Triumphrat

UJMrider · 03-30-2005

Just have some questions on the Tbird, and people here seem very knowledgeable, so:

1. The Tbird has laced wheels but the tires say 'tubeless'. Are they tubeless, and if so, how? Is the inside of the wheel sealed up? I didn't think you could have laced wheels and tubeless tires.

2. Since I seem to have struck out at the Triumph web site, what are some other places where I can get a center stand, back rest/6-pack rack and a locking gas cap?

3. Have any of you had good luck putting bigger (thicker) handgrips on the Tbird? The grips feel a little skinny to me.

4. Would it be cheesy to put fork gaiters on the bike? I've always liked the look of fork gaiters. It seems very "60's English bike" to me. :-D

Thanks in advance for any help.

00wabbit · 03-30-2005

1. They are tubeless tires, but they still have tubes in them. You can't use tubeless without tubes on the t-bird unless you have the wheels specially sealed.

2. Greatbay motorcycles, Jack Lilley, Dave Quinn.

3. Not sure. I went with progrips gel grips, but they are not larger in diameter. I would imagine anything that fits a 7/8" bar would work.

4. I don't think its cheesy to put gaitors on. Its all personal taste. If you look in the albums you will see a couple t-birds and bonnevilles with gaiters.

[ This message was edited by: 00wabbit on 2005-03-30 00:00 ]

SWare · 03-30-2005

Welcome to the fold.
I see you are starting off with the classic questions which 00wabbit has answered pretty well.
Dig through the posts in this forum and you will find these subjects have come up a lot. Plenty of info.
Lots of knowledgeable folks here to answer most any question you might have. (Even though the wabbit is turning Japanese).

stan :-D

mecscc · 03-30-2005

Welcome! Good to have another Tbird rider. The "search" function will help a lot with some of your questions. But always feel free to post anew.

Monte

Beemie · 03-30-2005

Add Hermys Triumph to your internet parts dealers.

LegendGirl · 03-31-2005

Ditto Great Bay Triumph.

LITTLEJOHN · 04-02-2005

Welcome to the group. I too found the grips to be a little on the small side. I went with the Kuryakyn Iso Grips. They are a little larger and alot more comfortable. If you use these, make sure you follow the directions to the letter. The glue sets up very quick.