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    Which tyres for T100

    I'm running Pirelli Sport Demon in the following sizes: F 100/90-19 R 140/80-17 vs stock size of 130/80-17
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    What year did the bonnie got to FI?

    I have an 05 carbed bike and have never had an issue with winter storage. I follow the following steps: Full tank of fresh gas. I drain out anything that was in it and that gets used up int eh snowblower In that full tank I use Seafoam I have used Stabil and both have seemed to work equally...
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    What year did the bonnie got to FI?

    It's depends on the market but I recall that in the US it was 2009 and European markets it was 2008. I do believe that the 2008 US bikes had the restyled EFI tank but still used carbs.
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    Bonneville Bobber

    Saw it in BIKEEXIF. I'm conflicted on this model. There are aspects I both like and don't like but I just can't get past the floating seat! {"data-align":"none","data-size":"custom","src":"http:\/\/kickstart.bikeexif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/new-triumph-bobber-1-625x417.jpg"}
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    Mr. Pavement and I had a chat.

    Good to hear the bike will be up and running soon! How did you heal up?
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    Need handlebars recommendation

    I recently switched from M-bars to Flanders Narrow Clubman and really like the result. Here is the comparison betrween the two of them http://www.newbonnevilleriders.com/forum/forum/tech-talk/the-project-zone/10375-handlebar-control-swap i'll be posting up several items for sale in the next...
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    Mr. Pavement and I had a chat.

    Glad you are ok with no major injuries!
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    Bonnie being a bitch

    I just picked up a new moset based one from rick's motor sports. Send me a pm with your address and I'll ship you my old one. I went with then new one since those are cooler running as I'm in the process of relocating it to the battery box to clean up the front of the bike. FYI mine is from a...
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    how to polish out a scratch

    Were you able to polish out the scratch?
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    Workin on em or ridin em

    I would rather ride but I do take great satisfaction in learning about the inner workings and putting it back together especially with no spare parts.
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    how to polish out a scratch

    What grit paper did you start with? To polish you start out course and work your way up to 1500 grit wet dry sandpaper. With each move up you change directions. You are smothing the metal to get it to a point of not seeing the sanding lines. Once you get to 1500 grit then switch over to...
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    Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge

    That's the one I'm leaning towards. Thanks for the feedback.
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    What helmet?

    Arai Quantum 2 really wanted a Phil Read but couldn't find any at the time I bought mine.
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    Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge

    I'm interested in feedback also as I've been looking closely at this one from Innovate Motorsports http://innovatemotorsports.com/products/MTXL.php and AEM Electronics...
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    BC Sleepers exhaust

    Mine is an 05' carbed model, re-jetted with pod filters instead of the airbox. re-jetting or re-mapping is necessary for any free flowing exhaust change.
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