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Greenhorn
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I've just bought my first bike, a 2003 TBA (2000miles, mint condition). Are there any major issues i should be aware off?? the bike looks and sounds great, but any advice would be very appreciated. Hopefully i've made the right decision with this bike, it was this or a Harley Sportster. 
2003 TBA, Freak, TOR's, 150/45
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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Congratulations and Welcome!!! You definitely made the right choice over the sporty. The only issue really, is that you are here posting rather than out riding  But really, our bikes are rock solid. Just do your maintanence (change oil, lube chain, check brakes, etc) and you'll be good. Soren
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3/4 Throttle
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3/4 Throttle
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Welcome and kiss your bank balance good bye ...... a bit more info on where you are from will help as our American /Australian/European cousins all have different terminology for things. But ask away these guys in here have answered some of the weirdest questions relating to our bikes. Check out some of the links also they can be a great help in leading you to the divorce courts. Some of our friendly members/vendors I am sure are on retainers with local lawyers.
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Worn Saddle
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That's a good score, now take that garage queen out and put some miles on her.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Monkey Butt
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Welcome Stuart, and enjoy bike, good choice 
Ray(UK)
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Greenhorn
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I live near Portsmouth, UK ,but am from the Isle of Man originally. Bring on TT2008! 
2003 TBA, Freak, TOR's, 150/45
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Old Hand
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Old Hand
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The main problem, a really major one is all the hours you will spend hearing about the one "just like it" that someone had back in '63 and answering that. "Yes they still make Triumph and, no, they never really stopped except for a few months in '02 when there was a fire in the factory. Otherwise, production was cut back to a few dozen units a week while the company was being re-organized under new ownership, but never really stopped except during a sitin that resulted in manufacturing rights to the Triumph twins being handed off to a 'co-op'.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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Oil Expert
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Quote:
I've just bought my first bike, a 2003 TBA (2000miles, mint condition). Are there any major issues i should be aware off?? the bike looks and sounds great, but any advice would be very appreciated. Hopefully i've made the right decision with this bike, it was this or a Harley Sportster.
2,000 miles? That is brand new. congrats and enjoy. I consider my 2003 to be almost new, and I have 26,000 on mine. That is low mileage for this site. Ride safe, and welcome.
Ryan
In Between the Dark and the Light..
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3/4 Throttle
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Ray (Birchr) is slipping up today, usually any new Brits get pounced upon to attend the weekend get together he has organised at Dent in NorthYorkshire. See the link shown. http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/forums/...;gonew=1#UNREAD
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Monkey Butt
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Ray (Birchr) is slipping up today, usually any new Brits get pounced upon to attend the weekend get together he has organised at Dent in NorthYorkshire. See the link shown.
http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/forums/...;gonew=1#UNREAD
PM'd him ages ago 
Ray(UK)
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3/4 Throttle
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3/4 Throttle
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 ****** it Ray let somebody else get in on the act. 
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Monkey Butt
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****** it Ray let somebody else get in on the act.
Bored at home you see Eric, also click on the link below my sig 
Ray(UK)
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Saddle Sore
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Saddle Sore
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There was a recall to move the rear brake reservoir up higher so you didn't lose the rear brake if you dropped the bike on the left side. Normal position is mounted to the frame near the bottom of the cooler. The recall provided a bracket to position it higher. I got the bracket but never installed it. And, yes, if you drop it on the left, you lose the rear brake..... 
More flags
More fun!
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Big Bore
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Big Bore
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Being that she is an 03 with only 2k miles, there is a likelihood of the fuel system having some buildup in it. You might want to use some Sea Foam in the next couple of tanks...
Nice score, btw!
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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Loquacious
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I live near Portsmouth, UK ,but am from the Isle of Man originally. Bring on TT2008!
Hmmmm, I had an interesting time there with your local Constabulary back in 1988... Wonder if they'd remember me?
Last edited by Bayern710; 03/26/2008 4:03 PM.
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Worn Saddle
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Welcome to the bike! Welcome to the site! Good choice! The sporty is for looks and braggin, the America is for looks, braggin AND riding! 
Fidelis et Fortis
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Member
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Same year as mine. Only 2grand on it? Mine has 20 and for some guys thats still conservative. Ride it!!!!!
Larry
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Fe Butt
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Fe Butt
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cool score, welcome and have fun.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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