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04-08-2007
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: NE Florida
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Hello. Just picked up a nice 96 TBird yesterday. Beautiful bike in outstanding condition, 21k miles, just needs a bit of mechanical TLC. Flushed the cooling system and changed the oil. Filled up and added Seafoam. Rode 50 miles. What a blast. I am sure I will be bugging you you guys for advice. Got plenty of questions about exhaust options, pods vs. K&N, etc. For now just want to get to all the fluids, plugs, etc.
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04-08-2007
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Supersport 400
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: DAVISBURG, MICHIGAN
Posts: 83
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Hello Hmmngwy. Welcome to the group. Lots of good people and information to be found here. These bikes are the best! May you have many years of fun with it.
John
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04-09-2007
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Powerbike
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Austin, Tx
Posts: 308
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Welcome to to the club.
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04-09-2007
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Moto Grand Prix Favorite Bike: Well, Duh!
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Vermont, USA
Posts: 3,063 Other Motorcycle: Can't afford two! Extra Motorcycle: Three would be insane
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On 2007-04-08 20:55, hmmngwy wrote:
Hello. Just picked up a nice 96 TBird yesterday. Beautiful bike in outstanding condition, 21k miles, just needs a bit of mechanical TLC. Flushed the cooling system and changed the oil. Filled up and added Seafoam. Rode 50 miles. What a blast. I am sure I will be bugging you you guys for advice. Got plenty of questions about exhaust options, pods vs. K&N, etc. For now just want to get to all the fluids, plugs, etc.
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Welcome!
The forum search functionality is your friend - there are several years and countless individual's experiences and opinions in this forum for you to mine. :-D
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04-09-2007
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Formula Extreme
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: USA
Posts: 441
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Congratulations on buying one of the true "gems" of motorcycling.
Now, as a self-proclaimed FNG you must buy us all one of these!
:-g
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04-09-2007
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Formula Extreme Favorite Bike: 2007 British racing green and cream America
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Sioux City, Iowa, USA
Posts: 579
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You'll find that you won't be bugging anyone by asking for information. You're now a member of our club. Welcome.
Kem
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04-10-2007
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On 2007-04-09 16:38, Gdsila wrote:
Congratulations on buying one of the true "gems" of motorcycling.
Now, as a self-proclaimed FNG you must buy us all one of these!
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What he said! :-D . Welcome to the club! |
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04-10-2007
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Powerbike
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: muskegon, mich
Posts: 307
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welcome...make mine a double...cuz good things come in pairs...my bird is also a 96...let us know if we can help ya .........seafoam???.......tom
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04-10-2007
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250 Grand Prix
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 148
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hmmngway,
Welcome to the pack. I know you'll love your new ride.
tnsen,
Seafoam is a brand of carb/fuel line cleaner. It has a great reputation for cleaning fuel systems.
- Ryan
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04-12-2007
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Super Sidecars Favorite Bike: 1998 TBS
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Summerville, SC, USA
Posts: 80 Other Motorcycle: 2003 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Extra Motorcycle: too expensive
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Yep, Seafoam is really good fuel additive for bikes that have been sitting around for a while. You can purchase it at many parts stores - I know Advance Auto Parts carries it, for instance. But, like all fuel additives, one should not overdo it - sometimes the solvents that do such a good job of removing gum and varnish deposits can start to attack the delicate rubber and plastic parts of your fuel system. Once you have your bike running properly, you should stop using them. If you have to store your bike, it's better to drain the fuel tank and carburetor bowls and thereby prevent deposits than it is to rely on added solvents to remove them. The first generation Hinckley triumphs are less forgiving of old gas than your car or truck.
[ This message was edited by: ChiefTBS on 2007-04-12 17:26 ]
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