Well, here's where I tempt "Murphy's Law"................so, far, so good with the new relay; hope it stays that way!! Jim
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You could make Mr. Murphy real angry with that comment. Hopefully he has other things to do and you are in the clear.
Well, seeing as how my mother was born in Ireland............................hopefully, he'll give me a "pass"! Jim
Sorry to hear that. As the old ranchers would say here in Texas: "It's time we all came to the lick log on this one."
that's the first time I've heard that one!!!!!This is a very odd problem because these machines are nearly foolproof.
I can see why it's so disheartening for you and why you have lost faith.
It's got to be something really stupid and then it will run like the wind.
Greg, did they replace the starter relay? I'm assuming that they must have, but if not, have it done. Jim
I don't know what a relay costs, but I would have paid for it if Triumph hadn't covered it. I'm surprised that your place didn't do it, but, then again, maybe they haven't seen this problem all that much. If the cost isn't exhorbitant, I'd have them do it.........and cross your fingers! Mine is still working fine, but I have to admit that I sort of hold my breath every time I push the button; I suppose that the "butterflies" will abate in a couple of months. Lord, but I do despise electrical "gremlins"...........!!! Good Luck: Jim
Well, I guess that "holding my breath" wasn't in vain, and "Mr. Murphy" had his revenge...............it did it once today. I guess that the relay wasn't the "cure-all" that I'd hoped it was. Let's see how it goes from here.................. Jim
Dang Murphy. He needs a new career.
Well, I guess the next step is to call in the local shaman and witch doctor...........now do I want the guys with one buffalo horn or two in their hat??? "OOOMP, YUMPA WAYR DUM, OOOMP YUMPA WAYR DUM"........ Jim
Greg
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Mine is being collected tomorrow. The garage will keep for as long as it takes. If it's returned faulty, I'll get rid and get a replacement Bonnie. Tons of hassle though that'll be.
Last Friday I had a moderately sizeable audience, standing outside their factory, watching me trying to start my gleaming machine. Needless to say, I wanted the world to swallow me up.
Last Friday I had a moderately sizeable audience, standing outside their factory, watching me trying to start my gleaming machine. Needless to say, I wanted the world to swallow me up.
Yeah, Greg, I can identify with that, but it was only when a crowd would be admiring my old '70............that's when it would decide to "act up" when I'd be trying to kickstart it; when no one was around it would almost always start on the first kick. Jim
My bike is excellent at that.
Uncivilized little 'buggers", aren't they.......?? Come to think of it, my '02 Trophy 1200 would pull a starting "parlor trick", every now and then, as well!! Jim
Greg
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Update!!!
Garage have rang me (they've had my Bonnie for 4 days so far). They've had the fault manifest itself many times, so I'm not going mad! However, they've not been able to cure it, yet.
They've done the following:
1) Replaced starter relay
2) Replaced headlamp(!) relay
3) Replaced battery
4) Checked, cleaned and lubricated start button and checked its connections
5) Checked, cleaned and lubricated key switch and checked its connections
6) Checked connections on new battery
But still the fault remains. They are now seeking expert help from official Triumph technicians to see what else could be to blame. I'll update further when I know more.
Garage have rang me (they've had my Bonnie for 4 days so far). They've had the fault manifest itself many times, so I'm not going mad! However, they've not been able to cure it, yet.
They've done the following:
1) Replaced starter relay
2) Replaced headlamp(!) relay
3) Replaced battery
4) Checked, cleaned and lubricated start button and checked its connections
5) Checked, cleaned and lubricated key switch and checked its connections
6) Checked connections on new battery
But still the fault remains. They are now seeking expert help from official Triumph technicians to see what else could be to blame. I'll update further when I know more.
