Triumph 900 Thunderbird 1996

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  1. Julian Hall

    Julian Hall New Member

    Sep 24, 2018
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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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  2. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
  3. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    Welcome to the forum Julian :cool::cool:
     
  4. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Hi and welcome.
     
  5. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome....
    Wessa
     
  6. Julian Hall

    Julian Hall New Member

    Sep 24, 2018
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    Thanks all.
     
  7. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello and welcome to the forum Julian

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  8. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    Hi Julian and welcome !
     
  9. dirty big hands

    dirty big hands Active Member

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    Yaaaaay, another thunderbird owner!
    Hi.
     
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  10. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse,he's out of bed again

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    Surprised no one got there first.

    Where's the pics?
     
  11. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Julian and welcome to the forum :)
     
  12. Rspete

    Rspete Elite Member

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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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  13. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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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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  14. Petrol

    Petrol Well-Known Member

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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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  15. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    Welcome to the Asylum you should fit right in . _20180906_154049.jpg Tucker
     
  16. Havit

    Havit Admin
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    Don't leave fuel in the tank or carbs and always have a fully charged battery ;)
     
  17. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    And don't forget to wash behind you're Ears
    :p:p
     
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  18. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Welcome Julian.
     
  19. Julian Hall

    Julian Hall New Member

    Sep 24, 2018
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    Steve
    Thanks your note. Agreed on all counts. Oil and filter change this week. Plan to also adjust the clutch.
    Steve
    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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  20. Julian Hall

    Julian Hall New Member

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    Thanks your note. Great looking example of the Tbird.
     

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