20 Most Recent 2006 Triumph Bonneville Questions & Answers

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How to hotwire a motorcycle

First of all, why would you? Where are the keys? Are you the owner? What make and model?
8/4/2020 6:57:16 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Aug 04, 2020
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Bike sat for year and a half are carbs plugged

Yes they are plugged if they have any ethanol fuel in the fuel system and the fuel system had no stabilizer added. The fuel system will need cleaning
6/17/2019 9:28:19 AM • Triumph... • Answered on Jun 17, 2019
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Triumph engine numbers ce16518

1971, March 1971 to be exact
1/21/2019 9:23:03 AM • Triumph... • Answered on Jan 21, 2019
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Where do I locate fuse box on triumph bonnie America?

Under the seat
11/3/2017 11:03:29 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Nov 03, 2017
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Triumph T120 Blowing oil from sump breather why

It could be worn rings ( especially if it is an older t120 60's-70's ) that is allowing compression into the crankcase and blowing the oil out the breather.
10/27/2017 6:35:54 AM • Triumph... • Answered on Oct 27, 2017
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Battery fully charged but clicks when pressing start button and wont start

Try checking the ground line from battery to engine if that is OK The starter may be faulty
7/1/2015 8:04:07 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Jul 01, 2015
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Wires to flasher unit on 1977 triumph bonnivlle

The wires for the rear indicator lights should be under the seat on each side and the front ones should be in the headlight shell, the flasher unit is also in the headlight. The wires to the flasher unit should be a white and a light green/brown.
4/5/2015 4:26:08 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Apr 05, 2015
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Engine bolt torque settings

Best Answer is the Dealer then ya can,t be wrong
3/13/2015 12:04:17 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Mar 13, 2015
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1968 triumph bonneville bobber. she

The stock Triumph configuration for running without a battery is the addition of a large condenser: https://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=AwrB8pBz0OpS5nAAQDqJzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTIzNHViMGExBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1nBG9pZANhYWY4ZGVlMzU0N2VlZTJmMjRiNDMzMjUzOTM3ZmFmNgRncG9zAzE1BGl0A2Jpbmc-?back=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dtriumph%2Bmotorcycle%2Bbattery%2Beliminator%26fr%3Dyfp-t-745%26fr2%3Dpiv-web%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D15&w=2000&h=2000&imgurl=bac75fc142bd2962b093-90bed44f88e13dae26f73263b1b4e461.r57.cf1.rackcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fproducts%2Flarge_1695_1695_sparx-capacitor-with-spring-triumph-motorcycle-no-battery-bobber-chopper-photo-1.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lowbrowcustoms.com%2Fp1695%2Fbuy%2Fm-c-parts%2Felectrical-amp-wiring%2Ftriumph-amp-british%2Fignition%2Fsparx-sparx-capacitor-battery-eliminator-replaces-lucas-2mc-54170009%2F&size=268.2KB&name=...+%2F+Sparx+Capacitor+%3Cb%3EBattery+Eliminator+%3C%2Fb%3Ereplaces+Lucas+2MC+%2354170009&p=triumph+motorcycle+battery+eliminator&oid=aaf8dee3547eee2f24b433253937faf6&fr2=piv-web&fr=yfp-t-745&tt=...+%2F+Sparx+Capacitor+%3Cb%3EBattery+Eliminator+%3C%2Fb%3Ereplaces+Lucas+2MC+%2354170009&b=0&ni=384&no=15&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=15a9t774q&sigb=140r09k15&sigi=15ujnd6fg&.crumb=iWS4/ZgSbtQ&fr=yfp-t-745 The spring mount helps isolate vibration. The condenser stores excess alternator current, and feeds it back into the electrical circuit as needed. Also smooths out fluctuations of the charging current, as a battery would.
3/6/2015 4:42:51 AM • Triumph... • Answered on Mar 06, 2015
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Mt Triumph Bonneville America 2007 Odometer is malfunctioning. It reflects more than double the speed actually being travelled. The agent proposes a replacement of the odometer. Can the odometer be re

Sounds like the odometer is faulty and I dont think you can open it up...not that this type of fault is easily repairable anyway.
1/25/2015 9:33:11 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Jan 25, 2015
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How to stop vibration on 1969 bonneville

