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his name is tom robinson
I used to buy my minibike parts off him when he had his place in Bullshead. I did stop out at his place after the fire to look for some parts for my '69. Looking at his barn (or what was left of it)broke my heart. I saw him last year at a 4th of July party and he rode a flat tracker that he built. Nice bike, chrome frame (or maybe it was polished) You're right though he used to be the man to go to for Triumph parts or info.
Jim
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hey tinman..yup that was his place in Bullshead.. but the placed that burned down was his brothers dave's but tom did have alot of his stuff there.. and yes it was sad to see..me and tom have been good friend's for a long time now.. and he has showed me all about the older triumph's and let me know what you need as far as parts go i have a bunch of his stuff here at my house and i see him just about every week and i know how to get ahold of him.. we could see if he could get a hold of what you need..or he mite just have it..
Ed
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Bet it looks good chromed up, Nice job Biker keep up to date of how everything works out... 
Ray(UK)
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I test rode the girder
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Ed stopped by the other day with the bike and wanted my opinion on how she was running. I ran it around a bit and was really surprised at how stable the front was. In fact, it feels a lot better than mine, even with the progressive front springs installed. It tracks perfectly and is way smoother over the bumps in the roadways. Probably due to the dual cool spring setup. I cound not tell it was raked at all and was truly amazed at the feel of the ride. Also, those Mikuni carbs are friggin amazing too. The thing pulls really, I mean REALLY hard in all gears at all speeds and throttle positions. The main reason to ride it was to see how the carbs were dialed in. Well, let me say they are pretty good from the butt dyno report I got.  definetly going to have to build some more and make these things available.
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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can you just wack the throttle and have the bike actually take off without hesitation? lol
Frank
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NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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can you just wack the throttle and have the bike actually take off without hesitation? lol
Frank
Absolutely! Twist and fly...
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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time to start saving then  Frank
(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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Should be Riding
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Yeah man. Get a package together!! I'll make my own bracket, just need carbs and cables Oh wait I have no money... OK maybe in a few months. Do you think that setup would work with a big bore down the road?
Benny
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Too many mods to list
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here is a pic..of the new gauges most of you have seen the mini tachomter before but the micro mini indicator light units is new i got it from J&P CYCLES part 730-460 and it works great..it has a neutral,turning,hi-low beam,and oil light..and replace the dash in the tank.  
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How cool can you get! Stunning.Great job
Redbike7
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Should be Riding
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Of course now we're gonna need a better shot of that tank!!
Benny
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hope you like  BIKER
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hope you like
BIKER
Black last month, blue today, what color will it be at the rally Pete, er I mean Ed?
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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That is an exceptional machine Biker! Mad props go out to you on a job well done with the girder, and to both you and Dinqua on the carb set up. Everytime I look at that, it just blows me away!  
04 Speedy, 904cc 12:1 CR JE pistons, ProCom CDI, Nology coils, Hotwires, lightened flywheel, CR ll's, 18 tooth front sprocket, freak kit, cocktail shaker and scypter exhaust, bobbed rear fender, headwinds headlight, wires in bars, and Scott Oiler
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Should be Riding
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Awesome color, and the tank looks great! One word Ed, Mirrors
Benny
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Beautiful! 
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(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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One word Ed, Mirrors
benny i have looked at and tried other mirrors..trouble is when i tried some low profile mirrors i can't see out of the thing's if you or any one know of some low profile mirrors that work and look good also please let me know..
and that is just a cheap spray can paint job it's a blue metal flake..just trying out some color's to make sure when i get it done right i have the right color on it that i want
thanks BIKER
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Well Ed take a look at my gallery. My mirrors are definitely lower profile, but I have a great view. They are JC Whitney with the LONG stem. The reason I can see well is the long stem makes them go out to the side more, and the shape helps. You can see for yourself when I get there. Hell we can even swap one onto your bike so you can get a good idea.
I like the color! Always been a huge fan of blue anyway. How did you get the tank like that? Did you cut off the tabs and fill it? Or totally re-work the tank?
Benny
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i just cut off the tab's and filled it in.. and yes i'll take a look at your mirrors.. this winter i will look at making the tank bigger.. hold more gas
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I would consider doing that to my tank too, but I really like my paint
Benny
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