2001 Triumph Triumph Bonneville - Page 4 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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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 • 127 views
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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 • 996 views
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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 • 624 views
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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 • 122 views
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How much front fork oil does a 1965 tr650r triumph hold?

Hi 6.4 oz or 190cc
8/7/2014 7:49:32 AM • Triumph... • Answered on Aug 07, 2014 • 114 views
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Head light causes power failure in electrics

Check for a Short in that Circuit
5/8/2014 1:06:03 PM • Triumph... • Answered on May 08, 2014 • 61 views
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My bike has a starting

Usually if it's a rapid series of clicks, it's a low battery, or a bad electrical connection. One single click is usually a bad starter relay, or a bad starter solenoid.
2/3/2014 11:57:12 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Feb 03, 2014 • 309 views
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77 silver jubillee i want

So, what's your question?
1/31/2014 12:46:46 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Jan 31, 2014 • 45 views
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Battery dies when motorcycle is

Probably the charging system isn't working.
1/31/2014 12:44:29 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Jan 31, 2014 • 51 views
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Its 650 triumph boniville the

You didn't give a YEAR for your bike, so I can't narrow it down (things changed over the model years). You can peruse the following link and see if you can find what you need: https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0LEVxLBmOtSYysA.OJXNyoA?p=wiring+diagram+Triumph+Bonneville&fr=yfp-t-745&fr2=piv-web
1/31/2014 12:37:22 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Jan 31, 2014 • 132 views
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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 • 229 views
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I would like to see

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1/30/2014 10:20:28 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Jan 30, 2014 • 411 views
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Hi where on engine can

The VIN is on the frame, by the steering neck (pre-1971), or a sticker near front of gas tank 1971- The ENGINE SERIAL number is on the left hand engine case, just under the cylinder.
1/30/2014 10:12:41 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Jan 30, 2014 • 222 views
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Please could you tell me

The T140/TR7 factory manual pressure recommendations for Dunlop K81 TT100 and Avon Roadrunners was 28 psi front, 32 psi rear, and 24F/24R psi for K70.
1/30/2014 10:09:37 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Jan 30, 2014 • 585 views
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I have a 1971 triumph

What kind of problem?
1/30/2014 9:18:13 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Jan 30, 2014 • 69 views
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Bad oil leak back side

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O77O2iKjemw/T0a5TS89yDI/AAAAAAAAChw/jJU04I6Gu8s/s1600/triumph%2Bbonneville%2Bt120%2B1965%2B-%2Bprimary%2Bdrive%2B1.JPG If it is indeed coming from the primary case, most likely it could be the primary cover gasket, or the oil seal for the transmission shaft that extends into the primary (the black seal around the rear shaft in the pic), that the clutch hub mounts to, or the gasket for the round plate (with the 6 screws) that the above mentioned seal presses into.
1/30/2014 9:17:53 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Jan 30, 2014 • 366 views
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My 1969 triumph bonneville keep burning sparkplugs ( every part is new )

Just so we\'re on the same page, by "burnt spark plugs", you mean the porcelain tip is white with no sooty or oily residue, right?Could be the ignition is retarded too much (with will make an engine run hot)Spark plug gaps that are too close will not fire lean fuel mixtures.Wrong carb jetting/adjustment.Here is a spark plug diagnosis chart:http://www.atvriders.com/images/articles/sparkplug/sparkcolors.jpgBy "burnt spark plug", I\'m assuming you mean what the chart refers to as "overheating"
1/30/2014 9:10:23 PM • Triumph... • Answered on Jan 30, 2014 • 538 views
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