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    [resolved] Make Her Sing ! (exhausts)

    My 2001 bonnie has Norman Hyde pipes which sound great. Yo do need to reject the carbs for best performance.
    Post by: Simon Padmore, Mar 12, 2019 in forum: Bonneville
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    Newbie From Hindhead (member Of Tomcc Surrey Group)

    Hi All. Just to let you know that the main problem with my Bonnie was that it had a lot of gelled fuel in the tank which was repeatedly gumming...
    Post by: Simon Padmore, Mar 7, 2019 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Newbie From Hindhead (member Of Tomcc Surrey Group)

    I'll be getting a mechanic to look at it once the polar blast has finished.
    Post by: Simon Padmore, Jan 31, 2019 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Newbie From Hindhead (member Of Tomcc Surrey Group)

    Tried the bonnie today and it started first time.. Still needs the carbs to be balanced and mixture set but much better than before. S
    Post by: Simon Padmore, Jan 31, 2019 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Newbie From Hindhead (member Of Tomcc Surrey Group)

    Thanks. The next 2 weeks look pretty cold so ill contact you when it's less icy. Many thank. S
    Post by: Simon Padmore, Jan 30, 2019 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Newbie From Hindhead (member Of Tomcc Surrey Group)

    Hi everyone. It seems that my bike is a mission and not yet a pleasure. However I think I may be getting closer to a solution to the starting...
    Post by: Simon Padmore, Jan 30, 2019 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Newbie From Hindhead (member Of Tomcc Surrey Group)

    Thanks. I tried the bike today and it started first try. It was very cold. Probably 0degC. If the offer is still open I'd like to get the carbs...
    Post by: Simon Padmore, Jan 30, 2019 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Newbie From Hindhead (member Of Tomcc Surrey Group)

    Post by: Simon Padmore, Jan 30, 2019 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Newbie From Hindhead (member Of Tomcc Surrey Group)

    Hi Trisaki. I think I need some professional help with this so if I can get it to start I'll ride it down to you if you let me have the address. S
    Post by: Simon Padmore, Jan 28, 2019 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Newbie From Hindhead (member Of Tomcc Surrey Group)

    Hi Trisaki. Thanks for the offer. If I can get it to start I'll come down and get you to look at it. S
    Post by: Simon Padmore, Jan 28, 2019 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Newbie From Hindhead (member Of Tomcc Surrey Group)

    Hi everyone, The troubles with my Bonnie not starting are continuing. This morning, in the cold, I decided to try and see if I had a spark on...
    Post by: Simon Padmore, Jan 24, 2019 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Newbie From Hindhead (member Of Tomcc Surrey Group)

    Hi Tiglet Thanks for your input. The oil and filter are new and as specified by Triumph. The mixture may be wrong but I don't know how to adjust...
    Post by: Simon Padmore, Jan 23, 2019 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Newbie From Hindhead (member Of Tomcc Surrey Group)

    Hi all. I emailed TTP about the Fire starter Igniter unit and they say it should help but they can't guarantee that it will solve the problem...
    Post by: Simon Padmore, Jan 23, 2019 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Newbie From Hindhead (member Of Tomcc Surrey Group)

    Hi Sprinter and thanks for the tip. I did have a look at them when I took the carbs off for cleaning and they look fine. I'm thinking there may...
    Post by: Simon Padmore, Jan 23, 2019 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Newbie From Hindhead (member Of Tomcc Surrey Group)

    Hi All Thanks for your interest in my Bonnie. I've attached some pics for those who'd like to see it. Just tried to start the Bonnie in the...
    Post by: Simon Padmore, Jan 23, 2019 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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