Posted by frijoli on September 17, 2009, 4:22 pm
gummymonkey@madeup.com wrote:
>> gummymonkey@madeup.com wrote:
>>>> gummymonkey@madeup.com wrote:
>>>>> Why did I buy another? I bought a new T140 in 1977, nowt but
>>>>> trouble until I replaced the Lucas Rita ignition with points.
>>>>> I bought a new one a black SE in 2005 8.5k riding done in 4 years
>>>>> due to problems that started a few miles after the warrentee ran
>>>>> out....
>>>>> 3 new ignition systems 2 coils 3 pickups now for a new igniter
>>>>> unit..... to much money spent on bits..
>>>>> I lerve Bonneville's,,, but they don't like me!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Have you spoken directly to Triumph US about this?
>>>>
>>>> I assume you're in the States.
>>>
>>>
>>> nope I'm in the UK, I keep threatening to trailer it to the factory
>>> in Hinckley, and sit outside with a big placard with my list of
>>> woe's. it's terrible after sales back up.The local dealer lost the
>>> Triumph franchise and is a Kawasaki dealer now.
>>> Moan moan moan.
>>> Now there's even a postage strike, so my bits are delayed.
>>> I think I'll book a factory tour and confront the Triumph team directly.
>>> It's a lovely looking bike, and people keep stopping me to tell me
>>> so, as I get to push it home quite regular, the locals all get a good
>>> look! Being British and it's sunny today, just having a moan.
>>> I wanted reliable transport, not another hobby bike...
>>> Must have been made on a Friday afternoon the model I got.
>>>
>> Damn shame. There are definitely some electronic issues with your bike
>> in particular. Are you a member of the Triumphrat.net forum? You
>> should join if not. There are a lot of fellow Bonneville riders there
>> with plenty of help and advice.
>>
>> Clay
>
>
> Cheers Clay, I have joined the forum, and sent off the igniter pack for
> testing to this chap. http://www.TriumphTwinPower.com
> He seems to know his stuff on the Gill igniter. I can't work out why a
> defective igniter would keep wearing the other components out though? oh
> well that's another avenue looked at. if its the igniter pack I will dig
> deep and get a replacement. I keep telling the beast behave or I'll
> trade you for a Honda.... Thing is when I get him working, I don't want
> to part with him, then he breaks and I'm stuck with a broken worthless
> trade in. Worse than a grumpy wife. Last chance saloon this time I
> think..... AGAIN!
I believe your igniter is in good hands, I wish you the best.
Posted by Dave Mc on October 4, 2009, 9:27 pm
Don’t get me wrong I live my sprint and it is fab to ride and has been
100% reliable since I fixed the hot coil issue.
but don’t forget also I'm in Aussie and the temperatures do get very
hot into the high 30’s and low 40’s degC. The bike never over heats
and performs just as well in -2C to 42C – I love it.
Dave mc
> What bad luck but the Sprint Executives are not all bad. I bought one
> with 49K miles on the clock in 2003. I kept it for three years and added
> almost another 30K miles. The only failure I had was a failed headlaight
> relay and I replaced a worn wheel bearing after two years. I then sold
> the Sprint Ex on ebay to a visitor from Australia who wanted a bike for
> the summer while he was in the UK. He rode the bike to Italy and around
> Europe with a pillion and when he came back left me good feedback on
> ebay. I noticed he had it for sale on ebay soon afterwards with 86K
> miles. I thought it was a terrific bike and I much preferred it to the
> Trophy 1200 I ride at the moment.
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>>>> gummymonkey@madeup.com wrote:
>>>>> Why did I buy another? I bought a new T140 in 1977, nowt but
>>>>> trouble until I replaced the Lucas Rita ignition with points.
>>>>> I bought a new one a black SE in 2005 8.5k riding done in 4 years
>>>>> due to problems that started a few miles after the warrentee ran
>>>>> out....
>>>>> 3 new ignition systems 2 coils 3 pickups now for a new igniter
>>>>> unit..... to much money spent on bits..
>>>>> I lerve Bonneville's,,, but they don't like me!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Have you spoken directly to Triumph US about this?
>>>>
>>>> I assume you're in the States.
>>>
>>>
>>> nope I'm in the UK, I keep threatening to trailer it to the factory
>>> in Hinckley, and sit outside with a big placard with my list of
>>> woe's. it's terrible after sales back up.The local dealer lost the
>>> Triumph franchise and is a Kawasaki dealer now.
>>> Moan moan moan.
>>> Now there's even a postage strike, so my bits are delayed.
>>> I think I'll book a factory tour and confront the Triumph team directly.
>>> It's a lovely looking bike, and people keep stopping me to tell me
>>> so, as I get to push it home quite regular, the locals all get a good
>>> look! Being British and it's sunny today, just having a moan.
>>> I wanted reliable transport, not another hobby bike...
>>> Must have been made on a Friday afternoon the model I got.
>>>
>> Damn shame. There are definitely some electronic issues with your bike
>> in particular. Are you a member of the Triumphrat.net forum? You
>> should join if not. There are a lot of fellow Bonneville riders there
>> with plenty of help and advice.
>>
>> Clay
>
>
> Cheers Clay, I have joined the forum, and sent off the igniter pack for
> testing to this chap. http://www.TriumphTwinPower.com
> He seems to know his stuff on the Gill igniter. I can't work out why a
> defective igniter would keep wearing the other components out though? oh
> well that's another avenue looked at. if its the igniter pack I will dig
> deep and get a replacement. I keep telling the beast behave or I'll
> trade you for a Honda.... Thing is when I get him working, I don't want
> to part with him, then he breaks and I'm stuck with a broken worthless
> trade in. Worse than a grumpy wife. Last chance saloon this time I
> think..... AGAIN!