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  1. fbristow

    Outdoor Cat Issues

    definitely use the hose. it's cheap easy and fun however you may never see your son again after he starts hunting cats. sprinkler is a good alternative while your away or at night. then the fancy more expensive way like others mentioned is the motion sensor. I have a couple to stop my own cat...
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    Tail Bags

    My Kriega setup has treated me very well over the years and you can strap on extra bags to your base setup to increase capacity. I use the US20 for commuting and I have a couple US10's to add for travelling. Their current setup allows for up 70L capacity....
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    Cheapo ($50) Stereo bluetooh headset and intercom review (deal extreme)

    anyone have an ebay seller for the 2 pack that they can recommend? just want to make sure I get the proper model. thanks
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    squeak / squeal from front end

    yeah good point. probably not worth the trouble. thanks
  5. fbristow

    squeak / squeal from front end

    maybe a dumb question but I'll risk it: If it is the wheel bearings can you repack them with grease or do I have to replace?
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    squeak / squeal from front end

    yeah only problem is I can't reproduce it at slow speeds or with the bike on stands spinning the wheels/chain so it's been hard to find I can't imagine it will be a hard fix once I actually find the source. I've considered putting the rear on a stand and the front on my treadmill and...
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    squeak / squeal from front end

    yeah definitely going to look into the speedo mechnism. a guy on triumphrat mentioned he spent a day or two working on the brakes only to find it was a simple lube job for the speedo mech. thanks
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    squeak / squeal from front end

    Details: 2008 speed triple (~3500km) Squeak from front end (I think) Starting about 30 km/hr + Started after a long ride 2 weeks ago. Definitely related to the rotation of the wheels. Squeak gets worse as I accelerate No squeak when I walk the bike up and down the street but I do hear the pads...
  9. fbristow

    Triumph owners unite!

    It's not so much that they have a small battery, but I've read and have had some bad personal experience with a weak charging system.have you taken a look at triumphrat.net. there are a threads on there regarding these issues. I wouldn't call them significant but when you seek out flaws you will...
  10. fbristow

    Word association game

    people (as in eater)
  11. fbristow

    Copy of the M Test (M2X) checklist!

    Most courses will offer a re-test. some are even free. But the re-test time will be based on availability, not guaranteed for the next weekend, etc
  12. fbristow

    Copy of the M Test (M2X) checklist!

    congrats....and that is the "drivers" handbook right not the "motorcycle" handbook (I will definitely read the motorcycle book)
  13. fbristow

    Copy of the M Test (M2X) checklist!

    Will reading the Drivers handbook help at all with the M2X? I mean I know signs, and rules, etc but I'm pretty sure I can't name off how many points we get for a specific offence. thanks.
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    Word association game

    card
  15. fbristow

    Copy of the M Test (M2X) checklist!

    anyone know when the last time they updated the Motorcycle handbook? I grabbed a friends book who bought it in early 2007 and I'm just wondering if that book (year) is adequate as a quick refresher (along with this thread) for the M2X?
  16. fbristow

    sorry I didnt see this message. I never chech my visitor messages. My 08 Triple 1050 is $1298/yr...

    sorry I didnt see this message. I never chech my visitor messages. My 08 Triple 1050 is $1298/yr I believe.
  17. fbristow

    Triumph owners unite!

    more and more triumph owners are popping up. (including myself) I was running errands downtown yesterday and saw at least 2 others and even parked beside another speed triple. we should definitely get a ride together....anyone going to the ducati/triumph spling bling????
  18. fbristow

    Triumph owners unite!

    08 speed triple matte black. first season on it.
  19. fbristow

    Bike Detailing

    did you ever find a detailer. I came across this: http://www.crazychrome.com/ can't say I've used them but worth calling I guess.
  20. fbristow

    Bike Detailing

    +1 I use him whenever I don't have time to do it myself.
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