Newby From Western Australia

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Lez, Jul 27, 2020.

  1. Lez

    Lez New Member

    Jul 25, 2020
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    hi everyone,
    Hope your all safe and well.
    My passion is restoring or customising mid 70 jap bikes. I am very fortunate being able to follow these dreams.
    About 3 years ago I was tempted by a 900 Thunderbird which I bought for a great price as the guy needed to sell quickly. I loved it !.
    I love my triples, after restoring a mvx250 Honda two stroke triple, a Laverda Jota and several Suzuki triples the Triumph is the one that really got under my skin.
    Eighteen months ago I sold the Triumph to help towards another car. (Back down to 4 bikes).
    Then, out of the blue the new owner phoned and asked if I could service the 900 as he was selling it and wanted to know it was right. Long story short.....l bought it back!.
    My brother recons it not a "real" Triumph. He owns a T140E !. However mines never off the road and has real soul.
    So....question time.
    I am new to forums so am still learning how to drive them.

    I read somewhere that it is cheaper to replace the rear shock using one off a Kawasaki. Does anyone have anymore information on if this is true and if so what model Kawasaki?.
    Secondly, is it possible to re magnetise the rev counter?, does anyone know of a you tube video showing this?.
    Hopefully someone will be able to assist.

    Cheers,

    Lez
     
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  2. MadMrB

    MadMrB Elite Member

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    Hi Lez and welcome in :)
     
  3. David Lythgoe

    David Lythgoe Active Member

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    Hello mate and welcome
     
  4. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
  5. Don the Don

    Don the Don Bigger Than The Average Bear

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    Hi Lez and welcome
     
  6. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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  7. Thripster

    Thripster Elite Member

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    Welcome from an old newbie
     
  8. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome.....
     
  9. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Welcome in to the madhouse
     
  10. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Hi and welcome.
     
  11. Ducatitotriumph

    Ducatitotriumph Crème de la Crème

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    Hi lez and welcome!
    To be honest, your questions will be answered better if you start a thread/topic in the relevant bike forum.
    I'm sure someone will know but not everyone reads the "newbies hangout" bit.
    Good luck!
     
  12. David Lythgoe

    David Lythgoe Active Member

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    Hiya from a new Oldie....

    :mask:
     
  13. Easy Tiger

    Easy Tiger Elite Member

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    Welcome to the party mate
     
  14. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Lez and welcome to the forum :cool: great intro, looking forward to seeing your stable
     
  15. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Lez and welcome to the forum :)
     
  16. David Cooper

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

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  17. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    Hi Mate & Welcome to the Forum :cool:
     
  18. Jadorff

    Jadorff Noble Member

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    hi and welcome to the forum
     

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