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    Hello from Spain

    Welcome from North Dakota, USA!!
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    ****ed Gear Position Switch

    Oh, and when you put the bolts back in, only torque them to 5N/M or 3.6 Ft/lbs. That is just a shade over finger tight. Don't crank them down...moving parts gotta move to work!
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    ****ed Gear Position Switch

    Greetings, I initiated this post a few years back because I was having a lot of trouble with the Gear Position Switch not indicating neutral. I have removed, cleaned and reinstalled it many times to no avail! Advice posts say to remove it, spray with electrical contact cleaner and replace...
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    Whitewalls, anyone?

    I have a '13 Touring with white walls. I feel that any big-assed touring bike should have them. I have them front and rear...sorry the pic doesn't show the rear tire!
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    ****ed Gear Position Switch

    I have a '13 Touring, and the GPS has been screwing quite often. I open it up, clean it, relube it and put it back together again. After a few miles, it messes up again and doesn't indicate neutral. Since this is the only gear indicated on this machine, what happens if I just disconnect it...
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    Gear position switch

    I have a '13 Touring and it can't seen to give me a green light for neutral. As a result, everytime I put the stand down, the engine shuts off. Before I remove the little cover plate on the switch housing, is there any cautions or issues I should be aware of? Anyone have pics of what I might...
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    T3350900 shifter pedal washer

    Does anyone know anything about this washer? It looks like a felt, fiber, or leather washer and mine is falling apart! The diagram says it's a 6.4x11x1.6 size, shown as #17, but doesn't say what the material is. The part number is T3350900 The diagram doesn't show a similar washer between...
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    Tire fitment

    I have found a great price for a 180/65-16 rear tire for my 2013 RIII touring. Does anybody know if the drop from a 70 to a 65 will affect how the tire fits on the bike? Clearance shouldn't be a problem, but...better safe than sorry! I know that the drop in size will cause about a 2mph error...
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    Hello from a very rainy East Sussex

    Welcome to the R3 Brotherhood (and sisters, too) from small town North Dakota!
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    Unknowns When Riding a Known Road

    Glad everything worked out for you and I can appreciate you story about the bird, Boog! I live in North Dakota and ride a lot of country roads. A couple of years ago, near sunset, I was on a two lane hiway, puttering along at about 75 or so when pheasant rooster decided to rocket into my...
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    Tire help

    Where did you buy your Chromes? I have seen a large range in prices for them online! Thnx!
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    Tire help

    This is per page 111 of the owners handbook. No mention of 17's to be found!
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    Tire help

    Right you are! Glasses on, eyedrops in, and turned on the lights in the shop! front is 150/80 R16 and the rear is 180/70 R16, both H rated! Thanx, guys!
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    Tire help

    OK, here's the deal. Its time for me to rid myself of the Metzelers that are on my '13 Rocket III Touring. I really like what I read about the Avon Cobra Chromes, and I want to go with front and rear whitewalls (I know...makes it look like Grandpa's bike!). I am confused as to the best sizes...
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    This is NOT a plug for a certain product!!

    I recently installed an air horn on my RIII Touring and it is LOUD! installation was fairly straight-forward using a relay in the circuit. I hate the puny-ass horn that Triumph thinks is adequate for American hiways, but it can't be heard for **** over freeway noise. They will definitely hear...
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