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04-06-2009, 06:35 PM
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Powerbike Favourite Bike: '95 TBS special
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Yorkshire (UK)
Posts: 357 Other Motorcycle: '99 Tbird being built Extra Motorcycle: '97 sprint sport
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Airbox
Having attempted to split the airbox, and then read the threads on the forum, does the new OEM box come with the airbox/carb rubbers installed, or is that going to be another little gem?............and probably a costly one at that.
I'm suprised that no one, has copied the OEM box, and made it with a side filter hatch..............plenty of potential sales............
Thanks
Rob
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04-06-2009, 06:45 PM
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Grand Prix 125 Favourite Bike: Triumph Thunderbird 97
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Dublin/Cork Ireland
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I got a new Triumph airbox from Triumph'ant a few weeks ago and it had no rubbers attached anywhere. I replaced the carb rubbers as well and Sandy, the guy I spoke to, recommended getting the Triumph Tiger (i think) unrestricted rubbers for my 1997 T-bird as there were 120 main and 40 pilot jets on the bike. It's explained on the forum somewhere in more technical detail.
I don't have the receipt to hand so unsure as to the cost of them.
Mark
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04-06-2009, 06:51 PM
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Powerbike Favourite Bike: '95 TBS special
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yep, I bought some new inlet manifolds today.....cheap as chips..............I'm extremely p*ss** off with Triumph over their 'buy a new airbox' scam. Do the later TBS airboxes fit, and if so, do they have the same threadlocked studs?.
You could have put my mind at rest with a price...................nevermind, I'll see what excitement tomorrow brings.
Thanks
Rob
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04-06-2009, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by R0B
yep, I bought some new inlet manifolds today.....cheap as chips..............I'm extremely p*ss** off with Triumph over their 'buy a new airbox' scam. Do the later TBS airboxes fit, and if so, do they have the same threadlocked studs?.
You could have put my mind at rest with a price...................nevermind, I'll see what excitement tomorrow brings.
Thanks
Rob
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I discovered the threadlock too when I bought a new airbox. Removed the captive nuts using a drill on the screws, spin up, plastic melts, pull out. Replaced with s/steel allen screws, washers & nylock nuts. TBS uses same airbox btw. With a bit of practice, airbox doesn't take much time to remove. No need to disconnect throttle cable, just slide carbs out to one side - left for Mikunis, right for Keihins.
Mike
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Legend chassis, Tbird tank/seat, Sprint fairing, tubeless wheels, Thunderbike 3-1, air box mods, 115/40 jets, DJ needles, Ignitech with TPS, ZX6R shock, ZX7R USD forks/yokes, Alcon 6 pot
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04-07-2009, 01:15 PM
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Powerbike Favourite Bike: '95 TBS special
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Yorkshire (UK)
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Hi Mike, Thanks for the tip. I've mashed mine, so I've ordered a new one today. If anyone's interested about £44 plus delivery............the dealer says they're good for 20K miles
Rob
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