Engine Not Running

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  1. David Miller

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    #1 David Miller, Mar 10, 2021
    I am looking for some ideas on what to do with my Triumph Legend TT 900. It was running in the fall and then with spring coming up I went to start it up and it is not starting on its own. I replaced the starter, pulled the tank and petcock and cleaned those, and stripped down the carbs and deep cleaned those too. The bike will start with starter fluid but will not run. Any thoughts on what it could be?
     
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  2. joe mc donald

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    #2 joe mc donald, Mar 10, 2021
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    Check all the rubber manifold rubbers. Also get some carb cleaner in the tank and fresh petrol. Take the plugs out and pour a capful of fresh petrol down each port and try to start and just let it tick over if it does to get the fresh petrol through. I imagine you have checked all the bits like fuel pump and that.
    Joe.
     
  3. Helmut Visor

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    #3 Helmut Visor, Mar 10, 2021
    Howdy David :cool:
     
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  4. David Miller

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    #4 David Miller, Mar 10, 2021
    I will give that a shot!
     
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  5. jac

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    #5 jac, Mar 31, 2021
    I had similar problems on my 600. Fuel pump was the culprit. Didn't pull plugs or anything. Fresh gas and some injector cleaner additive she fired right up. Remember to turn the kill switch on and back off to circulate plenty of gas through your pump, lines, and jets. you should be able to hear it. I killed and switched on 6-8 times after replacing pump and always twice when cold starting. Cheers, happiest troubleshooting!
     
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