TRIUMPH GURUS,
My Dad's 2002 BA (which I am trying to seel to Oates but will not sell until I figure this problem out) is backfiring out of the left cylinder only. The right is running fine. I rode the bike approximately 2 1/2 months ago and it has been sitting since then. I started it a few times while it was setting but the battery died after leaving the key on. I just replaced the battery and the bike starts instantly. Actually better than my 2003 SM. My first guess was the carbs needed cleaning. Oldroadie said to check the "squirrel condoms" on each carb....they are fine. While investigating this I started the bike. It idles fine then seems to "hiccup" on the left side. I had a light pointing at the bike and can see a spray of fuel coming from around the boot connecting the carb to the cylinder. The clamps will not tighten anymore. It is wet with fuel around the boot and only on the left side. Could this be the culprit????
I have ridden the bike and it cuts in and out on the left side. When at top speed it finally straightens out and runs fine until you release the throttle and try to engage it again.
Any advice, help, etc would be greatly appreciatted.
Steve
