Triumph 900 Thunderbird 1996

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  1. Julian Hall

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    Hi All

    I plan to do all ongoing servicing to my bikes including my triumph . I bought it new from Jack Lilley''s in Shepperton in 1996 and have kept it in show room condition and only done 5k miles to date ( my brother bought the same model and colour on the same day at the same dealer).

    I welcome any feedback, hints and tips about the maintenance of this bike and look forward to catching up on all the events and activities in the triumph world!
     
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    Hi mate and welcome
     
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    Welcome to the forum Julian :cool::cool:
     
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    Hello and welcome to the forum Julian

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    Hi Julian and welcome !
     
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    Yaaaaay, another thunderbird owner!
    Hi.
     
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    Where's the pics?
     
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    Hello Julian and welcome to the forum :)
     
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    Welcome mate, I love mine had him years.
    My advice is don't follow the Haynes manual for the oil change.... I once done half an oil change due to there guidance :joy:

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    Welcome, Julian.
    Make sure the battery is fully charged at all times. Change oil and filter regularly. Get a K&N air filter (or similar) as a 'fit and forget' option. If it's owt like the Trident, the air filter box will be a bugger to get at!
    Oh ...... and ride the feckin' thing!!!!
    Enjoy.
     
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    Hi and congratulations on your choice of motorcycle . They are wonderful bikes. Mine has covered 52,000 happy miles , it's proudest moment so far being airfreighted to Canada and going to Alaska. I do all my own servicing so ask away.
     
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    Welcome to the Asylum you should fit right in . _20180906_154049.jpg Tucker
     
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    Don't leave fuel in the tank or carbs and always have a fully charged battery ;)
     
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    And don't forget to wash behind you're Ears
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    Thanks your note. Agreed on all counts. Oil and filter change this week. Plan to also adjust the clutch.
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    Thanks your note. Agreed on all points.Plan to carry out y he service this week including a clutch adjustment. Have you attempted this?
     
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    Thanks your note. Great looking example of the Tbird.
     
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