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70339
Paul, My intital thoughts are one of two things, forgive me if you have checked these before. 1) The fuel cap has a vent in it, to allow the tank to suck in...
Jacques, Martin, VF-G...
mjj_zx6rr
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Nov 20, 2009
11:37 am
70340
Martin, Many thanks. I opened the fuel tank lid initially, however it was that windy that i wouldnt have heard an inrush of air if i had wanted to (appart from...
Paul
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Nov 20, 2009
11:53 am
70341
Paul, Running on prime will make no difference to economy. Leaving the fuel tap on prime when the bike is stopped will make no difference *unless* one of your...
Jacques, Martin, VF-G...
mjj_zx6rr
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Nov 20, 2009
12:10 pm
70342
Hello, With the onset of autumnal weather, my 900 has taken to running very irregularly when I start it up in the morning. It starts fine with the right amount...
Lewis
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Nov 20, 2009
1:04 pm
70343
When you changed the fuel did you use original triumph parts or simple 8mm hose? Lenght and shape is important. Orginal Hoses are pre curved for fast debit and...
POTIERj
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Nov 20, 2009
1:26 pm
70344
I changed with standard 8mm goodyear fuel hose. Was a bit of a squeeze to get it on peoperly, due to the wall thickness, however i suspect that it wont drop...
Paul
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Nov 20, 2009
1:56 pm
70345
i had a similar problem. the new pickup coil i got was bad. check it, cold and hot as per haynes manual if you have an ohm meter. dave "a government big enough...
captndaveandpeggysuet...
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Nov 20, 2009
1:57 pm
70346
hi lewis, i have had a similar problem with my 03 1200. it turned out to be a missing bung/plug missing from one of the inlet manifolds. the bungs are for ...
mark roy viccars
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Nov 20, 2009
3:40 pm
70347
Sorry if this has already been covered... I know I sound like a cracked record...   COILS!   whilst you have the tank off checking the vaccuum plugs...   ...
john tabberer
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Nov 20, 2009
3:50 pm
70348
All, Cracked record; never. And we all scream together COILS! Bitter, bitter repeated experience must always put this at the top of every list for rough...
Kevin B
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Nov 20, 2009
6:08 pm
70349
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0FJ80WjrP4 You can see the temp light and oil flashing after a 40km trip. 20 km on motorway and the last 10km in traffic jam....
POTIERj
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Nov 20, 2009
6:53 pm
70350
I changed with standard 8mm goodyear fuel hose........ Thanks Paul ... Anyone used (8mm) reinforced silicone hose for fuel pipe? I got a supply and want to use...
Tom Miller
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Nov 20, 2009
7:26 pm
70351
What a great idea! Are you volunteering? Seriously, I seem to recall somebody that had compiled at least a short list on those little "character" things...
Jack Byers
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Nov 20, 2009
8:41 pm
70352
Hey Brother, That one looks like a sensor going bad. If you checked/changed the coolant, and the volumes were correct, and you aren't getting any physical...
Jack Byers
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Nov 20, 2009
9:05 pm
70353
So I get the carbs back and my son and dad and I get the thing running and put back together late last night. I ride it to work today. When I get to within 3...
Sam
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Nov 20, 2009
9:53 pm
70354
Hi Poppa Jack, I think this would be a brilliant idea and one Kevin is more than qualified to do knowing him as i do and his training in a former life. He is...
Jubba
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Nov 20, 2009
9:59 pm
70355
So what caused the 'comedy' dismount? anything we should be aware of?   John ... From: Sam <WEAVERCBC@...> Subject: [TriumphTrophy] The continueing saga...
john tabberer
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Nov 20, 2009
11:16 pm
70356
Hey Jubba! I'm glad you're still out there clocking miles. The idea is cool, and if a real Tech were to rate the difficulty of the job, It might save some of...
Jack Byers
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3:03 am
70357
If I use a VDO temp gauge with the vdo sensor how will the fan trigger? I have to put a manual switch?...
POTIERj
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7:33 am
70358
All, I will see what I can do off line but my world is really busy right now. Going crazy on two massive projects at work (Cross London Rail Link and Reading...
Kevin B
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10:15 am
70359
Having led a sheltered life (in the UK), some phrases are lost on me. Please explain; "I hook my leg and hang out" "I high side at about twenty" Slide out is a...
Tom Miller
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10:31 am
70360
In a message dated 21/11/2009 07:33:27 GMT Standard Time, potierj@... writes: If I use a VDO temp gauge with the vdo sensor how will the fan trigger? I ...
BWG3COY@...
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11:18 am
70361
You would want to go for the rear brake to continue the skid because, if the rear tire suddenly gets traction when it is not in line with the front wheel. The...
Ron Bogucki
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1:16 pm
70362
I don't see on the wiring diagram where the cooling fan switch is linked to the temp sensor. The fan switch isn't a standalone thermique switch?...
POTIERj
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1:27 pm
70363
... The Skill has saved my ARSE more than once on the Trophy. Especially on wet pavement. Fall weather with wet leaves on the road make it even more...
Robert
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1:31 pm
70364
In a message dated 21/11/2009 13:27:53 GMT Standard Time, potierj@... writes: I don't see on the wiring diagram where the cooling fan switch is linked to...
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2:10 pm
70365
Sam, Thanks for the reminder to ride safe, glad you're OK. I have a rather crusty 9 hole windscreen with no cracks if you want to clean it up and use it. ...
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2:21 pm
70366
... have to put a manual switch? The temp gauge sensor is different that the fan temp sensor. The temp sensor is located in the engine head (left side). The...
Ron Sands
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2:31 pm
70367
thanks very much, that's now clear for me...
POTIERj
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70368
Na - I think its the uneven weight distribution of the 4th cylinder on the 1200......LOL.... but I agree the last thing I would want to do is grab a load of...
bodger barclay
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