Starting problem 2016 T120

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  1. Bikerpeter

    Bikerpeter New Member

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    #1 Bikerpeter, Jun 9, 2016
    Anyone had problems with the new T120 ?
    I have a brand new one that has starting issues. Been back to garage twice in a week and is due to be picked up on Saturday , aparantley fixed !
     
  2. SamC

    SamC Well-Known Member

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    #2 SamC, Jun 9, 2016
    Welcome and sorry to hear of your trouble, hopefully they have sorted your problem
     
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  3. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #3 crispey, Jun 9, 2016
    Hi Peter, welcome in hopefully you'll have it back working as if should.
     
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  4. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #4 crispey, Jun 9, 2016
    Oh and don't forget to post what the problem was and what the fox was
     
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  5. Bikerpeter

    Bikerpeter New Member

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    #5 Bikerpeter, Jun 9, 2016
    The starter motor has been replaced on advice from Triumph tech team.
    Have had Bonnies in the past but never had any problems.
    It's been great weather in Scotland for a change and I've no bike .
    Finger crossed for Saturday and I will let you know how I get on.
     
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  6. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #6 crispey, Jun 9, 2016
    Oh! Use your own auto correct then, frr go dine ness seak youse year omage in Asians!
     
  7. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    #7 PETER CLARKE, Jun 10, 2016
    Bloody spell checkers !! or is it a age thing ??
     
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  8. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    #8 PETER CLARKE, Jun 10, 2016
    I have had mice chewing cables but not a FOX:D
     
  9. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #9 steve lovatt, Jun 10, 2016
    Hi and welcome to the forum - hope the garage have managed to fox it. :rolleyes:
     
  10. PETER CLARKE

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    #10 PETER CLARKE, Jun 10, 2016
    BikerPete welcome in not seen any issues like this one posted here I really hope dealer has got to the bottom of the bad starting problem with a fix, keep us posted.
     
  11. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #11 Tigcraft, Jun 10, 2016
    What sort of starting issues were they? Oh and welcome to our mental 'ome bikerpeter
     
  12. Bikerpeter

    Bikerpeter New Member

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    #12 Bikerpeter, Jun 10, 2016
    On pressing the starter it sounded like a flat battery but with perseverance it would catch. It could start all day or sit for 30 mins after a run and fail to start.
    Fortunately the head mechanic tried it and it failed with him.
    Good looking bike and great to ride
     
  13. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #13 Tigcraft, Jun 10, 2016
    Would that be a clicking sound but not turning over?
     
  14. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #14 crispey, Jun 10, 2016
    That was lucky usually they behave perfectly when you take them in.
     
  15. Bikerpeter

    Bikerpeter New Member

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    #15 Bikerpeter, Jun 10, 2016
    No clicking just sounded flat but all the power lights etc were fine !
     
  16. Bikerpeter

    Bikerpeter New Member

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    #16 Bikerpeter, Jun 10, 2016
    When I went to pick it up I was told it had started 15 times in a row. That is until they went to show me it was repaired. On cue it failed to start until 3rd attempt !
     
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  17. PETER CLARKE

    PETER CLARKE Senior Member

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    #17 PETER CLARKE, Jun 11, 2016
    Are you talking about the fox :p
     
  18. PETER CLARKE

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    #18 PETER CLARKE, Jun 11, 2016
    Could be a loose connection or fault with starter motor taking to much current if it is not the battery then ??
     
  19. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #19 thebiglad, Jun 11, 2016
    To be honest this is a problem for Triumph to solve, imo. They know they've got an issue.
     
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  20. Bikerpeter

    Bikerpeter New Member

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    #20 Bikerpeter, Jun 11, 2016
    With a spring in my step and full of hope I went to pick up my T120.
    It's still with them. It's not the starter motor.
    Seems it might start 10, 12 even 15 times then refuse. Back to the drawing board . They now have a video of it not starting.
    At least they have given me the T120 Black to use until mines is fixed.
    Will keep you posted
     
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