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Motorcycle tires for sale 
Hi all, I would like to know if there is an international tyre dealer site that ships to italy where I can buy cheap tyres for street motorbyke or re
BacchisioThu Aug-05-10 04:08 PM059 ---
Running Woes 
Good day all. This is my first post. I have a 1973 Tiger 750/TR7RV. I have owned it for two years and had trouble with surging at speed (above 40MPH).
ShaddieThu Jul-29-10 08:13 PM052 ---
Screw Threads in Tank 
Hi, Can anyone tell me what are the correct threads for a 1968 Triumph Trophy 650 Sport Petrol/Gas tank. These are the threads for the emblems and
1943MBThu Jul-22-10 03:05 PM051 ---
73 TIGER 750 
OIL IS IN FRAME. I'M LOOKING HOW TO TURN OFF THE AUTO CHAIN LUBE DON'T LAUGH!
fasteddiepThu Jul-15-10 07:02 AM082 ---
1962 T120R -Triumph paint color codes 
I am restoring a 1962 Triumph T120R. the original color is Sky Blue w silver fender,does anyone have a paint code that I can utilize+cross referance f
ME109ESat Jun-12-10 08:42 AM
by alpal
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5t speed twin 
Hey there! just joined this site today. I've really took an interest in classic bikes recently and don't yet own one. I have my mind set on a triumph
alpalWed Jun-09-10 09:45 AM0102 ---
cylinder barrel removal 
Trying to remove the cylinder barrel on my 1967 TR-6 to fix leaking pushrod tubes. Manual says to remove the 8 nuts and withdraw the cylinders, but mi
twodogsMon May-31-10 07:31 PM
by twodogs
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Push in exhaust adapters 
I've got a '72 T100R with those miserable push in exhaust pipes. I'm tired of the exhaust leaks so I picked up a set of early clamp on pipes for real
wernstriumphWed May-26-10 06:22 PM
by Jim Noll
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T-120 unit transmision 
My 650 was running great all weekend until all of the sudden out of no where my shifter started acting up. The bike made a sudden jerk at around 35 mp
mikedFri May-21-10 08:13 PM
by ottobop
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Daytime running light 
Have a 1965 t90, converted to 12v. Being based in France looking to fit daytime running light to keep les Flicks off my back (maybe it's not a silly i
neildawsonTue May-04-10 06:46 AM0134 ---
Replacing steering head race ball bearings with conversion roller on 68 Bonneville 
I have a 1968 Bonneville and I want to replace the race ball bearings with a conversion roller type. My question is where do you get the best quality
1968bonneSun May-02-10 06:51 PM
by ottobop
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IGNITION/MAG. 
i have a 1949 or1950 t500 that sparks , but not consistantly. it has a lucas comp mag that seems to adjust.i am new to the british bike world. any hel
michael hogueSat May-01-10 12:40 AM0140 ---
Triumph engine and frame numbers 
Hello, Need some advice in relation to matching numbers on Triumph bikes. I am presently looking at an unrestored 1968 T120R Boneville for sale in A
gage505Tue Apr-06-10 07:11 PM0217 ---
65 Bonneville with Boyer ignition/nology dual lead coil 
Has anyone out there installed an electric tachometer on vintage Triumph using Boyer ignition and Nology dual lead coil? If so what brand electric ta
superboltSun Mar-21-10 05:30 PM0173 ---
Need help with 69 T100R Colour Scheme 
Hello! This is my first post in this forum. I a Martin from Germany and owner of three T100 unit, two T150V and one BSA B40. I restore my first Tri
MartinGSun Mar-14-10 03:42 AM0227 ---
Triumph smoking on engine over run 
I thought I would see if any one out there has experienced a problem like mine. I have a newly rebuilt 1967, 650, it is still in the process of runnin
mhofmannMon Mar-01-10 03:59 PM
by grandpaulz
3465 ---
Is motorcylcling dead? 
I know times are bad for some but a true motorcyclist (not biker) is always involved with machines no matter what the conditions are. Get off your duf
GearheadSun Feb-21-10 06:49 PM
by ottobop
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carb insulator 
I have a 1971 Triumph Tiger (single carb.). Is there supposed to be any kind of heat insulator on the carburetor or the intake manifold? The bike is h
rexnard1Fri Feb-19-10 06:16 PM0216 ---
T90 
I have a 1965 t90 with Boyer ignition.Used to misfire at 4000rpm and above, felt as if it was fuel starvation, but maybe not Now Having problems start
neildawsonFri Feb-19-10 11:24 AM0183 ---
Broken push rods - T140V 
I have a 73 T140V with all 4 push rods damaged on the lower (tappet) ends. Not wear damage but broken and chipped. The engine has true NOS TT cams wit
GearheadThu Jan-28-10 04:33 PM
by Gearhead
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MITY MAX 
I HAVE A 1976 TRIUMPH 750 T140V. I AM TRYING TO INSTALL A MITY MAX THAT WAS GIVEN TO ME. IS THERE A WAY TO CHECK THE MITY MAX TO MAKE SURE IT IS A WOR
blharperTue Jan-12-10 02:03 PM
by rocket
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1979 t140d 
my bonne is having an electrical issue. When i run with the headlights on, sometimes the bike shuts down, as if the key has been shut off, and the he
gmcooperWed Sep-23-09 10:03 AM0467 ---
1967 Triumph 650cc TR6R Carburetor prolems 
My father and I began work on a TR6 recently and everything was coming out perfect. The only problem we've come across was with the orginal Amal carb
MooseriverMon Aug-17-09 04:03 PM
by ottobop
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Bonnneville Electrics Upgrade 
Need info/advice to upgrade 1979 Triumph Bonneville T140E Kickstart with Lucas AB-11 Battery-excited electronic ignition module. I want to get rid o
BonnieBoyWed Jun-24-09 07:22 AM
by BonnieBoy
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Backfireing 68 BSA 
I just bought a 68bsa and it is backfireing out of the right exhaust, it also seems that it doesnt do this as much when the bike is on the kick stand
oldschoolSun Apr-26-09 06:36 PM
by ottobop
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