Re: Rude Dog's problem part II

[jim schroeder <cretin@xxxxxxx>]

Problem seems to come from the vent line from the fuel tank, my dealer
Pro-Italia, says there have been several incidents with Triumphs (not just ours)
that have turned up this problem! I think re-routing of the vent hose from the
tank was the cure. (Where have I heard re-routing before?) The bikes in
question, all had crimped and pinched off vent tubes!!
            Good ridin',
                                    Jim

Eric Sheley wrote:

> Jack,
>
> I know that we have talked off list about possible solutions, but I
> experienced a similar problem today and wanted to pass it along to the list.
>
> I put on about 150 continuous (no breaks) miles today with no problem (bolt
> recall done! - will post in separate message). Anyway toward the end of my
> trip, I decided to pick up some deposit envelopes at my bank. Pulled in -
> turned off the key - got the envelopes - and got back on the bike. Whole
> process took all of 45 seconds. Turned the key - hit the start and got an
> incredibly weak sounding turn followed by a 1 second idle at about 800 rpms
> and then nothing. Repeated this 3 or 4 times, with still no start. I turned
> off the ignition, turned it back on and tried again - still it would turn
> over but would not go above 800 rpms and idle on its own. Next, I started
> it with a small amount of throttle - which as we know is not the way to
> start these bikes - and I could get it to run, but as soon as I removed the
> throttle, it would die.
>
> So long story short, I tried my recommendation to you, which was to open
> the tank in case of some sort of pressure lock on the fuel system. Popped
> the tank, closed it back up, key on - hit the start - voila ! It's alive !
> Just like normal - no idle problems - hitting on all cylinders.
>
> So, I still not know what is causing the problem, but at least we have an
> easy fix, should anyone encounter the same problem. I will log the problem
> with my dealer on Tuesday.
>
> - Eric
>
> Jack "Rude Dog" Hays wrote:
> >       My problem; this morning I waiting for the fuel pump to get up to
> >pressure and ignition! No go. For the first time I failed to hear that
> >great sound. All I got was five ten second spins with only an occasional
> >slight hit from one cylinder. After this I shut her down all the way and
> >tried again. Nothing except spinning and the occasional hit without
> >life. On the sixth try after turning the ignition all the way off and
> >back on I opened the throttle about an eighth turn (as you are NOT
> >supposed to do) and IGNITION! She ran just fine, Great ride at an
> >indicated eighty to work about 24 miles with only one stop sign and one
> >red light on the highway. You know it's bad when you hope you catch the
> >light so you can again use that great torque to hit the speed limit in
>
>  *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *
>  The ST Mailing list is sponsored by the Unofficial ST Website
>    http://www.TriumphNet.com/st for ST and Mailing List info


 *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *
 The ST Mailing list is sponsored by the Unofficial ST Website
   http://www.TriumphNet.com/st for ST and Mailing List info

=-=-=-= Next Message =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=