Hi All, I’m In The Sf Bay Area.

[Ed Murphy]

I'm been riding for several decades. I bought my 2014 Bonneville-Base (5500 mi.) from a dealer last week and when I test drove it, it started and handled flawlessly. Now it (practically) won’t start w/o the choke out in the 1st position (60ºF here) and it feels like it’s going to stall before I put it into first gear. I’ve read other posts about rough idling and wonder if it comes w. this bike. I’m aware the manual says to start it w. the choke, which is confusing b/c it’s fuel injection.

Some other concerns:

—It does well at high speeds, but feels jerky in town in lower gears.

—I’m the 2nd owner and am not sure if the exhaust system is stock, but it sure pops and backfires some at deceleration.

Thanks for any input.

 

[Baldeagle]

Hi Ed and a big someone will be along soon to help I am sure.

 

[DaveM]

Hey Ed welcome to our forum, I would suggest you post up your questions in the Bonneville forum as more owners would see it there.

 

[hemibee]

Welcome to TT from Southeast Texas. Hopefully some of the Bonneville riders will be along shortly and they can help with your question.

 

[Qship]

Welcome to TT from Eastern Canada.
That looks like the stock exhaust on the SE but maybe the previous owner modified or changed something. Have the dealer check it for any mods.
Hope you get the issues sorted soon and enjoy your ride.

 

[Rocky]

Hello and welcome to TT
These modern fuel systems and mechanics have taken most repairs out of the hands of the home mechanic.
I think the dealer needs to get involved, but why not try some fuel injector cleaner first. It can't hurt.

 

[triumph david]

Ed, that injection cleaner works good sometimes, also the dealership should help in some way, like Dave said post your question in the Bonneville Forum and to TT!!!!!!!!

 

[Ed Murphy]

Welcome to TT from Eastern Canada.
That looks like the stock exhaust on the SE but maybe the previous owner modified or changed something. Have the dealer check it for any mods.
Hope you get the issues sorted soon and enjoy your ride.

Thanks, Qship

 

[Ed Murphy]

Hello and welcome to TT
These modern fuel systems and mechanics have taken most repairs out of the hands of the home mechanic.
I think the dealer needs to get involved, but why not try some fuel injector cleaner first. It can't hurt.

Thanks, Rocky. Good idea on the injector cleaner.

 

[Ed Murphy]

Ed, that injection cleaner works good sometimes, also the dealership should help in some way, like Dave said post your question in the Bonneville Forum and to TT!!!!!!!!

Thanks, David. Appreciate the help

 

[Ed Murphy]

Hi Ed and a big someone will be along soon to help I am sure.

Thanks, Baldeagle.

 

[Mad On Triumphs]

andto the forum from across the pond.
Hope you get it sorted soon, enjoy the forum too.

 

[Greyfell]

Welcome, Ed. from below Mt. Diablo.

 

[Ed Murphy]

I just added some "Techtron Complete Fuel System Cleaner" to the tank, and whoa! it seems to have done the job. Simple fix, no more hesitating on startup. Thanks to all who suggested it!

 

[Ed Murphy]

andto the forum from across the pond.
Hope you get it sorted soon, enjoy the forum too.

Thanks, Mad on Triumphs. Good suggestions + Action = success

 

[Ed Murphy]

Welcome, Ed. from below Mt. Diablo.

Thanks, neighbor! We're in El Cerrito... I'm really happy w. my first Triumph

 

[Greyfell]

Thanks, neighbor! We're in El Cerrito... I'm really happy w. my first Triumph

When I get my Triumph I'm looking forward to riding around San Pablo Reservoir and Briones. They're easy to get to from Pleasant Hill.

 

[Ed Murphy]

Thanks, neighbor! We're in El Cerrito... I'm really happy w. my first Triumph

"When I get my Triumph I'm looking forward to riding around San Pablo Reservoir and Briones. They're easy to get to from Pleasant Hill."
Great idea! But you don't already have a Triumph? Send me a msg. and it it works, I'll join you.

 

[Greyfell]

I have no bike at this time. I plan to change that by tax day.

 

[Ed Murphy]

I have no bike at this time. I plan to change that by tax day.

Good for you! I'm hoping my tax day news won't force me to sell mine