I am guessing if you are riding a '69 Bonneville, you really are interested in what people have to say about the bike and aren't expecting a one line answer that cures all your vibration concerns. The '69 is still English (right foot) shift, and has the original frame that the Triumph purists love. You probably know that - unless you have never ridden the bike. Most of us who have a Triumph work on them, and I am guessing you do as well, unless you recently inherited or bought the bike on a whim because of its classic look and name. There are various vibration issues you have to deal with on a Triumph Bonneville. Road vibration, running gear vibration, and engine vibration. Quick rundown - Run tires at proper pressure. Make sure your wheels are both round and true, and have them re-spoked or replaced if necessary. You would be surprised how a pot-hole can distort a wheel. Check chain and sprockets for wear, replace if necessary. Use proper lubrication. There are modern o-ring chains that are cleaner than original. Make sure your chain is not chafing against the guard. A surprising source of vibration on the Bonnie is the primary chain between engine and transmission. Make sure it is in good condition and tightened to proper tension. If you have to replace the primary chain consider a kevlar toothed belt replacement. They are quieter and smoother. Make sure brakes are true. On the '69 you *might* want to consider upgrading the front brake to a disc system. It will serve you better than the original double leading shoe. Make sure front forks are properly filled to proper level. You can go with aftermarket progressive fork springs, if you want to change suspension for more aggressive riding or higher loads. Also, you can replace your Girling rear shocks with aftermarket. I have had much better ride and handling with aftermarket products. In general, the Brit riders of the 50s and 60s were somewhat smaller guys than we are now. You *might* be at a fighting weight of 138lb, but I am guessing not. On later years, handle bars were rubber mounted, and ends of the bars had lead weights to dampen vibration. Again, you might want to consider that upgrade. All of that is standard advice for road and running gear on any bike, with a few Triumph specific bits. If your bike is a "runner" you will think of it as modernized and tuned up. If your bike is a "shower" some of those mods might be too modern, and spoil the show value of the bike. Most are invisible - with the exception of the break. More specifically about that particular bike - vibration really is part of the nature of the original British 360 degree vertical twin engine. The 360 degree twin, in the T120 and T140 will ALLWAYS vibrate. Not up and down, but front to back. I know that sounds weird, but the crankshaft has counterweights that weigh the same as the pistons and connecting rods. As the pistons go down, the weights come up, and vice versa. So, the engine is balanced in the up and down plane. But, nothing is going back and forth to counterbalance these weights in forward and backward motion. That is the fundamental source of engine vibration. It won't go away. Ever. In the modern reincarnation of the Bonneville they incorporate a shaft, with a weight on it that spins to counteract that motion - vibration was enough of a complaint that the redesign addressed it specifically. I have a T140. It does shake, but over 2500 rpm or so it isn't so bothersome. The engine in the Bonnie is rigidly bolted to the frame, not rubber mounted. Things you can do to help with engine vibration? There are tuning issues that can increase vibration or make annoying vibrations at different rpm. If your engine is in tune and running well, and you STILL think it vibrates too much, trade the bike for a 1960s BMW R60 boxer. Things that can cause non-characteristic vibrations? Make sure both carburetors are tuned exactly the same and throttles come off idle at exactly the same time. This is an annual tuneup item. Also, replace the points based ignition with a Boyer electronic ignition kit. More precise timing spark and more consistent spark will make for smoother running. That is a one time upgrade and it shouldn't break the bank. If you are really, really concerned about vibration you can make sure you have stock camshaft, run lower compression pistons, and replace stock carbs with more modern CV carbs - Mikunis are common. If you do that, you would lose a lot of the character that makes the Bonneville a great bike. They aren't a Honda 90, or a BMW boxer. They are raw, require kick start, are messy and high maintenance, and have huge variation in build quality. In the end, there is something about the Triumphs that is magic. Those guys knew how to turn $10 of petrol into 120 miles pure joy. No other bike feels quite like a Bonnie. Some vibration is part of that feel. There are folk legends of 650s and 750s being disassembled, shipped off to mythical machine shops for "blueprinting" and balancing, but I have never see such a thing happen in 40 years of playing with Triumphs. Fundamentally, the design IS going to shake, unless you redesign it and put in a counterbalancing shaft. Enjoy the unique character. IF you really want to stop the vibration, just turn the ignition off! Triumph Progressive Fork Springs for T120 T140 1966 Triumph Bonneville T120 Carburetors Universal 331 Series Boyer Electronic Ignitions Shock Absorbers For Classic British Motorcycles Hayward Belt Drive Kits 530 ring Chain
12/29/2014 6:49:11 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Dec 29, 2014
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How much fork oil does it take to refill the forks

Factory says 230cc but I find 190cc best.
11/16/2014 2:47:23 AM • Triumph... • Answered on Nov 16, 2014
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Triumph fork oil capacity

The factor advise 230cc but 190cc is best, 10w or 15w oil. This is for a late 60's to early 70's model.
11/15/2014 11:56:58 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Nov 15, 2014
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Caliper torque settings

See if this reference PDF helps. Triumph_Bonneville_Torque_Settings http://triumphbonneville.org/uploads/Triumph-Bonneville-Torque-Settings.pdf Hope this Helps!!!! Codebynite
8/30/2014 4:38:44 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Aug 30, 2014
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