...
Jay
deathwheel2000
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Feb 9, 2005
12:09 am
9507
Thanks Alec!!! Craig...
Craig Weidler
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Feb 9, 2005
6:49 pm
9508
You KNOW that you're SO ready to go to Daytona Bike Week. Since there will be no Saturday night Daytona RAT Party this year, Brit Bike riders will be...
Scot
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Feb 10, 2005
3:22 am
9509
I am selling my white face guages from my 98 T-bird Sport. They were pictured on the front page of this group for a while. You can see a picture of them in the...
csmgwarner
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Feb 11, 2005
12:24 am
9510
I've been using a PIAA bulb for more than 3 years with no problem. It is the same wattage as the original but gives the equivalent to a 130 watt high beam. It...
irishtbs
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Feb 11, 2005
8:38 pm
9511
gary I see my ghost is still here. I do miss my Tbird and when money allows, I will have another Randy Ruckman AKA "Randytbird" -- In...
randyrtbird
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Feb 11, 2005
9:59 pm
9512
Can anyone in the group share any experiences you may've had with alternative suspension pieces in your TBS's? Hagon, Bitubo, Technoflex, etc?...
hispaniagothorum
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