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    New Owner 2014 Thunderbird Abs

    Thanks, bikerman! That’s not actually firewood; those are creosote-soaked wooden railroad ties.
    Post by: Futterman, May 6, 2019 in forum: Thunderbird
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    New Owner 2014 Thunderbird Abs

    I installed the Viking bags last night and this morning. Installation of the left side was a bear because, per the instructions, I drilled the...
    Post by: Futterman, May 6, 2019 in forum: Thunderbird
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    Oem Heated Grips - Reliability Enhancement Mod

    Now it has OEM heated grips! :cool: [IMG] [IMG] I'd found some discussion on Thunderbird forums about one of the throttle cable retaining tangs...
    Thread by: Futterman, Apr 30, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: Thunderbird
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    New Owner 2014 Thunderbird Abs

    Late evening ride, stopped to admire some other high-torque machinery. [IMG]
    Post by: Futterman, Apr 24, 2019 in forum: Thunderbird
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    New Owner 2014 Thunderbird Abs

    Lunch hour run. :cool: [IMG]
    Post by: Futterman, Apr 22, 2019 in forum: Thunderbird
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    New Owner 2014 Thunderbird Abs

    Thanks! It’s called Autosol Bluing Remover. Great stuff with a little effort and a rag.
    Post by: Futterman, Apr 22, 2019 in forum: Thunderbird
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    Miserable Gits

    I was in Manchester one time and a UK colleague said he was "Going to pop outside for a quick fag." :joy:
    Post by: Futterman, Apr 22, 2019 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    New Owner 2014 Thunderbird Abs

    Hey there, Hamburg! I road the mighty Thunderbird to work three days this past week! I had to wear electric heated gear on the first day as the...
    Post by: Futterman, Apr 22, 2019 in forum: Thunderbird
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    Miserable Gits

    Wahh ha ha ha! :joy: Straight out of Monty Python! :laughing:
    Post by: Futterman, Apr 21, 2019 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    Miserable Gits

    One of the best things about this forum, from an American Anglophile's perspective, is the endlessly entertaining humor and colorful slang! Gits,...
    Post by: Futterman, Apr 21, 2019 in forum: Triumph General Discussion
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    Heavy Throttle Return Spring

    I probably just need to man up! :joy:
    Post by: Futterman, Apr 17, 2019 in forum: Thunderbird
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    Heavy Throttle Return Spring

    Both of my other bikes have throttle cables and smaller grips than the T-Bird. So the T-Bird with fatter grips already has mechanical advantage...
    Post by: Futterman, Apr 17, 2019 in forum: Thunderbird
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    Heavy Throttle Return Spring

    Yes it operates fine, just has more tension than I’m accustomed to. It’s Not unlivable just would be better if it was a tad lighter.
    Post by: Futterman, Apr 17, 2019 in forum: Thunderbird
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    coolant

    From what I can tell through research, a suitable substitute for Triumph HD4X is a G-05 coolant. Most important characteristics of HD4X: HOAT...
    Post by: Futterman, Apr 17, 2019 in forum: Technical Help
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